Thursday 04

RESTORE THE FOURTH Concerned about privacy in the wake of the NSA scandal? Be part of a series of large, nonviolent protests in cities across the country. More info on the nonpartisan movement is available online. 11am-5pm. Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress. Free. www.restorethefourth.net.

Saturday 06

WORLD TIBET DAY Let freedom ring. Organizers try to set a record by playing more than 100 singing bowls in unison as a display of harmony and peace. Participants are asked to BYOB (Bring Your Own Bowl). 9:30am. Texas State Capitol. Free. www.austin.tenthousandvillages.com.

Sunday 07

‘SCHOOLING THE WORLD: THE WHITE MAN’S LAST BURDEN’ Challenge your preconceived notions about the role of education in the “developing” world. This documentary takes a look at the role West­ern education plays in destroying indigenous cultures. 6:30pm. Monkey­Wrench Books, 110 E. North Loop. Free. www.monkeywrenchbooks.org.

Wednesday 10

‘GROWTHBUSTERS: HOOKED ON GROWTH’ Associate Producer Lynsey Jones will be on hand for a screening of this documentary challenging the conventional wisdom of growth. All proceeds go to Tugg.com and the nonprofit Citizen-Powered Media. 7pm. Alamo Lake Creek, 13729 Research. $10. www.tugg.com/events/4535.

Ongoing

NOMINATION CALL: 2013 AUSTIN ACCESS AWARDS Nominate your favorite Austin business that ensures customers with disabilities feel welcome. Criteria and nomination form available online. Through July 11. Free. www.austintexas.gov/austinaccessawards.

This article appears in July 5 • 2013.

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