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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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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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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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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
DTSTAMP:20260415T142601Z
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SUMMARY:BRAVE Communities Connection: Mental Health in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Navigating screen time\, self-worth\, and who to trust. #MakeATXBRAVE \nWe live in a world of 24/7 news cycles\, social media feeds\, viral misinformation\, and AI-generated content — and it’s taking a real toll on our mental health. How do we protect ourselves and our families? How do we help our young people navigate online harassment and cyberbullying? And what tools can we actually trust? \nJoin BRAVE Communities for an open\, honest\, and empowering conversation led by subject matter experts and local organizations working at the intersection of mental health\, technology\, and community wellbeing. This event is for everyone — parents\, young people\, educators\, neighbors\, and anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the digital world. \nAnd\, to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month\, the second half of the event will be ta joyful cultural activation featuring Bollywood dance and henna art…honoring movement\, creativity\, and community as pathways to healing. \nBring your friends\, family\, and neighbors. Come ready to listen\, share\, shake all the distracting noise away\, and leave with real tools\, resources\, and Bollywood moves to brighten your month! \nEvent Details: \n📅 Date: Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\n📍 Location: DAWA HQ | 916 Springdale Rd – Bldg. 4\, #109\n🕑 Time: 1:30-3:30PM CT\, Doors open at 1:00PM\n🎟 Free with RSVP – Space is limited\, so RSVP today to secure your spot now!\n🖍️Children’s Corner with games and crafts – all ages welcomed!🏪 Community Marketplace showcasing local underrepresented entrepreneurs and organizations.\nAnticipated Agenda:\n1:00 PM Doors Open\, Networking\, Community Marketplace\, & Henna (first come-first serve)\n1:30 PM Welcome & Panel Discussion Begins\n~2:30 PM Henna Explanation and Bollywood Dance Showcase & Dance Lessons\n~3:15 PM Followed by Networking \nGuest Speakers & Artists: \n\nCoach Roxy\, an NLP and hypnosis coach who helps people break the patterns they feel stuck in—whether it’s addiction\, emotional triggers\, or self-sabotage. Her work blends lived experience with subconscious rewiring to help individuals regulate their nervous system and rebuild self-trust. She is the founder of Pocket Hypnosis™\, a voice-based tool for lasting internal change.\nRasikapriya Krishna\, an undergraduate psychology and anthropology major attending the University of Texas at Austin\, intending to pursue a PhD in Developmental Psychology. With over 500 hours of research experience under her belt\, Rasika is interested in the fantasy/reality distinction and theory of mind in children aged 3-10\, as well as school-based interventions to improve attention and well-being in students. As a research assistant in the Applied Psychology Lab\, under Dr. Alissa Mrazek and Dr. Michael Mrazek\, Rasika assists with the maintenance of Finding Focus\, an evidence-based K–12 attention and well-being platform.\nKrystal Tristan\, is Founder and CEO of OneHaven. She spent nearly 20 years leading large-scale tech and operations programs for Fortune 500 companies. Her background spans cybersecurity\, cloud infrastructure\, compliance\, and managing teams across time zones and regulatory frameworks. What drives her now? Being a parent. OneHaven is rooted in her firsthand experience raising three kids in a digital world and not being able to find a tool that actually felt like it had her back.\nGrace Brooks\, panel moderator\, BYL Alumnae\, a local community activist who focuses on voter engagement and solidarity for underserved communities. She is an annual VDR and is continues to learn and build with others to bring communities together to fight against injustice systems in Texas. Grace loves to attend political community engagement events to meet her neighbors and learn from those before her.\nSway with Pray Bollywood Dance\, Prayrana Sharama honed her skills through nine years of rigorous training at the Shiamak Dance Academy in India\, where she absorbed the foundations of dance with discipline and grace. Sway with Pray is a space where Bollywood dance meets joy\, inclusivity\, and artistry.\nRoyal Henna Art\, Anu Singh elevates every moment with Henna artistry. Simple\, elegant art that makes every occasion feel special.\n\nThis is a FREE community event. If you’re able\, please consider making a donation to help cover event refreshments and sustain BRAVE’s youth-led initiatives throughout the year. 2026 Partnerships available for our quarterly community events + youth initiatives.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/brave-communities-connection-mental-health-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:DAWA Studios HQ\, 916 Springdale Rd Bldg 4 Suite 109\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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LAST-MODIFIED: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
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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
DTSTAMP:20260325T173341Z
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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
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260318
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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:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260218T190958Z
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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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T183000
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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:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260225T231229Z
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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:20260225T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T193000
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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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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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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:20260216T183000
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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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