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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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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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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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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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SUMMARY:2026 Fair Housing & Economic Mobility Conference
DESCRIPTION:In Austin\, neighborhood conditions play a major role in shaping people’s access and opportunities. Across housing\, health\, workforce\, education\, and neighborhood vitality\, many organizations are working hard to improve outcomes for residents. Bringing these efforts together can help build on that work and create even greater impact. \nThe City of Austin’s 2026 Fair Housing and Economic Mobility Conference brings together policymakers\, advocates\, practitioners\, community leaders\, and business owners to connect efforts around a shared framework for systemic change. \nAbout the 2026 Conference \nPolicymakers\, advocates\, practitioners\, community leaders\, business owners and other key stakeholders are invited to join the City of Austin for a free\, all-day conference with continental breakfast and lunch included. The day will include: \n\nPanel discussions on housing stability\, neighborhood conditions\, and Austin’s Economic Mobility framework.\n\n\nDedicated sessions on the latest Fair Housing law updates\, giving practitioners and advocates practical tools to stay ahead of a changing landscape.\n\n\nAn interactive workshop unveiling the City’s new Levers of Economic Mobility Index (LEMI)\, a tool that helps us understand how housing\, health\, work\, and neighborhood conditions connect to shape a resident’s ability to thrive\, and where we can act together to change it.\n\n\nCLE credit opportunities for eligible attendees.\n\n\nInformal networking throughout the day\, connecting advocates\, practitioners\, and professionals working across sectors toward a more equitable Austin.\n\n\nA framework that highlights neighborhood disparities\, uses data and community insights to inform decisions\, and supports coordinated planning and shared outcomes.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/2026-fair-housing-economic-mobility-conference/
LOCATION:Norris Conference Center\, 2525 W Anderson Lane #365\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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SUMMARY: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
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