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SUMMARY:AARC: Hyphenated Book Club - This Arab is Queer: An Anthology by LGBTQ+ Arab Writers
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow book lovers in the community to dive into works by Asian American authors. \n\n\n\n\nHyphenated Book Club \nThe Hyphenated Book Club is back for 2026! Join fellow book lovers in the community to dive into works by Asian American authors. From new releases by emerging voices to beloved community favorites\, fiction to non-fiction and everything in-between\, explore the diversity of American literature from an Asian American lens. \nAll meet ups are free and open to the public to attend. Must be 18+. All sessions are hosted in person at the AARC. No need to have finished the book to attend\, though recommended. See below for Hyphenated’s reading list and meet up dates. \nThis Month’s Book \nThis Arab is Queer: An Anthology by LGBTQ+ Arab Writers edited by Elias Jahshan \nThis ground-breaking anthology features the compelling and courageous memoirs of eighteen queer Arab writers. From a military base in the Gulf to loving whispers caught between the bedsheets; and from touring overseas as a drag queen to a concert in Cairo where the rainbow flag was raised to a crowd of thousands\, this collection celebrates the true colours of a vibrant Arab queer experience.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/aarc-hyphenated-book-club-this-arab-is-queer-an-anthology-by-lgbtq-arab-writers/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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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: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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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Community Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Hey y’all!!! We want to connect!! I work from a booth at Lynny’s on 12th pretty frequently. It’s my favorite little diner spot here in town and it’s queer owned! We want more opportunities… and less formal ways… that queers in the community can talk to me or others on the City’s LGBTQ+ Commission. We know it’s tough out there… we’re all volunteers on this commish… but we know solidarity is key for us to survive this! \nStop by and chat with me and sometimes special guests! We look forward to seeing you and if you can’t make it during the day\, you can always come to our meetings on the third Monday of the month. You can also fill out this community feedback form!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/lgbtq-community-office-hours-2/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Lynny’s On 12th\, 1914 E 12th St Unit A\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Networking
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SUMMARY:Being and Belonging: An Asian American History Series - June Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Asian American history through facilitated activities\, guest speakers\, and/or Asian American media. \n\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 June’s Pop Up will be Resistance\, Advocacy\, and Solidarity.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/being-and-belonging-an-asian-american-history-series-june-pop-up/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Networking
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Community Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Hey y’all!!! We want to connect!! I work from a booth at Lynny’s on 12th pretty frequently. It’s my favorite little diner spot here in town and it’s queer owned! We want more opportunities… and less formal ways… that queers in the community can talk to me or others on the City’s LGBTQ+ Commission. We know it’s tough out there… we’re all volunteers on this commish… but we know solidarity is key for us to survive this! \nStop by and chat with me and sometimes special guests! We look forward to seeing you and if you can’t make it during the day\, you can always come to our meetings on the third Monday of the month. You can also fill out this community feedback form!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/lgbtq-community-office-hours-2/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:Lynny’s On 12th\, 1914 E 12th St Unit A\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T193000
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SUMMARY:Hyphenated Book Club - June Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow book lovers in the community to dive into works by Asian American authors. \n\n\n\n\nHyphenated Book Club \nThe Hyphenated Book Club is back for 2026! Join fellow book lovers in the community to dive into works by Asian American authors. From new releases by emerging voices to beloved community favorites\, fiction to non-fiction and everything in-between\, explore the diversity of American literature from an Asian American lens. \nAll meet ups are free and open to the public to attend. Must be 18+. All sessions are hosted in person at the AARC. No need to have finished the book to attend\, though recommended. See below for Hyphenated’s reading list and meet up dates. \nThis Month’s Book \nSeverance by Ling Ma \nSeverance is a post-apocalyptic send-up and takedown of the rituals\, routines\, and missed opportunities of contemporary life as well as a quirky coming-of-adulthood tale and satire.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/hyphenated-book-club-june-meet-up/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Community Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Hey y’all!!! We want to connect!! I work from a booth at Lynny’s on 12th pretty frequently. It’s my favorite little diner spot here in town and it’s queer owned! We want more opportunities… and less formal ways… that queers in the community can talk to me or others on the City’s LGBTQ+ Commission. We know it’s tough out there… we’re all volunteers on this commish… but we know solidarity is key for us to survive this! \nStop by and chat with me and sometimes special guests! We look forward to seeing you and if you can’t make it during the day\, you can always come to our meetings on the third Monday of the month. You can also fill out this community feedback form!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/lgbtq-community-office-hours-2/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Lynny’s On 12th\, 1914 E 12th St Unit A\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T110000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Community Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Hey y’all!!! We want to connect!! I work from a booth at Lynny’s on 12th pretty frequently. It’s my favorite little diner spot here in town and it’s queer owned! We want more opportunities… and less formal ways… that queers in the community can talk to me or others on the City’s LGBTQ+ Commission. We know it’s tough out there… we’re all volunteers on this commish… but we know solidarity is key for us to survive this! \nStop by and chat with me and sometimes special guests! We look forward to seeing you and if you can’t make it during the day\, you can always come to our meetings on the third Monday of the month. You can also fill out this community feedback form!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/lgbtq-community-office-hours-2/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:Lynny’s On 12th\, 1914 E 12th St Unit A\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T090000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Community Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Hey y’all!!! We want to connect!! I work from a booth at Lynny’s on 12th pretty frequently. It’s my favorite little diner spot here in town and it’s queer owned! We want more opportunities… and less formal ways… that queers in the community can talk to me or others on the City’s LGBTQ+ Commission. We know it’s tough out there… we’re all volunteers on this commish… but we know solidarity is key for us to survive this! \nStop by and chat with me and sometimes special guests! We look forward to seeing you and if you can’t make it during the day\, you can always come to our meetings on the third Monday of the month. You can also fill out this community feedback form!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/lgbtq-community-office-hours-2/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Lynny’s On 12th\, 1914 E 12th St Unit A\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T143000
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SUMMARY:Create & Heal: The Art of Sisterhood
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of connection\, reflection\, and sisterhood. \n\n\n\n\nThe George Washington Carver Museum proudly presents this month’s Create & Heal: The Art of Sisterhood\, an intergenerational gathering designed to honor\, uplift\, and celebrate Black women across Central Texas. \nTaking place Saturday\, May 16th from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM\, this enriching experience will create space for meaningful dialogue centered on the mental\, emotional\, and physical well-being of African American women. Through heartfelt conversation and shared wisdom\, attendees will engage in discussions that affirm identity\, nurture healing\, and inspire collective growth. \nThe program will feature a selection of powerful local voices who will speak to topics rooted in empowerment\, resilience\, and holistic wellness. Guests will enjoy light refreshments in an elegant and welcoming atmosphere. \nAttendees are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the occasion by dressing in high tea attire\, adding a touch of grace and celebration to this intentional gathering. \nFree\,18+
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/create-heal-the-art-of-sisterhood/
LOCATION:George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center\, 1165 Angelina Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Networking,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Climate Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join The Parents’ Climate Community to connect with other caregivers and allies in a safe\, online space for processing our emotions around climate change and extreme weather. Leave better equipped to support the young people in your lives. \nFree with suggested donation of $10. All donations feed back into our family programming.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/climate-cafe-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T153000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T120000
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SUMMARY:Emerge & Essential Accelerator at Leadership Austin
DESCRIPTION:Ready to put your best foot forward? The Application Accelerator is a hands-on session designed to help you strengthen your Leadership Austin application – whether you’re applying to Emerge or Essential. Bring a draft (or just get started)\, and we’ll guide you in clearly showcasing your strengths and story. No interviews – just a thoughtful application that reflects who you are. You’ll work alongside coaches (alumni and staff) who are there to support you – not evaluate you – and are not part of the selection process. Walk away with more confidence\, more clarity\, and a stronger application. \nLearn more: Leadership Austin Application Hub
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/emerge-essential-accelerator-at-leadership-austin/
LOCATION:Leadership Austin Offices\, 1609 Shoal Creek Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T145839Z
CREATED:20260415T145839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T145839Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Night - Meet New Climate Friends at Wanderlust
DESCRIPTION:* Part of ATX Climate Week *  \n​Meet us for a casual evening of good conversation and connection! On Earth Day Evening\, we’re inviting Austinites who care about food\, community\, and climate – and giving everyone a reason to talk to a stranger! \n​Arrive with one of the following to swap with someone new: \n\n\n​A handwritten note or intention \n\n\n​A recipe you love \n\n\n​A book recommendation \n\n\n​A small item to regift \n\n\n​Or even a story – nothing physical required \n\n\n​This is a great opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about building a more sustainable world. All are welcome – come as you are. \n​This event is part of Austin’s Eat for Impact initiative\, where we’re bringing the city’s residents together around food and climate action all April-long.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/earth-night-meet-new-climate-friends-at-wanderlust/
LOCATION:Wanderlust Wine Co. – Shady Lane\, 702 Shady Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260325T134959Z
CREATED:20260325T134959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T134959Z
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SUMMARY:AARC: Hyphenated Book Club - Darius the Great is Not Okay
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow book lovers in the community to dive into works by Asian American authors. \n\n\n\n\nHyphenated Book Club \nThe Hyphenated Book Club is back for 2026! Join fellow book lovers in the community to dive into works by Asian American authors. From new releases by emerging voices to beloved community favorites\, fiction to non-fiction and everything in-between\, explore the diversity of American literature from an Asian American lens. \nAll meet ups are free and open to the public to attend. Must be 18+. All sessions are hosted in person at the AARC. No need to have finished the book to attend\, though recommended. \nThis Month’s Book \nDarius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram \nDarius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi\, and he knows more about Hobbit social cues than Persian ones. He’s about to take his first-ever trip to Iran\, and it’s pretty overwhelming—especially when he’s also dealing with clinical depression\, a disapproving dad\, and a chronically anemic social life. In Iran\, he gets to know his ailing but still formidable grandfather\, his loving grandmother\, and the rest of his mom’s family for the first time. And he meets Sohrab\, the boy next door who changes everything.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/aarc-hyphenated-book-club-darius-the-great-is-not-okay/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T183000
DTSTAMP:20260325T143436Z
CREATED: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T123000
DTSTAMP:20260325T143108Z
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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. \n  \nLearn more: Leadership Austin Application Hub
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/virtual-emerge-essential-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260402T120237Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T120237Z
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SUMMARY:TreeFolks Young Professionals April Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our regular monthly meeting on April 8th! This month\, we’re taking advantage of the lovely weather and meeting under the trees at Mary Moore Searight Park. \nWe’ll learn a bit about the Tree of the Month – the Texas Redbud – and then chat about upcoming events and ways we can continue to support TreeFolks and Austin’s urban forest. \nMeet at the pavilions at the park. This is casual\, so feel free to bring some food / non-alcoholic beverages\, your pup\, or a friend!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/treefolks-young-professionals-april-meeting/
LOCATION:Mary Moore Searight Park\, 907 W Slaughter Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Outdoor/Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T150000
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SUMMARY:2026 City of Austin Career Expo
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to explore tons of job opportunities and connect with cool companies at this career expo! \n\n\n\n\nThe City of Austin is hosting its 15th Annual Career Expo. The theme is “Keep Austin Hired!” \nThe City of Austin is hosting its 15th Annual Career Expo. Our Career Expo is intended to help build a stronger community by providing opportunities for local employers to connect with talent to fill critical vacancies and help job seekers find that perfect job/career opportunity. \nJob Seekers will have opportunities to meet face-to-face with company representatives. Showcase presentations during the event will feature tips for job seekers. We encourage job seekers to bring copies of their resume. There will not be any copiers onsite. \nMore than 100 employers are expected to be in attendance\, including private employers\, state agencies\, higher education\, technical schools\, temporary agencies\, many smaller businesses with skilled labor and customer service job openings\, and City of Austin departments.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/2026-city-of-austin-career-expo/
LOCATION:Palmer Events Center\, 900 Barton Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T093000
DTSTAMP:20260402T175532Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Austin Info Session: 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. \nLearn more: Leadership Austin Application Hub
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/leadership-austin-info-session-emerge-essential/
LOCATION:Leadership Austin Offices\, 1609 Shoal Creek Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T180000
DTSTAMP:20260402T122540Z
CREATED:20260402T122540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T122540Z
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SUMMARY:Red Line Parkway Initiative - Call For Board Members Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting informational happy hours\, including today\, to help our community learn more about serving on the Red Line Parkway Initiative board:\n• Wednesday\, April 1st\, 5-6pm at Cherrywood Coffeehouse\, 1400 E 38th 1/2 St.\n• Monday\, April 6th\, 5-6pm at Cosmic Saltillo\, 1300 E 4th St.\n• Wednesday\, April 15th\, 5-6pm at Dogwood Domain\, 11420 Rock Rose Ave. \nWe welcome you to stop by and ask any questions that you may have about board service or other volunteer opportunities. \nWe are expanding our Board of Directors and inviting members of our community to express interest in helping guide the next phase of the Parkway’s growth. Board members help guide organizational strategy\, strengthen partnerships\, and ensure RLPI has the resources needed to move from vision to reality. \nVisit our website to learn more. We are accepting board interest submissions through Sunday\, April 19th.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/red-line-parkway-initiative-call-for-board-members-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Cosmic Saltillo\, 1300 E 4th St.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260311T175513Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Texas Book Trail Afterparty
DESCRIPTION:Close out the weekend with an evening afterparty at Strangelove Coffee & Wine from 6-8pm\, featuring: \n\n\na South Asian food menu from Good Jinn \n\n\ndrink specials from Strangelove’s wine program \n\n\nbook stack sketches by local cartoonist Ashley Robin Franklin \n\n\ntrail prizes (TBA!) \n\n\nAll ages welcome — bring your fam\, bring your friends\, bring your pup. \nThe Austin Texas Book Trail is an annual bookstore crawl dedicated to celebrating the literary spirit and supporting local independent bookshops in the greater Austin area. Each year\, we gather bookstores in Austin and surrounding areas for a one-weekend “Book Trail\,” with participating stores offering exclusive discounts\, prizes\, and/or activations to serve and build community. \nOur mission is to uplift newer bookstores\, cherish the old\, and energize the local literary community — readers\, booksellers\, and bookstore owners alike. Last year’s Book Trail celebration saw visitors from 27 unique cities making 2600+ bookstore stops during the two-day event. (Read the 2025 recap here.)
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-texas-book-trail-afterparty/
LOCATION:Strangelove Coffee & Wine\, 2614 E Cesar Chavez St\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260311T175216Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Texas Book Trail Kickoff Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at Mañana Dos in the Seaholm District from 9-11am for our third year of the Book Trail kickoff: \nTrail maps and merch — Pick up a weekend-exclusive trail map and snag our limited-run merch (2026 posters\, anyone?). \nSnack and socialize —Enjoy complimentary treats & eats from Mañana Dos as you get to know fellow trailgoers\, set against a DJ set from the Queer Vinyl Collective. \nFree bus passes from CapMetro —Thanks to support from CapMetro\, we’re giving out one-day bus passes to the first 100 folks. \nTo redeem the free bus pass\, we recommend setting these up ahead of time:  \n\n\nDownload the UMO App & create an account \n\n\nDownload the Transit App – for future Trip Planning \n\n\nDonate to Inside Books Project — Like last year\, we’ll be taking gently-used book donations for Inside Books Project so you can free up your shelves before refilling them with this weekend’s haul. Please read IBP’s donation guidelines here (for ex\, they do not accept hardcovers).
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-texas-book-trail-kickoff-breakfast/
LOCATION:Mañana Dos\, 111 Sandra Muraida Way\, Suite #101\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260311T172514Z
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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: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: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: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:Sierra Club March Meeting: Water for People and the Environment
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday March 10th for our March general meeting to socialize with like-minded Austin neighbors and hear a talk about water issues facing the state of Texas. \nThis month we are very excited to be in a new venue\, The Mosaic Workshop in East Austin. Thanks to the folks there for generously offering to host us! \nDoors open at 6:30 for a light dinner and conversation. Club updates and program starts at 7pm. We hope you’ll join us — and bring a friend who cares about Texas’ water future! \nDr. Evgenia Spears\, Water Program Coordinator for the Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club\, will join us via video link to speak on water issues facing the state of Texas. \nWater issues affect all of us — from river flows in Central Texas\, to desalination proposals on the Gulf Coast\, to aging water infrastructure and groundwater depletion across the state. Evgenia will discuss these problems and address the major policy challenges ahead\, including what Sierra Club has done and is doing to protect Texas waters. She will also highlight how you can get involved through the Chapter’s Water for People & the Environment Committee\, a statewide volunteer initiative dedicated to protecting Texas’ water. \nPlease RSVP HERE for in-person attendance! \nZoom option: For those that can’t make this event in person\, a Zoom Link will be available at 7 pm. \nAlso\, a recording of the presentation will be posted to the Austin Group’s YouTube channel within several days. \nEvgenia Spears leads advocacy efforts to protect Texas’ water resources for the Sierra Club’s Lone Star Chapter. Through grassroots organizing\, water education\, and legislative advocacy\, she works to ensure that communities across the state have a voice in shaping a sustainable water future. Prior to joining Sierra Club\, Evgenia spent several years at Texas A&M University in College Station\, where she earned a doctorate with a focus on natural resource management\, taught undergraduate courses on natural resource policy\, served as a watershed coordinator with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service\, and developed strategic natural resource planning documents for Texas. Having lived in rural Ukraine\, suburban Russia\, and now in the U.S.\, Evgenia brings a unique perspective on water management\, viewing water not simply as a resource to manage\, but as a relationship to nurture. Outside of her work\, Evgenia enjoys being with her family\, spending time in nature\, and traveling.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sierra-club-march-meeting-water-for-people-and-the-environment/
LOCATION:The Mosaic Workshop\, 729 Airport Boulevard\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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