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SUMMARY:Naturalists at the Ney: Saving Water in Urban Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third Naturalists at the Ney series with a discussion about water conservation. \n\n\n\n\nCory Ames\, a Texas-based storyteller and educator exploring how cities and landscapes function together\, looks at how urban homes and neighborhoods can better capture\, slow\, and reuse rainwater—right where it falls. Drawing from hands-on projects across Central Texas\, this talk covers practical approaches to harvesting roof\, yard\, driveway\, and street runoff to reduce flooding\, support healthier landscapes\, and build long-term water resilience. Attendees will leave with simple\, actionable ways to see stormwater as an asset and work with their site’s natural flow instead of against it. \nGet your free ticket here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/naturalists-at-the-ney-saving-water-in-urban-landscapes/
LOCATION:Elisabet Ney Museum\, 304 E 44th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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SUMMARY:Phase II: The Confluence Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join Waterloo Greenway Conservancy and the City of Austin on Saturday\, June 6\, 2026 for the landmark grand opening of The Confluence\, the second phase of the Waterloo Greenway project. This transformative addition to Austin’s urban landscape represents years of collaboration\, community input\, innovative design\, and environmental restoration. \nThe Confluence is located along Waller Creek between 4th Street and Lady Bird Lake. Admission is free and open to the public. The celebration will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony\, interactive and sensory-friendly scavenger hunts\, face painting\, family-friendly activities\, live music\, art\, and more. \nAffordable event parking will be available for $5 at the Austin Convention Center 5th St. Garage at 601 E. 5th St. Ridesharing and use of public transit are also encouraged. \nWaterloo Greenway Phase II: The Confluence marks a pivotal achievement in the transformation of Waller Creek into a world-class urban park system. This new phase features: \n\nReconstruction and stabilization of the creek banks and improved water quality from 4th St. to Lady Bird Lake.\nRobust native Central Texas creek landscapes featuring over 200\,000 new plants and 1\,600 new trees providing shade\, habitat\, and improved access to nature in the heart of Downtown Austin.\nThree lattice bridges providing new east-west pedestrian connections over Waller Creek.\nAn 800-foot-long boardwalk embedded in Waller Creek\, bypassing intersections at Red River St. and Cesar Chavez St.\nA continuous\, off-street bike and pedestrian trail connecting the Lance Armstrong Bikeway\, Palm Park\, Rainey St.\, and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail.\nNew public gathering spaces including a Lagoon Overlook and Leaf Deck adjacent to Lady Bird Lake.\nThe shaded\, family-friendly Lakeview Terrace and Explorers Garden.\nA new connection to Waller Creek and the Waterloo Greenway Trail at 4th St. with the Cypress Grove and Trailhead Plaza.\n\nThe Confluence serves as both a natural and cultural meeting point\, where beautiful landscapes\, local history and culture\, ecological restoration\, and community gathering converge to create an extraordinary public space for all of Austin.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/phase-ii-the-confluence-grand-opening/
LOCATION:The Confluence\, Waller Creek between 4th Street and Lady Bird Lake\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Midsummer Festival
DESCRIPTION:Our 5th Annual Midsummer Festival honoring the Old Bakery & Emporium’s Swedish American heritage is on Saturday\, June 6th\, from 11 am – 3 pm \n\n\n\n\nMark your calendars and get ready for FREE fun for the whole family! \nThe festival will include multiple Swedish events and activities\, including: \n\nLive music by The Norrsken Three (traditional and contemporary Swedish and Scandinavian songs)\nFree traditional Swedish Meatballs\nFlower crown-making station\nFace painting\nSwedish treats from Fika Table\nPopsicles from Mom & Pops All Natural Frozen Pops\n\nThe Old Bakery & Emporium was built in 1876 by Swedish immigrant Charles Lundberg. Midsummer\, or Midsommar\, is a traditional Swedish holiday celebrating the Summer Solstice\, the longest day of the year. The Old Bakery hosts the Midsummer Festival as a tribute to the building’s Swedish-American heritage. We look forward to celebrating with you!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/5th-annual-midsummer-festival/
LOCATION:Old Bakery & Emporium\, 1006 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Juntos de Nuevo: The Grand Reopening of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music and Entertainment is honored to invite you to celebrate the long-awaited reopening of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB MACC)—a space deeply rooted in community\, culture\, and the vibrant traditions that shape Austin. \nAfter nearly three years of thoughtful renovation and expansion\, the ESB-MACC welcomes the community back with Juntos de Nuevo—a day of reconnection\, celebration\, and cultural expression. This family-friendly event is open to all\, with no tickets or RSVPs required. \nHighlights include:\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Welcome remarks & ribbon cutting\n12:00 PM – 9:00 PM: \n\nLive music and performances on the outdoor stage under the Zócalo\nTours of the new and renovated spaces\nHands-on arts\, dance\, music\, theater\, and culinary workshops for all ages\nFree children’s art activities in the new youth classrooms\nExhibitions in the Community Gallery and the Sam Z. Coronado Gallery\nCommunity Resource Fair featuring local nonprofits\nArtisan market highlighting local Latino/a/e entrepreneurs\nFood trucks throughout the day\n\nThis reopening is more than a milestone—it is a celebration of identity\, creativity\, and the enduring cultural legacy of Austin’s communities.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/juntos-de-nuevo-the-grand-reopening-of-the-emma-s-barrientos-mexican-american-cultural-center/
LOCATION:Mexican American Cultural Center\, 600 River Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Family-Friendly,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:LIVE! From Downtown\, Texas: Huston-Tillotson Jazz Collective
DESCRIPTION:June 6 is THE day to be downtown! Join us for the fourth edition of LIVE! From Downtown Texas on Sabine between 5th Street and 6th Street at 1pm\, featuring the award-winning Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Collective\, as we celebrate the Confluence opening with Waterloo Greenway and the Mexican American Cultural Center reopening after three years! \nYou don’t want to miss this FREE outdoor concert! \n  \nPresented by the Downtown Austin Alliance in partnership with Antone’s\, LIVE! from Downtown\, Texas is a new music series bringing free lunchtime and early evening performances to plazas\, pocket parks\, courtyards\, and private spaces across downtown. Through the Downtown Austin Alliance’s Musicians Activating Spaces program\, LIVE! From Downtown\, Texas celebrates Austin’s creative spirit while supporting artists from Austin and beyond\, boosting foot traffic\, and enhancing vibrancy in areas where additional activation can support perception and foot traffic\, especially amid ongoing construction. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/live-from-downtown-texas-huston-tillotson-jazz-collective/
LOCATION:519 Sabine Street\, 519 Sabine Street\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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