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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Community Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Hey y’all!!! We want to connect!! I work from a booth at Lynny’s on 12th pretty frequently. It’s my favorite little diner spot here in town and it’s queer owned! 🌈 We want more opportunities… and less formal ways… that queers in the community can talk to me or others on the City’s LGBTQ+ Commission. We know it’s tough out there… we’re all volunteers on this commish… but we know solidarity is key for us to survive this! \nWe’re going to try for the month of May to open up some office hours while I’m working (on my day job!) that you can stop by and chat with me and sometimes special guests! We look forward to seeing you and if you can’t make it during the day\, you can always come to our meetings on the third Monday of the month or email us… message for more details. You can also fill out this community feedback form!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/lgbtq-community-office-hours/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Lynny’s On 12th\, 1914 E 12th St Unit A\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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SUMMARY:Kicking the Bucket Listening Club
DESCRIPTION:It’s not about dying. It’s about living. \nIn an emergency\, who do you want making medical decisions for you? Your people… or the state? The Kicking the Bucket Listening Club is a free 8-week community gathering designed to make conversations about death less taboo and empower you to make your own choices. Join your neighbors to listen\, laugh\, and talk about the stuff most of us avoid. You’ll leave knowing where the end-of-life conversation has to start. \nA BOOK CLUB FOR YOUR EARS\nKicking the Bucket is a darkly funny audio dramedy about two ride-or-die octogenarians determined to exit life on their own terms. Each week\, we listen to one episode of the ongoing story together. No prep required. \nCRAFT WHILE YOU CONVERSE\nWant to keep your hands busy while you listen? Learn a simple basket-weaving technique from Melissa Knight of Batik by Design. Materials provided. Arrive early for extra guidance. \nDIGGING DEEP\nDiscussion facilitated by Occupational Therapists and end-of-life practitioners Michelle McCarty and Melissa Saffron of Reinventing Independence. Expect thoughtful conversation\, practical tools\, and follow-up resources each week. \n📅 Mondays thru May 18 | 6–7:30pm\n📍 Hampton Branch\, Austin Public Library | 5125 Convict Hill Rd\, Austin TX 78749\n🎟️ Free! RSVP: kickingthebucket.eventbrite.com \nThis project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music and Entertainment. ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance. Created by Andee Kinzy.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/kicking-the-bucket-listening-club/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Hampton Branch Library\, 5125 Convict Hill Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T190000
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SUMMARY:Emerge & Essential Info Session at Leadership Austin
DESCRIPTION:Curious about taking your leadership to the next level? Join us for an inside look at Leadership Austin and explore our Emerge (for rising leaders) and Essential (for established\, influential leaders) cohort programs. You’ll meet our team\, hear directly from alumni\, and get a feel for the experience – from program expectations to application tips\, scholarships\, and more. If you’re considering applying\, this is your starting point. Come get your questions answered and set yourself up for success.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/emerge-essential-info-session-at-leadership-austin/
LOCATION:Leadership Austin Offices\, 1609 Shoal Creek Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T180000
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SUMMARY:Dig It! Gardening in Texas: Growing Asian Vegetables & Herbs
DESCRIPTION:Growing Asian Vegetables & Herbs: Ready to spice up your garden—and your kitchen? Join us for Dig It! Gardening in Texas: Growing Asian Vegetables & Herbs\, where we’ll explore a vibrant world of flavors you can grow right here in Central Texas! \nLocal Cultivation Coach Austin Davenport will guide you through the ins and outs of growing a wide variety of delicious and nutritious Asian vegetables and herbs—from leafy greens to fragrant staples used in cuisines across the continent. Learn what thrives in our climate\, how to care for your plants\, and tips for a bountiful harvest. \nWhether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting your hands dirty for the first time\, this workshop will leave you inspired to grow something new (and tasty!). \nThe first 50 folks will get to take home a 4 inch vegetable or herb seedling of their choice\, so come early for the best selection! \nFree and no registration needed.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dig-it-gardening-in-texas-growing-asian-vegetables-herbs/
LOCATION:Howson Branch – Austin Public Library\, 2500 Exposition Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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SUMMARY:Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Austin Emergency Management at one of our monthly Emergency Preparedness Pop-Ups at a public library near you! \nAustin Emergency Management (AEM) hosts monthly pop-up events at branches of the Austin Public Library. AEM invites other public safety departments and non-government organizations to the pop-ups to promote public awareness and provide safety tips to prepare for various emergencies. \nEvents are held in each City Council district to provide learning opportunities across the city. Preparedness materials and other presenters may be catered to highlight and educate on specific emergencies that may be more likely strike the area of that month’s event\, like wildfire or flooding. \nThe first 25 attendees receive a basic emergency preparedness kit (limit one per household). \nCheck out more pop up locations and dates at Get Ready Central Texas.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/emergency-preparedness-pop-up-event/
LOCATION:Southeast Branch Library\, 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T090000
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SUMMARY:World Meditation Day: A Collective Exhale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a moment of collective exhale as we celebrate World Meditation Day with a soundbath hosted by your Chaktherapist Mycheryl Russ of Chaktherapy. A guided breathing exercise with the incorporation of healing sound bowls will start your day with clarity and healing energy. No experience necessary\, this guided exercise is open all ages. \nThis event is made possible at no cost to the community thanks to our generous sponsors! 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/world-meditation-day-a-collective-exhale/
LOCATION:Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Greenway\, 1401 Trinity St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145328Z
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SUMMARY:Emerge & Essential Info Session at Austin Chamber of Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Curious about taking your leadership to the next level? Join us for an inside look at Leadership Austin and explore our Emerge (for rising leaders) and Essential (for established\, influential leaders) cohort programs. You’ll meet our team\, hear directly from alumni\, and get a feel for the experience – from program expectations to application tips\, scholarships\, and more. If you’re considering applying\, this is your starting point. Come get your questions answered and set yourself up for success.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/emerge-essential-info-session-at-austin-chamber-of-commerce/
LOCATION:Austin Chamber of Commerce\, 535 E 5th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T121910Z
CREATED:20260507T121745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T121910Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Community Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Hey y’all!!! We want to connect!! I work from a booth at Lynny’s on 12th pretty frequently. It’s my favorite little diner spot here in town and it’s queer owned! 🌈 We want more opportunities… and less formal ways… that queers in the community can talk to me or others on the City’s LGBTQ+ Commission. We know it’s tough out there… we’re all volunteers on this commish… but we know solidarity is key for us to survive this! \nWe’re going to try for the month of May to open up some office hours while I’m working (on my day job!) that you can stop by and chat with me and sometimes special guests! We look forward to seeing you and if you can’t make it during the day\, you can always come to our meetings on the third Monday of the month or email us… message for more details. You can also fill out this community feedback form!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/lgbtq-community-office-hours/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Lynny’s On 12th\, 1914 E 12th St Unit A\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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SUMMARY:Virtual Info Session: Black Professional Alliance and Leadership Austin Emerge & Essential
DESCRIPTION:Curious about taking your leadership to the next level? Join us for an inside look at Leadership Austin and explore our Emerge (for rising leaders) and Essential (for established\, influential leaders) cohort programs. You’ll meet our team\, hear directly from alumni\, and get a feel for the experience – from program expectations to application tips\, scholarships\, and more. If you’re considering applying\, this is your starting point. Come get your questions answered and set yourself up for success.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/virtual-info-session-black-professional-alliance-and-leadership-austin-emerge-essential/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T111300Z
CREATED:20260521T111300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T111300Z
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SUMMARY:Kids on Bikes in Parks
DESCRIPTION:Kids on Bikes in Parks is a free cycling event presented by Violet Crown\, The LeadOut Foundation\, and The Trail Conservancy. We have a closed course of 1000 ft of grassy parkland for children ages 5-15 to ride their bikes on. We will have open track time with experienced cyclists present to teach lessons and at the top of every hour\, we will have timed laps for kids to test themselves and track their progress. \nWe will have a fleet of bikes provided by WOOM Bikes on hand for any child wishing to try one or without a bike of their own to ride the course. All participants are eligible to receive some giveaways from Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop and Trek Bikes. \nParents/guardians must remain on-site but can enjoy some cold beverages while supervising their children on the course. Please note: Helmets are required at all times when on a bike.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/kids-on-bikes-in-parks/
LOCATION:Chicano Park\, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Outdoor/Fitness
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trail Conservancy":MAILTO:events@thetrailconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T141500
DTSTAMP:20260408T185225Z
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SUMMARY:Overheard On A Train
DESCRIPTION:So let’s say you’re on public transit\, eavesdropping on a group’s conversation. (No shame—we do it\, too.) \nYou ever wonder what it would be like to live that life? To dip into their daily drama? Now’s your chance! \nJoin us for Overheard on a Train\, and see what it’s like to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. \nExcept\, you’re not walking—because you’re on a train. \nAnd also—it’s longer than a mile. \nAnd also—you wear your own shoes. \nYou can book your ticket here.  \nOverheard on a Train is an interactive experience that takes place on board Austin’s metro-rail. You and three friends will sign up as a group\, and receive a script when you board the train. During the journey\, your foursome will read the script to each other\, out loud. (It’s a “table read\,” and you are the actors!) Your collective story will unfold as you turn each page and deliver each line. Choose which storyline your group likes best\, such as THE BAND\, or THE BACHELORETTE PARTY\, or THE BANK ROBBERS—and we’re now offering THE MIDDLE SCHOOLERS\, for kids and families!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/overheard-on-a-train-2/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Downtown MetroRail Station\, 209 E 4th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T164500
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SUMMARY:Overheard On A Train
DESCRIPTION:So let’s say you’re on public transit\, eavesdropping on a group’s conversation. (No shame—we do it\, too.) \nYou ever wonder what it would be like to live that life? To dip into their daily drama? Now’s your chance! \nJoin us for Overheard on a Train\, and see what it’s like to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. \nExcept\, you’re not walking—because you’re on a train. \nAnd also—it’s longer than a mile. \nAnd also—you wear your own shoes. \nYou can book your ticket here.  \nOverheard on a Train is an interactive experience that takes place on board Austin’s metro-rail. You and three friends will sign up as a group\, and receive a script when you board the train. During the journey\, your foursome will read the script to each other\, out loud. (It’s a “table read\,” and you are the actors!) Your collective story will unfold as you turn each page and deliver each line. Choose which storyline your group likes best\, such as THE BAND\, or THE BACHELORETTE PARTY\, or THE BANK ROBBERS—and we’re now offering THE MIDDLE SCHOOLERS\, for kids and families!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/overheard-on-a-train-2/2026-05-23/3/
LOCATION:Downtown MetroRail Station\, 209 E 4th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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