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SUMMARY:Tour de Splash
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the first of two Tour de Splash rides of the season! Hosted in collaboration with Bat City Biking!Join us for a leisurely two-wheeled tour of some of Austin’s finest watery wonders. We’ll pedal\, splash\, cool off\, and generally behave like overgrown summer camp kids as we make our way across town.What’s on the agenda? Splash pad hopping Optional pool dips Casual group ride pace (no Tour de France ambitions required) Picnic lunch in the shade A self-guided round of Barton Springs BINGO!When: Saturday June 27th \, 10am meet up. 10:30 Wheels down.Where: Quack’s 43rdBring:Your bike and helmetA friendA swimsuit and towelWater bottleSunscreenA sense of adventure and a healthy appreciation for public splashing.If you’ve been looking for new routes to get you to splashy places\, bike-curious about joining Bat City Biking or a well-established member of Bat City looking for more fun\, this is the ride for you!Come for the ride. Stay for the splashes. Win some prizes by completing your Barton Springs BINGO game!*Picnic lunch provided courtesy of Ghisallo Cycling Initiative and Get There ATX | Austin Transit and Cycling \n*This ride is capped at 30 participants. Reserve your spot before it fills up!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/tour-de-splash/
LOCATION:Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery\, 411 E 43rd St\, Austin\, TX\, 78751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness
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SUMMARY:Summer Education Series: Mountain Cedars
DESCRIPTION:Event Date: Saturday\, June 27th\nTime: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nLocation: virtually on Google Meet\, or in person at Hornsby Bend Center for Environmental Research\, 2210 FM973\, Austin\, TX 78725 \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE \nFor more than 100 years\, we’ve fought the woody brush spreading across the limestone regions of Texas\, called karst country. Much of this woody cover consists of native juniper trees\, commonly called mountain cedars. Instead of causing harm\, we now know mountain cedars act as ecosystem engineers to improve and sustain Texas karst country function. Come learn about these benefits and what we can do to use mountain cedars as another nature-based solution to help enhance soil health\, groundwaters\, productivity\, property values\, and resilience. \nElizabeth McGreevy\, a sixth-generation Texas and Texas A&M graduate\, is a natural resources ecologist and author of Wanted! Mountain Cedars\, Dead and Alive. The owner of Land Steward\, she relies on more than 25 years of experience to produce ecosystem-based management plans for Hill Country landowners. In 2022\, she founded Project Bedrock\, now in partnership with The Watershed Association\, to promote using mountain cedars and other nature-based solutions to regenerate the limestone karst country regions of Texas. \nThis training is free and open to anyone\, but you must register to attend. If you have any questions or concerns\, please contact Gillian: volunteer@treefolks.org\, (512) 761-8738 cell
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/summer-education-series-mountain-cedars/
LOCATION:Austin Water Center For Environmental Research\, 2210 FM973\, Austin\, TX\, 78725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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SUMMARY:Pride Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Wrap up Pride Month at Pride Picnic in Pease Park! Pease Park Conservancy and Future Front Texas come together once again to bring you a market of 30+ local vendors\, fun activities for all ages\, and the opportunity to picnic on the great lawn with a loving and welcoming community!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/pride-picnic/
LOCATION:Pease Park\, 1100 Kingsbury St\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Austin African American Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Austin African American Book Festival (AAABF) will celebrate its 20th anniversary this June with a special conversation featuring Chuck D and its annual festival showcasing nationally recognized authors\, thought leaders and cultural figures\, including Nikole Hannah-Jones\, John Hope Bryant\, ReShonda Tate and Zell Miller III. \nFounded by Dr. Rosalind Oliphant\, the AAABF was created to provide a dedicated space for Black literature\, storytelling and community engagement in Central Texas. \nThe festival’s roots trace back even further. In 1992\, Oliphant founded Folktales Book Company\, Austin’s first Black-owned bookstore\, creating a cultural home for African American literature and laying the foundation for what would become one of the region’s premier literary events. \nThe celebration continues Saturday\, June 27\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the George Washington Carver Museum and Library\, 1165 Angelina Street. This family-friendly event features a prestigious lineup: \n• Nikole Hannah-Jones – Creator of The 1619 Project\, examining history’s through-line and its relevance today.\n• John Hope Bryant – Founder and CEO of Operation HOPE\, discussing how financial knowledge\, capital\, and opportunity shape individual outcomes and communities.\n• Zell Miller III – Austin’s Poet Laureate\, presenting work from his debut collection\, Austin’s Indigenous Off-spring.\n• ReShonda Tate – Award-winning journalist and best-selling novelist discussing her latest work of historical fiction\, With Love From Harlem. \nFestival Highlights\n• Kids Zone – Featuring award-winning authors and creatives Vanessa Brantley-Newton\, Brentom Jackson\, and SaulPaul\, providing interactive programming designed to inspire the next generation of readers and storytellers.\n• Author Showcase & Vendor Marketplace – Attendees can discover emerging literary talent and explore offerings from independent authors and Black-owned businesses.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-african-american-book-festival-2/
LOCATION:George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center\, 1165 Angelina Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Montopolis Negro School Rehabilitation: The Montopolis Proud and Alumni Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:As part of the community engagement process for the Historic Montopolis Negro School Vision and Interpretive Plan\, the project team is hosting a focus group session with Montopolis Proud members and former students (alumni) of the Montopolis Negro School. This is one of several focused\, small-group conversations designed to gather detailed input from people with a direct\, personal connection to the school’s history. \nParticipants for this session have been personally invited so that the team can listen closely to their memories\, perspectives\, and priorities for the site’s future. Because this is a focused conversation with a specific group\, structured input will be gathered from invited participants. \nMembers of the public are welcome to attend and observe. This is one of many opportunities to be involved: larger community meetings open to all residents will follow\, where everyone will have the chance to share feedback and help shape the vision for the school. We encourage anyone interested in the project to attend those upcoming meetings\, sign up for updates\, and stay engaged throughout the process. \nTo receive notice of future community meetings and project updates\, email ACME
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/montopolis-negro-school-rehabilitation-the-montopolis-proud-and-alumni-focus-group/
LOCATION:Montopolis Recreation Center\, 1200 Montopolis Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
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SUMMARY:Two-Step Night
DESCRIPTION:**Because of the weather\, Two-Step Night was postponed from May 23rd to Saturday\, June 27. ** \nY’all come on out for a boot-scootin’ good time at Waterloo Park! Get ready for an evening of interactive two-step lessons for all levels set to a lively country western playlist\, followed by a live band to keep the dance floor moving. Whether you’re a seasoned two-stepper or a first-time dancer\, all are invited to enjoy twirling the night away at Waterloo Park! \nThis event is made possible at no cost to the community thanks to our generous sponsors! 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/two-step-night-3/
LOCATION:Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Greenway\, 1401 Trinity St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness
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