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SUMMARY:Asian Season ATX 2026 Lunar New Year Exhibition at Bolm Arts
DESCRIPTION:Join Asian Season ATX for an illuminating experience at the 2026 Lunar New Year Exhibition celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse. \n\n\n\n\nFollow the light into the New Year. \nJoin Asian Season ATX for an illuminating experience at the 2026 Lunar New Year Exhibition. We’ll transform Bolm Arts into a breathtaking space where ancient traditions inspire radical new forms. From intricate textile work to bold digital art\, witness the powerful creativity of local AAPI artists as they usher in the Year of the Fire Horse with brilliance and grace. Your year starts here\, in art. \n\n\n\n\nAn Exclusive Two-Week Showcase: February 13 – February 27\, 2026\nOpening Ceremony: February 13\, 6pm – 10pm\nClosing Ceremony: February 27\, 6pm – 10pm \nThis extraordinary collection is an exclusive\, limited engagement\, available for viewing only from February 13th through February 27th.Don’t miss the two must-attend events that frame this showcase: a grand Opening Ceremony and Market to kick off the Lunar New Year\, and a festive Closing Ceremony and Marketto bid farewell to the exhibition. Mark your calendars now for this brief yet brilliant celebration!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/asian-season-atx-2026-lunar-new-year-exhibition-at-bolm-arts/
LOCATION:Bolm Arts\, 5305 Bolm Road #Bay 9\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:DAC Nights: K-Pop Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Come to DAC Nights: K-Pop Pop-Up and learn some of your favorite K-Pop dances\, then make your own K-Pop themed photocards! DAC Nights staff will be collaborating with a dance instructor to teach the moves to a variety of popular K-Pop songs. There will also be plenty of materials available to create a K-Pop Pop-up card for friends or home decoration. \nThis event is free! Registration is encouraged\, but not required.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dac-nights-k-pop-pop-up/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260122T175306Z
CREATED:20260122T175235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T175306Z
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SUMMARY:Guinean Dance Workshop and Cultural Performance
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of 100 years of Black History Month\, we welcome you to join Lannaya Drum & Dance for an afternoon of West African Dance.\nJoin us on Thursday\, February 19\, 2026 from 4-5pm in celebration of one hundred years of Black History Month! We invite community to join Lannaya Drum & Dance for an afternoon of West African Dance. \nParticipate in a 30-minute Guinean dance workshop and enjoy a dynamic then showcase of traditional West African dance from Mali and Guinea\, accompanied by the electrifying rhythms of a live djembe’ orchestra! \nLannaya’s mission is to expose and educate audiences to authentic and progressive interpretations of drum and dance of the African diaspora. Free and open to all. RSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/guinean-dance-workshop-and-cultural-performance/
LOCATION:George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center\, 1165 Angelina Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T190000
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: RIP Austin Matchbook Memorial & Feasts in the Absurd
DESCRIPTION:Hear from artists Ashley Rose Marino and Lin Zagorski Latimer as they share the inspiration behind their exhibitions RIP Austin Matchbook Memorial and Feasts in the Absurd. Learn how nostalgia\, storytelling\, and visual play intersect in their work\, transforming memories\, objects\, and everyday experiences into thought-provoking art. \nLearn more about these exhibits at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery webpage.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/artist-talk-rip-austin-matchbook-memorial-feasts-in-the-absurd/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T170000
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we honor Black artists\, culture\, and creativity right here in Austin. \nArt in ATX is a community-powered market centering Black-owned businesses\, makers\, and creatives — and your presence helps amplify that work in real\, tangible ways. \n✨ What to expect: \n Live DJs — Daytona Danny & Cut3\n Local artists & makers with incredible\, original work\n Donation-based button-making station\n️ Great shopping + meaningful community connection \nCome celebrate. Come support. Come meet the artists. \n RSVP here so we can plan accordingly and continue building intentional space for culture. \nWhen you show up\, it matters.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/black-history-month-market/
LOCATION:Riches Art Gallery\, 2511 E 6th St.\, Unit A\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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SUMMARY:Free Community Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Old Bakery & Emporium on Tuesday\, March 3rd\, for a hands-on community art workshop hosted by artist Gil Rocha. \n\n\n\n\nParticipants will explore themes of travel\, migration\, and memory to create visual responses using collage\, drawing\, and shared materials inspired by personal journeys and collective stories. \nWhy this Matters: \nThis workshop directly informs a new public artwork planned for the new Departure-Ticketing area at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Your stories\, symbols\, and materials may help shape elements of the final artwork\, making it a true reflection of the Austin community. \nWhat You’ll Do: \nReflect on personal or family journeys. Share memories of travel\, migration\, or transition. Create small-scale artworks using provided materials. Contribute ideas that may influence a permanent public artwork. (No art experience necessary) \nWho Can Participate: \nOpen to all ages. Families\, students\, travelers\, longtime Austinites\, newcomers. Free and open to the public!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-community-art-workshop/
LOCATION:Old Bakery & Emporium\, 1006 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T190000
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception for Metamorphosis: The Alchemy of Waste\, Connective Tissue\, and Build Me A Garden: From Soil to Surface
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery. Join artists Aileen Chen\, Sara Kate Hannon\, and Rakhee Jain Desai for an evening of art\, conversation\, and community as their work explores transformation\, connection\, and relationships to materials\, identity\, and land. This event is free and open to the public. \nLearn more about these exhibits at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery webpage. \n  \n“Metamorphosis” is a collection of works by artist Aileen Chen that explores the beauty and possibilities in giving new life to “waste.” Reclaimed fabrics are sculpted into vibrant blooms. Unwanted objects transform into striking compositions. Chen’s work reminds us of our collective responsibility to preserve our planet\, and our own ability to undergo renewals and contribute to a more resilient\, harmonious world. \nConnective Tissue is an exhibition that explores the unseen threads that bind us to one another and to ourselves. Through layered paintings and drawings\, this body of work examines themes of identity\, relationships\, and the emotional landscapes we navigate daily. The abstracted forms—fragmented faces\, reaching hands\, and overlapping bodies—become metaphors for the complex and often fragile connections that hold us together. The show invites viewers to reflect on these invisible bonds\, offering a moment of introspection into how we connect\, disconnect\, and seek understanding. \nBuild Me A Garden: From Soil to Surface explores how relationships with land are developed and reimagined through labor\, lineage and living materials. The exhibition uses craft techniques\, abstraction\, materiality\, and sculptural gestures to give form to the intangible: memory\, longing\, belonging\, and the emotional relationship between land and culture. \nDrawing from her lineage in Rajasthan\, India\, Rakhee Jain Desai brings heritage textile knowledge\, natural dyeing\, mordants\, resist techniques\, and ecological processes into conversation with a land that did not birth these traditions but now holds its people. Through the acts of growing dyes in Texas soil\, harvesting plant matter\, and working with natural materials\, Rakhee explores what it means to carry cultural knowledge across geographies and to plant it in new ground\, building a garden of evolving culture and craft practices where color emerges from the chemistry of natural materials\, soil\, water\, and time.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/artist-reception-for-metamorphosis-the-alchemy-of-waste-connective-tissue-and-build-me-a-garden-from-soil-to-surface/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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SUMMARY:Vision:8291 SXSW Four Day Cultural Experience
DESCRIPTION:DAWA (Diversity Awareness and Wellness in Action)\, the Austin-based nonprofit dedicated to investing in BIPOC community and culture\, will present Vision:8291\, a four-day cultural experience during SXSW\, March 14–17\, 2026 at 916 Springdale Road\, in partnership with Venice Music. From Saturday\, March 14\, through Monday\, March 16\, the Almost Real Things Gallery will be transformed into a space for BIPOC innovators\, leaders\, creatives\, organizers\, and entrepreneurs to tell their stories and share their knowledge. On Tuesday\, the 5th Annual UNITY Showcase takes place at Riviere from 7 pm-1 am with Cure For Paranoia headlining. The entire event is FREE with RSVP to the public. \nThe immersive series will feature live podcasts\, panels\, keynotes\, film screenings\, networking activations\, and showcases exploring music\, organizing\, technology\, and the future of community-centered creativity. Opening with industry heavy-hitters like Mauricio Ruiz (Founder of the Manager’s Playbook) on Saturday\, and closing with business leaders like Troy Carter (Venice Music Founder) and Dan Runcie (Founder of Trapital). \nEach day of the series centers a distinct theme (full schedule below): \nSaturday\, March 14 — The Music Blueprint\nA deep dive into the evolving music industry\, including conversations on independent touring\, artistic growth\, sync licensing for film and television\, and artist management strategy. Featured speakers include podcaster Mauricio Ruiz\, Austin artist Jackie Venson\, multidisciplinary creative Zeale\, and industry leaders in music supervision\, production\, and management. \nSunday\, March 15 — The Culture Catalyst\nExploring corporate partnerships\, grassroots organizing\, narrative power\, food justice\, and transformative storytelling. Programming includes a screening and discussion led by Richie Reseda\, alongside conversations with cultural organizers and community leaders shaping BIPOC futures and equitable systems. \nMonday\, March 16 — The Future Is Always Now\nFocused on infrastructure\, sustainability\, and technology in the arts. Sessions include rollout strategy\, direct-to-fan engagement\, and a keynote titled Community Is Our Greatest Technology delivered by DAWA Founder\, Chaka Mahone. The day also features a headline conversation with Troy Carter (Venice Music) and Dan Runcie (Trapital)\, exploring AI\, algorithms\, and authenticity in a rapidly shifting industry landscape. \nTuesday\, March 17 — UNITY Official SXSW Showcase\nAn official SXSW music showcase featuring headliner Cure for Paranoia\, with additional performances from DAMOYEE\, Shanay Morant\, Nic The Cig\, Vintage Jay\, The Smooth Nature\, and DJ Wyldflower.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/vision8291-sxsw-four-day-cultural-experience/
LOCATION:Almost Real Things – Canopy Gallery\, 916 Springdale Rd.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Lecture/Guest Speaker,Music,Networking
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SUMMARY:Grout & About: An Austin Mosaic Ride
DESCRIPTION:*Please note – because of the weather\, this event was rescheduled from March 7th to March 14th* \nA one-of-a-kind bike ride through Austin’s most colorful corners—a guided tour celebrating the city’s vibrant mosaic art scene. \n\n\n\n\nWe’ll fuel up with tacos and coffee in the courtyard of Eastside Pedal Pushers before we cruise at an easy\, social pace\, stopping along the way to explore dazzling public mosaics tucked into parks\, neighborhoods\, and unexpected places. Think shimmering tiles\, hidden gems\, and the stories behind the artists who helped shape Austin’s creative soul. \nBut this isn’t just a look-don’t-touch kind of ride. \nWe’ll wrap up the tour with an option to get hands-on at The Mosaic Workshop\, where you’ll get to channel all that inspiration into your own original piece. No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to get a little creative. All materials are provided\, and you’ll leave with a finished mosaic that’s uniquely yours. \nWhat to expect: \n\nBreakfast tacos and coffee courtesy of Ghisallo Cycling Initiative\nA relaxed\, guided bike ride through Austin\nStops at iconic and lesser-known mosaic artworks\nArt history\, local stories\, and plenty of photo ops\nA beginner-friendly mosaic workshop to end the day (optional $20 add on)\n\nWhether you’re an art lover\, a casual cyclist\, or just looking for a fun way to experience Austin differently\, this ride is for you. Come solo or bring a friend—either way\, you’ll roll away inspired (and maybe a little sparkly).
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/grout-about-an-austin-mosaic-ride/
LOCATION:Eastside Pedal Pushers\, 4607 Bolm Road #Suite B\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Outdoor/Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T190000
DTSTAMP:20260304T155705Z
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SUMMARY:Analog: Future Front x TOMO Mags
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, March 15\, Future Front is taking over Tomo Mags’ downtown magazine store and bookshop for a special Women’s History Month pop-up during SXSW. \n12 PM — 5 PM \nVisit Tomo Mags’ all-print and independent magazine collection in downtown Austin\, with all-day DJ sets by Future Front 2026 resident artists: Suxxy Puxxy\, ORYA\, JP and DJ BAD APPLE. \nPlus\, special guest RIOBAMBA and more to be announced! \n5 PM — 7 PM \nOver a hands-on block-printing workshop\, we’ll hold a candid conversation with Austin-local artists and musicians on their analog practices\, vital third spaces and history icons.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/analog-future-front-x-tomo-mags/
LOCATION:TOMO Mags\, 411 Brazos Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T190000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate A Local Author!
DESCRIPTION:As part of a citywide effort to celebrate local artists\, the District 6 office is hosting Austin author Tanya Athar-Jogee at City Hall. Hear her read from her recently published book\, Tiny Glimmers of Light\, and join us for conversation and light snacks.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/celebrate-a-local-author/
LOCATION:Austin City Hall\, 301 W. 2nd St. \, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T210000
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SUMMARY:DAC Nights: Junkalicious Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Use recycled materials to craft your own eco-friendly junk journal! \n\n\n\n\n  \nCreate a handmade book for junk journaling at DAC Nights: Junkalicious Journaling! Junk journaling combines collage\, scrapbooking\, and journaling to create a unique\, personal keepsake. DAC Nights staff will guide you as you learn to assemble and design your journal.  Staff will have templates and examples to make your own stamps\, bind your books\, and decorate your journals with a wide variety of materials and supplies. \nThis event is free! Registration is encouraged but not required. Various materials will be available for journaling design\, but participants are encouraged to bring their own images and materials for personalization. \nFor more information about this event\, email DACTheater@austintexas.gov \nThe City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance please contact (512) 974-3917 or Relay Texas 7-1-1. \nFor more information or to request a language interpreter\, please call Austin 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000. Requests for interpretation services should be made at least five days prior to the meeting or event you plan to attend.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dac-nights-junkalicious-journaling/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T210000
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SUMMARY:The Big We: A Creative Convening
DESCRIPTION:Austin’s creative community has experienced a perfect storm of reductions or delays in Federal\, State\, and City funding; a lack of performance\, rehearsal\, and studio space; and little civic infrastructure to provide a safety net for artists\, performers\, and arts organizations when hard times fall. More than a few arts spaces and institutions have closed\, some as old as 35 years\, while arts organizations “hunker down” into silos\, to keep producing their work on less while protecting what little they have. \nAfter years of increasingly hard times\, a group of ten Austin arts leaders from all genres began gathering informally to discuss how to manifest a more cohesive community among creatives. They asked\, “How can we work together on a purpose greater than our differences?” “How can we create a meeting space that is expansive enough to encompass divergent opinions but focus on solutions that we create for ourselves?” The Creative Congress was born. \nWith the facilitation and sponsorship of A3 Art Alliance Austin\, (a newly formed Local Arts Agency) they developed a plan to host a city-wide convening of artists\, musicians\, performers and others in the creative community to develop a more cohesive artistic community for the purposes of networking resources\, opportunities\, spaces and expertise; for creating solutions to our creative community’s issues through collaboration; and to gather plans\, collaborative groups and leaders to create a self-defining Community Arts Plan. \nWHO IS INVITED \nALL Austin-area artists\, musicians\, performers of all types\, writers\, electronic media artists\, arts administrators\, curators\, technicians\, board members\, and philanthropists. \nGOAL \nFostering collaboration between different sectors of Austin’s creative community\, the convening will emphasize the importance of purposeful cross-pollination across art forms\, networks\, and cultural arts organizations to chart a self-defined course for our creative community. \n  \nITINERARY \nFriday\, March 27 \n12:00pm THE BIG WE Convening Box Luncheon featuring “flash” keynote speakers from the creative community\, each of whom has done something extraordinary to change the status quo \n1:15pm Training sessions with Shana Merlin on “Open Space Technology” and Karen LaShelle\, Executive Director of Austin Together on “The Art of Collaboration” \n2:30pm Break \n3:00pm Open Space Technology: “Pitch Sessions” \n3:30pm-4:30pm Community Discussions – Session I \n4:30pm-5:30pm Wrap-up Session \n5:30pm Break \n6:00pm Networking Mixer with dinner\, music\, beverages \n8:00pm The Big We video + 3 more “flash” keynote speakers. Asaf Ronen from Austin Creative Alliance facilitates and provides Day 2 outline \n9:00pm Adjourn \nSaturday\, March 28 \n9:00am Breakfast Gathering in the Ballroom with an Introduction to Open Space Technology with facilitator Shana Merlin \n9:15am Open Space “Pitch Session #2” \n10:15am-11:15am Community Discussion – Session 2 \n11:15pm-12:00pm Session 2 – Wrap-up discussions \n12:00pm Adjourn \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-big-we-a-creative-convening/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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SUMMARY:The Big We: A Creative Convening
DESCRIPTION:Austin’s creative community has experienced a perfect storm of reductions or delays in Federal\, State\, and City funding; a lack of performance\, rehearsal\, and studio space; and little civic infrastructure to provide a safety net for artists\, performers\, and arts organizations when hard times fall. More than a few arts spaces and institutions have closed\, some as old as 35 years\, while arts organizations “hunker down” into silos\, to keep producing their work on less while protecting what little they have. \nAfter years of increasingly hard times\, a group of ten Austin arts leaders from all genres began gathering informally to discuss how to manifest a more cohesive community among creatives. They asked\, “How can we work together on a purpose greater than our differences?” “How can we create a meeting space that is expansive enough to encompass divergent opinions but focus on solutions that we create for ourselves?” The Creative Congress was born. \nWith the facilitation and sponsorship of A3 Art Alliance Austin\, (a newly formed Local Arts Agency) they developed a plan to host a city-wide convening of artists\, musicians\, performers and others in the creative community to develop a more cohesive artistic community for the purposes of networking resources\, opportunities\, spaces and expertise; for creating solutions to our creative community’s issues through collaboration; and to gather plans\, collaborative groups and leaders to create a self-defining Community Arts Plan. \nWHO IS INVITED \nALL Austin-area artists\, musicians\, performers of all types\, writers\, electronic media artists\, arts administrators\, curators\, technicians\, board members\, and philanthropists. \nGOAL \nFostering collaboration between different sectors of Austin’s creative community\, the convening will emphasize the importance of purposeful cross-pollination across art forms\, networks\, and cultural arts organizations to chart a self-defined course for our creative community. \n  \nITINERARY \nFriday\, March 27 \n12:00pm THE BIG WE Convening Box Luncheon featuring “flash” keynote speakers from the creative community\, each of whom has done something extraordinary to change the status quo \n1:15pm Training sessions with Shana Merlin on “Open Space Technology” and Karen LaShelle\, Executive Director of Austin Together on “The Art of Collaboration” \n2:30pm Break \n3:00pm Open Space Technology: “Pitch Sessions” \n3:30pm-4:30pm Community Discussions – Session I \n4:30pm-5:30pm Wrap-up Session \n5:30pm Break \n6:00pm Networking Mixer with dinner\, music\, beverages \n8:00pm The Big We video + 3 more “flash” keynote speakers. Asaf Ronen from Austin Creative Alliance facilitates and provides Day 2 outline \n9:00pm Adjourn \nSaturday\, March 28 \n9:00am Breakfast Gathering in the Ballroom with an Introduction to Open Space Technology with facilitator Shana Merlin \n9:15am Open Space “Pitch Session #2” \n10:15am-11:15am Community Discussion – Session 2 \n11:15pm-12:00pm Session 2 – Wrap-up discussions \n12:00pm Adjourn \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-big-we-a-creative-convening/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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SUMMARY:Spring Reuse Art Market
DESCRIPTION:The market is open 11AM-4PM each day\, featuring shopping\, eco activities and family fun! \nThere will be over 100 unique vendors across the weekend and multiple activities each day\, including five-minute volunteering\, adoptable dogs\, eco-friendly crafts\, games and more! KOOP will be on hand spinning vinyl live each day. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/spring-reuse-art-market/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse\, 2005 Wheless Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T110000
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SUMMARY:Spring Reuse Art Market
DESCRIPTION:The market is open 11AM-4PM each day\, featuring shopping\, eco activities and family fun! \nThere will be over 100 unique vendors across the weekend and multiple activities each day\, including five-minute volunteering\, adoptable dogs\, eco-friendly crafts\, games and more! KOOP will be on hand spinning vinyl live each day. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/spring-reuse-art-market/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse\, 2005 Wheless Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T175124Z
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SUMMARY:Kicking the Bucket Listening Club
DESCRIPTION:It’s not about dying. It’s about living. \nIn an emergency\, who do you want making medical decisions for you? Your people… or the state? The Kicking the Bucket Listening Club is a free 8-week community gathering designed to make conversations about death less taboo and empower you to make your own choices. Join your neighbors to listen\, laugh\, and talk about the stuff most of us avoid. You’ll leave knowing where the end-of-life conversation has to start. \nA BOOK CLUB FOR YOUR EARS\nKicking the Bucket is a darkly funny audio dramedy about two ride-or-die octogenarians determined to exit life on their own terms. Each week\, we listen to one episode of the ongoing story together. No prep required. \nCRAFT WHILE YOU CONVERSE\nWant to keep your hands busy while you listen? Learn a simple basket-weaving technique from Melissa Knight of Batik by Design. Materials provided. Arrive early for extra guidance. \nDIGGING DEEP\nDiscussion facilitated by Occupational Therapists and end-of-life practitioners Michelle McCarty and Melissa Saffron of Reinventing Independence. Expect thoughtful conversation\, practical tools\, and follow-up resources each week. \n📅 Mondays thru May 18 | 6–7:30pm\n📍 Hampton Branch\, Austin Public Library | 5125 Convict Hill Rd\, Austin TX 78749\n🎟️ Free! RSVP: kickingthebucket.eventbrite.com \nThis project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music and Entertainment. ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance. Created by Andee Kinzy.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/kicking-the-bucket-listening-club/2026-03-30/
LOCATION:Hampton Branch Library\, 5125 Convict Hill Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T193000
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SUMMARY:The Crafty Adult: 1920s Inspired Beaded Necklaces
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to learn the beading style of a proper knotted string pearl necklace\, similar to the ones made fashionable in the 1920s? Here’s your chance. Adults 18+ will have the opportunity to make their own necklace with provided pearl beads and silk string supplies. Max of 20 people per program. For Adults 18+.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-crafty-adult-1920s-inspired-beaded-necklaces/
LOCATION:Yarborough Branch Public Library\, 2200 Hancock Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175125Z
CREATED:20260414T175125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T175125Z
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SUMMARY:Kicking the Bucket Listening Club
DESCRIPTION:It’s not about dying. It’s about living. \nIn an emergency\, who do you want making medical decisions for you? Your people… or the state? The Kicking the Bucket Listening Club is a free 8-week community gathering designed to make conversations about death less taboo and empower you to make your own choices. Join your neighbors to listen\, laugh\, and talk about the stuff most of us avoid. You’ll leave knowing where the end-of-life conversation has to start. \nA BOOK CLUB FOR YOUR EARS\nKicking the Bucket is a darkly funny audio dramedy about two ride-or-die octogenarians determined to exit life on their own terms. Each week\, we listen to one episode of the ongoing story together. No prep required. \nCRAFT WHILE YOU CONVERSE\nWant to keep your hands busy while you listen? Learn a simple basket-weaving technique from Melissa Knight of Batik by Design. Materials provided. Arrive early for extra guidance. \nDIGGING DEEP\nDiscussion facilitated by Occupational Therapists and end-of-life practitioners Michelle McCarty and Melissa Saffron of Reinventing Independence. Expect thoughtful conversation\, practical tools\, and follow-up resources each week. \n📅 Mondays thru May 18 | 6–7:30pm\n📍 Hampton Branch\, Austin Public Library | 5125 Convict Hill Rd\, Austin TX 78749\n🎟️ Free! RSVP: kickingthebucket.eventbrite.com \nThis project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music and Entertainment. ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance. Created by Andee Kinzy.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/kicking-the-bucket-listening-club/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Hampton Branch Library\, 5125 Convict Hill Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T190000
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SUMMARY:Day & Night Gallery Opening Night
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on April 10th 7 to 10 PM at Day and Night Gallery for our spring opening\, featuring work from \n\nDelyla Ovalle-Bowyer\, Maddi Hurd\, Mimi Monti\, Hailey Gearo\, Louise Min Van Assche\, Jordan Alyse Hamilton\, Adriana Leveston\, Carol Hayman\, Betsy Saliba\, Daniel Trelenberg\, Lauren Francis\n\nLive music provided by TBD \nVendor market \nSignature cocktails \nWe hope you can make it to the opening night to support these talented artists.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/day-night-gallery-opening-night/
LOCATION:Ani’s Day And Night\, 7107 East Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T110000
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SUMMARY:TEMPO on the Trail Opening Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join The Trail Conservancy (TTC) and Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music and Entertainment’s Art in Public Places (AIPP) for the opening celebration of nine new installations along the Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. \nThis open-house-style celebration invites you to explore\, connect\, and experience the intersection of art and the Trail. Meet TEMPO on the Trail artists\, hear from project partners\, and hop on a walking or bike tour to see the installations firsthand. \n\nMeet the 2026 TEMPO on the Trail artists\nTake a guided bike tour of some of the pieces with Ghisallo Cycling Initiative\n\nPlan on riding your own bike? Use this form to reserve your spot!\nNeed to borrow a bike or a helmet? Use this form to reserve one!\n\n\nUse our map to take a self-guided walking tour
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/tempo-on-the-trail-opening-celebration/
LOCATION:Seaholm Intake Building\, 801 W. Cesar Chavez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Outdoor/Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T175359Z
CREATED:20260408T175336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T175359Z
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SUMMARY:Greater Austin Clay Studio Tour
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready!!! April 11th & 12th! With 19 locations and over 100 participating artists\, the Greater Austin Clay Studio Tour is an event to welcome the Austin community into area studios to take part in demos and workshops\, purchase work from area clay artists\, and experience what Austin has to offer the clay world! \nYou can look through a tour map here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/greater-austin-clay-studio-tour/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:All over Austin\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260402T132745Z
CREATED:20260402T132716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T132745Z
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SUMMARY:Public Art Dedication
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Join Art in Public Places\, artist Reginald Adams\, and his fantastic team\, as we officially dedicate the new public artwork Absolute Equality: Unity Tunnel at the chime of 11:11am \nAbsolute Equality: Unity Tunnel invites the public to walk alongside stories made in tile\, stories of resilience\, joy\, kinship\, and the collective heritage of East Austin. It honors themes of cultural diversity\, environmental stewardship\, and social justice — ideas drawn directly from the voices and stories of East Austin residents during a year and a half of community workshops.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/public-art-dedication/
LOCATION:Unity Tunnel\, 203 1/2 S Pleasant Valley Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Outdoor/Fitness,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T173644Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T173644Z
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SUMMARY:Eulogy of the Independent Zine Fest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate independent publishing at Glaze Zine Fest: local zines\, merch\, music & drink specials at Hotel Vegas. 21+. \n\n\n\n\nGlaze Zine presents\nEulogy of the Independent Zine \nApril 11\n6 PM\nHotel Vegas\n21+ \nA night for the underground. For print that refuses to disappear. \nEulogy of the Independent Zine is a gathering of local publishers\, artists\, and collectives shaping the future of independent media. Come explore a curated lineup of zines\, shop merch\, connect with creatives\, and experience a night built around print culture and community. \nFeatured Zines\nGlaze\nLocket\nLewk Magazine\nHot Rodeo\nSidecar Funkaroo\nSpank\nRetired Nihilist\nNopal\nDigi Shots Magazine\nNerve Damage\nGraphic Voltage\nHook’d Magazine\nbodiestobare\nNOURISH by Chúng Mình & Tiger Balm \nPerformances\nNight Ritualz\nJoan Dark\nCRVO\ncareabout \nPanel\nJoin us for a conversation with editors\, founders\, and platform builders working across print\, media\, and community. We’re excited to hear from this incredible group and open the floor for questions. \nThe panel begins at 7 PM sharp. Please arrive early and settle in for seating inside Hotel Vegas. \nQ&A to follow.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/eulogy-of-the-independent-zine-fest/
LOCATION:Hotel Vegas\, 1502 E 6th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T094500
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CREATED:20260408T170000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T170000Z
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SUMMARY:East Austin Mural Ride
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, we’re riding for art\, history\, and community. \nJoin us Sunday\, 4/12 for our East Austin Mural Ride! This ride will be a celebration of the muralists and public art that give East Austin its true character. We’re meeting at Richesart Gallery (2511 E 6th St) at 9:45am for Ethiopian coffee from @bunabaet Coffee \, then rolling out at 10:25am to explore murals across the neighborhood. \nWe’ll finish with lunch at Hoover’s Southern Cooking –  showing them love before they close their doors for good. \nBig news: Thanks to support from the incredible team at @austinbiketours \, we’re able to offer a 25% discount on rental bikes for this ride (Use code BHBR on their site). We are also working on a program to offer free rental bikes and pedicabs at future rides thanks to support from the AACME Heritage Preservation Grant – stay tuned for that! \nSunday\, 4/12\n☕ 9:45am – Free coffee for the first 15 riders at Richesart\n🚴 10:25am – Roll out\n🍽️ Lunch at Hoover’s \nFree coffee. Local muralists. Community vibes. Bring your energy. Let’s ride. 🚴
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/east-austin-mural-ride/
LOCATION:Riches Art Gallery\, 2511 E 6th St.\, Unit A\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Outdoor/Fitness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T175359Z
CREATED:20260408T175336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T175359Z
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SUMMARY:Greater Austin Clay Studio Tour
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready!!! April 11th & 12th! With 19 locations and over 100 participating artists\, the Greater Austin Clay Studio Tour is an event to welcome the Austin community into area studios to take part in demos and workshops\, purchase work from area clay artists\, and experience what Austin has to offer the clay world! \nYou can look through a tour map here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/greater-austin-clay-studio-tour/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:All over Austin\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175125Z
CREATED:20260414T175125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T175125Z
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SUMMARY:Kicking the Bucket Listening Club
DESCRIPTION:It’s not about dying. It’s about living. \nIn an emergency\, who do you want making medical decisions for you? Your people… or the state? The Kicking the Bucket Listening Club is a free 8-week community gathering designed to make conversations about death less taboo and empower you to make your own choices. Join your neighbors to listen\, laugh\, and talk about the stuff most of us avoid. You’ll leave knowing where the end-of-life conversation has to start. \nA BOOK CLUB FOR YOUR EARS\nKicking the Bucket is a darkly funny audio dramedy about two ride-or-die octogenarians determined to exit life on their own terms. Each week\, we listen to one episode of the ongoing story together. No prep required. \nCRAFT WHILE YOU CONVERSE\nWant to keep your hands busy while you listen? Learn a simple basket-weaving technique from Melissa Knight of Batik by Design. Materials provided. Arrive early for extra guidance. \nDIGGING DEEP\nDiscussion facilitated by Occupational Therapists and end-of-life practitioners Michelle McCarty and Melissa Saffron of Reinventing Independence. Expect thoughtful conversation\, practical tools\, and follow-up resources each week. \n📅 Mondays thru May 18 | 6–7:30pm\n📍 Hampton Branch\, Austin Public Library | 5125 Convict Hill Rd\, Austin TX 78749\n🎟️ Free! RSVP: kickingthebucket.eventbrite.com \nThis project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music and Entertainment. ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance. Created by Andee Kinzy.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/kicking-the-bucket-listening-club/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Hampton Branch Library\, 5125 Convict Hill Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260325T134550Z
CREATED:20260325T134550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T134550Z
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SUMMARY:DAC Nights: In Full Bloom
DESCRIPTION:Make a colorful flowerpot and swap a plant at DAC Nights: In Full Bloom! \n\n\n\n\nCome to DAC Nights: In Full Bloom and decorate a flowerpot to light up your Spring. DAC staff will have supplies of all kind\, with instructions on how to wrap pots in fabric\, create decoupaged designs\, and paint your pots to last the season. Bring a plant to swap with participants and diversify your home garden! \nThis event is free! DAC Nights will have a limited supply of pots and plants. Registration is encouraged\, but not required.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dac-nights-in-full-bloom/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 150 Years at the Old Bakery & Emporium
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, April 18th\, from 1-4 pm to celebrate 150 years of the historic Old Bakery & Emporium (1876-2026) \n\n\n\n\nOur Fine Art Gallery is hosting a special exhibition looking back on 150 years of history at the Old Bakery & Emporium. \nThe exhibit will feature many images from throughout the Old Bakery’s storied history\, a complete timeline of the last 150 years at the site\, as well as stories from the community who have visited over the years. \nThe opening reception will have live music and a taste of the food that used to be served when the Old Bakery had a cafeteria. \n  \nMore information about The Old Bakery & Emporium: \nThe Old Bakery & Artisan Emporium is a historic landmark located in downtown Austin. Local artists and craftspeople keep our artisan shop full of unique\, handmade items. \nOur Art Gallery features the work of local artists who are 50+ years old. We provide Visitor Center information and have a history exhibit that explores Austin’s immigrant history through the Lundberg-Maerki Historical Collection.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/celebrating-150-years-at-the-old-bakery-emporium/
LOCATION:Old Bakery & Emporium\, 1006 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Music
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Printfest
DESCRIPTION:* Part of ATX Climate Week *  \nThis April 18th – Celebrate Earth Day with ink\, fabric\, and creativity! Join us for a come-and-go print fest featuring a group of incredible artists who specialize in silk screen and block printing textile art and more! This is your chance to support local makers\, customize your wardrobe\, and create nature-inspired art that’s uniquely yours. \n​Entry is free: you just pay per station. Drop in anytime between 2 and 5 PM and build your own creative adventure. A portion of fees collected will be donated to Fruitful Commons / Austin Food Forest. \n​Earth Day is about celebrating creativity\, sustainability\, and community. Give new life to a garment you already own\, support local print artists\, and leave with something handmade and meaningful. \n​Bring a tote. Bring a tee. Bring a friend. Let’s make Earth Day wearable. 🌱 \n​All ages welcome Food and drink available \n​Perfect for families\, friend groups\, and solo creatives \n​Come and go anytime between 2–5 PM
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/earth-day-printfest/
LOCATION:Make at Rosie – Community Makerspace\, 8711 Burnet Rd suite F 72\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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