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SUMMARY:Asian Season ATX 2026 Lunar New Year Exhibition at Bolm Arts
DESCRIPTION:Join Asian Season ATX for an illuminating experience at the 2026 Lunar New Year Exhibition celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse. \n\n\n\n\nFollow the light into the New Year. \nJoin Asian Season ATX for an illuminating experience at the 2026 Lunar New Year Exhibition. We’ll transform Bolm Arts into a breathtaking space where ancient traditions inspire radical new forms. From intricate textile work to bold digital art\, witness the powerful creativity of local AAPI artists as they usher in the Year of the Fire Horse with brilliance and grace. Your year starts here\, in art. \n\n\n\n\nAn Exclusive Two-Week Showcase: February 13 – February 27\, 2026\nOpening Ceremony: February 13\, 6pm – 10pm\nClosing Ceremony: February 27\, 6pm – 10pm \nThis extraordinary collection is an exclusive\, limited engagement\, available for viewing only from February 13th through February 27th.Don’t miss the two must-attend events that frame this showcase: a grand Opening Ceremony and Market to kick off the Lunar New Year\, and a festive Closing Ceremony and Marketto bid farewell to the exhibition. Mark your calendars now for this brief yet brilliant celebration!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/asian-season-atx-2026-lunar-new-year-exhibition-at-bolm-arts/
LOCATION:Bolm Arts\, 5305 Bolm Road #Bay 9\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:That's My Face: Black Love Edition - "Sylvie's Love" at the Carver
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black Love Day at the Carver’s free film screening of “Sylvie’s Love”!\n\n\n\nJoin us at the Carver Museum on Friday\, February 13\, from 6:30PM-9:00PM for the 2026 That’s My Face: Black Love Day film screening! This year we’ll be screening\, “Sylvie’s Love”\, a 2020 American romantic drama about Sylvie\, a young woman from a well-to-do family\, who has a summer romance with a jazz saxophonist named Robert in 1950s Harlem. Written\, directed and produced by Eugene Ashe\, the film stars Tessa Thompson\, Nnamdi Asomugha\, Ryan Michelle Bathe\, Regé-Jean Page\, Aja Naomi King\, and Eva Longoria. \nLight concessions\, refreshments\, a 360- photo booth\, and a 1950s/1960s Harlem-inspired\, best-dressed contest. Free\, and open to the public\, 18+ event. \n“That’s My Face” is a community film series that features works that explore the diversity of Black experiences. Full-length narrative films\, documentaries\, shorts\, and animated works screened during the series explore various social\, political\, and cultural themes.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/thats-my-face-black-love-edition-sylvies-love-at-the-carver/
LOCATION:George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center\, 1165 Angelina Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film-Screening
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SUMMARY:Musicking Communities And Labor: Day One
DESCRIPTION:Presented in collaboration with the University of Texas College of Fine Arts and Prosper XO\, with Professor Sonia Seeman (Butler School of Music\, UT Austin) serving as Lead Curator\, this two-day symposium examines the realities of musical labor in the contemporary “gig economy” and the structural conditions shaping the lives of working musicians today. \nThis symposium brings together academic research and lived experience to deepen that dialogue. Academic panels and paper presentations will take place on Saturday\, February 14\, followed by community-centered sessions on Sunday\, February 15\, featuring musicians\, organizers\, and activists. Participatory musical offerings will be interwoven throughout the program\, reinforcing music’s role as both cultural expression and labor. \nYou can look through the full schedule here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/musicking-communities-and-labor-day-one/
LOCATION:Butler School Of Music\, 2406 Robert Dedman Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Music,Networking
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SUMMARY:Shoreline Stewardship: Rain Garden Planting at Auditorium Shores
DESCRIPTION:The Trail Conservancy continues to improve floodplain health by installing and maintaining green stormwater infrastructure (rain gardens) along the Trail. These structures reduce the impact of heavy storm flows and improve water infiltration. \nVolunteers will learn about rain gardens\, their importance to our Trail\, and how to plant and maintain them. TTC will provide materials\, gloves\, and extra water for volunteers. You can sign up to volunteer here. \nEvent Details:  \n\nMeeting Location: Auditorium Shores – Please look for an orange TTC tent or sail flag.\nParking Information: Free parking and street parking are available at the Auditorium Shores parking lot and along Riverside Drive.\nWhat to bring and wear: Wear closed-toed shoes\, long pants\, and sun protection (sunglasses and a hat). Bring a filled water bottle. TTC will provide gloves and tools for the event. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/shoreline-stewardship-rain-garden-planting-at-auditorium-shores/
LOCATION:Auditorium Shores\, 900 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join Austin Used Book Collective on Saturday\, February 14th for our first used book sale of the year!This sale will be held at the Cherrywood Hall\, inside the @ thecherrywoodcenter Browse curated collections from each bookstore:\n \nBooks ‘n’ Less (@ pinkracehorse & @ randrenfrow)@ book_season_@ idlehandsbooks@ raregermanbooks@ sleeper_books@ timebeingbooks\n\n \n& we are so excited to have these wonderful guest vendors!!!:\nCoffee: @ lamore.ilyCake: @ flourgartenValentines & art: @ clare_timeComics: @ radcomicsatx\n \nWe can’t wait to see you!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/valentines-day-book-sale/
LOCATION:Cherrywood Center\, 1605 38 1/2 Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T110000
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SUMMARY:NeighborWoods Tree Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Adopt a tree this Valentine’s Day and let love grow!\n\n\n \n\nOn February 14\, TreeFolks is sharing the love with free tree adoptions. These trees will grow alongside you\, offering shade\, cleaner air\, and beauty for decades to come. It’s a gift to your home\, your neighborhood\, and Central Texas. Because the best relationships are rooted in care.\n\n\n \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.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-23/
LOCATION:Dove Springs Recreation Center\, 5801 Ainez Drive\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T113000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the Carver Branch Library’s History & Stories!
DESCRIPTION:Sweeten up your 2026 Valentine’s Day by listening to and celebrating stories about one of Austin’s most beloved community spaces\, the Carver Branch Library ! \nJoin us for a community panel featuring former Carver Library Branch staff as they share about the history of Austin Public Library’s first branch\, the surrounding neighborhood\, and their favorite memories providing programs and and resources to East Austin communities. \nCome learn something new and enjoy fellowship\, community\, and tasty brunch bites courtesy of Lucille’s Catering.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/celebrating-the-carver-branch-librarys-history-stories/
LOCATION:Carver Branch\, Austin Public Library\, 1161 Angelina Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T140000
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SUMMARY:Dog Party
DESCRIPTION:Come hang with adoptable pups from Austin Pets Alive while we celebrate the Dog IPA release!\n⁣\nFeb 14 | 2–6 PM⁣\n⁣\nWhat’s happening:⁣\nDog IPA beer release: on draft + in cans⁣\nPup photo ops⁣\nDog vendor market⁣\nPupcake decorating & “Paint Your Pet” class⁣\nDrink specials + pup cups⁣\nLive DJ⁣\nLimited St Elmo Dog IPA merch⁣\nChewy Vet Care will be taking care of customers’ first drink — up to $300 🙂\nPlus free treats for the dogs from Tomlinson’s!⁣\n⁣\nA portion of beer proceeds goes to Austin Pets Alive!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dog-party/
LOCATION:St. Elmo Brewing Company – Springdale\, 8110 Springdale Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T093000
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SUMMARY:Musicking Communities And Labor: Day Two
DESCRIPTION:Presented in collaboration with the University of Texas College of Fine Arts and Prosper XO\, with Professor Sonia Seeman (Butler School of Music\, UT Austin) serving as Lead Curator\, this two-day symposium examines the realities of musical labor in the contemporary “gig economy” and the structural conditions shaping the lives of working musicians today. \nThis symposium brings together academic research and lived experience to deepen that dialogue. Academic panels and paper presentations will take place on Saturday\, February 14\, followed by community-centered sessions on Sunday\, February 15\, featuring musicians\, organizers\, and activists. Participatory musical offerings will be interwoven throughout the program\, reinforcing music’s role as both cultural expression and labor. \nYou can look through the full schedule here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/musicking-communities-and-labor-day-two/
LOCATION:Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex\, 1156 Hargrave St\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Music,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T120000
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CREATED:20260212T185434Z
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SUMMARY:What's On My Ballot? Party
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever looked at your ballot and said “what the hell is this race even about? Who are these people? What is a Railroad Commissioner?” You’re not alone! \nCome join us for a fun and informative PowerPoint party where we walk you through everything you need to know about what is on YOUR primary ballot on March 2nd. Our members will be doing short and fun presentations on different races so that you can make informed decisions about what you’ll be voting on. \nPlus\, there will be food and drinks!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/whats-on-my-ballot-party/
LOCATION:Walter’s Tavern\, 2336 South Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090447
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T185703Z
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SUMMARY:Election Bae
DESCRIPTION:Democrasexy\, Deeds not Words\, and URGE TX are teaming up to bring you Election Bae! Join us for a night of community\, crafts\, and voter education. This is a major election year in Texas\, and the primary elections are right around the corner! Did you know\, some call the primary elections “The Bachelorette” of the elections? Love is in the air! At Election Bae you will get the resources and information needed to confidently choose your preferred candidate in the TX primary elections. Here are the details: \nWhen: February 16th from 6:30pm-8:30pm \nWhere: Antonelli’s Cheese Shop\, 1100 S Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX 78704 \nFree entry and free snacks provided. There is limited space so sign up ahead of time! This is a C-3 event\, meaning all voting information will be non-partisan.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/election-bae/
LOCATION:Antonelli’s Cheese Shop – Lamar\, 1100 S Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest,Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090447
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights - Immigration Policy Updates
DESCRIPTION:Join Austin Equity and Inclusion for free virtual Know Your Rights webinars this spring! Learn about recent immigration policy updates and how to protect your rights when interacting with law enforcement or immigration agencies. American Gateways and Texas Immigration Law Council (TxILC) will provide updates and there will be an opportunity for a short Q & A session. \n*Spanish interpretation provided at each session. \nUpcoming Sessions:  \n\n\nThursday\, January 29\, 2026 | 4:00 pm (Central time) | Zoom\n\n\nTuesday\, February 17\, 2026 | 4:00 pm (Central time) | Zoom\n\n\nTuesday\, March 10\, 2026 | 5:00 pm (Central time) | Zoom\n\n\nThursday\, April 2\, 2026 | 6:00 pm (Central time) | Zoom\n\n\nZoom link to join:  bit.ly/49NYNVC \nPasscode to join: 14vQEF
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/know-your-rights-immigration-policy-updates/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090447
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SUMMARY:Bond 2026 Open House
DESCRIPTION:Austin continues to face significant infrastructure challenges\, including aging facilities\, growing service demands\, and affordability pressures. \nThe 2026 Bond Program is being developed to address these needs through thoughtful investments that make the most of public dollars and deliver meaningful benefits across the city. \nCommunity input is essential to this process. Your perspective helps ensure the proposed investments reflect Austin’s priorities and guide the recommendations that will be brought forward to City Council and the Mayor. \nYou are invited to participate in a series of open house meetings to learn more about the proposed bond projects and share your feedback. These conversations will help inform final recommendations and ensure the bond package reflects the needs of Austin’s diverse communities. \nBelow are several dates and locations available for participation: \n\nTuesday\, Feb. 17 (4 p.m.-8 p.m.): Montopolis Recreation Center\nSaturday\, Feb. 21 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.): Northwest Recreation Center\nTuesday\, Feb. 24 (11 a.m.-1 p.m.): Virtual meeting\nWednesday\, Feb. 25 (4 p.m.-8 p.m.): Permitting & Development Center\nSaturday\, Feb. 28 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.): Conley-Guerrero Senior Center\n\n  \nShare your thoughts on the bond projects the City should consider. RSVP to attend here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/bond-2026-open-house/
LOCATION:Montopolis Recreation Center\, 1200 Montopolis Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T170000
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SUMMARY:Understanding How Data Centers Impact Texas
DESCRIPTION:Keaton Peters will present on how data centers affect the power grid. He will explore questions that have come up in his extensive reporting on this topic. How much power will data centers need\, and how are they trying to get it? Who pays for new power infrastructure? How do data centers use water? What has happened when data centers move in near residential areas? And what could happen if the stock market’s ‘AI bubble’ starts to burst? The presentation will explain why these questions matter and provide unbiased facts that will allow anyone joining to come to their own well-informed conclusions. \nKeaton Peters is an energy reporter for Straight Arrow News. He brings a narrative-driven flair to energy coverage after spending several years as a freelance journalist. His first spark of interest in journalism came when Peters was a copy editor for his undergraduate student newspaper at the University of California at Berkeley during a period of rigorous debate about the role of the media and free speech on campus. His interests were forged into serious journalistic know-how as a reporting fellow with the Texas Tribune in 2023. Since then\, his freelance work has run in numerous online publications\, newspapers and magazines including Texas Monthly and High Country News. In 2025\, he was recognized as an energy journalism fellow by Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy\, which selected him as one of 20 up-and-coming reporters around the world. \nOriginally from a tiny mountain town in Alpine County\, California\, Peters now reports from Austin\, Texas\, where he earned a Master’s degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. Outside of the newsroom\, he plays guitar in a local rock band\, runs marathons\, bakes sourdough bread and enjoys spending free time with his wife and their cats.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/understanding-how-data-centers-impact-texas/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:DAC Nights: K-Pop Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Come to DAC Nights: K-Pop Pop-Up and learn some of your favorite K-Pop dances\, then make your own K-Pop themed photocards! DAC Nights staff will be collaborating with a dance instructor to teach the moves to a variety of popular K-Pop songs. There will also be plenty of materials available to create a K-Pop Pop-up card for friends or home decoration. \nThis event is free! Registration is encouraged\, but not required.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dac-nights-k-pop-pop-up/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090447
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SUMMARY:Guinean Dance Workshop and Cultural Performance
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of 100 years of Black History Month\, we welcome you to join Lannaya Drum & Dance for an afternoon of West African Dance.\nJoin us on Thursday\, February 19\, 2026 from 4-5pm in celebration of one hundred years of Black History Month! We invite community to join Lannaya Drum & Dance for an afternoon of West African Dance. \nParticipate in a 30-minute Guinean dance workshop and enjoy a dynamic then showcase of traditional West African dance from Mali and Guinea\, accompanied by the electrifying rhythms of a live djembe’ orchestra! \nLannaya’s mission is to expose and educate audiences to authentic and progressive interpretations of drum and dance of the African diaspora. Free and open to all. RSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/guinean-dance-workshop-and-cultural-performance/
LOCATION:George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center\, 1165 Angelina Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090447
CREATED:20260122T174813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T174813Z
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SUMMARY:Hyphenated Book Club - Dear America\, Notes of an Undocumented Citizen
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow book lovers in the community to dive into works by Asian American authors. From new releases by emerging voices to beloved community favorites\, fiction to non-fiction and everything in-between\, explore the diversity of American literature from an Asian American lens. \nAll meet ups are free and open to the public to attend. Must be 18+. All sessions are hosted in person at the AARC. No need to have finished the book to attend\, though recommended. \nJoin us on February 19 from 6 to 7:30pm for a discussion on Dear America\, Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas. Learn more and RSVP: RSVP: Dear America
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/hyphenated-book-club-dear-america-notes-of-an-undocumented-citizen/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T173000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090447
CREATED:20260106T143434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T143520Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Leadership Austin Conference: Leading At The Pace Of Change
DESCRIPTION:It’s not every day that hundreds of leaders gather under one roof to connect\, learn\, and find brighter paths forward. \nThe power of community and shared learning makes the Leadership Austin Conference so spectacular.  With hundreds of inspiring leaders uniting together\, this one-day event is a catalyst for individual growth\, leadership renewal\, and collective impact on Central Texas for years to come. \nWe’re  excited for this year’s theme\, Leading at the Pace of Change and the 2026 tracks below: \n\nEconomic Mobility – Leveraging intentional city design and generosity to unlock regional affordability and workforce potential.\nIndividual Growth – Equipping leaders with adaptive skills to thrive amid constant flux.\nHuman [Re]Connection – Rekindling the unseen force that sparks joy\, elevates dignity\, and fuels social capital.\n\nYou can get your ticket here.  A limited number of partial scholarships are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Apply here!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/2026-leadership-austin-conference-leading-at-the-pace-of-change/
LOCATION:UT Commons Conference Center\, 10100 Burnet Road\, Bldg 137\, Austin\, TX\, 78758\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T083000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090447
CREATED:20260218T183704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T183704Z
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SUMMARY:District 5 Friday
DESCRIPTION:Join the District 5 office for a community meeting! Join us this Friday\, February 20th at 8:30 AM at Leona Botanical Cafe! \nRSVP and submit your questions here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/district-5-friday-6/
LOCATION:Leona Botanical Cafe\, 6405 Brodie Ln.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090447
CREATED:20260212T204210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T204210Z
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SUMMARY:FIGAPALOOZA
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer at the TreeFolks nursery and learn how to propagate fig trees from cuttings. These trees will be grown at the nursery and distributed to the community once they are ready. No experience or tools are needed. We will train everyone at the beginning of the event\, and provide all tools\, materials\, gloves\, water\, and snacks. Please bring a water bottle\, dress for working outdoors\, and take breaks when you need to! \nRSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/figapalooza/
LOCATION:TreeFolks\, 10803 Platt Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090447
CREATED:20260212T172214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T172214Z
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SUMMARY:Bond 2026 Open House
DESCRIPTION:Austin continues to face significant infrastructure challenges\, including aging facilities\, growing service demands\, and affordability pressures. \nThe 2026 Bond Program is being developed to address these needs through thoughtful investments that make the most of public dollars and deliver meaningful benefits across the city. \nCommunity input is essential to this process. Your perspective helps ensure the proposed investments reflect Austin’s priorities and guide the recommendations that will be brought forward to City Council and the Mayor. \nYou are invited to participate in a series of open house meetings to learn more about the proposed bond projects and share your feedback. These conversations will help inform final recommendations and ensure the bond package reflects the needs of Austin’s diverse communities. \nBelow are several dates and locations available for participation: \n\nTuesday\, Feb. 17 (4 p.m.-8 p.m.): Montopolis Recreation Center\nSaturday\, Feb. 21 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.): Northwest Recreation Center\nTuesday\, Feb. 24 (11 a.m.-1 p.m.): Virtual meeting\nWednesday\, Feb. 25 (4 p.m.-8 p.m.): Permitting & Development Center\nSaturday\, Feb. 28 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.): Conley-Guerrero Senior Center\n\n  \nShare your thoughts on the bond projects the City should consider. RSVP to attend here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/bond-2026-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Northwest Recreation Center\, 2913 Northland Drive \, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090447
CREATED:20260128T230948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T230948Z
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SUMMARY:Fast Friends: Make Connections at Light-Rail Speed!
DESCRIPTION:Explore our city and make some new friends along the way! A unique adventure with public transit as both venue and mode of transportation!\n\n\n\nLooking to meet new people and make fast friends? Join us at Plaza Saltillo for a fun\, FREE event where you can connect with others! Whether you’re new in town\, looking to expand your social circle or just curious about using the train\, this is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded individuals. Don’t miss out on the chance to create lasting friendships in a casual and welcoming environment. \nIn partnership with Get There ATX\, CapMetro and Hidden Gems Dating\, Ghisallo Cycling Initiative wants to take YOU on a unique adventure to explore our city via public transit. Utilizing public transit as both venue and mode of transportation\, participants will be expertly guided to meet new people and make new connections (pun definitely intended). \nWe’ll utilize CapMetro’s RedLine to take the train north from Plaza Saltillo to Kramer Station\, ultimately destined for the Domain. Hidden Gems Dating\, expert social facilitators\, will lead 3 rounds of ‘Speed Friending’ during our transit adventure. Upon arrival to the Domain\, participants will have the opportunity to further explore new friendship connections at Punchbowl Social. \nWhat’s Included: \n\nCapMetro Rail pass good for the whole day ($7)\nExpert ‘speed friending’ facilitation with Hidden Gems ($35)\nArcade Games and Dartsee @ Punchbowl Social ($15)\nA $57 Value!\n\nIt’s FREE! The ticket price is just a deposit to hold your spot\, and will be refunded with your attendance on event day. \nChoose your own adventure at Punchbowl Social and then self-guide back to Plaza Saltillo. Your CapMetro Rail pass will be valid all day. Stay and hang as long as you like\, grab lunch in the area and when you’re ready to head home\, CapMetro’s got your back! \nItinerary: \n10:15 am – Meet up at Plaza Saltillo. Parking is available. Bonus points if you ride your bike! \n1030 am – Round 1 speed friending \n11am – NB train arrives\, get on! \n25 minute ride to Kramer station + Round 2 speed friending \n11:27am Arrive @ Kramer Station \n11:35 – 20 min walk to Punchbowl Social at Domain + 3rd round speed friending \n12 pm – Arrive at Punchbowl Social. Arcade games + Darts courtesy of Ghisallo Cycling Initiative. \nAvailability: \nWe have room for 20 enthusiastic participants. If those tickets are claimed\, be sure to grab a spot on the waitlist in the event a ticket becomes available!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/fast-friends-make-connections-at-light-rail-speed/
LOCATION:Plaza Saltillo\, 1501 E 5th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090447
CREATED:20260212T212445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T212445Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Lunar New Year Festival Austin
DESCRIPTION:A one day celebration in East Austin with local artists and food vendors\, performances\, and more!\n\n\n\nJoin us for the fifth annual Lunar New Year Festival in East Austin! This year we will be celebrating the Year of the Horse! \nWe will be celebrating with this family friendly event with a pop up market featuring over 30+ vendors of Asian descent\, local eats and drinks\, lion + dragon dance performances\, and so much more fun\, family-friendly activities! \nHighlights: \nCelebrate the Year of the Horse with the East Austin community \nShop + support Asian-owned small businesses \nLion + dragon dance performances \nLive entertainment \nBilingual Storytime *A parent or grown up needs to accompany each child! \nFace painting + D.I.Y. craft stations \nYour RSVP + donation help support in making this festival a reality! \nVIP RSVP: \nKeepsake vendor badge \nAccess to preferred viewing area for performance time slot \n2026 Festival goody bag: special edition tote\, keychain\, redpackets\, festival sticker pack and more (valued at over $75) \n2 performance time slots: 11:30am + 2:30pm – You are welcome to arrive at your selected time slot and invited to stay for as long as you want after. \n*You will receive information on how to pick up your badge and more day-of details in an email leading up to the festival. \nDonation RSVP: \nGeneral Admission is donation based – this festival is open to everyone to attend and celebrate. There is an optional suggested donation $10-$15 per person. \nThis festival is organized by a group of volunteers\, your support contributes to the significant financial responsibilities associated with hosting a community event of this caliber and size. \nCome anytime during festival hours to stay to enjoy the day!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/2026-lunar-new-year-festival-austin/
LOCATION:The Paper + Craft Pantry\, 1023 Springdale Rd Building 6A\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Party With a Purpose
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T185000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090447
CREATED:20260204T202700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T202700Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Cafe
DESCRIPTION:It’s not easy raising kids in a world on fire. Show yourself some love this February by connecting with other caregivers and allies in a safe\, online space for processing our emotions around climate change and other crises. Leave feeling lighter and better equipped to support the young people in your lives. \nFree with suggested donation of $10. All donations feed back into PCC family programming. \nSpots are limited! RSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/climate-cafe-3/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090447
CREATED:20260212T172340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T172340Z
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SUMMARY:Bond 2026 Open House
DESCRIPTION:Austin continues to face significant infrastructure challenges\, including aging facilities\, growing service demands\, and affordability pressures. \nThe 2026 Bond Program is being developed to address these needs through thoughtful investments that make the most of public dollars and deliver meaningful benefits across the city. \nCommunity input is essential to this process. Your perspective helps ensure the proposed investments reflect Austin’s priorities and guide the recommendations that will be brought forward to City Council and the Mayor. \nYou are invited to participate in a series of open house meetings to learn more about the proposed bond projects and share your feedback. These conversations will help inform final recommendations and ensure the bond package reflects the needs of Austin’s diverse communities. \nBelow are several dates and locations available for participation: \n\nTuesday\, Feb. 17 (4 p.m.-8 p.m.): Montopolis Recreation Center\nSaturday\, Feb. 21 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.): Northwest Recreation Center\nTuesday\, Feb. 24 (11 a.m.-1 p.m.): Virtual meeting\nWednesday\, Feb. 25 (4 p.m.-8 p.m.): Permitting & Development Center\nSaturday\, Feb. 28 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.): Conley-Guerrero Senior Center\n\n  \nShare your thoughts on the bond projects the City should consider. RSVP to attend here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/bond-2026-open-house-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090447
CREATED:20260204T203850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T203850Z
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SUMMARY:Being and Belonging: Belonging and Citizenship
DESCRIPTION:Being and Belonging is an educational pop up series about Asian American history\, culture\, and arts. If you have ever wondered… \n\nWhat are the experiences of Asian Americans in United States? In Texas?\nWhat does it mean to be a part of the Asian American diaspora?\nWhat should the future of Asian America look like?\n\n…then this pop up series is for you! \nBeing and Belonging is open to anyone (ages 18+) who wants to learn in an interactive\, hands-on\, collaborative setting alongside fellow community members. During each session\, we will explore a different topic related to Asian American history through facilitated activities\, guest speakers\, and/or Asian American media. \nParticipants do not need to attend all pop up sessions. They can attend as many or as few as they want. This series is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be provided! \nThe theme of February’s Pop Up will be Belonging & Citizenship.\nWho gets to belong? Who decides who gets to belong? In February’s Being and Belonging Pop Up\, we will explore belonging\, citizenship\, and immigration. Led by guest speaker Apurva Gunturu\, participants will learn about the history of immigration laws\, the process of naturalization\, and how these elements intersect to shape belonging. \nLearn more and RSVP: Registration | Being and Belonging: Belonging and Citizenship
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/being-and-belonging-belonging-and-citizenship/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090447
CREATED:20260212T172602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T172602Z
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SUMMARY:Bond 2026 Open House
DESCRIPTION:Austin continues to face significant infrastructure challenges\, including aging facilities\, growing service demands\, and affordability pressures. \nThe 2026 Bond Program is being developed to address these needs through thoughtful investments that make the most of public dollars and deliver meaningful benefits across the city. \nCommunity input is essential to this process. Your perspective helps ensure the proposed investments reflect Austin’s priorities and guide the recommendations that will be brought forward to City Council and the Mayor. \nYou are invited to participate in a series of open house meetings to learn more about the proposed bond projects and share your feedback. These conversations will help inform final recommendations and ensure the bond package reflects the needs of Austin’s diverse communities. \nBelow are several dates and locations available for participation: \n\nTuesday\, Feb. 17 (4 p.m.-8 p.m.): Montopolis Recreation Center\nSaturday\, Feb. 21 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.): Northwest Recreation Center\nTuesday\, Feb. 24 (11 a.m.-1 p.m.): Virtual meeting\nWednesday\, Feb. 25 (4 p.m.-8 p.m.): Permitting & Development Center\nSaturday\, Feb. 28 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.): Conley-Guerrero Senior Center\n\n  \nShare your thoughts on the bond projects the City should consider. RSVP to attend here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/bond-2026-open-house-4/
LOCATION:City of Austin Permitting and Development Center\, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090447
CREATED:20260205T003956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T003956Z
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SUMMARY:District Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:How do you build a sustainable music career in Austin? Join us Feb. 25 for a special #districtdialogues discussion\n\n\n\n\n\nReturning this month\, Red River’s community conversation series brings together venue bookers\, working musicians\, promoters\, and artist advocates to talk honestly about today’s scene.\n\n\n\nTopics include booking smarter\, marketing on a budget\, touring sustainably & protecting your mental health – with real advice artists can actually use!\n\n\n\nDialogue #03: Stages\, Strategy & Staying Power: Building a Sustainable Music Career in Austin \nThis focused panel discussion and skill-share brings together local venue bookers\, working musicians\, and industry professionals to share real-world guidance for building sustainable music careers. The conversation centers on smarter booking strategies\, budget-conscious marketing\, tour finance basics\, and maintaining mental health in a demanding industry. Emphasizing open dialogue and practical tools\, the session is designed to support artists at every stage with actionable insights they can immediately apply within Austin’s live music ecosystem. \nKey Takeaways: \nAttendees can expect to: \n\nDevelop a stronger understanding of Austin’s local music ecosystem and opportunities\nGain insight into sustainable approaches to career growth and longevity\nLearn from shared experiences and perspectives across the music community\nBuild connections and identify resources that support ongoing creative and professional development
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/district-dialogues/
LOCATION:13th Floor\, 711 Red River Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090447
CREATED:20260212T192639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T192639Z
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SUMMARY:Holding Space Through Food: Black Stories from Soil to Stove
DESCRIPTION:A panel exploring Black foodways in Austin\,centering stories of land\, labor\, culture\, and community through the lived experiences.\n\n\n\nAs part of the Holding Spaces exhibition\, Holding Space Through Food: Black Stories from Soil to Stove is a moderated\, story-forward conversation centering Black foodways in Austin. \nThis panel explores how food\, land\, labor\, and brick-and-mortar spaces intersect in the lives of Black chefs\, entrepreneurs\, growers\, and cultural workers. Panelists will reflect on their personal pathways into food\, the emotional and cultural labor behind hospitality\, and what it means to create and sustain food-centered spaces amid displacement\, rising costs\, and shifting neighborhoods. \nRather than focusing on culinary trends\, this conversation prioritizes lived experience—honoring food as memory\, practice\, resistance\, and care. The program invites the audience into a shared dialogue about nourishment\, legacy\, and the ways Black communities continue to hold space through food. \nPanelists: \nLarissa Davila \nExecutive Director\, Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI)\nLarissa Davila is a business development expert with deep experience supporting entrepreneurs of color. As Executive Director of EGBI\, she works closely with food-based businesses navigating sustainability\, growth\, and community impact\, with a focus on equitable access to resources and long-term viability. \nJahmaal Dumes \nCoFounder\, CaJJun Eats\nJahmaal Dumes is a Beaumont\, Texas native and business owner with a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Southwestern University. He is the co-owner of Down South CaJJun Eats and the founder of X’Cellence Lounge & Grooming\, combining entrepreneurship\, culture\, and community through his work. \nChi Ndika \nFounder & Owner\, Luv Fats Ice Cream\nChi Ndika is the founder of Luv Fats Ice Cream\, a beloved Austin-based brand rooted in creativity\, culture\, and joy. Her work reflects the intersection of flavor\, storytelling\, and community—using food as a way to build connection and celebrate Black creativity. \nVirginia Baldwin \nFounder & Owner\, Homestead Gristmill\nVirginia Baldwin is the founder of Homestead Gristmill\, a Black-owned stone mill focused on heritage grains and sustainable food systems. Her work reconnects food to land\, history\, and ancestral practices\, emphasizing intentional sourcing and cultural continuity. \nDonnie Johnson Sackey \nAssociate Professor & Associate Chair of Rhetoric and Writing\, The University of Texas at Austin\nDonnie Johnson Sackey is a scholar whose work examines Black cultural expression\, place-making\, and community narratives. His research and teaching explore how storytelling\, memory\, and cultural labor shape public life and shared spaces.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/holding-space-through-food-black-stories-from-soil-to-stove/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090447
CREATED:20260204T204239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T204239Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: RIP Austin Matchbook Memorial & Feasts in the Absurd
DESCRIPTION:Hear from artists Ashley Rose Marino and Lin Zagorski Latimer as they share the inspiration behind their exhibitions RIP Austin Matchbook Memorial and Feasts in the Absurd. Learn how nostalgia\, storytelling\, and visual play intersect in their work\, transforming memories\, objects\, and everyday experiences into thought-provoking art. \nLearn more about these exhibits at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery webpage.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/artist-talk-rip-austin-matchbook-memorial-feasts-in-the-absurd/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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