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SUMMARY:BIPOC Bird Walk With Travis Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Join Mohammad Tohidiar and TTC Environmental Programs Manager Jonatan Salinas to find birds on the Northeast end of the Butler Trail at the Unity Underpass and Wishbone Bridge. Recently planted native trees\, shrubs\, wildflowers\, and natural spring water provide excellent habitats for a variety of bird species. As TTC restores this section of the Butler Trail\, there will be a change in birds! \nTravis Audubon’s BIPOC Bird Walks intentionally welcome Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color to build community and connection through enjoying birds and birding. These walks are intended to be safe\, welcoming\, and affirming spaces where BIPOC individuals can enjoy the beauty of birding and nature together. \nWe invite anyone who identifies as BIPOC and who supports our values of diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and access to join us. Friends\, family\, and allies are welcome to attend as space allows. \nBird walks are: \n\n1-2 miles long\, completed in around 2 hours\nBeginner-friendly (all levels are welcome)\nOn mostly flat terrain (dissolved gravel trail and sidewalks)\nWe have binoculars to lend to anyone who doesn’t have a pair\n\nBird walks are always free\, but registration is required and is limited to 20 participants. A reminder email with details will be sent before the bird walk date.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/bipoc-bird-walk-with-travis-audubon/
LOCATION:Unity Underpass\, 207 S Pleasant Valley Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tree ID for Seed Savers at the Carver Library
DESCRIPTION:Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well\, you’re in luck\, because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are partnering with the Carver Library and the Carver Museum to lead a Tree ID lesson to help you learn a little more about what’s growing around you! \nYou will learn how to identify native trees and how to safely and ethically collect seeds to donate to the TreeFolks Seeds To Trees Native Nursery. \nMeet your walk leader at the front entrance of the Carver Library. \nThe Carver Library and Carver Museum are partnering to provide nature-based programming that connects the community with the outdoors\, environmental education\, and hands-on learning experiences. \nThis walk will be led by Colleen Dieter\, the owner of ATXGardens.com. Colleen is an ISA Certified Arborist\, fruit tree expert and has over 20 years of pro experience as a gardener and landscaper in Central Texas with a specialty in native plant maintenance. She is a top gardening educator and mentor and has taught hundreds of workshops and classes. As the host of the ATX Gardens podcast\, she reminds listeners of what to do right now in their gardens and landscapes. She prevents extinction of plants that are important to Central Texans through her leadership as founder of Central Texas Seed Savers\, a project of Fruitful Commons. The Central Texas Seed Savers is a growing network of people who love seeds with the mission of preventing the extinction of ecologically and culinarily important plants in the Central Texas Region. \nTreeFolks was founded as Austin’s Urban Forestry non-profit in 1989. Since then\, TreeFolks has grown to work with communities throughout Central Texas in community tree planting\, tree giveaways\, education and urban-wildland reforestation efforts. Our mission is to empower Central Texans to build stronger communities through planting and caring for trees. \nThis class is free and open to anyone\, but please 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/tree-id-for-seed-savers-at-the-carver-library/
LOCATION:Carver Branch\, Austin Public Library\, 1161 Angelina Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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SUMMARY:The Life of the Party: Film Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:A nonpartisan conversation on women\, leadership\, and politics in Texas. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a special Austin screening of The Life of the Party\, presented in partnership with the League of Women Voters of the Austin Area (LWVAA) and Braver Angels Central Texas\, on Saturday\, September 26\, from 9:30–11:30 AM at the Baker School’s Cafetorium. Get your ticket here. \nThe Life of the Party is a 40-minute documentary following three Republican women in Texas with sharply different views of their party as they navigate leadership\, political identity\, and a changing political landscape. Their stories raise questions that reach beyond a single party. \nFollowing the screening\, Laura Rice\, host and managing producer of Texas Standard\, will lead a panel discussion with former Texas State Representatives and film participants Sarah Davis and Geanie Morrison and co-directors Meg Griffiths and Scott Faris. \nThe morning will conclude with a facilitated community conversation led by LWVAA and Braver Angels Central Texas\, inviting audience members to unpack the film’s themes\, share perspectives\, and explore what it means to engage across political differences. For more info\, to watch the film trailer\, and to purchase tickets\, visit: https://thelifeofthepartyfilm.com/
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-life-of-the-party-film-screening-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Baker Center Cafetorium\, 3908 Avenue B\, Austin\, TX\, 78751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film-Screening
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SUMMARY:2026 Austin Police Oversight Expo
DESCRIPTION:Austin Police Oversight is excited to invite community members to the 2026 Austin Police Oversight Expo!  Register today to connect directly with APO staff and leadership\, get your questions answered about police oversight\, and learn how we work to promote transparency\, accountability\, and community trust in local law enforcement. \nAt Austin Police Oversight\, we believe meaningful oversight starts with an informed and engaged community. The APO Expo brings community members\, APO staff\, City partners\, and subject matter experts together to explore how police oversight works in Austin\, ask questions\, and discover ways to get involved. \nWhat to Expect \n\n\nExplore APO’s Latest Initiatives\nGet a closer look at APO’s newest projects and programs\, including the Officer-Involved Shooting Data Dashboard\, our relaunched Know Your Rights initiative\, and our new mediation program. \n\n\nMeet the Oversight Team\nLearn more about what we do\, from the community complaint process and policy recommendations to data reporting and compliance. \n\n\nHear From Our Experts\nJoin conversations and presentations led by APO staff and community partners with expertise in civil rights\, policy\, mediation\, data\, and police oversight. \n\n\nConnect & Get Involved\nDiscover how you can participate in APO’s work\, connect with community initiatives\, and help shape conversations around public safety\, transparency\, and accountability.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/2026-austin-police-oversight-expo/
LOCATION:Austin City Hall\, 301 W. 2nd St. \, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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SUMMARY:Let's Vote Y'all
DESCRIPTION:Voting is one of the easiest ways to make an impact in your community. That’s why we’re teaming up with MOVE Texas to bring voter registration events to a few of our favorite Austin spots. Join us on Saturdays in September at Carpenter Hotel. \nAlready registered to vote? Keep the momentum going. Shop custom Vote Y’all tees\, totes\, and more—Bunkhouse Hotels will donate to MOVE Texas’s voter registration efforts 25% of the price of Vote Y’all products sold from August 8\, 2026 until December 31\, 2026\, while supplies last. \nCarpenter Hotel | Saturdays in September 12 PM-4 PM \nSeptember 5 | September 12 \nSeptember 19 | September 26
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/lets-vote-yall/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Carpenter Hotel\, 400 Josephine St\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Fiesta Austin
DESCRIPTION:Art City Austin’s Fiesta returns September 26-27\, 2026\, for a weekend of art\, live music\, food\, and community at the newly renovated Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. \nArt Belongs to Everyone \nSkip the lines and get your pre-sale $5\, $10\, or $15 Supporter Ticket today\, which helps keep Fiesta welcoming and accessible for the whole community. At the event\, we’ll offer Pay What You Can pricing ($0-$15) with cash or card. \nEvery ticket includes access to a full weekend of creativity\, featuring an open-air Artist Market with more than 40 local artists and makers\, live performances by Riders Against the Storm\, Bidi Bidi Banda\, Los Desechos\, Federico7\, Lesly Reynaga\, and more\, plus interactive art\, family activities\, local food trucks\, a beer garden\, cumbia dance lessons\, and special experiences throughout the weekend. See the complete music lineup here. \nNo one will be turned away for lack of funds. Pay What You Can admission is available at the gate ($0-$15). Children 16 and under enjoy Fiesta for FREE.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/fiesta-austin/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Mexican American Cultural Center\, 600 River Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Music,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Costume Swap
DESCRIPTION:Bring your clean and gently used costumes and accessories to swap with the community. Make minor adjustments and quick additions or get help with hems\, buttons\, small tears or patches from Austin Resource Recovery’s volunteer mending coaches. This event is supported by Fix-It Austin\, a City of Austin program. Learn more here. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/costume-swap/
LOCATION:Windsor Park Branch Library\, 5833 Westminster Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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SUMMARY:"All Boats Bloom" Sound Performance
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening of experimental sound\, art\, and nature at All Boats Bloom\, a TEMPO public art installation by artist Vy Ngo. \nPresented by The Trail Conservancy in collaboration with Collide Arts\, this free outdoor showcase features a special sound performance by Austin-based artists Thor Harris and Juan Cisneros (JU4N)\, alongside San Antonio-based duo Verena Gaudy and Martín C. Rodríguez. Taking place at the installation at Auditorium Shores\, the performance invites audiences to experience sound in conversation with the natural landscape of Lady Bird Lake. \nBring a blanket or lawn chair and settle in along the Trail for this unique performance. Come experience All Boats Bloom through sound\, movement\, and the creative energy of Austin and San Antonio’s experimental arts communities.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/all-boats-bloom-sound-performance/
LOCATION:Auditorium Shores\, 900 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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SUMMARY:WaterWork
DESCRIPTION:See the iconic façade of the historic Seaholm Intake Facility transform into a vibrant canvas of art\, light\, and motion. WaterWork\, a Program of Design Austin\, in Partnership with The Trail Conservancy\, is a unique\, immersive art experience that celebrates the dynamic relationship between Austin’s urban landscape and its cherished natural environment. \nUsing state-of-the-art projection mapping technology\, the Seaholm Waterfront will come alive with captivating artworks from twenty-two talented Central Texas artists: Alexis Hunter\, Beili Liu\, Bethany Johnson\, Brandon LeJeune\, Brian Skalak\, Cathy Le\, Chris Tobar Rodriguez\, Eric Schoenborn\, Mishka Westell\, Jesse Ebaugh\, Essentials Creative (team)\, Hillerbrand+Magsamen\, Lauren Schroeder\, Lisa B Woods+Jerome Martinez\, Mandy Mandelstein\, Taylor Speed+Greg D’Amico\, and Terra Henderson. \nThe immersive display will take place on Friday\, September 25\, and Saturday\, September 26\, 2026. \n\nHow can you see WaterWork? \n\nWatch from Auditorium Shores or the Pfluger Bridge\nJoin Design Austin for a cruise experience\nRent watercrafts from Austin Rowing Club and Texas Rowing Center\nBook a personal boat from Retro Boat Rentals ATX\n\n\n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/waterwork-3/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Auditorium Shores\, 900 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Outdoor/Fitness
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