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Affordable Art Fair Austin
Affordable Art Fair Austin will launch in May 2024, showcasing original contemporary artworks ranging between $100 to $10,000. Welcoming a whole host of local, national and international exhibitors, their spectacular first edition is set to be unmissable!May 16-19Palmer Events Center -
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Laundry & Bourbon with Lonestar
Laundry and Bourbon with Lonestar, two companion one act plays set in backyards of a small Texas town. Three ladies come together to talk about their life's ups and downs. Lonestar follows the life of three small town boys and the events that have shaped them. Both shows give us highs & lows with humor spread around, for good measure.Apr. 19-May 5Navasota Theatre Alliance
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Sad Girls Only
Ruby Knight and Louisianna Purchase’s much-loved ode to the softer, sadder side of drag returns in-person for the first time in more than a year, featuring Noodles, Tatiana Cholula, Rosalind Hussell, Summer Clearance, Honey Baby, Estee Slaughter, Mandy Quinn, and Liz Dexia. It’s a new venue, boo, but don’t worry: We heard there still might be cake to soak up your tears.Mon., May 24, 10pm. $10.
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A Portrait of My Mother
An artist remembers their mother, spinning a modern Mexican Cinderella tale as we follow the trials and tribulations of one woman's journey into motherhood – from her humble beginnings in the town of Laredo, Texas, to her journey to Chicago, and everything between. Written and performed by Carlo Lorenzo Garcia, directed by David R. Jarrott. Note: Now available for viewing on Vimeo.Through July 31. $5. -
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AFS Cinema Seeks Donations
The AFS Cinema is preparing to reopen this summer, and they're asking for the community’s support to open their doors again. Donate today to help light up their two big screens with the classic, independent, and global films that bring the world of cinema to Austin.Ongoing -
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AFS Grant Workshop
Austin Film Society presents a workshop on submitting your documentary for an AFS grant; applications accepted until June 4.Mon., May 24, 6pmOnline: www.austinfilm.org -
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APL Bookmobile
Get free kids' books from the Austin Public Library's bookmobile. Navarro ECHS, Mon., May 24, 10am-noon; Dittmar Rec Center, Tue., May 25, 10am-noon.Mon., May 24Navarro High, 1201 Payton Gin; Dittmar Rec Ctr., 1009 W. Dittmar -
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Asian Pacific Virtual Showcase
During Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join Austin Asian American Film Festival for a showcase that aims to highlight artists of different communities and neighborhoods in the United States, Canada, and Oceania.Through May 31Online: www.aaafilmfest.org -
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Blue Monday Blues Jam
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Boy Meets Boy (2021)
Queer Spectrum Series: A screening and filmmaker Q&A presented by aGLIFF. The film follows Harry and Johannes, who meet on the dance floor at a Berlin club and end up spending the day together wandering the city just hours before Harry is scheduled to fly back to London.May 20-26Online: bit.ly/agliff-bmb21-fbe -
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BYO Vinyl With Kiss or Kill
Live your DJ dream by bringing a few fave records and letting them take a spin at the turntables. The first six participants get a free drink, too!Mondays, 6-9pm -
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ChingonX Fire: Group Exhibit
Inspired by the Mexican American Cultural Center's annual La Mujer celebration – and by the first feminist of the New World, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz – this online group exhibit is curated by April Garcia and features womxn-identifying and nongender-specific artists whose artwork is tied to activism, feminism, cultural. and gender identity storytelling, environmental protection, and socioeconomic parity.Free. -
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Civic Events
City of Austin "How to Help" Portal
Looking for the right way to help your community during the pandemic? Or do you have a volunteer opportunity that you want to list? Visit the city's "How to Help" portal to make a match. The portal includes ways to help from home, donation drives, and active community engagement opportunities.OngoingOnline -
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Conspirare: (un)Hidden Music
Here's a curated program of heart-opening music, featuring a solo performance by Conspirare’s own Craig Hella Johnson, giving you the lowdown on the acclaimed company's musical mission.Streaming through July 15. Donations accepted. -
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Davis Gallery: Nuevo Mundo
Now here's a show that's well worth seeing: The new exhibition from Gladys Poorte, displaying paintings and drawings of a new world populated with unknown peoples, animals, and plants. A world rife with untold treasures and dangers. A place, as wrought so colorfully by Poorte, that it might've been the homeworld for that legendary Codex Seraphinianus.Through June 12 -
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Donate Blood, Get $5 at Torchy’s
We Are Blood is partnering with Torchy’s Tacos to give all blood donors a $5 Taco Money card to use toward a purchase at any Torchy’s Tacos (while supplies last). Appointments mandatory; call or schedule online.May 15-31We Are Blood centers & mobile drives -
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Escape the Box
Take a journey through time exploring the hidden clues of Austin with Escape the Box, an outdoor guided tour, scavenger hunt, and escape game all in one! It entertains groups of 2-6 at $75 per group. The box features a number of puzzles and clues that can all be found in wonderful Austin neighborhoods along with discounts to participating businesses.Ongoing; see website for scheduled pickup times. $75. -
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Esquina Tango Outdoor Classes
Esquina Tango has a full calendar of socially distanced, donation-based outdoor classes like samba, salsa aerobics, and of course, tango. Check out the full calendar online.Ongoing -
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Explore ACC
A virtual event for all future Riverbats. Get help completing your free application on the spot, figure out your next step, and ask all your questions about life at Austin Community College.May 21, 24 & 27, 10am & 1pm. Free.Virtual -
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Health & Human Services Committee Meeting
City staff will present its recommendation for creating a new joint advisory body with Travis County to adress public health issues.Mon., May 24, 10amVideoconference -
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Food Events
Hopdoddy x Chi'Lantro = Kimchi Burger
"With admiration for each other’s culinary craft, Hopdoddy’s head chef Matt Schweitzer and Chi’Lantro founder Jae Kim have joined forces to deliver the familiar in an unfamiliar way: a Korean barbecue-inspired burger bursting with flavor and thoughtful ingenuity." Right, so that'll be the 'Doddy's signature Piedmontese beef patty topped with Chi’Lantro’s Korean barbecue-marinated Angus beef and caramelized kimchi, atop a layer of saucy slaw on those fresh-baked burger buns. (Note: Yes, citizen, we're already drooling, too.) And these meaty wonderments will be available at all Hopdoddy locations, starting on May 19. And know that the popular burger chain's got more collabs coming up, so prepare yourself for a tastier 2021 and we'll let you know what's up next ASAP. -
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I-35 Capital Express South Public Hearing
Review the draft environmental assessment and the recommended alternative for improvements to I-35 from Hwy. 290 W./SH 71/Ben White Blvd. to SH 45 Southeast.Through May 26Online -
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Out of Town
It’s Strawberry Time
The berries are ripe for the picking! Check the website for the latest updates. Enjoy additional farm activities on weekends; closed Wednesdays.Through May. Mon.-Tue., 8:30am-5:30pm, Thu.-Sat., 8:30am-5:30pm, Sun., 1-5pmSweet Berry Farm, Burnet -
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Line of Fire: Live From Living Room
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Maudie's Margarita Run Benefiting the Trail Foundation
Back for the 18th year, Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run brings two of Austin’s favorites together: running and margaritas! You can complete your 5K anytime through May 31, and a drive-through packet pickup party will be held on June 4, including yummy Maudie's chips & dips and margaritas. Each dollar raised benefits the Trail Foundation.Run through May 31; party, June 4Virtual -
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Monday Mechanic Work Party
Are you a skilled bike mechanic? Help the Yellow Bike Project fix bikes for their spring Kids' Bike Giveaway. Reservations required.Mondays through May 24, noon-6pm
