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SUMMARY:MLK March\, Rally\, and Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Community March celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy while uplifting diversity and multi-culturalism in our city. All businesses\, non-profit organizations and individuals are invited to march and celebrate Dr. King’s legacy. \nThe MLK Community March kicks off on Monday\, January 19\, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. on the south steps of the State Capitol for a rally. \nAt the conclusion of the program we will march to Huston-Tillotson University for the MLK Festival. \nOnce the MLK March arrives at Huston-Tillotson University\, the celebration will continue with the MLK Community Festival. \nThe family friendly festival will include all types of vendors and local musical artists to make this year’s celebration the best ever! Come prepared to have a great time. \nThe festival will be from 11am-3pm at Huston-Tillotson University at 900 Chicon St\, Austin\, TX 78702. \nThis year\, we are asking marchers to help by donating can goods or non-perishable food items\, which will be donated to the Central Texas Food Bank. Help to give to those in need by helping the Central Texas Food Bank fill their shelves with non-perishable food items. “True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it is not haphazard and superficial. It comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.” — Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. \nReceptacles will be available at both the Capitol and the festival at Huston-Tillotson University.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/mlk-march-rally-and-festival/
LOCATION:Huston-Tillotson University\, 900 Chicon Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest,Family-Friendly,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:MLK Jr Day of Service Creek Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join Austin Youth River Watch for our MLK Jr Day of Service event to help clean and restore Buttermilk Creek in Buttermilk Park on Monday\, January 19th from 10am to 12:30pm! \n\n\n\nOn Monday\, January 19th\, 2026\, millions will come together to volunteer and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr\, who never stopped asking the question\, “What are you doing for others?” The MLK Jr Day of Service is a moment to work together to fulfill King’s vision for a better America – it’s a day “on” instead of a day off. \nWe look forward to seeing you all for a fun and fulfilling MLK Jr Day of Service! You can sign up to volunteer here.  \nVolunteer activities will include: removing trash from the Buttermilk Park Greenbelt and creek area\, spreading native plant seed balls\, and learning about water quality. (All tools and supplies will be provided.) \n  \n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nVolunteer activities will include trash removal from the creek and surrounding park area\, as well as\, spreading native plant seed balls\, and learning about water quality.\nAll tools and supplies will be provided.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/mlk-jr-day-of-service-creek-clean-up/
LOCATION:Buttermilk Park\, 7500 Blessing Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
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SUMMARY:Circles of Light 2026 - A MLK Day Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join BRAVE Communities for an intimate and intentional gathering honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring vision of unity\, love\, justice\, and community. \nIn a time marked by division\, rapid technological change\, economic uncertainty\, and growing mental health challenges\, this community experience invites neighbors\, youth\, elders\, creatives\, professionals\, and leaders to slow down\, lean in\, and listen…together. \nThrough facilitated listening circles\, participants will engage in meaningful dialogue around how technology can be used responsibly to strengthen community\, democracy\, equity\, financial wellbeing\, and collective care. \n\nResponsible & Ethical Technology (with Ruben Cantu\, Founder of LMNTS) – How do we navigate innovation with humanity\, representation\, accountability\, and care?\nFinancial Literacy & Building Generational Wealth (with Kacie Swartz\, Managing Partner\, Blackbarn Financial) – How do we share knowledge\, shift narratives\, and build pathways toward long-term stability and prosperity?\nMental Health & Well-Being (with Candyce Hunt\, Co-Founder of 5 Minute Career Hack) – In what ways has technology supported or strained your mental health or sense of connection?\nTechnology\, Civic Engagement & Voting (with Grace Brooks\, Political Fellow\, Planned Parenthood Texas Votes) – How has technology helped or hindered your ability to stay informed\, engaged\, or confident in civic participation?\n\n✨ Special Announcement: During this gathering\, we will also share and launch an exciting new youth-led initiative designed to empower young people and youth groups across Austin to take action\, collaborate\, and lead change to #MakeATXBRAVE. Rooted in listening\, creativity\, and community service\, this initiative will support youth-driven ideas that imagine – and build – a more just\, connected\, and hopeful future. \nThese listening circles are not debates or panels – they are BRAVE spaces for reflection\, shared stories\, and mutual understanding. You do not need to be an expert – just willing to show up with curiosity\, compassion\, and an open heart. \nSpace is limited\, so RSVP today to secure your spot!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/circles-of-light-2026-a-mlk-day-community-gathering/
LOCATION:Rozco’s Comedy Club\, 1805 E. 7th St.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
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SUMMARY:Joint Inclusion Committee Budget Townhall
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Inclusion Committee Budget Workgroup is hosting a virtual townhall on January 21st\, 2026 at 6 p.m.\, for members of the community\, with the goal of gathering feedback for writing FY27 budget recommendations. This community input will help shape the recommendations several different city boards and commissions make about the 2027 budget to City Council.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/joint-inclusion-committee-budget-townhall/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T210000
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CREATED:20260107T203819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T203819Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception: Reuse On the Runway\, RIP Austin Matchbook Memorial\, and Feasts in the Absurd
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery! Enjoy an evening of art\, conversation\, and community as we showcase Reuse On The Runway: The Exhibit by Austin Creative Reuse\, RIP Austin Matchbook Memorial by Ashley Rose Marino\, and Feasts in the Absurd by Lin Zagorski Latimer. \nAbout RIP Austin Matchbook Memorial – RIP to your Austin favorites. The RIP Austin Matchbook Memorial is our community’s collective matchbook collection\, featuring graphite illustrations of places from Austin’s past paired with stories from those who remember them fondly. Each hand-drawn matchbook transforms a shared memory into a keepsake\, representing the city’s homegrown nostalgia and the voices of Austinites old and new. \nAbout Feasts in the Absurd – Feasts in the Absurd is a playful and visually indulgent exploration of food’s aesthetics and its place in our cultural\, emotional\, and sensory experiences. The exhibition contrasts hyperrealistic depictions of modern processed foods with surreal and fantastical interpretations\, revealing the strange duality of what we eat today. Through bold color\, vivid detail\, and a fusion of realism\, surrealism\, and pop art\, Lin Zagorski Latimer invites viewers to reflect on food as both sustenance and spectacle. \nAbout Reuse On The Runway – Can fashion be both stunning and sustainable? Reuse On The Runway reveals the answer. Experience highlights from Austin Creative Reuse’s signature fashion show\, where artists renew and transform materials – fabric remnants\, architectural samples\, pop tabs\, ticket stubs\, newspapers\, and more – into extraordinary creations. Explore the ingenuity of upcycled fashion design\, challenging conventions and inspiring a future where creativity and conservation collide.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/artist-reception-reuse-on-the-runway-rip-austin-matchbook-memorial-and-feasts-in-the-absurd/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T133000
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SUMMARY:Zero Waste Block Leader Orientation
DESCRIPTION:This orientation is required to join the Zero Waste Block Leader (ZWBL) program. We will cover the benefits\, expectations and answer any questions. We will also provide an overview of Austin Resource Recovery programs and services. This orientation will be held in virtually over Zoom. Registration is required. \nZero Waste Block Leaders (ZWBLs) are engaged community members who are passionate about sustainability and zero waste. They offer their time and knowledge to their friends\, families and neighbors. They share information about recycling\, composting\, repurposing and repairing. \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/zero-waste-block-leader-orientation-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Austin Police Oversight is updating its Know Your Rights materials for 2026. We need your input to ensure the new materials are clear\, accessible\, and community-informed. Learn more about this initiative and ways you can participate! \nAustin Police Oversight is hosting a series of small focus groups—both virtual and in-person—to hear directly from the community. Your input will help shape the next version of Austin’s Know Your Rights (KYR) materials\, ensuring they reflect the lived experiences\, needs\, and voices of Austin’s diverse communities. \nPS – Can’t make to a focus group? You can also fill out this online survey. \nWho should participate? \nAnyone interested in helping improve community-facing information about police interactions. No prior experience or expertise required. \nWhat to expect \n\n1.5–2 hour small-group conversations\nJudgment-free\, community-centered space\nConfidential feedback used for research and program development\nLimited spots—register for one session only\n\nIn-Person Sessions \n\nThursday\, Jan. 22 | 6:00 PM| APO Office\, 1520 Rutherford Lane — [Register Here]\nSaturday\, Jan. 24 | 10:00 AM | Montopolis Recreation and Community Center\, 1200 Montopolis Rd — [Register Here]\n\n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/know-your-rights-focus-group/
LOCATION:Austin Police Oversight\, 1520 Rutherford Lane\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
CREATED:20260115T011633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T011633Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T100000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Austin Police Oversight is updating its Know Your Rights materials for 2026. We need your input to ensure the new materials are clear\, accessible\, and community-informed. Learn more about this initiative and ways you can participate! \nAustin Police Oversight is hosting a series of small focus groups—both virtual and in-person—to hear directly from the community. Your input will help shape the next version of Austin’s Know Your Rights (KYR) materials\, ensuring they reflect the lived experiences\, needs\, and voices of Austin’s diverse communities. \nPS – Can’t make to a focus group? You can also fill out this online survey. \nWho should participate? \nAnyone interested in helping improve community-facing information about police interactions. No prior experience or expertise required. \nWhat to expect \n\n1.5–2 hour small-group conversations\nJudgment-free\, community-centered space\nConfidential feedback used for research and program development\nLimited spots—register for one session only\n\nIn-Person Sessions \n\nThursday\, Jan. 22 | 6:00 PM| APO Office\, 1520 Rutherford Lane — [Register Here]\nSaturday\, Jan. 24 | 10:00 AM | Montopolis Recreation and Community Center\, 1200 Montopolis Rd — [Register Here]\n\n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/know-your-rights-focus-group-2/
LOCATION:Montopolis Recreation Center\, 1200 Montopolis Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
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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:20260126T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T011012Z
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SUMMARY:Raising Travis County Community Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Raising Travis County is a voter-approved initiative to expand access to affordable\, high-quality child care and out-of-school time programs\, including after-school and summer enrichment for eligible families. Strategic investments are already underway to strengthen local infrastructure\, support providers\, and prepare families for expanded access\, with full rollout beginning in 2026—this is the fastest implementation of any initiative of its kind in the country—and the first of its kind in Texas. \nLearn more about the program and share your thoughts as it’s being implemented and developed at this town hall meeting.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/raising-travis-county-community-town-hall/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
CREATED:20260107T204708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T204708Z
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SUMMARY:Public Meeting about Buttermilk Creek Project
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Virginia L. Brown Recreation Center to learn more about water quality improvements planned for Buttermilk Creek in northeast Austin. \nWe are planning a project to address poor water quality and erosion. The project aims to restore the creek and enhance wildlife habitat. We’ll be stabilizing the creek banks\, repairing and upgrading wastewater infrastructure\, and removing pollutants from stormwater. \nInterpretation for this meeting can be provided by request. To request interpretation please email Zach Jarjoura or  call 512-460-9579 at least 7 days before the meeting. \n\nVisit the Virginia L. Brown Recreation Center web page\nLearn more about Austin’s water quality projects
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/public-meeting-about-buttermilk-creek-project/
LOCATION:Virginia L. Brown Recreation Center\, 7500 Blessing Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
CREATED:20260122T180208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T180208Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Open House: East Riverside Corridor Planning Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Austin for a virtual open house on the East Riverside Corridor Planning Initiative. At this public meeting\, City staff will provide an update on the project\, review the timeline\, and gather your feedback. Spanish interpretation will be provided (Se proporcionará interpretación en español durante el evento de la noche). You can RSVP for the zoom link here. \nThe East Riverside Corridor Master Plan and Regulating Plan\, adopted in 2010 and 2013\, respectively\, regulate land use in the East Riverside area. In the last decade\, the area has experienced significant growth and investment\, and the corridor will be transformed by a light rail line currently being designed as part of Project Connect. In 2024\, Austin City Council passed Resolution 20240201-054\, directing staff to align the East Riverside Corridor Plan with the City’s Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) initiative. Updating the plan is necessary to ensure that it works with the new transit line that is coming\, supports equitable outcomes\, and reflects the evolving needs of the community. \nThe purpose of the East Riverside Corridor Planning Initiative\, which includes an update to the Vision Plan and Regulating Plan\, is to guide the growth and redevelopment of the East Riverside Corridor and to ensure that future changes in the corridor benefit everyone who lives\, works\, and plays along the corridor. Our planning efforts focus on equitable\, transit-oriented\, and walkable development\, and support the inclusion of sustainable practices\, diversity\, maintaining a mix of housing options for various income levels\, improving active transportation and transit accessibility\, and encouraging a wide range of amenities for the community to enjoy. This plan update will ensure that the current and future needs of the community are accounted for\, and the City can facilitate public and private investments in the corridor area. \nThis planning initiative will identify important actions that the City\, property owners\, and the community can take to implement the vision for the East Riverside Corridor. The Vision Plan will offer recommendations concerning planning\, zoning\, and development. It will also include equitable strategies for small business and workforce development\, housing affordability\, mobility\, land use and urban design\, and real estate and financing strategies. The Regulating Plan will define development standards and guidelines for connectivity\, urban design\, safety\, and infrastructure improvements.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/virtual-open-house-east-riverside-corridor-planning-initiative/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
CREATED:20260115T012342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T012342Z
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SUMMARY:AUS Open House: Meet And Greet 7 Local Artists
DESCRIPTION:Meet and greet artists creating permanent work at the Austin Airport. \n\nJoin us along with seven distinct\, local artists whose work will become part of the Airport Expansion and Development Program. This will be an engaging day where attendees can connect with artists and contribute to their inspiration. \nAttendees are welcome to come and go. Light refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/aus-open-house-meet-and-greet-7-local-artists/
LOCATION:Carver Branch\, Austin Public Library\, 1161 Angelina Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T231555Z
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SUMMARY:Postponed: Onion Creek Metro Park Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:*POSTPONED* Community Creek Cleanup \nDue to predicted freezing temperatures on Saturday\, we’ve decided to postpone this Community Creek Cleanup.  \nKeep an eye out for the future cleanup date! \n———————————— \nJoin CRA for quarterly creek cleanups in Onion Creek Metropolitan Park! We need volunteers of all ages to help remove trash from in and around Onion Creek—an area with significant impact on the Texas Colorado River and our drinking water. \nReserve your spot now to help keep our local freshwater sources healthy and clean for generations to come! \nWhat to Bring: We will provide the tools needed to complete the cleanup\, such as grabbers and trash bags. Please bring a full water bottle\, sun protection\, and any snacks you may like to have on hand. \nWhat to wear: Weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes are recommended. Long pants\, long socks\, and long-sleeve shirts can protect against poison ivy\, bug bites\, and other common irritants. There are several burs in Onion Creek so we do not recommend wearing pants that have intentional holes\, fringe\, or are made from a soft material such as jogging pants and leggings.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/onion-creek-metro-park-cleanup/
LOCATION:Onion Creek Metropolitan Park\, 6800 Onion Creek Drive\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
CREATED:20260115T015429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T231410Z
UID:55382-1769853600-1769864400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Plant at St. Edward's University East Woods
DESCRIPTION:RSVP to volunteer here! \nReady\, Set\, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10\,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In partnership with the City of Austin and Keep Austin Beautiful\, we educate volunteers on proper tree-planting techniques and riparian restoration. Some benefits of creekside planting include cooler water for aquatic life\, erosion control\, and filtering pollutants from stormwater. Our events are family-friendly and provide an opportunity for community members to connect with Austin’s public lands. \nNo experience or tools are needed. We will train everyone at the beginning of the event\, and provide all tools\, materials\, gloves\, water\, and snacks.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/ready-set-plant-at-st-edwards-university-east-woods/
LOCATION:St. Edward’s University East Woods\, 702 Woodward St\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
CREATED:20260122T180749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T180749Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person Open House: East Riverside Corridor Planning Initiative
DESCRIPTION:*Please note that because of the weather\, this event was postponed from Jan. 24th to Jan. 31st*  \nJoin the City of Austin for an in-person open house on the East Riverside Corridor Planning Initiative. At this public meeting\, City staff will provide an update on the project\, review the timeline\, and gather your feedback. Spanish interpretation will be provided (Se proporcionará interpretación en español durante el evento de la noche). \nThe East Riverside Corridor Master Plan and Regulating Plan\, adopted in 2010 and 2013\, respectively\, regulate land use in the East Riverside area. In the last decade\, the area has experienced significant growth and investment\, and the corridor will be transformed by a light rail line currently being designed as part of Project Connect. In 2024\, Austin City Council passed Resolution 20240201-054\, directing staff to align the East Riverside Corridor Plan with the City’s Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) initiative. Updating the plan is necessary to ensure that it works with the new transit line that is coming\, supports equitable outcomes\, and reflects the evolving needs of the community. \nThe purpose of the East Riverside Corridor Planning Initiative\, which includes an update to the Vision Plan and Regulating Plan\, is to guide the growth and redevelopment of the East Riverside Corridor and to ensure that future changes in the corridor benefit everyone who lives\, works\, and plays along the corridor. Our planning efforts focus on equitable\, transit-oriented\, and walkable development\, and support the inclusion of sustainable practices\, diversity\, maintaining a mix of housing options for various income levels\, improving active transportation and transit accessibility\, and encouraging a wide range of amenities for the community to enjoy. This plan update will ensure that the current and future needs of the community are accounted for\, and the City can facilitate public and private investments in the corridor area. \nThis planning initiative will identify important actions that the City\, property owners\, and the community can take to implement the vision for the East Riverside Corridor. The Vision Plan will offer recommendations concerning planning\, zoning\, and development. It will also include equitable strategies for small business and workforce development\, housing affordability\, mobility\, land use and urban design\, and real estate and financing strategies. The Regulating Plan will define development standards and guidelines for connectivity\, urban design\, safety\, and infrastructure improvements.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/in-person-open-house-east-riverside-corridor-planning-initiative/
LOCATION:2400 Grove Boulevard\, 2400 Grove Boulevard\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
CREATED:20251217T214926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T214926Z
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SUMMARY:January Fix-It Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Fix-It Clinics are free events that help shift our throw-away culture toward repair and reuse. Instead of tossing broken items\, participants bring them to the clinic to work alongside volunteer Fix-It Coaches who share their repair knowledge and help troubleshoot\, disassemble\, and (when possible) fix each item. By repairing what we already have\, we reduce the need for new materials and energy and keep useful items out of landfills.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/january-fix-it-clinic/
LOCATION:South Austin Senior Activity Center\, 3911 Manchaca Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Family-Friendly,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
CREATED:20260122T182252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T231449Z
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SUMMARY:NeighborWoods Tree Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed through our NeighborWoods program. \nWe will be at the H-E-B Manor (13100 FM973\, Manor\, TX 78653) on Saturday\, January 31st. No pre-registration is required – just come on by! \nTrees are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Limit 2 per household (maximum 1 fruit or small-stature tree). Please consult Right Tree\, Right Place guidelines to ensure you have space to plant. \nThe TreeFolks NeighborWoods program is a partnership with the City of Austin and Austin Energy.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-22/
LOCATION:H-E-B Manor\, 13100 FM973\, Manor\, TX\, 78653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
CREATED:20260202T153042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T153126Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation With Candidates For Justice Of The Peace
DESCRIPTION:The MLK Neighborhood Association invites you in person or online for a community conversation with candidates for Travis County Justice Of The Peace\, Precinct 1. The candidates (for the March Democratic primary) are Ciara Parks and Andrew Hairston.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/community-conversation-with-candidates-for-justice-of-the-peace/
LOCATION:3701 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.\, 3701 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
CREATED:20260129T171255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T171255Z
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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:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
CREATED:20260122T170030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T170030Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Reuse on the Runway
DESCRIPTION:Join Austin Creative Reuse and participating Reuse On The Runway designers for a behind-the-scenes look at the creativity and sustainability fueling their annual upcycled fashion event. Hear from artists about their design process\, the unconventional materials they use\, and how reuse can inspire innovation in both art and everyday life. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited so registration is required. \nLearn more about the Reuse On the Runway exhibit at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery webpage. \nThe City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance please contact (512) 974-3917 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/artist-talk-reuse-on-the-runway/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
CREATED:20260128T214502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T214535Z
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SUMMARY:Green Space & Climate Change Policy Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Travis County commissioners (for precincts 2 and 4) and the Travis County Judge are up for reelection. Go check out at @weareevergreenaustin ‘s Instagram post that explains their roles and why you should care about voting!\n \nWe will have the candidates in a panel at the front of the room\, where EverGreen will ask them several policy-oriented questions about environmental issues impacting residents today.\n\n \nThe primaries are in March\, so it is important to learn about which candidate’s ideas you support!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/green-space-climate-change-policy-candidate-forum-2/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 1941 Webberville Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T003937Z
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SUMMARY:Your Voice\, Your City
DESCRIPTION:We’re coming together for a night of community\, food\, and conversation… and you’re invited! Join us as we highlight upcoming projects\, connect you to community resources\, and open the floor for your questions and feedback. You’ll also receive a copy of our new 2025 Annual Report – packed with progress\, priorities\, and more. We’re excited to see you there! \n  \nWednesday\, February 4th \nDoors & Food\, 6 PM | Presentation and Q&A\, 6:30 – 8 PM \nDove Springs Rec Center\, 5801 Ainez Drive \nDinner\, drinks\, and interpretation services provided \n  \nRSVP to let us know you’re coming and help us order the right amount of food. \n\nNot sure which City Council district you live in? You can look it up here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/your-voice-your-city/
LOCATION:Dove Springs Recreation Center\, 5801 Ainez Drive\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
CREATED:20260122T165513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T230223Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation with APD Chief Davis
DESCRIPTION:*Please note – because of the weather\, this event was postponed from Jan. 27th to Feb. 5th* \nJoin APD Police Chief Lisa Davis\, Mayor Pro Tem Chito Vela\, Councilwoman Vanessa Fuentes and Councilman José Velásquez for a conversation on Austin Police Department’s policies that impact our immigrant community. \n\nDoors & food at 6:00 p.m. | Presentation and Q&A 6:30-7:30 p.m. \nGovalle Elementary Cafeteria\, 3601 Govalle Ave \n️ Spanish interpretation services will be provided \nIf you would like to join virtually\, a Zoom link will be provided upon RSVP \nIf you have questions\, please contact the District 2\, District 3\, or District 4 office at District2@austintexas.gov\, District3@austintexas.gov\, or District4@austintexas.gov.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/community-conversation-with-apd-chief-davis/
LOCATION:Govalle Elementary School\, 3601 Govalle Ave\, Austin\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
CREATED:20260122T171306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T171306Z
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SUMMARY:Create & Heal: The Art Of Gospel
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month at the Carver with a special gospel performance!\nJoin us at the Carver Museum on Thursday\, February 5\, from 6:30-8:00 PM\, for Create & Heal: The Art of Gospel – a special night of traditional gospel songs and hymns performed by the Huston-Tillotson University Gospel Choir. Concert begins at 7:00\, first come\, first serve seating. Light refreshments will be served prior to the show. \nGospel music emerged from the spirituals sung by enslaved Africans\, offering not only praise but a medium to express hope and endurance amid oppression. It continues to serve as a vehicle for emotional release and spiritual renewal\, whether in church choirs or public protests. You can RSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/create-heal-the-art-of-gospel/
LOCATION:George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center\, 1165 Angelina Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
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SUMMARY:AARC: An Evening With Tones
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to spend An Evening with Tones at the Asian American Resource Center on Thursday\, February 5 from 7 to 9pm! This event is a cozy and casual night of original music and poetry and will feature a reading by Phoebe Murphy\, musical performances by guest rooms and Albeit the Maze\, plus a short Q&A with the evening’s creatives. \nAn Evening with Tones will showcase Austin-based AAPI creatives in a small\, intimate environment (similar to a listening room)\, putting the spotlight on their talent and ability to share worlds through their art. Through this experience\, we hope that attendees and featured creatives can exchange dialogue\, feedback\, appreciation\, and ideas in a candid\, sincere\, and supportive way. \nArtist Bios: \nPhoebe Murphy is a Chinese-American writer of literary and speculative fiction. Born in China and raised in Houston\, Texas\, she is an MFA candidate at Texas State University. Her work has been featured in Nocturne Magazine and Chthonic Matter\, and she is currently at work on a novel. \nAs guest rooms\, Persian-Texan Mason Parva explores the possibility of paradox. Classic songcraft coexists with ambient textures and field recordings to create a sound that is at once intimate and vast\, reverent and irreverent\, familiar and otherworldly. Lyrically\, Parva explores themes of love\, creation\, myth\, truth\, and ultimate reality. Each song is a quiet portal into the self\, inviting one to look directly at their parts that contradict yet harmonize. \nAlbeit the Maze\, also known as June Nguyen\, is a transfeminine Vietnamese American singer-songwriter based in Austin\, Texas. Pulling from musical inspirations such as Radiohead\, Fleet Foxes\, St. Vincent\, and The National\, June writes acoustic-forward songs that aim to impart a sense of longing. Her debut release\, Victim of a Threat EP\, explores topics such as masculinity\, loneliness\, repression\, and abandonment through the lens of a trans woman born and raised in Texas by Catholic immigrant parents. \nThis event is free\, all ages\, and open to the public. Light snax will be provided. Registration is encouraged. RSVP | An Evening with Tones
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/aarc-an-evening-with-tones/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T093000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234500
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SUMMARY:Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: Roy G. Guerrero Park Channel Stabilization Project
DESCRIPTION:Austin is celebrating a major milestone!\n\n\n\n Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of Austin’s largest erosion control project in our city’s history. The Roy G. Guerrero Park Channel Stabilization project restores creek stability\, protects homes and infrastructure\, & enhances wildlife habitat.\n\n\n\n Come see the new flood‑resilient pedestrian bridge\, learn about the innovative engineering behind the project\, & celebrate this award‑winning achievement.\n\n\n\n Friday\, February 6\n 9:30 a.m.\n Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park at the new pedestrian bridge at Krieg Fields\, 515 S. Pleasant Valley Road\n\n\nPlease note: This is an outdoor event. You can also watch the live stream at ATXN 2 at www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-roy-g-guerrero-park-channel-stabilization-project/
LOCATION:Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park\, 400 Grove Blvd.\, Austin\, TX 78741\, Austin\, TN\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T200000
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SUMMARY:Gallery Of Heroes
DESCRIPTION:Join us at City Hall for the Gallery of Heroes\, a special Black History celebration featuring an evening program\, youth art exhibition\, and reception. The gallery will showcase artwork from Lee Lewis Campbell Elementary and Blackshear Elementary\, highlighting the creativity and voices of our young scholars. \nThe evening program will include remarks from me\, a speech from an MLK Oratory participant\, performances by LL Campbell’s cheer team\, step squad\, and dance team\, and live music from the Texas Empowerment Band. \nCome celebrate Black History\, creativity\, and community excellence\, and show your support for our talented youth! \n* The Gallery of Heroes exhibition will be on display at City Hall from February 2–13\, during regular business hours\, Monday–Friday\, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/gallery-of-heroes/
LOCATION:Austin City Hall\, 301 W. 2nd St. \, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T100000
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SUMMARY:Wishbone Bridge & Unity Underpass Ribbon Cutting Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join a community celebration marking the official opening of the Wishbone Bridge and Unity Underpass\, a major milestone for the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail on Saturday\, February 7. \nThe event begins at 10 a.m. with remarks from elected officials and City of Austin staff\, followed by a community gathering at 11 a.m. for Austinites to explore the new bridge\, underpass\, and trail connections. \nFunded by the 2020 Mobility Bond and shaped by community input\, the wishbone-shaped bridge fills a long-standing gap in the Butler Trail and provides a safe\, scenic route on the east side of the lake. The project also features the Unity Underpass\, which includes public art by Reginald Adams\, created with contributions from more than 200 community members. \nTogether\, these new additions enhance mobility\, safety\, and access to nature while celebrating Austin’s commitment to active transportation and vibrant public spaces. \nAll are welcome to attend\, explore\, and be part of this exciting new chapter for our city. \nThere are three entrances to the Wishbone Bridge: \n\nSouth of Longhorn Dam (entrance to the Unity Underpass)\nNorth of Longhorn Dam at the end of Canterbury St.\nNorth of the Longhorn Dam at the end of the old Holly peninsula\n\nParking is available at Krieg Field.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/wishbone-bridge-unity-underpass-ribbon-cutting-celebration/
LOCATION:Krieg Field\, 515 S Pleasant Valley Rd\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness,Party With a Purpose
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trail Conservancy":MAILTO:events@thetrailconservancy.org
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