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SUMMARY:What’s on My Ballot: Propositions A\, B\, and I
DESCRIPTION:Know Before You Vote. What are Austin voters actually being asked to decide this November? Join us for a clear\, straightforward look at Proposition A (Parks Bond)\, Proposition B (Library Bond)\, and Proposition I (a citizen-petitioned measure calling for an external audit). Understand what is included in each proposition and what happens if it passes or fails — then head to the polls better informed. \nDate:  Saturday\, October 10\nTime:  10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nPlace:  Austin Public Library – John Gillum Branch \nScheduled speakers: \n\nMarc Duchen\, Austin City Council District 10\nBill Aleshire\, attorney and former Travis County judge\nDavid Butts\, political consultant
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/whats-on-my-ballot-propositions-a-b-and-i/
LOCATION:John Gillum Branch Library\, 2505 Steck Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Austin Beerworks Fall Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:The ABW fall Book Fair is back! Everyone has fond memories of the Scholastic Book Fair – gel pens\, ferrari posters\, lisa frank\, and the rush of getting out of class to wonder at the hundreds of books that just landed at your school! Well we want to do our best to recreate that experience for you and the family. While we know it won’t be the same as seeing the silver shelves rolling down your school hallway or flipping through the catalog\, we hope to get pretty close. \nThe Austin Beerworks Book Fair will feature local and independent book stores\, art vendors\, gift shops\, and so much more!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-beerworks-fall-book-fair/
LOCATION:Austin Beerworks\, 3001 Industrial Ter\, Austin\, TX\, 78758\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights: Immigration Policy Updates Webinar – General
DESCRIPTION:Join Austin Equity and Inclusion for free virtual Know Your Rights webinars. Learn about your rights and recent updates on various topics related to immigration policy. \nDates & Topics: \n\nThursday\, July 9\, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. | Small Business | Zoom\nTuesday\, August 11\, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Education | Zoom \nThursday\, September 24\, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Refugees’ Rights | Zoom \nTuesday\, October 13\, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.  | General | Zoom\nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Housing | Zoom\n\nJoin the webinar: austintexas.gov/immigrantaffairs\nPasscode: KYR2026
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/know-your-rights-immigration-policy-updates-webinar-general/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T193000
DTSTAMP:20260831T141154Z
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SUMMARY:Music on the Trail Series
DESCRIPTION:Shake up your Wednesday nights with Music on the Trail—a free live music series hosted by The Trail Conservancy right on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. Every week\, the Rainey Street Trailhead lawn transforms into Austin’s coolest outdoor concert spot\, featuring a new local musician each show. \nGrab a blanket\, bring some friends\, and let’s make Wednesdays the best night of the week! \nFall 2026 Lineup: \n\nSeptember 9: Jennifer Foster & The Audacity \nSeptember 16: LeTrainiump\nSeptember 23: RENU\nSeptember 30: Grace Rowland\nOctober 7: Stephanie Bergara\nOctober 14: The Animeros
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/music-on-the-trail-series/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Rainey Street Trailhead 36 East Ave\, Austin 78701\, 36 East Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T193000
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SUMMARY:Kicking the Bucket Listening Club (Yarborough Branch)
DESCRIPTION:For anyone who plans to grow older. \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 that uses storytelling\, humor\, and conversation to explore the questions we’ll all face as we age. Join your neighbors to listen\, weave\, laugh\, and talk about caregiving\, healthcare choices\, independence\, legacy\, planning ahead\, and how we want to live. \nA BOOK CLUB FOR YOUR EARS\nKicking the Bucket is a funny\, heartfelt audio dramedy about two ride-or-die octogenarians determined to exit life on their own terms before their kids can say “nursing home.” Each week\, we’ll listen to a chapter of the ongoing story together. No prep required – and if you drop in mid-series\, we’ll catch you up. \nCRAFT WHILE YOU CONVERSE\nWant to keep your hands busy while you listen? Bring a craft or try your hand at basket weaving with artist Melissa Knight of Batik by Design. Materials provided. Basket weaving is totally optional. \nDIGGING DEEP\nOccupational Therapists and Certified End-of-Life Doulas Michelle McCarty and Melissa Saffron of ReInventing Independence guide a conversation inspired by the story each week. Expect thoughtful conversation\, practical tools\, and resources around aging\, caregiving\, medical decision-making\, memory loss\, independence\, legacy\, and planning ahead. \nCome to one session or all eight – we’ll catch you up. \n📅 Thursdays\, Sept 10-Oct 29 | 6-7:30pm\n📍 Yarborough Branch\, Austin Public Library | 2200 Hancock Dr\, Austin\, TX 78756\n🎟️ FREE! RSVP: kickingthebucket-yarborough.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-yarborough-branch/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Yarborough Branch Public Library\, 2200 Hancock Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78756\, United States
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SUMMARY:State Of The District With Council Member Laine
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 15th for a State of the District community meeting! Civic engagement is so important\, so don’t miss this opportunity to receive updates and ask questions. Please register in advance so we can prepare accordingly. \n  \n\nNot sure which City Council district you live in? You can look it up here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/state-of-the-district-with-council-member-laine/
LOCATION:Spicewood Springs Branch Library\, 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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SUMMARY:District 1 Austin City Council Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:City Council candidate forums are coming up! Hear directly from the candidates\, learn more about the races on your ballot\, and get informed before you vote.\n\n\n\n  \n\nJoin us at one of our upcoming forums:\n D5 South Austin Senior Activities Center — September 17\n D8 Hampton Branch of the Public Library — September 21\n D9 City Hall — September 29\n D3 Learning Resource Center — October 1\n D1 Asian American Recreation Center — October 15\n\n\n\n  \nCan’t make it in person? No problem! Every candidate forum will be aired live on ATXN and KAZI FM 88.7. Recordings of the panels will also be posted after the event on ATXN’s YouTube channel and linked on the Travis County Voter Info site.\n\n\n  \n—————–\nNot sure which Council district you live in? You can look it up here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/district-1-austin-city-council-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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SUMMARY:Tired Of Politics? Stay In It! Midterms Pregame With Leadership Austin & Friends
DESCRIPTION:A pre-election conversation for people who care about their community\, but don’t have hours to figure it all out. \nWe’ll break down what you need to know\, hear from guest experts\, and make space for practical questions so you can head into the election feeling informed and ready to participate. \n\nMake sense of what’s on the ballot\nUnderstand what’s shaping the next Congress\nNonpartisan. Practical. Free\nVirtual (zoom)\n\nEvent collaborators: \n\nModerated by Leadership Austin with guest experts\nThe Austin Common\nIn Good Company\nMore may be announced.\n\nAdvanced registration required. Register here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/tired-of-politics-stay-in-it-midterms-pregame-with-leadership-austin-friends/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T113000
DTSTAMP:20260930T183947Z
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SUMMARY:Think Trees: An Ethnobotanical Tree Tour of the Trail
DESCRIPTION:On this one-of-a-kind tour\, participants will discover more about the native and noteworthy trees and woody plants that live on and support the banks of Lady Bird Lake. On this guided walk\, Rachel Caldwell Hill & Tree Ambassadors from Austin Climate Action and Resilience\, will engage participants in how the original inhabitants of this region interacted with local trees and relied on their relationships with the land for food\, medicine\, livelihood\, social life\, and more. \nPerhaps you’ll walk away being inspired to connect with the natural world and your community in a new way. Check out the more trees on The Butler Trail (Link) \nThink Trees: An Ethnobotanical Tree Tour of the Trail is presented as part of the City of Austin’s Roots & Wings Festival. Learn more about the festival at RootsAndWingsFest.com
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/think-trees-an-ethnobotanical-tree-tour-of-the-trail/
LOCATION:Festival Beach\, 1900 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260930T171423Z
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SUMMARY:Joon Community Mutual Aid Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:​Dear Community\, join us! \n​We are bringing back our mutual aid bus tour at Texas Coffee Traders\, where free drip coffee will be provided to all volunteers\, and then we will make meal kits to package before taking CapMetro to the ATX Free Fridge on West Campus. \n​Everything will be provided; we just need volunteers to come together and help assemble meal kits to bring to a local free fridge in ATX. Check out our last one here. \n​We’ll take two buses\, transfer downtown from the 4 to the 1 or 3\, then head back and conclude the tour at 1 PM. \n​Schedule: \n\n\n​10- 11 AM — Meet at Texas Coffee Traders in East ATX for free drip coffee and to essemble/make the meal kits. \n\n\n​11:16- 12 PM — Travel to the West Campus free fridge (transferring downtown) \n\n\n​12:19 PM- Start heading back to Texas Coffee Traders (transferring again) \n\n\n​1 PM Event concludes \n\n\n​Please reach out with any questions! \n​CapMetro digital day passes included! We’ll send them out before the event. \n​Joon Community is a not-for-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status. All donations are tax-deductible. \n​To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility\, please get in touch with hello@jooncommunity.org at least 7 days prior to the event. Please reach out if you have any questions! Thank you!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/joon-community-mutual-aid-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Texas Coffee Traders\, 3223 E 7th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T160000
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SUMMARY:Votes & Voices Zine Fest!
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the ultimate voter-newbie zine fest! ✨ Get ready for a day of art and community power\, no civic knowledge required! \nCome for fun zine workshops\, hang out with local creators\, eat delicious food\, catch a live dance performance\, get beautiful henna done. Have absolutely no idea what a zine is or how voting works? Come over anyway! We have plenty of friendly guides perfect for beginners.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/votes-voices-zine-fest/
LOCATION:Future Front House\, 1900 E. 12th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T130000
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SUMMARY:NeighborWoods Tree Adoption: Bartholomew District Park
DESCRIPTION:Join TreeFolks for a free tree adoption event through our NeighborWoods program! Austin residents and Austin Energy customers can take home a free five-gallon tree to plant and care for. \nWe’ll be at the Eco Fest at Bartholomew Park on Saturday\, October 17. Stop by anytime during the event; no registration is needed. \nTo help more neighbors take home a tree\, people within the Austin Full Purpose Jurisdiction and Austin Energy Customers may adopt up to two trees per household each season. Trees are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If you live outside of our service area\, you’re welcome to adopt one tree per household each season. \nBefore choosing your tree\, please review our Right Tree\, Right Place guide to make sure you have enough space for your tree to grow. \nThank you for planting and caring for a tree! Your tree can provide future shade\, wildlife habitat\, and other benefits for our Central Texas communities. \nThe TreeFolks NeighborWoods program is a partnership with the City of Austin and Austin Energy.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-bartholomew-district-park/
LOCATION:Bartholomew Park\, 5201 Berkman Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T130000
DTSTAMP:20261007T222917Z
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SUMMARY:Public Art Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month with a public art walking tour! \n\n\n\n\nDid you know that the City of Austin has a collection of over 400 public artworks displayed throughout the city? Learn more about some of the pieces located around the Dougherty Arts Center (DAC) on a walking tour guided by staff from Austin’s Art in Public Places program (AIPP). \nParticipants will meet at the DAC before heading out to explore nearby public artworks to learn more about the artists\, ideas\, and stories behind them. Complimentary breakfast tacos and coffee will be provided while supplies last! \nExplore more of Austin’s public art through AIPP’s digital collection map: https://explore.publicartarchive.org/austinaipp/ \nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/public-art-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T213000
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SUMMARY:Reuse on the Runway 2026: A Night of Fashion\, Cosplay & Drag
DESCRIPTION:Reuse on the Runway is a community fashion show designed to provide a space for local makers and creators of all kinds to show off their designs in an inclusive\, judgment-free environment. Our 2026 show will feature looks from more than 30 local designers! \nAll looks shown in the show incorporate some element of reuse materials or techniques. Our goal is to challenge designers to reuse materials in new ways and inspire the audience to see fashion as both spectacular and sustainable. \nTicket Descriptions \n\nGeneral Admission ($20): Standing room only and do not include seating (unless you request a mobility accommodation)\n\n\nGeneral Seating ($40): Includes a second or third row seat to the show. You will choose your own seats when you arrive on the night of the event\, so we recommend that you come early if you are trying to sit together with a large party.\n\n\nFront Row ($80): Includes a front row seat to the show. You will choose your own seats when you arrive on the night of the event\, so we recommend that you come early if you are trying to sit together with a large party.\n\n\nPremium Front Row ($120): Includes a reserved front row seat to the show\, 2 drink tickets\, and a special gift. All front row seating will be assigned at the discretion of Austin Creative Reuse. If you would like your party to be seated together\, please purchase all tickets under the same name.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/reuse-on-the-runway-2026-a-night-of-fashion-cosplay-drag/
LOCATION:Mueller Branch Park Pavilion\, 2201 Aldrich St\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Food Rescue Mini-Summit for Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join Austin food system leaders to explore food rescue\, identify barriers\, and build a stronger\, more connected local food rescue system. \n\n\n\n\nDid you know that 1.24 million pounds of food is wasted every day in Austin while over 18% of our population faces food insecurity? \nJoin local food service businesses\, food rescue organizations\, nonprofits\, government partners\, and other food system stakeholders for an interactive Food Rescue Mini-Summit lunch and learn (lunch provided) for food-permitted businesses focused on building a stronger\, more connected food rescue ecosystem in Austin. \nTogether\, we’ll explore how food rescue works across different settings\, hear directly from organizations and businesses doing the work\, and dig into the barriers and opportunities that shape what’s possible. Through conversation and interactive activities\, we’ll begin mapping the people\, organizations\, resources\, and relationships that make food rescue possible—and identify where there are opportunities to collaborate and improve the system. \nYou’ll leave with: \n\nA shared understanding of why food rescue is so important\nA better understanding of the realities\, challenges\, and successes of food rescue\nConnections with others working across the food rescue ecosystem\nIdeas for making food rescue and donation easier and more effective\nOpportunities to stay involved as Austin’s food rescue network continues to take shape\n\nMonday\, October 19 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM\nBambino | 979 Springdale Rd.\, Ste. 153 | Austin\, TX 78702 \nLunch will be provided. Come ready to listen\, connect\, share what you’re seeing\, and help imagine what a stronger food rescue system could look like for Austin. Get your free ticket here. \nThis event is sponsored by City of Austin in support of the Austin/Travis County Food Plan Collaborative. The Austin/Travis County Food Plan provides a roadmap for building a more equitable\, sustainable\, and resilient local food system.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/food-rescue-mini-summit-for-businesses/
LOCATION:Bambino\, 979 Springdale Road Suite 153\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260907T182723Z
CREATED:20260907T182723Z
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SUMMARY:Founding Friends\, Founding Foes: Civic Friendship & Coalitions in the Age of John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, October 21\, the LBJ Presidential Library will welcome the Adams Presidential Center and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello to Austin for a Declaration of Independence 250th anniversary headline event\, Founding Friends\, Founding Foes: Civic Friendship & Coalitions in the Age of John Adams & Thomas Jefferson. \nThis evening is hosted as part of the LBJ Presidential Library’s series celebrating the special exhibit The American Experiment. \nParticipants include: \n\nKurt Graham\, President & CEO\, Adams Presidential Center\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\nJane Kamensky\, President & CEO\, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\nModerator: Mark Updegrove\, Chairman & CEO\, LBJ Foundation\, Austin\, Texas\n\nThis free public program draws on Monticello’s successful Founding Friends\, Founding Foes Tour\, which examines the complicated relationship between second and third U.S. presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson— two Founding-era leading figures who were at various times friends\, allies\, and bitter\, partisan rivals. Panelists and audience members will explore the challenges and triumphs of the American Revolution and early United States\, revealing how a constitutional democracy was born through disagreement\, coalition-building\, and a commitment to shared values and finding common cause. \n\nPost-Event Meet-Up \n\n\nFollowing the program\, guests are invited to Lazarus Brewing Company (1902 East Sixth Street) for a chance to further connect using Monticello’s specially designed Feast of Reason conversation cards.  \n\nK-12 Educators Workshop \nK-12 educators are also invited to join the Adams Center\, LBJ Library\, and Monticello education teams from 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. for a full-day workshop at the Library that delves deeper into the history and civics content of Founding Friends\, Founding Foes. Educators will then join the evening program; please do not register for both. Please click here for more information or to register for the educator workshop. \nAbout The American Experiment exhibit \nThrough an exceptional partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration and the Briscoe Center for American History\, the LBJ Presidential Library will showcase extraordinary original documents that have shaped the course of American history. Across four rotating exhibitions on display May 30 through January 10\, visitors will encounter defining moments—from the Brown v. Board of Education decision and the Fourteenth Amendment to the Louisiana Purchase and the Wright Brothers’ Flying Machine Patent. \nDocuments on display on the evening of October 21st will include Walter Cronkite’s reporter’s notebook from the Tet offensive in February 1968; a letter from Robert E. Lee to Confederate general dated August 1\, 1865\, offering his opinion on the cause of the defeat at Appomattox Court House in April 1865; and a letter written by George Washington to John Armstrong on August 24\, 1769. \nThe American Experiment initiative pairs these iconic artifacts with dynamic public programs featuring leading historians\, authors\, and thought leaders. Together\, we hope to explore how the American story has unfolded over 250 years—and where it may go next. \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 as space is limited. Please register here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/founding-friends-founding-foes-civic-friendship-coalitions-in-the-age-of-john-adams-thomas-jefferson/
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:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260831T141027Z
CREATED:20260831T141027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T141027Z
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SUMMARY:Kicking the Bucket Listening Club (Yarborough Branch)
DESCRIPTION:For anyone who plans to grow older. \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 that uses storytelling\, humor\, and conversation to explore the questions we’ll all face as we age. Join your neighbors to listen\, weave\, laugh\, and talk about caregiving\, healthcare choices\, independence\, legacy\, planning ahead\, and how we want to live. \nA BOOK CLUB FOR YOUR EARS\nKicking the Bucket is a funny\, heartfelt audio dramedy about two ride-or-die octogenarians determined to exit life on their own terms before their kids can say “nursing home.” Each week\, we’ll listen to a chapter of the ongoing story together. No prep required – and if you drop in mid-series\, we’ll catch you up. \nCRAFT WHILE YOU CONVERSE\nWant to keep your hands busy while you listen? Bring a craft or try your hand at basket weaving with artist Melissa Knight of Batik by Design. Materials provided. Basket weaving is totally optional. \nDIGGING DEEP\nOccupational Therapists and Certified End-of-Life Doulas Michelle McCarty and Melissa Saffron of ReInventing Independence guide a conversation inspired by the story each week. Expect thoughtful conversation\, practical tools\, and resources around aging\, caregiving\, medical decision-making\, memory loss\, independence\, legacy\, and planning ahead. \nCome to one session or all eight – we’ll catch you up. \n📅 Thursdays\, Sept 10-Oct 29 | 6-7:30pm\n📍 Yarborough Branch\, Austin Public Library | 2200 Hancock Dr\, Austin\, TX 78756\n🎟️ FREE! RSVP: kickingthebucket-yarborough.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-yarborough-branch/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Yarborough Branch Public Library\, 2200 Hancock Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Class/Skill-Building
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ORGANIZER;CN="ImprovEd Arts":MAILTO:andee@improvedarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T183000
DTSTAMP:20260916T201922Z
CREATED:20260916T201922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T201922Z
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SUMMARY:Project Hail Mary (2026) - Community Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Project Hail Mary\, an epic journey filled with mystery\, discovery\, and the fight to save humanity. \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/project-hail-mary-2026-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:20261024T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T180000
DTSTAMP:20260930T175909Z
CREATED:20260930T175824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T175909Z
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SUMMARY:LoCo Trash Bash
DESCRIPTION:Help clean up local waterways at the 8th Annual LoCo Trash Bash! Choose from six river sections or three bank sites\, then head to Big Webberville Park for the after-party. \nSign up here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/loco-trash-bash-2/
LOCATION:Webberville County Park\, 2305 Park Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T110000
DTSTAMP:20261007T224132Z
CREATED:20261007T224132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T224132Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s Go Birding Together (LGBT) Bird Walk with Travis Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Join Amy Sugeno and TTC Environmental Programs Manager Jonatan Salinas to find birds on the Butler Trail at the Unity Underpass and Wishbone Bridge. 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 Butler Trail\, there will be a change in birds! \nLet’s Go Birding Together welcomes everyone in the LGBTQIA2+ community who is curious about nature\, birds\, and birding to come enjoy a monthly nature walk together. Everyone deserves to spend time in nature without fear about their safety or wondering if they will be welcome and accepted. With a primary focus on community and connection\, our walks offer space for everyone to experience the joys of nature in a safe\, affirming\, and inclusive space. \nWhile the walks prioritize creating space for the LGBTQIA2+ community\, allies\, friends\, and family are also welcome to participate. \nBird walks are: \n\n1-2 miles long\, completed in around 2 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  \nBird walks are always free\, but registration is required and is limited to 30 participants. A reminder email with details will be sent before the bird walk date.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/lets-go-birding-together-lgbt-bird-walk-with-travis-audubon/
LOCATION:Unity Underpass\, 207 S Pleasant Valley Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trail Conservancy":MAILTO:events@thetrailconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T130000
DTSTAMP:20261007T224416Z
CREATED:20261007T224416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T224416Z
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SUMMARY:BioBlitz at Holly Shores
DESCRIPTION:Spot\, snap\, discover! 🤳🐞🌱 Join the TTC team\, local experts\, and community members to identify and record plants and animals on the Butler Trail– all you need is a smartphone! Our October BioBlitz is part of the City of Austin’s 2026 Roots & Wings Festival! \nEvent Details: \n\nMeeting Location: Holly Shores – Look for the orange TTC Tent\nParking Options:\n\nCamacho Parking Lot\nRiverview Street Parking Lot\nPerdenales Street Parking Lot\n\n\nNo identifying experience is needed. All ages are welcome.\nThis is a RAIN or SHINE event\nRSVP here.\n\nWhat’s a BioBlitz? \nA BioBlitz brings together experts and community members to create a comprehensive list of an area’s existing biodiversity. During the event\, participants will observe and report as many species as possible in a specific geolocation using the iNaturalist app.  \nThe data collected at the Holly Shores BioBlitz helps guide The Trail Conservancy’s restoration projects in the area\, ensuring that existing biodiversity is protected and that future restoration work enhances it.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/bioblitz-at-holly-shores-3/
LOCATION:Holly Shores Park\, 2 Robert T Martinez Jr 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T180000
DTSTAMP:20260930T180445Z
CREATED:20260930T180445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T180445Z
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SUMMARY:Black Outside Fest
DESCRIPTION:Come shop Black-owned businesses\, discover local artists and creatives\, enjoy live music + performances\, experience the flavors and stories. \n\n\n\nAUSTIN\, WE’RE BLACK OUTSIDE. 🖤Black Outside Fest is taking over the Millennium! \nOn Saturday\, October 24\, we’re bringing together Black makers\, food\, music\, art\, film and community for a full day celebrating Black culture\, heritage and creativity — how we got here\, how we’re living it today\, and the legacy we’re creating next. \nBecause our culture isn’t something that only lives in the past. It’s in what we make\, what we eat\, what we wear\, what we grow\, the music we move to\, the stories we tell and what we pass on. \nAnd this year\, we’ve got even more room to experience it all. \nCome shop 40+ Black makers. Hit the skating rink. Bowl with your people. Grab something good to eat. Catch a film or live performance. Discover art and stories. Bring your boo\, family\, even the kids. Find a seat and stay awhile. \nSHOP. EAT. SKATE. BOWL. WATCH. LISTEN. CREATE.\n🛍️ 40+ Black Makers\n🛼 Black Outside Skate\n🎳 Black Outside Bowl\n🎬 Black Outside Cinema\n🎶 DJs + Live Performances\n🍽️ Food Trucks + The Cookout\n🎨 Art + Family Experiences \nWhether you’re discovering a new artist\, meeting the maker behind your new favorite product\, skating with your kids\, catching a film\, eating something good or dancing when your song comes on — there’s a place for you here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/black-outside-fest/
LOCATION:Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex\, 1156 Hargrave St\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T113000
DTSTAMP:20261007T012110Z
CREATED:20261007T012110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T012110Z
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SUMMARY:Choose Your Adventure: An Urban Roots Family Experience
DESCRIPTION:​Don’t miss this opportunity to bring the family to Urban Roots South Farm for sensory exploration and eco-artmaking. Coffee and light snacks available. All ages welcome! \n​The gathering will be co-facilitated by Meg Mattingly of Willow Tree Collective. It’s part of the City of Austin’s Roots & Wings Fest\, a two-week celebration of trees & pollinators with 100+ events.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/choose-your-adventure-an-urban-roots-family-experience-3/
LOCATION:Urban Roots South Austin Farm\, 4711 Winnebago Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T200000
DTSTAMP:20261007T225837Z
CREATED:20261007T225803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T225837Z
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SUMMARY:How We Grieve Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cactus Cafe for a free screening of How We Grieve\, followed by a moderated conversation with filmmaker Meghan Ross. \nHow We Grieve is a new “traumedy” docuseries hosted by two filmmaker siblings who explore the many ways people experience grief as they navigate their own losses and their fears of “their turn in the urn.” \nThe evening will also include an open mic featuring poetry\, original music and songs\, comedy\, and other forms of creative expression. If you would like to participate in the open mic\, please indicate your interest when completing this registration form and briefly describe your act. Open mic spots are limited and will be reserved on a first-come\, first-served basis. We will confirm your spot after reviewing your registration.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/how-we-grieve-film-screening/
LOCATION:Cactus Cafe\, 2247 Guadalupe Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film-Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T190000
DTSTAMP:20260922T203521Z
CREATED:20260922T203521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T203521Z
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SUMMARY:Ways of Seeing: A Smartphone Photography Workshop on the Trail - Panorama
DESCRIPTION:Join The Trail Conservancy and FreshAIR Lab for a unique evening on the Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail where art\, nature\, and photography come together. \nDuring this interactive workshop\, you’ll use the camera already in your pocket—your smartphone—to slow down\, notice the world around you\, and explore the Trail through a new perspective. Guided by FreshAIR Lab founder Cecelia Parker Schoening\, participants will engage with TEMPO on the Trail public art installations while discovering simple photography techniques\, mindful observation\, and creative reflection. \nPanorama focuses on seeing the bigger picture. Using your smartphone’s panorama feature\, you’ll capture sweeping views of the Trail while exploring how public art\, water\, light\, nature\, and community come together to create one connected landscape. It’s an opportunity to slow down\, widen your perspective\, and experience the Trail in a whole new way. \nNo photography experience is necessary—just bring your smartphone\, curiosity\, and comfortable walking shoes!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/ways-of-seeing-a-smartphone-photography-workshop-on-the-trail-panorama/
LOCATION:Holly Fishing Pier\, 2 Robert T Martinez Jr St\, Austin\, Texas\, 78702
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Family-Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trail Conservancy":MAILTO:events@thetrailconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T193000
DTSTAMP:20260831T141027Z
CREATED:20260831T141027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T141027Z
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SUMMARY:Kicking the Bucket Listening Club (Yarborough Branch)
DESCRIPTION:For anyone who plans to grow older. \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 that uses storytelling\, humor\, and conversation to explore the questions we’ll all face as we age. Join your neighbors to listen\, weave\, laugh\, and talk about caregiving\, healthcare choices\, independence\, legacy\, planning ahead\, and how we want to live. \nA BOOK CLUB FOR YOUR EARS\nKicking the Bucket is a funny\, heartfelt audio dramedy about two ride-or-die octogenarians determined to exit life on their own terms before their kids can say “nursing home.” Each week\, we’ll listen to a chapter of the ongoing story together. No prep required – and if you drop in mid-series\, we’ll catch you up. \nCRAFT WHILE YOU CONVERSE\nWant to keep your hands busy while you listen? Bring a craft or try your hand at basket weaving with artist Melissa Knight of Batik by Design. Materials provided. Basket weaving is totally optional. \nDIGGING DEEP\nOccupational Therapists and Certified End-of-Life Doulas Michelle McCarty and Melissa Saffron of ReInventing Independence guide a conversation inspired by the story each week. Expect thoughtful conversation\, practical tools\, and resources around aging\, caregiving\, medical decision-making\, memory loss\, independence\, legacy\, and planning ahead. \nCome to one session or all eight – we’ll catch you up. \n📅 Thursdays\, Sept 10-Oct 29 | 6-7:30pm\n📍 Yarborough Branch\, Austin Public Library | 2200 Hancock Dr\, Austin\, TX 78756\n🎟️ FREE! RSVP: kickingthebucket-yarborough.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-yarborough-branch/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Yarborough Branch Public Library\, 2200 Hancock Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Class/Skill-Building
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ORGANIZER;CN="ImprovEd Arts":MAILTO:andee@improvedarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T220000
DTSTAMP:20260930T184906Z
CREATED:20260930T184906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T184906Z
UID:57428-1793296800-1793311200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:RootBall 2026: Stewards of the Forest\, A Woodland Masquerade
DESCRIPTION:Join TreeFolks for RootBall 2026: Stewards of the Forest\, A Woodland Masquerade\, our signature Austin fundraising event supporting trees\, reforestation\, and stronger Central Texas communities. On Thursday\, October 29\, guests will gather at Barr Mansion for an elegant woodland-inspired evening with dinner\, drinks\, music\, auction experiences\, community celebration\, and masquerade attire rooted in nature. \nRootBall supports TreeFolks’ mission to empower Central Texans to build stronger communities through planting and caring for trees. Come dressed as a forest steward\, woodland creature\, tree spirit\, pollinator\, owl\, moth\, fox\, fungi\, or your own nature-inspired creation\, and help grow the future of Central Texas\, one tree at a time. \nYou can get your ticket here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/rootball-2026-stewards-of-the-forest-a-woodland-masquerade/
LOCATION:Barr Mansion\, 10463 Sprinkle Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260930T185935Z
CREATED:20260930T185935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T185935Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond The Newsroom: Covering Texas Today
DESCRIPTION:Texas remains one of the most politically\, culturally\, and financially influential places in the world. But as the media landscape has shifted with the rise of social media influencers and podcasters\, a series of questions has emerged about what defines a journalist\, why people are increasingly turning to non-traditional media for their news\, how journalism schools and traditional media are keeping pace\, and — perhaps most importantly — how these factors are shaping the way Texas is covered journalistically. \n6:00-6:30 p.m.  Arrivals + book sales\n6:30-7:30 p.m.  Program\n7:30-8:30 p.m.  Reception + opportunity for continued conversation + book sales and signing \nConfirmed participants to date: \n\nBecky Bullard\, Founder\, Democrasexy\nCarlos Eduardo Espina\, Content creator and activist\nTom Rosenstiel\, Media scholar and author of The Next Journalism\n\nCopies of The Next Journalism will be available for sale onsite and Tom Rosenstiel will sign copies following the program. By purchasing through the Store at LBJ\, you support a local cultural institution. All proceeds from sales support our programming\, exhibits\, and educational initiatives at the LBJ Presidential Library. \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.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/beyond-the-newsroom-covering-texas-today/
LOCATION:LBJ Presidential Library\, 2313 Red River St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T183000
DTSTAMP:20260916T202336Z
CREATED:20260916T202336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T202336Z
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SUMMARY:The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - Community Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a spooky-sweet night with Jack\, Sally\, and all your favorite Halloween Town characters on the big screen. \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/the-nightmare-before-christmas-1993-community-cinema-2/
LOCATION:Community First Village\, 9301 Hog Eye Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film-Screening
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SUMMARY:HOW WE GRIEVE x BEITNA Screening Finale
DESCRIPTION:A screening of the season 1 finale of traumedy docuseries HOW WE GRIEVE\, featuring an all-SWANA lineup of music\, art\, BRB Coffee\, and knafé! \n\n\n\n\nHOW WE GRIEVE is a new traumedy docuseries hosted by filmmaker siblings Meghan and Justin Ross with presenting station Austin PBS. We explore all the ways people grieve in order to process our own losses and fear of our turn in the urn. Follow along on this journey as we get people to talk about the stuff no one (especially our Arab family) wants to talk about. \nJoin us on Sunday\, November 1st for a screening of our season 1 finale in partnership with beitna\, Austin’s home for SWANA art\, music\, and culture\, along with a Levantine traditional music performance from Reema Barakat and Danny Kodeih. Guests will also be able to support an all-SWANA lineup of local small businesses\, with the below available for purchase: \n\ncoffee\, tea\, baklava\, & pastries from BRB Coffee\nknafé from Knafé ATX\ntattoo raffle from CHURCH Tattoo\n\n$10 tickets to this event help cover performance fees with remaining proceeds donated to PCRF. Tax-deductible donations for season 1 can be made here. Event begins at 6pm and ends at 7:30pm. \nBRB Coffee is located inside SpinCycle Coin Laundry at 3501 Guadalupe St\, Austin\, TX 78705. Free onsite parking lot shared with the laundromat\, plus additional free parking in the back.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/how-we-grieve-x-beitna-screening-finale/
LOCATION:BRB Coffee\, 3501 Guadalupe Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film-Screening
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