Friday 27
NPR’S STEVE INSKEEP speaks about diversity in Pakistan in a talk titled “Colour, Caste, or Creed.” 5-8pm. Jackson Geological Sciences Building (JGB 2.324), 471-3550. Free. darntz@austin.utexas.edu,
www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/southasia/events/22601.
BREAKING THE OLIGARCHY Gary Dorrien, Episcopal priest and professor at Columbia’s seminary, discusses ethical responses to economic crisis. 7pm. University United Methodist Church, 2409 Guadalupe, 478-9387. Free; donations accepted. www.5604manor.org.
Saturday 28
ONE MILLION BONES: ROAD TO WASHINGTON Next spring, one million bones will be installed at the National Mall “as a collaborative site of conscience to remember victims and survivors of genocide.” Join the Texas stop of the Road to Washington: 2,500 bones on the south steps. 12:30-2:30pm. South steps of the Capitol, Congress & 11th. www.onemillionbones.org.
UNITE AGAINST THE WAR ON WOMEN “We’re angry. We’re organized. And we vote.” Speak out against the current war on women, and stand up for reproductive rights. 4pm. South steps of the Capitol, Congress & 11th.
Monday 30
FAIR HOUSING CONFERENCE Learn about fair housing from a local, state, and national perspective. Also check out the panel on LGBTQ issues and reasonable accommodation. 8:30am-2pm. Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River, 974-2216. $50 (includes breakfast and lunch). www.austintexas.gov/fairhousingconference.
PROJECT CONNECT Discuss options for updating high-capacity transit in Central Texas at this informal open house. 5-8pm. Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 7815 Hwy. 290 W.
PROPERTY TAX TOWN HALL MEETING New homeowners and longtime residents alike will learn how property valuation works and how to protest, file exemptions and deferrals, and more. 6:30pm. Milwood Library, 12500 Amherst. Free. www.facebook.com/traviscountytaxoffice.
Wednesday 02
CONCERT FOR BRIGID SHEA FOR MAYOR featuring Guy Forsyth and Best Best Best Friends. 6-10pm. The Vortex, 2307 Manor Rd., 478-5282. Donations accepted. www.brigidsheaformayor.com.
YOU DON’T KNOW JACK! Former lobbyist convicted of fraud and conspiracy Jack Abramoff speaks on ethics. What else? 6-7:30pm. AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, 1900 University Ave., 404-1900, 877/744-8822. Free.
Thursday 03
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER PICKET Join activists trying to keep church and state separate. 11:45am-1pm. South steps of the Capitol, Congress & 11th.
PROJECT CONNECT Discuss options for updating high-capacity transit in Central Texas at this informal open house. 5pm. Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center, 808 Nile, 478-7695.
This article appears in April 27 • 2012.