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Events - Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - The Austin Chronicle

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for Tue., June 13
  • Maudie's Moonlight Run by The Trail Conservancy

    Join The Trail Conservancy for Maudie's Moonlight 5K Run! The scenic route winds along Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail, leading to the ultimate post-run fiesta with legendary Tex-Mex, ice-cold margaritas, and live music! Complete details on the run route, registration, and volunteer info are available online.
    Thurs. June 5, 8pm-10pm  
    Auditorium Shores
  • 17th Anniversary Celebration & Annual Rosé Garden Party

    Join the celebration & enjoy an afternoon of pink sips, floral vibes & sunshine in every glass. Crisp, dry, sparkling & everything in between. Tickets include tastings of a curated selection of 15 Rosé wines from around the globe, refreshing gourmet bites & lively entertainment amidst a stunning garden setting inside & out!
    Sat. May 31, 3pm-7pm  
    House Wine
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    Stay Black & Live Juneteenth Festival

    The fourth annual fest on the theme "Austin Family Reunion" offers several days of programming, from community kickbacks, dance parties, cookouts, and live music to dynamic conversations with thought leaders, educators and public scholars. Grammy nominee SaulPaul, Grammy winner Pamela Dawson, James Beard honoree Michael T. Twitty, and Pulitzer winner Dr. Annette Gordon-Reed are just a few of the highlights of the weeklong festivities.
    June 12-19
  • Film

    Special Screenings

    Dressed in Blue (1983)

    Said to be "one of the best trans films you've never heard of," this landmark doc explores the lives and loves of six transgender women in Madrid in the years following Spain’s transition to democracy.
    Tue., June 13, 6pm  
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    Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour

    A 90-minute program of seven short films curated from the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, featuring two award-winning titles (including Austinite Kayla Abuda Galang’s "When You Left Me on That Boulevard") and five other outstanding shorts.
    Tue., June 13, 5:15pm  
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