The Austin Common

Raise Hell For Democracy: A Fundraiser To Empower Voters And Defend Democracy
2025-04-02 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, 1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
Join the League of Women Voters Austin Area for an evening celebrating the wit, wisdom, and fearlessness of Molly Ivins, the legendary Texas journalist who never backed down. We’ll be screening Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins, the award-winning documentary that captures her unapologetic spirit and relentless fight for democracy.

Why You Should Be There:

Enjoy an inspiring, hilarious, and powerful documentary
Indulge in a delicious dinner, popcorn, and signature cocktails and mocktails; The Raise Hell & The Raise Heck margaritas.
Connect with fellow advocates and support the work of the League of Women Voters—because democracy is worth fighting for!

“Raise more hell.” — Molly Ivins
TICKET SALES AVAILABLE NOW
Tickets are $125 (Includes entree, popcorn, soft drink, & two drink tickets)
Secure your seat today! lwvaustin.org/Fundraiser
Interested in sponsoring the event?
Your sponsorship signals your commitment to our democracy and will empower and educate voters by connecting them to the vital, nonpartisan information they need to claim their voice in the democratic process. Check out our sponsorship packet here: lwvaustin.org/Fundraiser.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
5:30 pm – Mixer in the Highball Bar
6:30 pm – Kickoff & opening remarks
6:45 pm – Screening of Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins
9:00 pm -Evening ends
Free parking is available in the Lamar Union parking garages, conveniently connected to the theater

Wild Waterloo
2025-04-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Waterloo Park, 500 E 12th St, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Presented in Partnership with Families in Nature

Location: Waterloo Park
Date: April 19, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 10:00 PM

Join us for a nature-filled evening at Wild Waterloo, featuring family-friendly activities, outdoor exploration, and a movie under the stars! From 6:00-8:00 PM, immerse yourself in the beauty of Waterloo Park with guided nature tours led by Families in Nature, all while enjoying delicious bites available for purchase from local food vendors. At sunset, spread out on the Moody Amphitheater lawn and unwind with an outdoor screening of the Oscar-nominated film The Wild Robot.

ATX Climate Week: Community Art Sunday
2025-04-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Creative Action, 1023 Springdale Road, #Bldg 3, Austin, TX, 78721, United States
Join us for the 10 Year Anniversary of Creative Action’s signature FREE family fun event: Community Art Sunday. RSVP HERE.
Celebrate the power of art! Connect with local artists and organizations through workshops, civic engagement and live performances! Cultivate community in our active learning experiences for all ages! Spend your Sunday afternoon at Creative Action for FREE food, snacks and beverages! Connect – Learn – Create!

Sponsored by:

CapMetro: Explore the newest electric bus mural wrap featuring the artwork created by students from Linder Elementary! Hop on the bus for storytime inside the ride!

H-E-B: Stay nourished with snacks & drinks from our neighbor!

Meanwhile Brewing: Adult beverages from our favorite local brew!

Live Performances by:

Bond Fusion Music

Glass Half Full Theatre

Blowcomotion

The Lee Lewis Campbell Elementary STEP TEAM

Creative Action’s Heroes/Los Heroes Brave School Sho

About Climate Week ATX
Austin, Texas, is cranking up the heat (in a good way) with its first-ever Climate Week! This isn’t just another conference—it’s a citywide celebration of sustainability, innovation, and action. Picture rooftop parties, hands-on workshops, inspiring talks from eco-warriors, and maybe even susty bus tour. April 26th – May 4th
ATX Climate Week is a celebration that stems from Joon Community, an environmental justice & public transit-focused WOC-founded 501(c)3 non-profit that hosts community-engaged & environment justice-friendly events nationwide.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - Community Cinema
2025-07-11 20:00 | Community First Village, 9301 Hog Eye Road, Austin, TX, 78724, United States
Grab chairs and a blanket, bring family and friends, and enjoy this special screening.
Come explore Community First! Village, reserve your spot, and enjoy your favorite movie concessions. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be available for purchase (cards only, cash not accepted).
We encourage you to support our concessions team rather than bringing outside food and drinks. Concessions sales directly support our formerly homeless neighbors earning a dignified income to work the event!
Tickets are FREE for this event!
Guided tours of the Village are offered at most public Community Cinema events and will take place between listed event start time and prior to start of the film.
Dress in weather-appropriate clothing and don’t forget your flashlights and bug spray. We also recommend wearing closed-toe shoes.
Like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter or Instagram for all the latest news & updates from The Community Cinema.
Dogs on leashes are welcome at Community Cinema movie nights!
Interested in renting the Community Cinema amphitheater for a private event? Email cinema@mlf.org.
Movies begin at full dark and/or ~an hour after event start time, depending on the season.

Texas Wildlife Movie Night with Solar Austin
2025-08-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Stargazer Cocktails & Coffee, 979 Springdale Rd Ste. 130, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
This summer, Solar Austin is teaming up with H-E-B to bring you a one-of-a-kind evening celebrating Texas nature, local solar, and community connection. We’d love for you — and your family — to join us!
​What’s Happening
We’re showcasing stunning short films from H-E-B’s Our Texas, Our Future campaign — a visual love letter to Texas State Parks and the people protecting them. Check out the trailer and stories here: https://ourtexasourfuture.com/stories
​This family friendly event is a great chance to meet others who care about sustainability, solar energy, and community resilience. Come connect with folks passionate about climate solutions and preserving our natural Texan environment. We’ll also share a quick update on our latest solar projects!
​ Food & Drinks: Delicious food trucks plus cocktails and cold beer available for purchase from Stargazer!
Entertainment: Mingle with great people starting at 5:30, then enjoy beautiful family friendly nature films starting around 6:00 PM. Expect good vibes all evening!
Parking: Free and easy parking in the lot onsite, additional parking in the back of the building.
​We can’t wait to enjoy the evening with you — under the stars, for the parks, and powered by people like you.

Solar Saturday: Black August
2025-08-16 14:00 - 18:00 | George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Solar Saturday returns to the Carver as we move into August! This time, we’ll be highlighting Black August, a month-long holiday that honors Black freedom fighters, political prisoners, and resistance against oppression. We’ll have documentary screenings in the theatre, a special art workshop with exhibiting artist, Riley Holloway for all ages, financial literacy sessions, book drive with Inside Books Project, a live music performance with Houston-based artist, Kam Franklin, and so much more! This full-site activation is all ages, free, and open to the public. Experience the Carver Museum & Cultural center at Solar Saturday.

The Front Festival
2025-08-28 - 2025-08-31 | The LINE Hotel Austin, 111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
From August 28 to August 31 (Labor Day Weekend), The Front Festival will return to iconic venues across Austin, including The LINE Hotel Austin, The Contemporary Austin—Laguna Gloria and Antone’s Nightclub for four days of independent music and film.
Day 1: Opening Night Swim
Come through for a special edition of our classic Swim Sessions at The LINE Hotel Austin to kick off The Front Festival 2025.
Day 2: Annual Music Showcase
Hot, Texas music. Join us at Antone’s Nightclub for our Annual Music Showcase, featuring a blend of contemporary cumbia, conjunto and experimental acts from San Antonio and Austin, Texas.
Day 3: Annual Film Showcase
Hot, Texas films. Meet us under the stars and by the lake for a curated selection of 12 independent films by women and LGBTQ+ directors and writers in Texas, plus community panels and performances with The Contemporary Austin.
Day 4: Labor Day Pool Party
To close out The Front Festival 2025, join us for a daytime pool party, featuring Future Front Resident DJs.

Thunderbolts* (2025) - Community Cinema
2025-09-05 19:00 | Community First Village, 9301 Hog Eye Road, Austin, TX, 78724, United States
Grab chairs and a blanket, bring family and friends, and enjoy this special screening.
Come explore Community First! Village, reserve your spot, and enjoy your favorite movie concessions. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be available for purchase (cards only, cash not accepted).
We encourage you to support our concessions team rather than bringing outside food and drinks. Concessions sales directly support our formerly homeless neighbors earning a dignified income to work the event!
Tickets are FREE for this event!
Guided tours of the Village are offered at most public Community Cinema events and will take place between listed event start time and prior to start of the film.
Dress in weather-appropriate clothing and don’t forget your flashlights and bug spray. We also recommend wearing closed-toe shoes.
Like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter or Instagram for all the latest news & updates from The Community Cinema.
Dogs on leashes are welcome at Community Cinema movie nights!
Interested in renting the Community Cinema amphitheater for a private event? Email cinema@mlf.org.
Movies begin at full dark and/or ~an hour after event start time, depending on the season.
Thunderbolts* (2025)
Directed By: Jake Schreier
Starring: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Rating: PG-13
Length: 2h 7m
Plot Summary (IMDb): After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must go on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.

Lilo & Stitch (2025) - Community Cinema
2025-09-12 19:00 | Community First Village, 9301 Hog Eye Road, Austin, TX, 78724, United States
We’re excited to partner with Amplify Credit Union for our screening Friday night! Amplify Credit Union combines digital-first financial services with the emphasis on community you expect from your neighborhood credit union.
Grab chairs and a blanket, bring family and friends, and enjoy this special screening.
Come explore Community First! Village, reserve your spot, and enjoy your favorite movie concessions. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be available for purchase (cards only, cash not accepted).
We encourage you to support our concessions team rather than bringing outside food and drinks. Concessions sales directly support our formerly homeless neighbors earning a dignified income to work the event!
Tickets are FREE for this event thanks to the generous sponsorship of Amplify Credit Union!
Guided tours of the Village are offered at most public Community Cinema events and will take place between listed event start time and prior to start of the film.
Dress in weather-appropriate clothing and don’t forget your flashlights and bug spray. We also recommend wearing closed-toe shoes.
Like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter or Instagram for all the latest news & updates from The Community Cinema.
Dogs on leashes are welcome at Community Cinema movie nights!
Interested in renting the Community Cinema amphitheater for a private event? Email cinema@mlf.org.
Movies begin at full dark and/or ~an hour after event start time, depending on the season.
Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Directed By: Dean Fleischer Camp
Starring: Maia Kealoha, Sydney Agudong, Chris Sanders
Rating: PG
Length: 1h 48m
Plot Summary (IMDb): A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family.

Wild and Scenic Film Festival
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Austin Film Society, 6406 North Interstate 35 Frontage Road #3100, Austin, TX, 78752, United States
The Wild and Scenic Film Festival aims to inspire environmental activism and a love for nature through film. We will screen six short films:

Local Climate Solutions: Biodiversity & Forest Conservation in the Sierra Gorda
Boca Chica
The Human Side Of Plastic: Babacar Thiaw
Lights Out
The Cost of Forever
WILDHOPE: Cougar Crossing

These films cover topics like climate change, plastic pollution, conservation and the environmental impact of SpaceX’s launchpad in South Texas. After the films, we will lead a short discussion considering the films in the context of Texas’s current environmental challenges.
You can buy your ticket here.

Wild Waterloo: The Science of Sports and Movement
2025-10-03 18:00 | Waterloo Greenway, 1111 Red River, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Presented in partnership with Families In Nature
This will be a celebration of all things moving! Learn new skills and show off your talents with interactive fitness demos, games on the lawn, and much more. We’ll close the evening with a special screening of the nostalgic classic movie, Little Giants.

How to Train Your Dragon (2025) - Community Cinema
2025-10-17 18:30 | Community First Village, 9301 Hog Eye Road, Austin, TX, 78724, United States
Grab chairs and a blanket, bring family and friends, and enjoy this special screening.
Come explore Community First! Village, reserve your spot, and enjoy your favorite movie concessions. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be available for purchase (cards only, cash not accepted).
We encourage you to support our concessions team rather than bringing outside food and drinks. Concessions sales directly support our formerly homeless neighbors earning a dignified income to work the event!
Tickets are FREE for this event!
Guided tours of the Village are offered at most public Community Cinema events and will take place between listed event start time and prior to start of the film.
Dress in weather-appropriate clothing and don’t forget your flashlights and bug spray. We also recommend wearing closed-toe shoes.
Like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter or Instagram for all the latest news & updates from The Community Cinema.
Dogs on leashes are welcome at Community Cinema movie nights!
Interested in renting the Community Cinema amphitheater for a private event? Email cinema@mlf.org.
Movies begin at full dark and/or ~an hour after event start time, depending on the season.
How to Train your Dragon (2025)
Directed By: Dean DeBlois
Starring: Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler
Rating: PG
Length: 2h 5m
Plot Summary (IMDb): As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - Community Cinema
2025-10-24 18:30 | Community First Village, 9301 Hog Eye Road, Austin, TX, 78724, United States
Grab chairs and a blanket, bring family and friends, and enjoy this special screening.

Come explore Community First! Village, reserve your spot, and enjoy your favorite movie concessions. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be available for purchase (cards only, cash not accepted).
We encourage you to support our concessions team rather than bringing outside food and drinks. Concessions sales directly support our formerly homeless neighbors earning a dignified income to work the event!
Tickets are FREE for this event!
Guided tours of the Village are offered at most public Community Cinema events and will take place between listed event start time and prior to start of the film.
Dress in weather-appropriate clothing and don’t forget your flashlights and bug spray. We also recommend wearing closed-toe shoes.
Like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter or Instagram for all the latest news & updates from The Community Cinema.
Dogs on leashes are welcome at Community Cinema movie nights!
Interested in renting the Community Cinema amphitheater for a private event? Email cinema@mlf.org.
Movies begin at full dark and/or ~an hour after event start time, depending on the season.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Directed By: Henry Selick
Starring: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara
Rating: PG
Length: 1h 16m
Plot Summary (IMDb): Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.

Being and Belonging: Representation
2025-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road, Austin, TX, United States
Being and Belonging is an educational pop up series about Asian American history, culture, and arts. If you have ever wondered…

What are the experiences of Asian Americans in United States? In Texas?

What does it mean to be a part of the Asian American diaspora?

What should the future of Asian America look like?

…then this pop up series is for you!
Being and Belonging is open to anyone (ages 18+) who wants to learn in an interactive, hands-on, collaborative setting alongside fellow community members. During each session, we will explore a different topic related to Asian American history through facilitated activities, guest speakers, and/or Asian American media.
Participants do not need to attend all pop up sessions. They can attend as many or as few as they want. This series is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be provided!
October Pop Up: Representation
Get your popcorn ready – it’s movie night at the AARC! Join us for an evening of celebrating and discussing Asian American films. Together, we will watch movie clips and discuss how they represent Asian American experiences, histories, and people.

"For the Record" Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion
2025-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter, 5701 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX, 78749, United States
Kozmetsky Center & the Texas Tribune co-present a screening of “For the Record,” a film about the role of a free press in democracy.

The Kozmetsky Center for Civic Engagement at St. Edward’s University has teamed up with the Texas Tribune to organize a public screening of For the Record, an award-winning documentary about the Canadian press, featured on PBS. The film highlights the challenges facing local journalism, particularly the decline of rural newspapers, and sparks an important conversation about the consequences for democracy, civic life, and informed citizenship.
A panel discussion after the film will explore the role of a free press in democracy, the loss of rural newspapers and what it means for community life, and how citizens can stay informed in an era of shrinking local media. You can get your ticket here.
What to Expect:
6:30-7:00- doors open and arrival
7:00- Welcome and Introduction to the Documentary
7:05 Screening of Documentary “For the Record”
8:00-8:45- Q and A with Texas Tribune, Kozmetsky Center, and Hilltop Views on Free Press and the 1st Amendment
8:45-9:00- Closing remarks and conversations

Cyclovia ATX 2025
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Marshall Middle School, 4401 Tilley St, Austin, TX, 78723, United States
Cyclovia ATX is a Living Streets event with a focus on cycling. Living Streets are open to pedestrians, bicycles & non-motorized scooters.

Cyclovia ATX is a free open to the public all-ages, all-abilities, family-friendly Living Streets event produced by Ghisallo Cycling Initiative. While the event has a focus on bicycling, it includes a wide range of activities, performances, and showcases involving mobility, sustainability, and community.
Think of it as a festival of human-powered transportation with some additional multimodal transportation elements mixed in. Based at the Dr. General Marshall Middle School campus (4401 Tilley St., Austin, TX 78723) in the Mueller Neighborhood the event includes 1 mile of adjacent Living Streets (closed to motorized vehicles) and nine activity zones including three parks.
Outside is FREE and so is Cyclovia ATX: Ride, Play, Stretch, Eat, Learn, Give, Win

Activities for all ages and interests! Bicycling clinics, skate boarding, roller skating, yoga, performances, ultimate frisbee, and more.
Arrive at the event as part of a Bike Parade! Join managed group rides from the Cherrywood and Windsor Park Neighborhoods.
Participate in the Everybody Eats Community Picnic and also drop off shelf-stable items as part of the food drive benefiting Keep Austin Fed.
Be entered into the raffle to win prizes by completing your Cyclovia ATX Event Passport and visiting each activity zone during the event.
