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SUMMARY:Healthy Foods and Their Impact on Our Climate
DESCRIPTION:A moderator-led panel discussion. Join us to explore how choosing healthy foods can help save the planet and boost your well-being! \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Healthy Foods and Their Impact on Our Climate! \nGet ready to dive into the world of delicious\, healthy foods that not only taste great but also help our planet. This in-person event is perfect for anyone curious about how what we eat influences climate change. Come hang out\, learn cool facts\, and discover easy ways to make a positive impact through your plate. See you there!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/healthy-foods-and-their-impact-on-our-climate/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church\, 14311 Wells Port Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78728\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights: Immigration Policy Updates Webinar – Refugees' Rights
DESCRIPTION:Join Austin Equity and Inclusion for free virtual Know Your Rights webinars. Learn about your rights and recent updates on various topics related to immigration policy. \nDates & Topics: \n\nThursday\, July 9\, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. | Small Business | Zoom\nTuesday\, August 11\, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Education | Zoom \nThursday\, September 24\, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Refugees’ Rights | Zoom \nTuesday\, October 13\, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.  | General | Zoom\nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Housing | Zoom\n\nJoin the webinar: austintexas.gov/immigrantaffairs\nPasscode: KYR2026
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/know-your-rights-immigration-policy-updates-webinar-refugees-rights/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:An Evening With William McRaven
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from retired four-star Admiral\, former UT Chancellor\, and national security expert William McRaven on the state of the world: wars in Iran and Ukraine\, threats from China\, and the dissolution of the trans-atlantic alliance among other topics. \nThis program is hosted by the Friends of the LBJ Library. **Please note the later start time. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. \nTo RSVP: \nPlease register using the form here. This event is open to members of the Friends of the LBJ Library (at the Individual level and above) and invited guests of the LBJ School for Public Affairs. This program is not open to the general public. \nAbout the speaker \nWilliam McRaven\, former University of Texas System chancellor and retired U.S. Navy four-star admiral\, joined the LBJ School for Public Affairs as a professor in national security in 2018. As chancellor\, he oversaw 14 institutions that educate 221\,000 students and employ 20\,000 faculty and more than 80\,000 health care professionals\, researchers and staff. As the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command\, Admiral McRaven led a force of 69\,000 men and women and was responsible for conducting counter-terrorism operations worldwide. He is a recognized national authority on U.S. foreign policy and has advised presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama and other U.S. leaders on defense issues. \nAdmiral McRaven oversaw the 2011 Navy SEAL raid in Pakistan that killed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. His book Spec Ops: Case Studies in Special Operations Warfare: Theory and Practice\, is considered a fundamental text on special operations strategy. He has received the Republic of France’s Legion d’Honneur\, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association’s National Award and the National Intelligence Award. In 2016\, he was named the recipient of the Ambassador Richard M. Helms Award by the Central Intelligence Agency Officers Memorial Foundation. \nBook sales \nThe Store at LBJ will be selling copies of Duty\, Honor\, Country & Life: A Tribute to the American Spirit (published April 2026\, Grand Central Publishing) onsite in the upper lobby of the LBJ Auditorium from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and again immediately following the program. By purchasing through the Store at LBJ\, you support a local cultural institution. All proceeds from sales support our programming\, exhibits\, and educational initiatives at the LBJ Presidential Library. \nLocation and Parking \nThe LBJ Auditorium is located on the lower level of the LBJ complex at 2313 Red River St. Access to the auditorium will be through the lobby of the LBJ School of Public Affairs. Parking information will be shared with registered attendees. \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/an-evening-with-william-mcraven/
LOCATION:LBJ Presidential Library\, 2313 Red River St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Issues & Eggs: Breaking The Homelessness And Mental Health Cycle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Issues & Eggs – No Wrong Door: Breaking the Homelessness & Mental Health Cycle on Tuesday\, September 15th from 7:30am – 9:00am \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Downtown Austin Alliance for an informative presentation and panel discussion on Austin’s most urgent and complex challenge: breaking the cycle of homelessness and behavioral health. \nThis Issues & Eggs forum features Austin/Travis County leaders who are part of the No Wrong Door coalition. This coalition brings together public health\, criminal justice\, social service and government relations partners to build an improved crisis care system for people with acute behavioral health\, social and housing needs. \nPanelists will discuss actions being taken and address attendees’ questions on the work being done to close system gaps – from acute crisis response to jail diversion and long-term stability – and progress being made to improve coordination across systems in Austin and Travis County. \nJoin the conversation and become part of this unified effort to build the case for further action for cross-sector solutions. \nFeatured Speakers: \n\nChief Maris Herold — Assistant Chief Strategic Initiatives\, Austin Police Department\nCarrie Rogers — Government Relations Officer\, City of Austin\nPatt Lee — President & CEO\, Central Health\nJudge Andy Brown — Travis County Judge\n\nThe numbers tell the story: \nOnly 2% of all people arrested are high system utilizers\, but they account for 17% of all arrests \n\n85% have experienced homelessness\n55% face behavioral health issues\n\nWithout sustained care\, these cases cost Travis County taxpayers an estimated $137 million annually across hospitals\, emergency departments\, police and jail.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/issues-eggs-breaking-the-homelessness-and-mental-health-cycle/
LOCATION:St. David’s Episcopal Church\, 301 E 8th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:2026 Circular Connect + Share
DESCRIPTION:An annual summit for Austin entrepreneurs\, nonprofits\, and business leaders working to build a more circular economy. \n\n\n\n\nConnect + Share is an annual educational and networking summit for Austin entrepreneurs\, nonprofits\, and business leaders working to build a more circular economy. \nAt this one-day mini-conference you can expect to: \n• Hear from inspiring keynote speaker\, Miranda Bennett of Creativity in the Time of Capitalism\, who will be guiding attendees through an interactive workshop on the three pillars of sustainability: economic\, environmental\, and personal. \n• Learn from a panel of local circular business leaders on how they incorporate community building into their business models\, including Make at Rosie and That’s Sew Austin. \n• Discover how the City’s Circular Economy Program is working to support businesses like yours. \n• Connect with resources from Austin Economic Development to help your business grow and thrive. \n• Network with like-minded individuals to share challenges and solutions and identify opportunities to collaborate.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/2026-circular-connect-share/
LOCATION:Austin Resource Recovery\, 1520 Rutherford Lane\, Building 1\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Being And Belonging: An Asian American History Series
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Asian American history through facilitated activities\, guest speakers\, and/or Asian American media. \n\n\n\nBeing and Belonging is an educational pop up series about Asian American history\, culture\, and arts. If you have ever wondered… \n\nWhat are the experiences of Asian Americans in United States? In Texas?\n\n\nWhat does it mean to be a part of the Asian American diaspora?\n\n\nWhat should the future of Asian America look like?\n\n…then this pop up series is for you! \nBeing 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. \nParticipants 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! \nThe theme of August’s Pop Up will be The Future of Asian America.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/being-and-belonging-an-asian-american-history-series/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T180000
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights: Immigration Policy Updates Webinar – Education
DESCRIPTION:Join Austin Equity and Inclusion for free virtual Know Your Rights webinars. Learn about your rights and recent updates on various topics related to immigration policy. \nDates & Topics: \n\nThursday\, July 9\, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. | Small Business | Zoom \nTuesday\, August 11\, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Education | Zoom \nThursday\, September 24\, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Refugees’ Rights | Zoom \nTuesday\, October 13\, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.  | General | Zoom \nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Housing | Zoom\n\nJoin the webinar: austintexas.gov/immigrantaffairs\nPasscode: KYR2026
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/know-your-rights-immigration-policy-updates-webinar-education/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T100000
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SUMMARY:Visibilizing a Freedom Fighter Silvia Hector Webber: A Legacy of Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Our symposium “Visibilizing a Freedom Fighter\, Silvia Hector Webber: A Legacy of Resistance & Black Freedom in North America” will be held at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center in Austin Texas on Saturday July 25\, 2026. This symposium will not only highlight the Webber Family history in Texas but other descendants who have taken the lead in the preservation and restoration of their history\, culture\, and sites. Join us for a day of learning\, empowering\, and sharing. \nSCHEDULE \n10:00-10:13 am \nWelcome & Introduction of Keynote Speaker Dr. María Esther Hammack \n10:15-11:00 \nInaugural Keynote by Dr. Cheryl LaRoche \n11:00-11:10 \nBrief Break \n11:10-12:00 noon \nPanel 1: The Legacy of Silvia Hector Webber & the Role of Her Descendants in Reclaiming Her Story. Chair: Dr. Theresa Gatling. Speakers: OJ Treviño\, Sofia Bravo\, ZaDarius Webber\, Victorianna Mejia. \n12:00-1:00 pm \nPanel 2: Beyond Harriet Tubman: Visibilizing Black Women’s Resistance in North America \nChair: Dr. Angela Valenzuela. Speakers: Dr. Jazma Sutton\, Dr. Rolonda Teal. \n1:00pm-1:55pm \nCatered Lunch \n2:00pm-3:15 pm \nPanel 3: Bridging Underground Railroads: A Continental Overview of Freedom Pursuits \nChair: TBD. Speakers: Kimberly Simmons\, Corina Torralba\, Russell Contreras. \n3:15pm-3:30pm \nBreak \n3:30pm-4:30 pm \nPanel 4: The Consequence of Reclaiming Your Ancestors’ Stories. Chair: Dr. DL Grant. Speakers: Tamara Lanier\, Windy GoodLoe\, Roger Sashington. \n4:30pm-4:40pm \nBrief Break \n4:40pm-5:40pm \nPanel 5: The Webber Geographies of Resistance: A Digital Mapping Project \nChair: Leslie Treviño. Speakers: Dr. Javier Wallace\, Colby Coppinger. \n5:40pm-6:40pm \nPanel 6: Silvia’s Story in the Context of Mexican History & Black Liberation in North America. Chair: Victorianna Mejia. Speakers: Jumko Ogata Aguilar\, Dr. María Esther Hammack. \n6:45pm-7:00pm \nConcluding Remarks\, Dr. Angela Valenzuela
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/visibilizing-a-freedom-fighter-silvia-hector-webber-a-legacy-of-resistance/
LOCATION:Mexican American Cultural Center\, 600 River Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T180000
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SUMMARY:Barbecue\, Culture\, and Community: A Conversation With Adrian Miller
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us on Thursday\, July 23\, for a conversation with two-time James Beard Award-winning culinary author and certified barbecue judge Adrian Miller. Texas Monthly Barbecue Editor Daniel Vaughn will moderate the conversation. As part of the evening\, we will honor the legacy of the late Walter Jetton\, President Johnson’s pitmaster of choice and 2025 inductee into the American Royal Barbecue Hall of Fame. \nThis evening is hosted as part of the LBJ Presidential Library’s series celebrating the new exhibit The American Experiment. \n6:00-6:30 p.m.                    Arrivals + The American Experiment exhibit access + book sales \n6:30-7:45 p.m.                    Conversation with Adrian Miller\, moderated by Daniel Vaughn\, & Presentation of Award to the Jetton Family \n7:45-8:45 p.m.                    Reception + The American Experiment exhibit access + book sales and signing \nAbout the speakers \nAdrian Miller is a two-time James Beard Award-winning culinary author\, certified barbecue judge\, and recovering attorney. As a Certified Speaking Professional\, the highest earned designation from the National Speakers Association\, he is recognized for sustained excellence\, professionalism\, and impact on the speaking stage. A graduate of Stanford University and Georgetown University Law Center\, Adrian began his career in public service. From 1999 to 2001\, he served as a special assistant to President Bill Clinton with the Initiative for One America – the first free-standing office in the White House to address issues of racial\, religious and ethnic reconciliation. He later worked as a senior policy analyst for Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Jr. \nAdrian has authored four acclaimed books examining soul food\, barbecue history\, and the stories of chefs who shaped presidential cuisine. His work has earned two James Beard Awards and numerous national honors. His most recent book\, Cooking to the President’s Taste\, published by the White House Historical Association in 2025\, expands his scholarship into Asian heritage chefs in White House history. \nDaniel Vaughn is the author of The Prophets of Smoked Meat: A Journey Through Texas Barbecue\, the coauthor of Whole Hog BBQ: The Gospel of Carolina Barbecue\, and the barbecue editor at Texas Monthly. He has traveled the world sampling smoked meats at over 1\,800 barbecue joints\, most of which are in Texas.\nBook sales and signing \nThe Store at LBJ will be selling copies of several of Adrian Miller’s books\, including Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue; Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine\, One Plate at a Time; and The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families\, from the Washingtons to the Obamas. Miller will sign copies purchased onsite following the program. \nBy purchasing through the Store at LBJ\, you support a local cultural institution. All proceeds from sales support our programming\, exhibits\, and educational initiatives at the LBJ Presidential Library.\nAbout The American Experiment exhibit \nThrough an exceptional partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration and the Briscoe Center for American History\, the LBJ Presidential Library will showcase extraordinary original documents that have shaped the course of American history. Across four rotating exhibitions on display May 30 through January 10\, visitors will encounter defining moments—from the Brown v. Board of Education decision and the Fourteenth Amendment to the Louisiana Purchase and the Wright Brothers’ Flying Machine Patent. \nDocuments on display on the evening of July 23rd will include the Bill of Rights (Senate Amendments) from September 14\, 1789; the Dred Scott v. Sandford Judgement; Voting Rights Act of 1965; and the original design for the Great Seal of the United States\, 1782; among others. \nThe American Experiment initiative pairs these iconic artifacts with dynamic public programs featuring leading historians\, authors\, and thought leaders. Together\, we hope to explore how the American story has unfolded over 250 years—and where it may go next.\nLocation and parking \nThe conversation will be hosted in the 10th floor Atrium of the LBJ Presidential Library. Free parking will be available at the LBJ Library visitors’ lot located at 2313 Red River Street.\nRegistration \nAdvance registration is requested as space is limited. Please register here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/barbecue-culture-and-community-a-conversation-with-adrian-miller/
LOCATION:LBJ Presidential Library\, 2313 Red River St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Sierra Club July Meeting: Keep The Power On!
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 15th for our July general meeting at the Mosaic Workshop to socialize with like-minded Austin neighbors and hear a talk about energy issues in Texas from Shane Johnson of the Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter. \nDoors open at 6:30 for light snacks and conversation. Club updates and program starts at 7pm. We hope you’ll join us.\nMany Sierrans and environmental allies are motivated to help stop or slow climate change. For the past several years\, in order to help broaden the base of everyday Texans who are engaged in that critical climate justice work\, the Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter has prioritized campaigns that address energy burden\, energy poverty\, and economic justice; all issues exacerbated by the rapidly warming climate. \nTexans are struggling with skyrocketing energy bills\, on top of rising cost of living\, thanks largely to the data center boom and how Gov. Abbott and many state leaders allow energy companies to keep raising our bills to make more profit off of our backs. We are all tired of Texans having to choose between groceries\, medicine\, clothing for their kids\, and a safe thermostat setting. But we need your help to make a difference. \nTo help regular Texans\, we need enough everyday people coming together to have the influence to combat these powerful companies and the ultra-wealthy who own many (but not all ) Texas lawmakers. Join us on Wed\, July 15th to learn what major decisions on energy issues are coming up at state agencies and the legislature\, like whether the people or corporations pay for majorly expensive new transmission infrastructure\, and what you can do about it. \nFor the General Meeting please RSVP HERE for in-person attendance! \nWhere: The Mosaic Workshop\, 729 Airport Blvd\, Austin\, TX 78702. Parking map here. Park in the Mosaic Workshop spots or those at the City Union building. (Please avoid spots designated for Broad Studios Club House). \nWhen: Wednesday July 15. Arrive at 6:30pm for light snacks and conversation. Program starts at 7pm.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sierra-club-july-meeting-keep-the-power-on/
LOCATION:The Mosaic Workshop\, 729 Airport Boulevard\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:BRAVE Communities Connections: Money\, Mind\, & Movement
DESCRIPTION:Join BRAVE Communities for an engaging intergenerational community gathering that explores the powerful connection between financial well-being\, mental health\, and economic mobility. This event brings together subject matter experts for a dynamic panel discussion\, followed by a community movement activity designed to reduce stress\, build connection\, and celebrate collective joy. \nIn a time marked by division\, rapid technological change\, economic uncertainty\, and growing mental health challenges\, this community experience invites neighbors\, youth\, elders\, creatives\, professionals\, and leaders to slow down\, lean in\, and listen…together. \nThe panel discussion will include the following topics along with audience questions: \n\nHow financial stress impacts mental health and overall well-being\nOvercoming shame and barriers to seeking financial support\nAccess to resources and pathways to economic mobility\nAvoiding financial fraud and scams\, particularly in the age of technology and AI\nPractical strategies for budgeting\, managing debt\, building savings\, and creating generational wealth\n\nWe will also two youth-organized groups share their digital projects on mental health and economic mobility. \nEvent Details \n📅 Date: Wednesday\, July 15\, 2026\n📍 Location: Carver Branch Library\, 1161 Angelina St.\, Austin\, TX 78702\n🕑 Time: 5:30-7:30 PM CT\n🗣️ Community Panel on Financial & Mental Health Wellness in the AI Era\n💃🏿 K-Pop Dance De-Stressor Session\n🤝 Networking & Community Connection \n✨Special Announcement: During this gathering\, we will also share and launch an exciting new youth-led initiative designed to empower young people across Central Texas to be creative\, courageous\, and be the change for civic engagement. \n🎟️ This is a FREE community event. If you’re able\, please consider making a donation to help cover event costs\, refreshments\, and sustain BRAVE’s youth-led initiatives. Pay what you can – all are welcome. \nCarver Branch Library is ADA accessible and walking distance to CapMetro bus stops #2 & #5.  Please contact us for any translation and interpretation needs. \nInterested in Volunteering at this event? Volunteer hours available for approval.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/brave-communities-connections-money-mind-movement/
LOCATION:Carver Branch\, Austin Public Library\, 1161 Angelina Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Lecture/Guest Speaker,Music,Networking
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights: Immigration Policy Updates Webinar - Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Join Austin Equity and Inclusion for free virtual Know Your Rights webinars. Learn about your rights and recent updates on various topics related to immigration policy.   \nDates & Topics:   \n\nJune 11: Senate Bill 4 (SB4) | 6:00 p.m. \n\n\nJuly 9: Small Business | 11:00 a.m. \n\n\nAugust 11: Education | 6:00 p.m. \n\n\nSeptember 24: Refugees’ Rights | 6:00 p.m. \n\n\nOctober 13: General | 6:00 p.m.\n\n\nNovember 17: Housing | 6:00 p.m. \n \n\nJoin the webinar: austintexas.gov/immigrantaffairs\nPasscode: KYR2026
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/know-your-rights-immigration-policy-updates-webinar-small-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T204500
DTSTAMP:20260528T151544Z
CREATED:20260528T151544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T151544Z
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SUMMARY:This Land Is Your Land: A Conversation With Beverly Gage
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us on Tuesday\, June 30\, for a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Beverly Gage on her recent book This Land is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History. First Light Books co-founder Taylor Bruce will moderate the conversation. \nThis evening is hosted in partnership with First Light Books and the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at The University of Texas at Austin and will be part of the LBJ Presidential Library’s series celebrating the new exhibit The American Experiment. \n6:00-6:30 p.m.  Arrivals + The American Experiment exhibit access + book sales\n6:30-7:45 p.m.  Conversation with Beverly Gage\, moderated by Taylor Bruce\n7:45-8:45 p.m.  Reception + book sales and signing + The American Experiment exhibit access\nAbout the book \nRide along with Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Beverly Gage as she travels the country to see the museums\, historic sites\, roadside attractions\, reenactments\, and souvenir shops where Americans learn—and fight—about our history. From the birth of the nation in Philadelphia to Disneyland and the California dream\, This Land Is Your Land offers a guided tour of thirteen places and thirteen key moments that define America’s greatest successes and challenges. \nThe year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, a document that proclaimed the liberty and equality of all human beings\, but produced a country that often failed to agree upon—or live up to—those ideals. This Land Is Your Land is for everyone who wants to find that history—to experience it and confront it\, to celebrate it and condemn it—in the places where it happened. \nGage shows that Americans can face their past and still love their country. Toss the book in the back seat—or listen on audio with the windows down—and join the journey. \nBook sales and signing\nThe Store at LBJ will be selling copies of This Land is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History onsite from 6:00-6:30 p.m. and again following the program. Beverly Gage will be signing copies of the book following the program. \nBy purchasing through the Store at LBJ\, you support a local cultural institution. All proceeds from sales support our programming\, exhibits\, and educational initiatives at the LBJ Presidential Library. \nAbout the speakers \nBeverly Gage teaches American history at Yale. Her book G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century received the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Biography\, the Bancroft Prize in American History\, the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography\, and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Biography. She is also the author of The Day Wall Street Exploded: A Story of America in its First Age of Terror\, and writes for numerous journals and magazines\, including The New Yorker\, The New York Times\, and The Washington Post. \nTaylor Bruce is a writer\, editor\, entrepreneur\, and bookshop owner based in Austin\, Texas. He’s spent the past quarter-century exploring the boundaries of storytelling and place via media\, publishing\, brand content\, and brick-and-mortar business. After a career in magazine journalism\, Taylor created and launched the indie publishing brand Wildsam in 2012. The series of field guides reimagined the travel genre with deep literary soul and classic design. Wildsam built a cult following behind the brand’s comprehensive point of view\, its evocative voice\, and a who’s-who lineup of cultural contributors. Wildsam published over 65 guides\, selling over 1 million copies across 2\,000 shops\, hotels\, museums\, and national retailers. In 2022\, Taylor sold Wildsam to the Fortune 500 company Camping World\, where he led all media and publishing until 2025. Taylor has worked closely with 100+ emerging and iconic brands across adventure\, fashion\, hospitality\, auto\, and technology\, to craft strategic connections to place. He serves as an advisor to Faherty Brand and is the co-founder of a bookshop-cafe concept called First Light.\nAbout The American Experiment exhibit \nThrough an exceptional partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration and the Briscoe Center for American History\, the LBJ Presidential Library will showcase extraordinary original documents that have shaped the course of American history. Across four rotating exhibitions on display May 30 through January 10\, visitors will encounter defining moments—from the Brown v. Board of Education decision and the Fourteenth Amendment to the Louisiana Purchase and the Wright Brothers’ Flying Machine Patent. \nDocuments on display on the evening of June 30th will include President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Day of Infamy Speech\, the treasury warrant for the purchase of Alaska\, deed of gift for the Statue of Liberty\, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo\, the Alien Enemies Act of 1798\, and President Woodrow Wilson’s April 2\, 1917 joint address to Congress leading to a declaration of war against Germany\, among others. \nThe American Experiment initiative pairs these iconic artifacts with dynamic public programs featuring leading historians\, authors\, and thought leaders. Together\, we hope to explore how the American story has unfolded over 250 years—and where it may go next.\nLocation and parking \nThe conversation will be hosted in the 10th floor Atrium of the LBJ Presidential Library. Free parking will be available at the LBJ Library visitors’ lot located at 2313 Red River Street.\nRegistration \nAdvance registration is requested as space is limited. Please register here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/this-land-is-your-land-a-conversation-with-beverly-gage/
LOCATION:LBJ Presidential Library\, 2313 Red River St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T160000
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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:Discussion of "Cost of Cool" & "Lost in Austin"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online discussion on June 18th! \n\n\n\n\nOnline via Google Meet. Register to receive the Meet Link. \nIf there is one constant about Austin\, it is the following — since its founding in 1839\, the city has almost always featured rapid growth\, change\, transition and evolution. \nIn recent years\, much of this growth and evolution has been pushed by the rise and consolidation of the tech industry in Central Texas. Two relatively new books (“Cost of Cool: Austin’s Tech Growth and the People Left Behind” and “Lost in Austin: The Evolution of an American City: An Insightful Dive into Austin’s Rapid Evolution\, Discover the Changing Face of this Iconic City”) explore the positive and not-so-positive changes that the tech boom has brought to the city’s personality. \nJoin us on Thursday evening\, June 18 as we discuss these two books\, as well as talk more broadly about where the city of Austin is now and where it is going in the future. \nAttendance Instructions \nThe discussion will be held online via Google Meet. Please register to receive the meet link!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/discussion-of-cost-of-cool-lost-in-austin/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T214034Z
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SUMMARY:The Carver Kickback: Artist Talk with Hakeem Adewumi
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Hakeem Adewumi and Rachel Winston\, Black Diaspora Archivist at the University of Texas at Austin\, for an intimate conversation about Seeing Further — a mixed-media exhibition exploring Juneteenth as a living Black Southern tradition rooted in Texas mythology\, African spirituality\, and the supernatural. Hakeem shares the personal history\, family objects\, and landscape that shaped the work\, and what it means to make art that listens to ancestors. \n\n\nTogether\, Hakeem and Rachel will sit with a question at the heart of the show: what happens to a regional ethos of liberation when the world claims it as its own? Come prepared for an honest\, grounded conversation about memory\, place\, and what it means for all of us to see further into Juneteenth. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/artist-talk-with-hakeem-adewumi/
LOCATION:George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center\, 1165 Angelina Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T204500
DTSTAMP:20260521T112832Z
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SUMMARY:Around The Family Table: Stories From Presidential Descendants
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us on Thursday\, June 4\, for a special evening celebrating our new exhibit The American Experiment and hearing stories from presidential descendants about their ancestors and their family legacies. \nThe evening will feature Around the Family Table: Stories from Presidential Descendants\, a moderated conversation to include:  \n\nUlysses Grant Dietz\, 2nd Great grandson of Ulysses S. Grant\nRichard Gatchell\, 5th Great grandson of James Monroe\nMassee McKinley\, 2nd Great grandson of Grover Cleveland\nBirch Taylor\, 2nd Great grandson of Rutherford B. Hayes\nModerator: Tweed Roosevelt\, Great grandson of Theodore Roosevelt\n\n6:00-6:30 p.m.               Arrivals + The American Experiment exhibit access\n6:30-7:45 p.m.               Panel featuring presidential descendants\n7:45-8:45 p.m.               Reception + The American Experiment exhibit access \nAdvance registration is requested. This event is open to Friends Of The LBJ Library members. You can learn more about becoming a member here. \nAbout The American Experiment Exhibit \nThrough an exceptional partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration and the Briscoe Center for American History\, the Library will showcase extraordinary original documents that have shaped the course of American history. Across four rotating exhibitions on display May 30 through January 10\, visitors will encounter defining moments—from the Brown v. Board of Education decision and the Fourteenth Amendment to the Louisiana Purchase and the Wright Brothers’ Flying Machine Patent. \nDocuments on display on June 4th will include President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Day of Infamy Speech\, the treasury warrant for the purchase of Alaska\, deed of gift for the Statue of Liberty\, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo\, the Alien Enemies Act of 1798\, and President Woodrow Wilson’s April 2\, 1917 joint address to Congress leading to a declaration of war against Germany\, among others. \n  \nLocation and Parking \nThe conversation will be hosted in the 10th floor Atrium of the LBJ Presidential Library. Free parking will be available at the LBJ Library visitors’ lot located at 2313 Red River Street.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/around-the-family-table-stories-from-presidential-descendants/
LOCATION:LBJ Presidential Library\, 2313 Red River St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144530Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Emerge & Essential Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Curious about taking your leadership to the next level? Join us for an inside look at Leadership Austin and explore our Emerge (for rising leaders) and Essential (for established\, influential leaders) cohort programs. You’ll meet our team\, hear directly from alumni\, and get a feel for the experience – from program expectations to application tips\, scholarships\, and more. If you’re considering applying\, this is your starting point. Come get your questions answered and set yourself up for success.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/virtual-emerge-essential-info-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115754Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T115754Z
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SUMMARY:County Commissioner Precinct 4 Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, May 2nd at 5pm to hear from the two candidates in the County Commissioner Precinct 4 runoff. As Commissioner Margaret Gomez is retiring after holding the position for over 31 years\, this is a huge opportunity for our community to put someone in that affects Travis county budget\, infrastructure\, emergency services\, and public health. \nSpanish translation will be available\, and there will be time for audience questions. Early voting begins May 18\, and Election Day is May 26. \n\nÚnase a nosotros el sábado 2 de mayo a las 5 p. m. para escuchar a los dos candidatos en la segunda vuelta del Distrito 4 del Comisionado del Condado. Como la Comisionada Margaret Gómez se jubila después de ocupar el cargo durante más de 31 años\, esta es una gran oportunidad para que nuestra comunidad ponga a alguien que afecte el presupuesto del condado de Travis\, la infraestructura\, los servicios de emergencia y la salud pública. \nInterpretación en español estará disponible y habrá tiempo para preguntas de la audiencia. La votación comienza el 18 de mayo\, y el día de las elecciones es el 26 de mayo.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/county-commissioner-precinct-4-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:IBEW Local 520\, 4818 East Ben White Boulevard\, Suite 300\, Austin\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T142601Z
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SUMMARY:BRAVE Communities Connection: Mental Health in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Navigating screen time\, self-worth\, and who to trust. #MakeATXBRAVE \nWe live in a world of 24/7 news cycles\, social media feeds\, viral misinformation\, and AI-generated content — and it’s taking a real toll on our mental health. How do we protect ourselves and our families? How do we help our young people navigate online harassment and cyberbullying? And what tools can we actually trust? \nJoin BRAVE Communities for an open\, honest\, and empowering conversation led by subject matter experts and local organizations working at the intersection of mental health\, technology\, and community wellbeing. This event is for everyone — parents\, young people\, educators\, neighbors\, and anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the digital world. \nAnd\, to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month\, the second half of the event will be ta joyful cultural activation featuring Bollywood dance and henna art…honoring movement\, creativity\, and community as pathways to healing. \nBring your friends\, family\, and neighbors. Come ready to listen\, share\, shake all the distracting noise away\, and leave with real tools\, resources\, and Bollywood moves to brighten your month! \nEvent Details: \n📅 Date: Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\n📍 Location: DAWA HQ | 916 Springdale Rd – Bldg. 4\, #109\n🕑 Time: 1:30-3:30PM CT\, Doors open at 1:00PM\n🎟 Free with RSVP – Space is limited\, so RSVP today to secure your spot now!\n🖍️Children’s Corner with games and crafts – all ages welcomed!🏪 Community Marketplace showcasing local underrepresented entrepreneurs and organizations.\nAnticipated Agenda:\n1:00 PM Doors Open\, Networking\, Community Marketplace\, & Henna (first come-first serve)\n1:30 PM Welcome & Panel Discussion Begins\n~2:30 PM Henna Explanation and Bollywood Dance Showcase & Dance Lessons\n~3:15 PM Followed by Networking \nGuest Speakers & Artists: \n\nCoach Roxy\, an NLP and hypnosis coach who helps people break the patterns they feel stuck in—whether it’s addiction\, emotional triggers\, or self-sabotage. Her work blends lived experience with subconscious rewiring to help individuals regulate their nervous system and rebuild self-trust. She is the founder of Pocket Hypnosis™\, a voice-based tool for lasting internal change.\nRasikapriya Krishna\, an undergraduate psychology and anthropology major attending the University of Texas at Austin\, intending to pursue a PhD in Developmental Psychology. With over 500 hours of research experience under her belt\, Rasika is interested in the fantasy/reality distinction and theory of mind in children aged 3-10\, as well as school-based interventions to improve attention and well-being in students. As a research assistant in the Applied Psychology Lab\, under Dr. Alissa Mrazek and Dr. Michael Mrazek\, Rasika assists with the maintenance of Finding Focus\, an evidence-based K–12 attention and well-being platform.\nKrystal Tristan\, is Founder and CEO of OneHaven. She spent nearly 20 years leading large-scale tech and operations programs for Fortune 500 companies. Her background spans cybersecurity\, cloud infrastructure\, compliance\, and managing teams across time zones and regulatory frameworks. What drives her now? Being a parent. OneHaven is rooted in her firsthand experience raising three kids in a digital world and not being able to find a tool that actually felt like it had her back.\nGrace Brooks\, panel moderator\, BYL Alumnae\, a local community activist who focuses on voter engagement and solidarity for underserved communities. She is an annual VDR and is continues to learn and build with others to bring communities together to fight against injustice systems in Texas. Grace loves to attend political community engagement events to meet her neighbors and learn from those before her.\nSway with Pray Bollywood Dance\, Prayrana Sharama honed her skills through nine years of rigorous training at the Shiamak Dance Academy in India\, where she absorbed the foundations of dance with discipline and grace. Sway with Pray is a space where Bollywood dance meets joy\, inclusivity\, and artistry.\nRoyal Henna Art\, Anu Singh elevates every moment with Henna artistry. Simple\, elegant art that makes every occasion feel special.\n\nThis is a FREE community event. If you’re able\, please consider making a donation to help cover event refreshments and sustain BRAVE’s youth-led initiatives throughout the year. 2026 Partnerships available for our quarterly community events + youth initiatives.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/brave-communities-connection-mental-health-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:DAWA Studios HQ\, 916 Springdale Rd Bldg 4 Suite 109\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
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SUMMARY:The KUT Festival
DESCRIPTION:The KUT Festival is a two-day event celebrating the people\, ideas\, music and culture that make Austin “Austin.” \nWe’re excited to welcome you to two of our favorite venues\, Central Machine Works and East End Ballroom. And now you can enjoy all of KUT Fest for free—music\, great conversations\, and community. \n\nFree admission to the full festival\, May 1–2\nAccess to all seven stages across Central Machine Works and East End Ballroom\nTexas Book Talks Tent — author conversations and book signings\nLive music performances\nPanel discussions and one-on-one interviews across diverse topics
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-kut-festival/
LOCATION:Central Machine Works\, 4824 E Cesar Chavez St\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Music,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260319T025316Z
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SUMMARY:The People & Places Keeping Austin Weird
DESCRIPTION:The City of Austin and its identity have evolved rapidly over the past 20 years\, and the rate of growth brings challenges that implicate our collective culture. Has Austin retained its “weird” slacker spirit amidst surging wealth? Is Keep Austin Weird just a marketable commodity and no longer reflective of our community values? This panel will explore how modern Austin still manifests as an inclusive home for cowboys\, hippies\, artists\, and entrepreneurs alike. \n6:00-6:30 p.m.  Arrivals\n6:30-7:30 p.m.  Program\n7:30-8:30 p.m.  Reception and opportunity for continued conversation \nSpeakers: \n\nLes Carnes\, Trustee\, Eeyore’s Birthday Party\nBroderick James\, Jr.\, “Positive Thinking Kingpin of Weird” formerly known as “Rundberg Running Man”\nAmy Stansbury\, Editor-In-Chief of The Austin Common\nModerator: Matt Largey\, Projects Editor\, KUT\n\nLocation and Parking \nThe conversation will be hosted in the 10th-floor Atrium of the LBJ Presidential Library. Free parking will be available at the LBJ Library visitors’ lot located at 2313 Red River Street. \nRegistration \nAdvance registration is requested. Please register here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-people-places-keeping-austin-weird/
LOCATION:LBJ Presidential Library\, 2313 Red River St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T090000
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SUMMARY:2026 Fair Housing & Economic Mobility Conference
DESCRIPTION:In Austin\, neighborhood conditions play a major role in shaping people’s access and opportunities. Across housing\, health\, workforce\, education\, and neighborhood vitality\, many organizations are working hard to improve outcomes for residents. Bringing these efforts together can help build on that work and create even greater impact. \nThe City of Austin’s 2026 Fair Housing and Economic Mobility Conference brings together policymakers\, advocates\, practitioners\, community leaders\, and business owners to connect efforts around a shared framework for systemic change. \nAbout the 2026 Conference \nPolicymakers\, advocates\, practitioners\, community leaders\, business owners and other key stakeholders are invited to join the City of Austin for a free\, all-day conference with continental breakfast and lunch included. The day will include: \n\nPanel discussions on housing stability\, neighborhood conditions\, and Austin’s Economic Mobility framework.\n\n\nDedicated sessions on the latest Fair Housing law updates\, giving practitioners and advocates practical tools to stay ahead of a changing landscape.\n\n\nAn interactive workshop unveiling the City’s new Levers of Economic Mobility Index (LEMI)\, a tool that helps us understand how housing\, health\, work\, and neighborhood conditions connect to shape a resident’s ability to thrive\, and where we can act together to change it.\n\n\nCLE credit opportunities for eligible attendees.\n\n\nInformal networking throughout the day\, connecting advocates\, practitioners\, and professionals working across sectors toward a more equitable Austin.\n\n\nA framework that highlights neighborhood disparities\, uses data and community insights to inform decisions\, and supports coordinated planning and shared outcomes.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/2026-fair-housing-economic-mobility-conference/
LOCATION:Norris Conference Center\, 2525 W Anderson Lane #365\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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SUMMARY:Ocean Health Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Dive into fun and facts at Ocean Health Awareness—let’s protect our blue planet together! \n\n\n\n\nJoin Us for Ocean Health Awareness! \nOur speaker is Ryan Ono\, who has 20 years of experience with national non-profit organizations\, focusing on federal ocean and coastal acidification policy\, shellfish aquaculture\, ocean climate change issues\, renewable energy and fisheries management. He is currently with the Texas Water Quality Board. \nLUNCH PROVIDED WITH RESERVATION.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/ocean-health-awareness/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church\, 14311 Wells Port Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78728\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T163000
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SUMMARY:From Community to Capitol: An Advocacy Experience
DESCRIPTION:* Part of ATX Climate Week *  \nWhat does it look like to turn community power into real policy impact? \n​Join the Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter and our partners for a one-of-a-kind\, hands-on advocacy experience this ATX Climate Week! From Community to Capitol: An Advocacy Experience is designed as an accessible\, welcoming on-ramp into advocacy – blending art\, community\, and real-world civic action into a single\, powerful experience. \n​Bring your friends\, family\, neighbors\, and colleagues – we all belong in the spaces decisions are made! \n​The day will begin on the Capitol Grounds for a picnic (light refreshments and snacks provided!) and art activation. You can expect: \n\n\n​A collaborative art and sign-making station (with plenty of activities for young advocates as well) \n\n\n​Short\, engaging introductions to climate advocacy in Texas \n\n\n​To learn more about local advocacy groups and frontline organizations fighting for Texas communities \n\n\n​Afterwards\, inside the Capitol\, you’ll experience a guided introduction to how policy works in Texas: \n\n\n​Learn where key decisions happen \n\n\n​Understand how to participate in hearings and submit public comment \n\n\n​Practice advocacy in a low-pressure\, supportive environment \n\n\n​Whether you’re brand new to advocacy or looking to deepen your impact\, this experience is designed to meet you where you are\, and move us forward\, together. This is what is looks like to build people power for positive change. With your help\, we can do even more! \n​Come build community\, make some art\, and step into your power with us on Saturday\, April 25!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/from-community-to-capitol-an-advocacy-experience/
LOCATION:Texas Capitol\, South Lawn\, 1100 Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T151301Z
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SUMMARY:Why the 2026 Midterms Are the Most Important Climate Action Opportunity of the Decade
DESCRIPTION:* Part of ATX Climate Week *  \nWhile landmark legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act sparked a clean energy boom\, these gains are now under threat from regulatory rollbacks and economic instability. The 2026 midterms represent a critical “climate moment\,” where the focus must shift from policy development to protecting the democratic institutions that enable climate progress. As businesses face increasing volatility\, the need for stable\, accountable governance has never been more urgent. \n​​In this session\, the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) will explore why the 2026 midterms are a pivotal opportunity for climate action. ASBN is mobilizing business leaders to elevate the role of the business community as advocates for stability\, innovation\, and responsible governance\, centered on three key pillars: Affordability\, Security\, and Business Opportunity. \n​​Rather than focusing on narrow policy debates\, this effort brings together business and community leaders to demonstrate how strong democratic institutions and stable policy frameworks drive economic growth and climate progress. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the stakes and be invited to join a growing coalition working to secure the conditions necessary for meaningful climate action in the years ahead.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/why-the-2026-midterms-are-the-most-important-climate-action-opportunity-of-the-decade/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T200000
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SUMMARY:Austin Hour Of Action
DESCRIPTION:* Part of ATX Climate Week *  \nJoin us for the Team Austin Hour of Action — at ATX Climate Week! \n​We will do all the legwork for you to take action and advocate for science-backed\, equitable\, no-brainer climate policy. All you have to do is show up! \n​​Here’s how it works: \n​​A 15-minute\, jargon-free briefing \n​​A roadmap with powerful\, easy-to-use resources \n​​Real advocacy\, accomplished together — all within the hour \n​​No prep. No experience. Just show up (seriously\, come unprepared!) and see what’s possible when organized advocates have each other’s backs. All you need is a laptop and the desire to have a positive impact! \n​​Register here and check your email or calendar invite for confirmation. This meeting is a community space\, so being here means agreeing to our community guidelines. \n​Learn more about Climate Changemakers here. \n​There should be a good amount of parking in front of the brewery or on the street nearby.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-hour-of-action/
LOCATION:Austin Beerworks\, 3001 Industrial Ter\, Austin\, TX\, 78758\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T200000
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SUMMARY:MoPac South Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join neighbors\, transportation & environmental experts\, local leaders\, and conservation groups on Earth Day\, Wednesday April 22nd from 6-8 PM at the Austin High School cafeteria for a Town Hall to learn more about and share your thoughts on the proposed South MoPac expansion. \nFree pizza\, beverages & childcare provided! \n\n\nApril 22nd 6-8pm\n Austin High School Cafeteria\n Free Pizza & Drinks\n Childcare Provided!\n\n\n\nCome ask tough questions\, share your perspective\, and submit official comments before the upcoming May 3rd deadline. Confirmed Speakers include: \n\nTravis County Commissioner Brigid Shea\nAustin ISD Trustee Lynn Boswell\nBill Oliver\, Environmental Troubadour (with guitar)\nBill Bunch\, Executive Director\, Save Our Springs Alliance\nDr. Lauren Ross\, Water Expert\nEmily Lerach\, Austin High Senior Class of 2026 & Better MoPac Coalition Member…and more to be announced
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/mopac-south-town-hall/
LOCATION:Stephen F. Austin High School\, 1715 W Cesar Chavez St\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T200000
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SUMMARY:Sunrise ATX Presents: Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is
DESCRIPTION:* Part of ATX Climate Week * ​ \nConcerned about climate change? Have money in a bank? Those two things are more connected than you may have thought! \n​Join Sunrise for a teach-in about fossil fuels in finance and learn about how we can collectively green our finances! \n​We will be covering: \n\n\n​banks \n\n\n​401(k)s \n\n\n​stock market investments \n\n\n​tools to analyze your choices and find alternatives that align with your values
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sunrise-atx-presents-put-your-money-where-your-heart-is/
LOCATION:Howson Branch – Austin Public Library\, 2500 Exposition Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T183000
DTSTAMP:20260325T143436Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Austin Info Session & Mixer: Emerge & Essential
DESCRIPTION:Curious about taking your leadership to the next level? Join us for an inside look at Leadership Austin and explore our Emerge (for rising leaders) and Essential (for established\, influential leaders) cohort programs. You’ll meet our team\, hear directly from alumni\, and get a feel for the experience – from program expectations to application tips\, scholarships\, and more. If you’re considering applying\, this is your starting point. Come get your questions answered and set yourself up for success. \n  \nLearn more: Leadership Austin Application Hub
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/leadership-austin-info-session-mixer-emerge-essential/
LOCATION:5290 Burger & Taphouse\, 7032 Wood Hollow Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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