Thursday13

AISD FORUM: FACILITIES MASTER PLAN How should AISD plan for renovations, building replacements, new schools, and other pressing facilities-related concerns? 6-8pm. Burger Center, 3200 Jones. www.austinisd.org.

AUSTIN ENERGY FORUM: RATE REVIEW OVER­VIEW In anticipation of upcoming electric-rate hikes, to be preceded over the next year by an ongoing rate review, AE’s Public Involvement Committee convenes the first of a series of monthly meetings for gathering feedback and educating the public. 6-9pm. Town Lake Center, 721 Barton Springs Rd. www.rates.austinenergy.com.

KOOP RADIO SWEET 16 BENEFIT CONCERT features Kelly Willis, Slaid Cleaves, and Sara Hick­man. 7pm. Antone’s, 213 W. Fifth, 320-8424. $20-60. www.koop.org.

Friday14

YELLOW BIKE PROJECT BENEFIT Local bands plug in to support this community bike nonprofit. Admission includes treats, a tandem bike photo booth, and more. 9pm-2am. United States Art Authority, 2906 Fruth, 480-9562. $6. www.austinyellowbike.org.

Saturday15

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING: LAST DAY Bring your tree – minus decorations – to Zilker Park (2100 Barton Springs Rd., follow the signs to the polo fields). 10am-2pm. www.cityofaustin.org/zilker/zhttreerecycle.htm.

MLK BOULEVARD CLEANUP Rep. Dawnna Dukes hosts this annual volunteer event. 10am-noon. J.J. Seabrook Park, 2000 Pershing. www.handsoncentraltexas.org.

Sunday16

SUSAN BRIGHT MEMORIAL SERVICE remembers the late poet/activist – the “voice of Barton Springs” – with a swim followed by a reception. 11am. Barton Springs, 2101 Barton Springs Rd.

MLK MUSICAL CELEBRATION Choirs and music ministries perform in praise of Martin Luther King Jr. 5pm. St. James Baptist Church, 3417 E. MLK, 928-2753. Free.

Monday17

MLK MARCH & FESTIVAL goes from the MLK statue on the UT campus (23rd & San Jacinto, 9am) to Huston-Tillotson University (900 Chicon), where the celebration continues with a concert and more. 9am-4pm. 630-7926. Free. www.mlkcelebration.com.

Tuesday18

LAURA MORRISON CAMPAIGN KICKOFF Council Member Morrison launches her bid for re-election. 5:30-8pm. Nuevo León, 1501 E. Sixth. www.lauraforaustin.com.

IDENTIFYING & REPORTING ANIMAL CRUELTY Learn how to help make Austin safer for animals. 6:30-7:30pm. Town Lake Animal Center, 1156 W. Cesar Chavez, 972-6084. Free. www.austinanimalcenter.org.

POMP AND BARBECUE SAUCE Gov. Rick Per­ry‘s swearing-in ceremony will go down easier with a dose of free barbecue afterward; be sure to order your ticket from www.2011texasinaugural.com by the Friday, Jan. 14, deadline. No tickets are required for the swearing-in itself. 11am. State Capitol, 1100 Congress.

SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS MEETING features presentations on the open-space ordinance, affordable housing, and what Austin can learn from Stuttgart, Germany. 6:30-8pm. Village Christian Apartments, 7925 Rockwood. www.snaustin.org

TEAPOT PARTY MEETUP The tea party this ain’t. Join friends of cannabis to discuss reforming drug laws, and bring a dish for the potluck. 7pm. Texas Hemp Campaign Meeting House, 3109 E. Cesar Chavez. Free. www.austinteapotparty.com.

Wednesday19

WANT TO FEED THE METER MORE? The Down­town Commission holds a public hearing on a proposal to extend parking meter hours. 5:30pm. City Hall, 301 W. Second. transportation@ci.austin.tx.us.

Thursday20

PICKFAIR COMMUNITY MEETING Learn about planned improvements for the Pickfair Recrea­tion Center and park. 6:30-8pm. Spicewood Elementary School, 11601 Olson. www.cityofaustin.org/parks/park_news.cfm?nwsid=2925, pickfairproject@ci.austin.tx.us.

TEXAS GREEN NETWORK Help draft a letter to the city’s chief sustainability officer, Lucia Athens, which she’ll then address at TGN’s March meeting. 5:30-8:30pm. Trifecta on 3rd, 360 Nueces. Free. rsvpaustin@texasgreennetwork.org.

Ongoing

MEXICAN-AMERICAN TRAILBLAZERS EXHIBIT Learn about local Mexican-Americans who paved the way for future generations. Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe, 974-7498. Free.

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