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SUMMARY:Being and Belonging: Representation
DESCRIPTION:Being 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! \nOctober Pop Up: Representation \nGet your popcorn ready – it’s movie night at the AARC! Join us for an evening of celebrating and discussing Asian American films. Together\, we will watch movie clips and discuss how they represent Asian American experiences\, histories\, and people.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/being-and-belonging-representation/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film-Screening,Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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SUMMARY:Climate Progress & Pints Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:The climate could use a beer! \nCome connect with the passionate teams from Austin Youth River Watch\, Urban Roots\, Ecology Action\, and Explore Austin. These local organizations are doing important work to protect our environment and empower our community. They will be here to share their stories\, answer your questions\, and show you how to get involved. \nWant a chance to win some great gear?\n-Pick up a Peak Register Card when you arrive. \n-Each card includes questions about the participating nonprofits.\n-Visit their tables\, have a conversation\, and gather the answers.\n-Return your completed card for a chance to win prizes. \nIt is a fun and meaningful way to engage with the organizations making a difference\, and you might walk away with something great. \nEnjoy complimentary refreshments while you explore. \nLearn about Patagonia Action Works and check out our newly released Work-in-Progress Report on our environmental commitments. \nThis is a casual\, drop-in event. Bring your curiosity and your community spirit.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/climate-progress-pints-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Patagonia\, 316 Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Good Work Austin Community Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Giving Tuesday as we bring together the people who make Austin’s food and beverage community shine—our member businesses\, neighbors who love supporting local restaurants\, and prospective members curious about joining the Good Work Austin network. \nThis holiday-season happy hour is all about connection\, celebration\, and giving back. Grab a drink on us (first come\, first served)\, meet fellow business owners and supporters\, and experience the impact GWA is making across Austin’s hospitality industry. \nWhy Join Us on Giving Tuesday \n\n\nConnect with community: Meet GWA members\, local supporters\, and small businesses. \n\n\nGet an inside look: Chat with GWA program staff and hear highlight of this year. \n\n\nHear member stories: Learn why businesses join GWA and the real value they experience. \n\n\nExplore ways to support: A perfect moment to take part in Giving Tuesday with a mission that directly strengthens Austin’s food & bev ecosystem. \n\n\nSpecial Highlight: The Austin Coffee Box \nYou can also support GWA on Giving Tuesday by purchasing an Austin Coffee Box — a collaborative holiday blend from five local roasters: Creature Coffee\, Epoch\, Wild Gift\, Armadillo Roasters\, and Brew Flora. 100% of proceeds support GWA’s Culinary Workforce Training Program\, and boxes will be available to learn about and purchase while supplies last. \n☕ Order ahead: https://forms.gle/MA1cKE5ed25e2zsy7 Quantities are limited — grab yours before they’re gone. \nWhat to Expect \n\n\nHappy hour drinks on us (until the tab runs out) \n\n\nMeet-and-greet with GWA members\, staff\, and supporters \n\n\nGiving Tuesday actions: Sign up for the newsletter\, make a donation\, or purchase the Austin Coffee Box \n\n\nWho’s Invited \n\n\nCurrent GWA members \n\n\nSmall businesses exploring membership \n\n\nCommunity members who care about Austin’s food & beverage workers \n\n\nRSVP is appreciated (not required!) so we can plan the tab and setup. Come early\, bring a friend\, and help kick off Giving Tuesday with good people\, good drinks\, and good work.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/good-work-austin-community-mixer/
LOCATION:Double Trouble\, 103 North Loop Boulevard East\, Austin\, TX\, 78751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Being and Belonging: An Asian American History Series - December Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:Being 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 for December’s Pop Up will be Diaspora.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/being-and-belonging-an-asian-american-history-series-december-pop-up/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T183000
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SUMMARY:TreeFolks Young Professionals Kickoff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the TreeFolks Young Professionals 2026 Kickoff Meeting! \nWe’ll start off by doing a short intro to TreeFolks and TreeFolks Young Professionals\, and do some icebreakers and welcome our new members. \nThen we’ll dive into discussing social events\, volunteering opportunity and educational projects that we want to do in 2026. \nThis a great chance to meet fellow nature-minded Austinites and get involved early.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/treefolks-young-professionals-kickoff-meeting/
LOCATION:Windsor Park Branch Library\, 5833 Westminster Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Sierra Club Meeting: Travis County Parks Foundation
DESCRIPTION:This month’s meeting will be on Thursday\, January 22nd\, and will feature a presentation from the Travis County Parks Foundation by Allisha Macharia\, Park Stewardship Director for the Travis County Parks Foundation.  Allisha will give a general overview of Travis County Parks Foundation\, highlighting their Night Sky and Park Stewards programming. \nAllisha’s bio: \nAilisha Macharia is a community-driven leader who creates and delivers high-impact public programming\, develops confident teams to educate\, facilitate\, and share resources with care. Ailisha previously served as the Program Coordinator for The Happy Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre® at Sustainable Food Center. Ailisha has brought programming to a wide range of community spaces\, including recreation centers\, schools\, churches\, grocery stores\, and clinics across Austin\, Manor\, Bastrop\, and Taylor. Ailisha is most proudly a farmer—a graduate of Farmshare Austin with experience growing organic vegetables for various fine dining restaurants in the Austin area\, farm hand at Shepard’s Flock in Elgin\, TX\, herbalist\, and 200 hr Trauma-Informed Registered Yoga Teacher. \nAs someone who spends her time outside stewarding the land\, Ailisha is most excited to connect with Travis County Park staff to organize volunteers for TCPF’s Park Stewards Program. She will be bringing programming that integrates land stewardship\, healing-centered engagement\, and land-based education in our Travis County Parks to develop lifelong stewards of our TC Parks.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sierra-club-meeting-travis-county-parks-foundation/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin\, 4700 Grover Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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SUMMARY:Issues Over Lunch: Infrastructure in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Austin is entering a pivotal era of economic transformation\, fueled by major infrastructure and mobility investments that will define the city’s growth for generations. This session will offer stakeholders timely insights into transformative projects—including the Austin Convention Center expansion\, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport improvements\, I-35 reconstruction\, and Project Connect—and explore how these developments will shape downtown’s future. \nTogether\, these catalytic investments promise to enhance connectivity\, accessibility\, and quality of life\, while reinforcing Austin’s position as a premier destination for business\, innovation\, and investment. \nYou can get your ticket here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/issues-over-lunch-infrastructure-in-motion/
LOCATION:Hilton Austin Hotel\, 500 E 4th St\, Austin\, TX 78701\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T183000
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SUMMARY:Sierra Club Meeting: Solidarity With Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Sierra Club Climate monthly meeting on Tuesday\, February 3\, as we focus on solidarity with people in Minneapolis who are facing fear\, disruption\, and injustice in their communities. \nSocial injustice is climate injustice. The intersectionality of immigration injustice and climate injustice compounds harm to affected folks. \nImmigration is a climate issue\, as more and more fathers and mothers are fleeing drought-ravaged homes in search of anywhere they might can feed their families.\nProtecting democracy is a climate issue\, because our work—already challenging—becomes vastly more difficult if it is replaced by tyranny.\nAttacks on vulnerable communities\, civil rights\, and democracy undermine the trust and collective action we need to solve the climate crisis. \nAt this meeting\, we will hear directly from people who live at ground zero in Minneapolis\, as well as others who have been on the ground protesting and supporting affected communities. We are honored that Rev. Carrie Holley-Hurt will join us\, along with several Minneapolis residents\, to share what they have witnessed and how we can stand in solidarity. \nEvent details \nTuesday\, February 3\nPotluck begins: 6:30 pm (come even if you can’t bring food)\nProgram begins: 7:00 pm \nLocation:\nFirst Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin\n4700 Grover Ave.\nAustin\, TX \nZoom option: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5133069449 \nDuring the program\, we will: \n\nHear firsthand perspectives from Minneapolis\nOffer encouragement and solidarity to our guests\nOffer emotional support to one another\nDiscuss what we can do if similar events occur in Austin\nAsk everyone to call their U.S. Senators\nInvite donations to support people who are afraid to leave their homes and need tangible help\n\nThis will be a meaningful evening of connection\, learning\, and action. Please come if you can\, and feel free to invite others who care about justice\, democracy\, and climate.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sierra-club-meeting-solidarity-with-minneapolis/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin\, 4700 Grover Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T083000
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SUMMARY:Musicking Communities And Labor: Day One
DESCRIPTION:Presented in collaboration with the University of Texas College of Fine Arts and Prosper XO\, with Professor Sonia Seeman (Butler School of Music\, UT Austin) serving as Lead Curator\, this two-day symposium examines the realities of musical labor in the contemporary “gig economy” and the structural conditions shaping the lives of working musicians today. \nThis symposium brings together academic research and lived experience to deepen that dialogue. Academic panels and paper presentations will take place on Saturday\, February 14\, followed by community-centered sessions on Sunday\, February 15\, featuring musicians\, organizers\, and activists. Participatory musical offerings will be interwoven throughout the program\, reinforcing music’s role as both cultural expression and labor. \nYou can look through the full schedule here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/musicking-communities-and-labor-day-one/
LOCATION:Butler School Of Music\, 2406 Robert Dedman Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Music,Networking
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SUMMARY:Musicking Communities And Labor: Day Two
DESCRIPTION:Presented in collaboration with the University of Texas College of Fine Arts and Prosper XO\, with Professor Sonia Seeman (Butler School of Music\, UT Austin) serving as Lead Curator\, this two-day symposium examines the realities of musical labor in the contemporary “gig economy” and the structural conditions shaping the lives of working musicians today. \nThis symposium brings together academic research and lived experience to deepen that dialogue. Academic panels and paper presentations will take place on Saturday\, February 14\, followed by community-centered sessions on Sunday\, February 15\, featuring musicians\, organizers\, and activists. Participatory musical offerings will be interwoven throughout the program\, reinforcing music’s role as both cultural expression and labor. \nYou can look through the full schedule here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/musicking-communities-and-labor-day-two/
LOCATION:Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex\, 1156 Hargrave St\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Music,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T120000
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SUMMARY:What's On My Ballot? Party
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever looked at your ballot and said “what the hell is this race even about? Who are these people? What is a Railroad Commissioner?” You’re not alone! \nCome join us for a fun and informative PowerPoint party where we walk you through everything you need to know about what is on YOUR primary ballot on March 2nd. Our members will be doing short and fun presentations on different races so that you can make informed decisions about what you’ll be voting on. \nPlus\, there will be food and drinks!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/whats-on-my-ballot-party/
LOCATION:Walter’s Tavern\, 2336 South Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T034816
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T185703Z
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SUMMARY:Election Bae
DESCRIPTION:Democrasexy\, Deeds not Words\, and URGE TX are teaming up to bring you Election Bae! Join us for a night of community\, crafts\, and voter education. This is a major election year in Texas\, and the primary elections are right around the corner! Did you know\, some call the primary elections “The Bachelorette” of the elections? Love is in the air! At Election Bae you will get the resources and information needed to confidently choose your preferred candidate in the TX primary elections. Here are the details: \nWhen: February 16th from 6:30pm-8:30pm \nWhere: Antonelli’s Cheese Shop\, 1100 S Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX 78704 \nFree entry and free snacks provided. There is limited space so sign up ahead of time! This is a C-3 event\, meaning all voting information will be non-partisan.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/election-bae/
LOCATION:Antonelli’s Cheese Shop – Lamar\, 1100 S Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest,Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T193000
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SUMMARY:Hyphenated Book Club - Dear America\, Notes of an Undocumented Citizen
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us on February 19 from 6 to 7:30pm for a discussion on Dear America\, Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas. Learn more and RSVP: RSVP: Dear America
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/hyphenated-book-club-dear-america-notes-of-an-undocumented-citizen/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T080000
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SUMMARY:2026 Leadership Austin Conference: Leading At The Pace Of Change
DESCRIPTION:It’s not every day that hundreds of leaders gather under one roof to connect\, learn\, and find brighter paths forward. \nThe power of community and shared learning makes the Leadership Austin Conference so spectacular.  With hundreds of inspiring leaders uniting together\, this one-day event is a catalyst for individual growth\, leadership renewal\, and collective impact on Central Texas for years to come. \nWe’re  excited for this year’s theme\, Leading at the Pace of Change and the 2026 tracks below: \n\nEconomic Mobility – Leveraging intentional city design and generosity to unlock regional affordability and workforce potential.\nIndividual Growth – Equipping leaders with adaptive skills to thrive amid constant flux.\nHuman [Re]Connection – Rekindling the unseen force that sparks joy\, elevates dignity\, and fuels social capital.\n\nYou can get your ticket here.  A limited number of partial scholarships are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Apply here!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/2026-leadership-austin-conference-leading-at-the-pace-of-change/
LOCATION:UT Commons Conference Center\, 10100 Burnet Road\, Bldg 137\, Austin\, TX\, 78758\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T173000
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SUMMARY:District Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:How do you build a sustainable music career in Austin? Join us Feb. 25 for a special #districtdialogues discussion\n\n\n\n\n\nReturning this month\, Red River’s community conversation series brings together venue bookers\, working musicians\, promoters\, and artist advocates to talk honestly about today’s scene.\n\n\n\nTopics include booking smarter\, marketing on a budget\, touring sustainably & protecting your mental health – with real advice artists can actually use!\n\n\n\nDialogue #03: Stages\, Strategy & Staying Power: Building a Sustainable Music Career in Austin \nThis focused panel discussion and skill-share brings together local venue bookers\, working musicians\, and industry professionals to share real-world guidance for building sustainable music careers. The conversation centers on smarter booking strategies\, budget-conscious marketing\, tour finance basics\, and maintaining mental health in a demanding industry. Emphasizing open dialogue and practical tools\, the session is designed to support artists at every stage with actionable insights they can immediately apply within Austin’s live music ecosystem. \nKey Takeaways: \nAttendees can expect to: \n\nDevelop a stronger understanding of Austin’s local music ecosystem and opportunities\nGain insight into sustainable approaches to career growth and longevity\nLearn from shared experiences and perspectives across the music community\nBuild connections and identify resources that support ongoing creative and professional development
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/district-dialogues/
LOCATION:13th Floor\, 711 Red River Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T034816
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SUMMARY:Building the Stage: What It Takes to Sustain Local Music & Art Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Austin’s music venues are more than rooms with stages. They are cultural infrastructure\, risk-takers\, and community anchors. \nThis Prosper XO Town Hall centers a healthy\, forward-thinking conversation about what it truly takes to sustain local music and art spaces in today’s economic climate. \n Capital Factory in Austin\, TX · ACL Room\, 16th floor \n  \nFeaturing: \nMaggie Lea & Tamara Hoover\nFounders & Co-Owners\, Cheer Up Charlies\nCultural Advocates & Community Leaders \nTopics we’ll explore: \n• The real economics of running independent venues\n• The pressures facing local music & art spaces\n• Community responsibility & shared sustainability\n• What long-term cultural infrastructure could look like in Austin
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/building-the-stage-what-it-takes-to-sustain-local-music-art-spaces/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos Street\, 16th Floor\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T183000
DTSTAMP:20260413T034816
CREATED:20260305T145104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T145104Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T210000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T034816
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T090000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T110000
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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:20260405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T200000
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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:20260406T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T034816
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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:20260408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T093000
DTSTAMP:20260413T034816
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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: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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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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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:20260416T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T183000
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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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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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