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SUMMARY:From Community to Capitol: An Advocacy Experience
DESCRIPTION:* Part of ATX Climate Week *  \nWhat does it look like to turn community power into real policy impact? \n​Join the Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter and our partners for a one-of-a-kind\, hands-on advocacy experience this ATX Climate Week! From Community to Capitol: An Advocacy Experience is designed as an accessible\, welcoming on-ramp into advocacy – blending art\, community\, and real-world civic action into a single\, powerful experience. \n​Bring your friends\, family\, neighbors\, and colleagues – we all belong in the spaces decisions are made! \n​The day will begin on the Capitol Grounds for a picnic (light refreshments and snacks provided!) and art activation. You can expect: \n\n\n​A collaborative art and sign-making station (with plenty of activities for young advocates as well) \n\n\n​Short\, engaging introductions to climate advocacy in Texas \n\n\n​To learn more about local advocacy groups and frontline organizations fighting for Texas communities \n\n\n​Afterwards\, inside the Capitol\, you’ll experience a guided introduction to how policy works in Texas: \n\n\n​Learn where key decisions happen \n\n\n​Understand how to participate in hearings and submit public comment \n\n\n​Practice advocacy in a low-pressure\, supportive environment \n\n\n​Whether you’re brand new to advocacy or looking to deepen your impact\, this experience is designed to meet you where you are\, and move us forward\, together. This is what is looks like to build people power for positive change. With your help\, we can do even more! \n​Come build community\, make some art\, and step into your power with us on Saturday\, April 25!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/from-community-to-capitol-an-advocacy-experience/
LOCATION:Texas Capitol\, South Lawn\, 1100 Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:ATX Climate Week Award Ceremony & Happy-Hour
DESCRIPTION:* Part of ATX Climate Week *  \nSave the date for ATX Climate Week’s second annual award ceremony! \n​— Free Drinks \n​— Free Plant-Based Snacks \n​— Dreaming Up a Sustainable City Panel (Speakers TBA) \n​— Awards Ceremony!! \n​Every guest receives a complimentary book\, Facing the Climate Emergency. \n​This is an ATXCW official event\, hope to see you there!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/atx-climate-week-award-ceremony-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Future Front House\, 1900 E. 12th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Tree of the Year Kickoff Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and educational morning at our Tree of the Year Kickoff Walk! \nWe’ll gather at the former Pease Park Elementary School at 9AM before setting out on a guided walk to visit three past winners of Austin’s Tree of the Year. \nThe Tree of the Year program\, run by TreeFolks\, celebrates the most remarkable trees in our community – whether for their size\, history\, ecological importance\, or the stories they hold. With the 2026 nomination period opening at the end of April\, this walk is a great chance to learn what makes a winning tree and get inspired to nominate one of your own. \nAlong the way\, we’ll share insights about Austin’s urban forest\, what makes these trees special\, and how you can get involved in protecting and celebrating them. Our walk will end at Pease Park. \nAfter the walk\, you’re invited to stick around and enjoy a relaxed Sunday in the park\, grab a bite from the food trucks\, bring a blanket\, and spread out for a casual picnic under the trees. \nParking Info \nFree weekend parking is available at the Austin Community College Rio Grande parking garage\, 816 W. 12th Street. \nStreet parking may also be available nearby. \nPlease wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring water/sunscreen!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/tree-of-the-year-kickoff-walk/
LOCATION:Pease Park Elementary\, 1106 Rio Grande Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness
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SUMMARY:Kidical Mass ATX
DESCRIPTION:Join Parents’ Climate Community\, Ghisallo Cycling\, and Get There ATX for Austin’s second annual Kidical Mass: an epic all-ages bike ride for kids’ mobility\, clean air\, and climate rights. Stay for the post-ride party with music\, crafts\, typewriter poems\, icy treats\, and much more! \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/kidical-mass-atx-2/
LOCATION:Marshall Middle School\, 4401 Tilley St\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest,Family-Friendly
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SUMMARY:Ocean Health Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Dive into fun and facts at Ocean Health Awareness—let’s protect our blue planet together! \n\n\n\n\nJoin Us for Ocean Health Awareness! \nOur speaker is Ryan Ono\, who has 20 years of experience with national non-profit organizations\, focusing on federal ocean and coastal acidification policy\, shellfish aquaculture\, ocean climate change issues\, renewable energy and fisheries management. He is currently with the Texas Water Quality Board. \nLUNCH PROVIDED WITH RESERVATION.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/ocean-health-awareness/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church\, 14311 Wells Port Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78728\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grains for Grounds Fest: The Austin Climate Week Wrap Party
DESCRIPTION:* Part of ATX Climate Week *  \nGrains for Grounds Fest: The Austin Climate Week Wrap Party 🍻🌱 \n​After a massive week of action\, it’s time to celebrate the hands that did the work! Join us at Fast Friends Beer Company—our veteran-owned community partner—for a day of volunteer appreciation\, living soil\, and big climate energy. \n​The Local Loop in Motion: We’re pulling back the curtain on the “Grains for Grounds” cycle. We are proud to highlight that 100% of the soil amendments for our Collective Compost are sourced from women contributors. You’ll get to meet the partners who fuel our living soil\, including: \n\n\n​Spent Brewery Grains: Donated by the female brewer at Fast Friends. \n\n\n​Spent Mycelium Blocks: Provided by Cap City Shrooms. \n\n\n​Equine Manure Amendments: Sourced from Heart Stone Ranch\, a local female-owned equine therapy ranch. \n\n\n​Coffee Grounds: Collected from our Grains for Grounds program\, fueled by local female-owned coffee shops. \n\n\n​Carbon-Sequestering Mulch: Sustainably sourced wood chips and mulch from Good Morning Tree Service. \n\n\n​What’s Happening: \n\n\n​The Main Event: Watch the BE Wild Women in action as they lead a live Mini Meadow Installation Celebration right on-site. This is how we plant for the future—together! \n\n\n​Eco-Partner Row: Tabling and demonstrations by our other local Eco Partners\, Ex: Austin Batworks on-site with a live Bat Box demolition demonstration and their signature bat-themed gear. \n\n\n​Hands-on STEM: We’ve got soil-based STEM activities for the kids and native plant info + living soil kits for all ages. \n\n\n​Cards for Community: Stop by our greeting card station to help create Community Connection. Send a nature-themed note to a loved one\, or write a personalized message for us to deliver to our local nursing homes and elders. \n\n\n​Drink Green\, Eat Well: Fast Friends is a champion of sustainable waste practices and a vital part of our compost collective. Every pint you enjoy supports a business that chooses green waste methods and hospitable\, community-first decisions. \n​Whether you volunteered with us this week or just want to see what the Mini Meadow Movement is all about\, come grab a beer\, get your hands in some dirt\, and help us close out Climate Week the right way. \n​Let’s grow the future. We’ll see you there.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/grains-for-grounds-fest-the-austin-climate-week-wrap-party/
LOCATION:Fast Friends Beer Company\, 7313 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd NB\, Austin\, TX\, 78744\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cook Together\, Eat Together
DESCRIPTION:Fundraiser to support food security for all and our unhoused neighbors in Central TX \n\n\n\n\nA simple meal will be served 5-8p. Vegan option available. We are having a potluck dessert buffet! If you’re able\, bring a sweet treat to share. \nActivities for all ages\, including crowd-friendly games: bean bag toss\, sidewalk chalk\, checkers\, dominoes\, cards\, music and dancing. \nSuggested donation: $20 (all are welcome regardless of ability to pay) \nDonations can also be made: \n\nat teamctx.org/donate\nin cash at the door\non Venmo @ACTIONATX\n\nThis is a kick off event to build awareness around the sliding scale community cafe model. Join us for a relaxed Sunday evening to start the conversation about bringing a pay-what-you-can restaurant in Austin. \nThis gathering is for people from all walks of life and socio-economic backgrounds to find connection and create momentum toward authentic community resilience. Our city thrives when everyone has a seat at the table. \nIf you would like to volunteer\, sign up here. \nCome out. Chill out. Help out. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/cook-together-eat-together/
LOCATION:1507 Wilshire Blvd.\, 1507 Wilshire Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T180000
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SUMMARY:All Level Vinyasa flow
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Castle Hill Fitness \nThis event is part of the following event series: Yoga & Sound \nInstructor: Sean Riley \nJoin Sean outdoors for a full-body\, all-levels flow that builds heat\, strength\, and balance. We’ll focus on hip opening\, core work\, and standing balancing poses\, with options offered throughout to support every practitioner. \nExpect to move\, breathe\, strengthen\, and stretch — all while grounding yourself in nature. Come ready to flow\, connect\, and leave feeling strong\, open\, and refreshed. \nAll classes are free to the community – bring your friends and a mat! \nYou can RSVP online here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/all-level-vinyasa-flow/
LOCATION:Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Greenway\, 1401 Trinity St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness
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SUMMARY:Kicking the Bucket Listening Club
DESCRIPTION:It’s not about dying. It’s about living. \nIn an emergency\, who do you want making medical decisions for you? Your people… or the state? The Kicking the Bucket Listening Club is a free 8-week community gathering designed to make conversations about death less taboo and empower you to make your own choices. Join your neighbors to listen\, laugh\, and talk about the stuff most of us avoid. You’ll leave knowing where the end-of-life conversation has to start. \nA BOOK CLUB FOR YOUR EARS\nKicking the Bucket is a darkly funny audio dramedy about two ride-or-die octogenarians determined to exit life on their own terms. Each week\, we listen to one episode of the ongoing story together. No prep required. \nCRAFT WHILE YOU CONVERSE\nWant to keep your hands busy while you listen? Learn a simple basket-weaving technique from Melissa Knight of Batik by Design. Materials provided. Arrive early for extra guidance. \nDIGGING DEEP\nDiscussion facilitated by Occupational Therapists and end-of-life practitioners Michelle McCarty and Melissa Saffron of Reinventing Independence. Expect thoughtful conversation\, practical tools\, and follow-up resources each week. \n📅 Mondays thru May 18 | 6–7:30pm\n📍 Hampton Branch\, Austin Public Library | 5125 Convict Hill Rd\, Austin TX 78749\n🎟️ Free! RSVP: kickingthebucket.eventbrite.com \nThis project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music and Entertainment. ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance. Created by Andee Kinzy.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/kicking-the-bucket-listening-club/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Hampton Branch Library\, 5125 Convict Hill Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T120000
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations for Waterloo Greenway Phase III
DESCRIPTION:Join us! We’re launching a new phase of connectivity for our community\, families\, and businesses. Be a part of our next Community Conversations for Waterloo Greenway Phase III design on April 28 and May 2. \nWaterloo Greenway Phase III: 4th to 12th Street will complete a 1.5-mile\, universally accessible trail along Waller Creek\, creating a continuous north-south green corridor through downtown Austin. This will connect Waterloo Park\, near the University of Texas and State Capitol\, to The Confluence and Lady Bird Lake. This phase links entertainment\, jobs\, dining\, and cultural destinations—expanding safe\, car-free options for getting around while enhancing nature for residents and visitors alike. \nWhat improvements are possible for this next phase?    \n\nA continuous\, universally accessible urban trail connecting 4th Street to Waterloo Park.\nRestoration of Waller Creek and reconstruction of a native Central Texas landscape.\nGuardrails and lighting throughout for improved safety.\nNew public gathering spaces including creekside decks\, boardwalk trails\, and immersive gardens.\nConnections to existing streets and sidewalks at key locations\, stitching together UT\, the Innovation Zone\, the Red River Cultural District\, the Historic 6th St. District\, the 5th St. Mexican American Heritage Corridor\, the Downtown Rail Station\, Austin Convention Center and more.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/community-conversations-for-waterloo-greenway-phase-iii/
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SUMMARY:District 8 Community Fair
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for this year’s District 8 Community Fair on Wednesday\, April 29\, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. \nCome connect with your City Council Office\, share your input on local projects\, and learn about City resources. \nPlus\, we’ll have family-friendly fun. \n  \n\nNot sure which City Council district you live in? You can look it up here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/district-8-community-fair-2/
LOCATION:Hampton Branch Library\, 5125 Convict Hill Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T203000
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SUMMARY:The People & Places Keeping Austin Weird
DESCRIPTION:The City of Austin and its identity have evolved rapidly over the past 20 years\, and the rate of growth brings challenges that implicate our collective culture. Has Austin retained its “weird” slacker spirit amidst surging wealth? Is Keep Austin Weird just a marketable commodity and no longer reflective of our community values? This panel will explore how modern Austin still manifests as an inclusive home for cowboys\, hippies\, artists\, and entrepreneurs alike. \n6:00-6:30 p.m.  Arrivals\n6:30-7:30 p.m.  Program\n7:30-8:30 p.m.  Reception and opportunity for continued conversation \nSpeakers: \n\nLes Carnes\, Trustee\, Eeyore’s Birthday Party\nBroderick James\, Jr.\, “Positive Thinking Kingpin of Weird” formerly known as “Rundberg Running Man”\nAmy Stansbury\, Editor-In-Chief of The Austin Common\nModerator: Matt Largey\, Projects Editor\, KUT\n\nLocation and Parking \nThe conversation will be hosted in the 10th-floor Atrium of the LBJ Presidential Library. Free parking will be available at the LBJ Library visitors’ lot located at 2313 Red River Street. \nRegistration \nAdvance registration is requested. Please register here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-people-places-keeping-austin-weird/
LOCATION:LBJ Presidential Library\, 2313 Red River St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T090000
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SUMMARY:Cinco de Mayo Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Republic Square \n\n\n\n\nJoin Mexic-Arte Museum on Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a free family-friendly Cinco de Mayo Festival at Republic Square\, 422 Guadalupe St. This community event is in partnership with the City of Austin Arts\, Music\, Culture and Entertainment Department and the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation. \nThe heart of this celebration lies in the interactive booths and art activities dedicated to teaching the historical significance of Cinco de Mayo. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the heroic 1862 Battle of Puebla\, offering a meaningful connection to the cultural impact of Cinco de Mayo. \nAttendees will be immersed in a festive atmosphere anchored by the sounds of traditional music and the smells of authentic Mexican cuisine. There will be a variety of food vendors offering savory and sweet delights that pay homage to the culinary heritage of Puebla. The festival will also feature a curated artisan market where local artists and vendors will showcase and sell unique\, handcrafted goods. \n  \nDiscounted Event Parking: \nAVACA PLAZA \nParking Entrance \n504 Lavaca Street Austin\, TX 78701
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/cinco-de-mayo-festival/
LOCATION:Republic Square Park\, 422 Guadalupe St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations for Waterloo Greenway Phase III
DESCRIPTION:Join us! We’re launching a new phase of connectivity for our community\, families\, and businesses. Be a part of our next Community Conversations for Waterloo Greenway Phase III design on April 28 and May 2. \nWaterloo Greenway Phase III: 4th to 12th Street will complete a 1.5-mile\, universally accessible trail along Waller Creek\, creating a continuous north-south green corridor through downtown Austin. This will connect Waterloo Park\, near the University of Texas and State Capitol\, to The Confluence and Lady Bird Lake. This phase links entertainment\, jobs\, dining\, and cultural destinations—expanding safe\, car-free options for getting around while enhancing nature for residents and visitors alike. \nWhat improvements are possible for this next phase?    \n\nA continuous\, universally accessible urban trail connecting 4th Street to Waterloo Park.\nRestoration of Waller Creek and reconstruction of a native Central Texas landscape.\nGuardrails and lighting throughout for improved safety.\nNew public gathering spaces including creekside decks\, boardwalk trails\, and immersive gardens.\nConnections to existing streets and sidewalks at key locations\, stitching together UT\, the Innovation Zone\, the Red River Cultural District\, the Historic 6th St. District\, the 5th St. Mexican American Heritage Corridor\, the Downtown Rail Station\, Austin Convention Center and more.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/community-conversations-for-waterloo-greenway-phase-iii-2/
LOCATION:Rebekah Community Room\, 1320 Art Dilly Drive\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T054322
CREATED:20260402T131716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131716Z
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SUMMARY:Fix-It Clinic: Carver Branch Library
DESCRIPTION:Attend the Fix-It Clinic where skilled volunteers will teach you how to fix your broken household items. RSVP for a time slot here. \n\n\n\nGot a broken item like a torn shirt\, faulty blender or worn-out toy? Bring them to a Fix-It Clinic and learn hands-on repair skills with help from our expert volunteers—free of charge! \nPlease note: We do not work on computers\, cell phones\, or tablets at the Fix-It Clinic. These projects often require extensive troubleshooting and take up a lot of our volunteers’ time. Instead\, we encourage you to subscribe to the Fix-It Austin newsletter to receive announcements of upcoming workshops focused on electronics repair\, consult the Austin Reuse Directory to find a professional repair shop\, and/or look for a repair guide on the IFixIt website. \nHow it works: Bring up to two items (excluding computers\, cellphones\, and tablets) and work with our coaches to learn how to fix them. Tools will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own. If you know your item needs a replacement part\, please bring it with you. While we can’t guarantee every item will be repaired\, you’ll learn how it works and what you may need to fix it. Note that our electronics/miscellaneous category is the most popular and sometimes there is a wait to work with a volunteer. \nDrop-off option: Can’t attend in person? Drop off your item at the Carver Library Branch (1161 Angelina St)\, April 24-30. We’ll try to fix it\, and you can pick it up May 4-9. Items not claimed by May 9 will be donated. Space is limited\, and a waiver is required.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/fix-it-clinic-carver-branch-library/
LOCATION:Carver Branch\, Austin Public Library\, 1161 Angelina Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T054322
CREATED:20260407T230351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T180325Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day ATX 2026
DESCRIPTION:*Because of the weather\, this event has been postponed from April 11th to May 2nd* \nCelebrate Earth Day ATX 2026 with an afternoon of music\, discovery\, creativity\, and community on the beautiful Huston-Tillotson University campus. \nThis free family-friendly festival brings people of all ages together to enjoy hands-on activities\, nature experiences\, art\, games\, music\, storytelling\, exhibits\, food\, and inspiring conversations about our shared future. \nThis year’s theme\, “A Moment for Us\,” is about reconnecting—with each other\, with our home here on earth\, and with the community strength that carries us forward.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/earth-day-atx-2026/
LOCATION:Huston-Tillotson University\, 900 Chicon Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T054322
CREATED:20260415T142601Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T054322
CREATED:20260414T175127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T175127Z
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SUMMARY:Kicking the Bucket Listening Club
DESCRIPTION:It’s not about dying. It’s about living. \nIn an emergency\, who do you want making medical decisions for you? Your people… or the state? The Kicking the Bucket Listening Club is a free 8-week community gathering designed to make conversations about death less taboo and empower you to make your own choices. Join your neighbors to listen\, laugh\, and talk about the stuff most of us avoid. You’ll leave knowing where the end-of-life conversation has to start. \nA BOOK CLUB FOR YOUR EARS\nKicking the Bucket is a darkly funny audio dramedy about two ride-or-die octogenarians determined to exit life on their own terms. Each week\, we listen to one episode of the ongoing story together. No prep required. \nCRAFT WHILE YOU CONVERSE\nWant to keep your hands busy while you listen? Learn a simple basket-weaving technique from Melissa Knight of Batik by Design. Materials provided. Arrive early for extra guidance. \nDIGGING DEEP\nDiscussion facilitated by Occupational Therapists and end-of-life practitioners Michelle McCarty and Melissa Saffron of Reinventing Independence. Expect thoughtful conversation\, practical tools\, and follow-up resources each week. \n📅 Mondays thru May 18 | 6–7:30pm\n📍 Hampton Branch\, Austin Public Library | 5125 Convict Hill Rd\, Austin TX 78749\n🎟️ Free! RSVP: kickingthebucket.eventbrite.com \nThis project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music and Entertainment. ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance. Created by Andee Kinzy.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/kicking-the-bucket-listening-club/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Hampton Branch Library\, 5125 Convict Hill Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T054322
CREATED:20260402T114015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T114015Z
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SUMMARY:The Generation Gap: Leading Multigenerational Teams
DESCRIPTION:4 generations. 1 workplace. Endless eye-rolls—but also a huge opportunity. Learn to ditch stereotypes\, cut the drama\, and tap into each generation’s strengths. Master communication preferences to turn friction into team power. \nTuition: \n\nStandard: $425\nLeadership Circle Members: $350  How do I join Leadership Circle?\nEarly Bird: $325 (if registered 20 days before the course)\n\nThe Details: \n\nExpert-led and interactive\nOpen to the public — no prerequisites\n3-hour session (in person)\nLimited class size for deeper engagement\nEarn a shareable LinkedIn credential \n\nReserve your Seat: \n\nTuition: $325 to $425\nRegister early to lock in early bird pricing.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-generation-gap-leading-multigenerational-teams/
LOCATION:Leadership Austin Offices\, 1609 Shoal Creek Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T054322
CREATED:20260325T141436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T141436Z
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SUMMARY:Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) - Community Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Mobile Loaves & Fishes invites you to a movie night at Community First! Village’s Community Cinema & Amphitheater. \n\n\n\n\nGrab chairs and a blanket\, bring family and friends\, and enjoy this special screening. \nCome explore Community First! Village\, reserve your spot\, and enjoy your favorite movie concessions. Popcorn\, candy\, and drinks will be available for purchase (cards only\, cash not accepted). \nWe encourage you to support our concessions team rather than bringing outside food and drinks. Concessions sales directly support our formerly homeless neighbors earning a dignified income to work the event! \nTickets are FREE for this event! \nGuided tours of the Village are offered at most public Community Cinema events and will take place between listed event start time and prior to start of the film. \nDress in weather-appropriate clothing and don’t forget your flashlights and bug spray. We also recommend wearing closed-toe shoes. \nLike our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter or Instagram for all the latest news & updates from The Community Cinema. \nDogs on leashes are welcome at Community Cinema movie nights! \nInterested in renting the Community Cinema amphitheater for a private event? Email cinema@mlf.org. \nMovies begin at full dark and/or ~an hour after event start time\, depending on the season.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/star-wars-the-force-awakens-2015-community-cinema/
LOCATION:Community First Village\, 9301 Hog Eye Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film-Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T141500
DTSTAMP:20260419T054322
CREATED:20260408T185225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T185225Z
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SUMMARY:Overheard On A Train
DESCRIPTION:So let’s say you’re on public transit\, eavesdropping on a group’s conversation. (No shame—we do it\, too.) \nYou ever wonder what it would be like to live that life? To dip into their daily drama? Now’s your chance! \nJoin us for Overheard on a Train\, and see what it’s like to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. \nExcept\, you’re not walking—because you’re on a train. \nAnd also—it’s longer than a mile. \nAnd also—you wear your own shoes. \nYou can book your ticket here.  \nOverheard on a Train is an interactive experience that takes place on board Austin’s metro-rail. You and three friends will sign up as a group\, and receive a script when you board the train. During the journey\, your foursome will read the script to each other\, out loud. (It’s a “table read\,” and you are the actors!) Your collective story will unfold as you turn each page and deliver each line. Choose which storyline your group likes best\, such as THE BAND\, or THE BACHELORETTE PARTY\, or THE BANK ROBBERS—and we’re now offering THE MIDDLE SCHOOLERS\, for kids and families!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/overheard-on-a-train-2/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Downtown MetroRail Station\, 209 E 4th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T164500
DTSTAMP:20260419T054322
CREATED:20260408T185225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T185225Z
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SUMMARY:Overheard On A Train
DESCRIPTION:So let’s say you’re on public transit\, eavesdropping on a group’s conversation. (No shame—we do it\, too.) \nYou ever wonder what it would be like to live that life? To dip into their daily drama? Now’s your chance! \nJoin us for Overheard on a Train\, and see what it’s like to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. \nExcept\, you’re not walking—because you’re on a train. \nAnd also—it’s longer than a mile. \nAnd also—you wear your own shoes. \nYou can book your ticket here.  \nOverheard on a Train is an interactive experience that takes place on board Austin’s metro-rail. You and three friends will sign up as a group\, and receive a script when you board the train. During the journey\, your foursome will read the script to each other\, out loud. (It’s a “table read\,” and you are the actors!) Your collective story will unfold as you turn each page and deliver each line. Choose which storyline your group likes best\, such as THE BAND\, or THE BACHELORETTE PARTY\, or THE BANK ROBBERS—and we’re now offering THE MIDDLE SCHOOLERS\, for kids and families!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/overheard-on-a-train-2/2026-05-09/2/
LOCATION:Downtown MetroRail Station\, 209 E 4th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T054322
CREATED:20260312T141100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T141100Z
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SUMMARY:Movies in the Park: Mother’s Day edition
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the women in your life with a magical evening and a movie under the stars! From 6:00-8:00 PM\, immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the park. At sunset\, settle in on the Moody Amphitheater lawn for an outdoor screening of the beloved classic Steel Magnolias – a heartfelt story of friendship\, love\, and resilience that’s perfect for Mother’s Day weekend. Grab your blanket\, invite your friends\, and make a night of it! \nThis event is made possible at no cost to the community thanks to our generous sponsors! 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/movies-in-the-park-mothers-day-edition/
LOCATION:Waterloo Park\, 500 E 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film-Screening,Outdoor/Fitness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T054322
CREATED:20260414T175127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T175127Z
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SUMMARY:Kicking the Bucket Listening Club
DESCRIPTION:It’s not about dying. It’s about living. \nIn an emergency\, who do you want making medical decisions for you? Your people… or the state? The Kicking the Bucket Listening Club is a free 8-week community gathering designed to make conversations about death less taboo and empower you to make your own choices. Join your neighbors to listen\, laugh\, and talk about the stuff most of us avoid. You’ll leave knowing where the end-of-life conversation has to start. \nA BOOK CLUB FOR YOUR EARS\nKicking the Bucket is a darkly funny audio dramedy about two ride-or-die octogenarians determined to exit life on their own terms. Each week\, we listen to one episode of the ongoing story together. No prep required. \nCRAFT WHILE YOU CONVERSE\nWant to keep your hands busy while you listen? Learn a simple basket-weaving technique from Melissa Knight of Batik by Design. Materials provided. Arrive early for extra guidance. \nDIGGING DEEP\nDiscussion facilitated by Occupational Therapists and end-of-life practitioners Michelle McCarty and Melissa Saffron of Reinventing Independence. Expect thoughtful conversation\, practical tools\, and follow-up resources each week. \n📅 Mondays thru May 18 | 6–7:30pm\n📍 Hampton Branch\, Austin Public Library | 5125 Convict Hill Rd\, Austin TX 78749\n🎟️ Free! RSVP: kickingthebucket.eventbrite.com \nThis project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music and Entertainment. ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance. Created by Andee Kinzy.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/kicking-the-bucket-listening-club/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Hampton Branch Library\, 5125 Convict Hill Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Class/Skill-Building
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GEO:30.2176045;-97.8550267
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T054322
CREATED:20260218T183056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T183056Z
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SUMMARY:Central Health Community Conversation Precinct 4
DESCRIPTION:Central Health\, CommUnityCare Health Centers\, and Sendero Health Plans are bringing community members\, local leaders\, and Central Health system leadership together to listen and learn directly from residents about how care is showing up in our neighborhoods and how it can be better connected. \nCentral Health Community Conversations are designed for residents to speak\, share experiences\, and help shape how care is accessed\, delivered\, and connected locally. \nJoin us to share your perspective on how we can: \n\nReduce wait times and improve patient navigation through the system.\nMake access to primary\, specialty\, and behavioral health care easier and closer to home.\nBetter support unhoused neighbors through coordinated care and health coverage.\nStrengthen connections across clinics\, care teams\, and support services.\n\n\n\nCommunity conversations start from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner and parking are free at each event. \n\n\n————————-\nNot sure which county precinct you live in? You can look it up here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/central-health-community-conversation-precinct-4/
LOCATION:Montopolis Recreation Center\, 1200 Montopolis Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T054322
CREATED:20260402T132057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T132057Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Circular Austin Showcase
DESCRIPTION:A pitch competition for selected\, local entrepreneurs in the circular\, sustainability\, and zero-waste industry. \n\n\n\n\nDiscover how local entrepreneurs are creating a circular economy in Austin! Circular business models reduce the need to extract new resources from our planet by keeping materials and products in use for as long as possible. \nFour small businesses will pitch to judges for a chance to win $10\,000 in prize money. Plus\, additional entrepreneurs emerging from the Circular Accelerator will compete for $2\,000. \nWe hope this event inspires and educates the investment community about the benefits of circularity. Attendees can expect to meet business owners and learn how to get involved in Austin’s circular economy.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/2026-circular-austin-showcase/
LOCATION:The Cathedral\, 2403 E 16th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T054322
CREATED:20260325T181000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T181000Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk with Travis Audubon and The Trail Conservancy
DESCRIPTION:Join Rachel Zierzow and TTC Volunteer Manager Jonatan Salinas to find birds on the Butler Trail at the Holly Trailhead. Recently planted native trees\, shrubs\, wildflowers\, and natural spring water provide excellent habitats for a variety of bird species. As TTC restores this section of the Buter Trail\, there will be a change of birds\, so you’ll want to come on this monthly walk! \nBird walks are: \n\n1-2 miles long\, completed in around 3 hours\nBeginner-friendly (all levels are welcome)\nOn mostly flat terrain (dissolved gravel trail and sidewalks)\nWe have binoculars to lend to anyone who doesn’t have a pair\n\n  \nRegistration is required and is limited to 10 participants. A reminder email with details will be sent before the bird walk date.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/bird-walk-with-travis-audubon-and-the-trail-conservancy-2/
LOCATION:Holly Shores Trail Overlook\, 61 Pedernales St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trail Conservancy":MAILTO:events@thetrailconservancy.org
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SUMMARY:Courageous Leaders Lunch
DESCRIPTION:As Leadership Austin’s largest fundraiser of the year\, the third annual Courageous Leaders Lunch brings together more than 300 Central Texas leaders\, philanthropists\, and changemakers to invest in the future of our community. Proceeds support Leadership Austin’s mission and grow the Rising Leaders Fund\, which provides scholarships that ensure the next generation of leaders has a seat at the table. Guests will enjoy mimosas and networking\, a plated lunch\, and an inspiring program — culminating in the celebration of 140+ graduates from this year’s Leadership Austin cohorts.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/courageous-leaders-lunch/
LOCATION:Junior League of Austin\, 5330 Bluffstone Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T193000
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SUMMARY:Kicking the Bucket Listening Club
DESCRIPTION:It’s not about dying. It’s about living. \nIn an emergency\, who do you want making medical decisions for you? Your people… or the state? The Kicking the Bucket Listening Club is a free 8-week community gathering designed to make conversations about death less taboo and empower you to make your own choices. Join your neighbors to listen\, laugh\, and talk about the stuff most of us avoid. You’ll leave knowing where the end-of-life conversation has to start. \nA BOOK CLUB FOR YOUR EARS\nKicking the Bucket is a darkly funny audio dramedy about two ride-or-die octogenarians determined to exit life on their own terms. Each week\, we listen to one episode of the ongoing story together. No prep required. \nCRAFT WHILE YOU CONVERSE\nWant to keep your hands busy while you listen? Learn a simple basket-weaving technique from Melissa Knight of Batik by Design. Materials provided. Arrive early for extra guidance. \nDIGGING DEEP\nDiscussion facilitated by Occupational Therapists and end-of-life practitioners Michelle McCarty and Melissa Saffron of Reinventing Independence. Expect thoughtful conversation\, practical tools\, and follow-up resources each week. \n📅 Mondays thru May 18 | 6–7:30pm\n📍 Hampton Branch\, Austin Public Library | 5125 Convict Hill Rd\, Austin TX 78749\n🎟️ Free! RSVP: kickingthebucket.eventbrite.com \nThis project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music and Entertainment. ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance. Created by Andee Kinzy.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/kicking-the-bucket-listening-club/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Hampton Branch Library\, 5125 Convict Hill Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Class/Skill-Building
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ORGANIZER;CN="ImprovEd Arts":MAILTO:andee@improvedarts.org
GEO:30.2176045;-97.8550267
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T141500
DTSTAMP:20260419T054322
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SUMMARY:Overheard On A Train
DESCRIPTION:So let’s say you’re on public transit\, eavesdropping on a group’s conversation. (No shame—we do it\, too.) \nYou ever wonder what it would be like to live that life? To dip into their daily drama? Now’s your chance! \nJoin us for Overheard on a Train\, and see what it’s like to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. \nExcept\, you’re not walking—because you’re on a train. \nAnd also—it’s longer than a mile. \nAnd also—you wear your own shoes. \nYou can book your ticket here.  \nOverheard on a Train is an interactive experience that takes place on board Austin’s metro-rail. You and three friends will sign up as a group\, and receive a script when you board the train. During the journey\, your foursome will read the script to each other\, out loud. (It’s a “table read\,” and you are the actors!) Your collective story will unfold as you turn each page and deliver each line. Choose which storyline your group likes best\, such as THE BAND\, or THE BACHELORETTE PARTY\, or THE BANK ROBBERS—and we’re now offering THE MIDDLE SCHOOLERS\, for kids and families!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/overheard-on-a-train-2/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Downtown MetroRail Station\, 209 E 4th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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