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SUMMARY:Analog: Future Front x TOMO Mags
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, March 15\, Future Front is taking over Tomo Mags’ downtown magazine store and bookshop for a special Women’s History Month pop-up during SXSW. \n12 PM — 5 PM \nVisit Tomo Mags’ all-print and independent magazine collection in downtown Austin\, with all-day DJ sets by Future Front 2026 resident artists: Suxxy Puxxy\, ORYA\, JP and DJ BAD APPLE. \nPlus\, special guest RIOBAMBA and more to be announced! \n5 PM — 7 PM \nOver a hands-on block-printing workshop\, we’ll hold a candid conversation with Austin-local artists and musicians on their analog practices\, vital third spaces and history icons.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/analog-future-front-x-tomo-mags/
LOCATION:TOMO Mags\, 411 Brazos Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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SUMMARY:Front Market
DESCRIPTION:The Front Market will return for its Fall 2025 Season on November 22 and 23 at Moody Amphitheater (Waterloo Park) in downtown Austin. \n★ 150+ artists\, makers\, craftspeople and small business owners\n★ Waterloo Park (1401 E Trinity St 78701)\n★ November 22 and 23\, 2025\n★ 11 AM to 5 PM each day\n★ Amplifying women & LGBTQ+ creatives\n★ Rain or shine \nAs always\, we’ll be open from 11 AM to 5 PM on November 22 and 23\, with an outdoor exhibition and fair\, featuring 150+ independent craftspeople\, creatives\, small business owners\, designers & makers across the Texas South. \n100% family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Human-friendly. Open-air. Nonprofit-run. Free to the public. \nSHOP SMALL. SUSTAIN LOCAL. SHOW UP. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/front-market/2025-11-23/
LOCATION:Waterloo Park\, 500 E 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Front Market
DESCRIPTION:The Front Market will return for its Fall 2025 Season on November 22 and 23 at Moody Amphitheater (Waterloo Park) in downtown Austin. \n★ 150+ artists\, makers\, craftspeople and small business owners\n★ Waterloo Park (1401 E Trinity St 78701)\n★ November 22 and 23\, 2025\n★ 11 AM to 5 PM each day\n★ Amplifying women & LGBTQ+ creatives\n★ Rain or shine \nAs always\, we’ll be open from 11 AM to 5 PM on November 22 and 23\, with an outdoor exhibition and fair\, featuring 150+ independent craftspeople\, creatives\, small business owners\, designers & makers across the Texas South. \n100% family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Human-friendly. Open-air. Nonprofit-run. Free to the public. \nSHOP SMALL. SUSTAIN LOCAL. SHOW UP. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/front-market/2025-11-22/
LOCATION:Waterloo Park\, 500 E 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:The Front Festival
DESCRIPTION:From August 28 to August 31 (Labor Day Weekend)\, The Front Festival will return to iconic venues across Austin\, including The LINE Hotel Austin\, The Contemporary Austin—Laguna Gloria and Antone’s Nightclub for four days of independent music and film. \nDay 1: Opening Night Swim  \nCome through for a special edition of our classic Swim Sessions at The LINE Hotel Austin to kick off The Front Festival 2025. \nDay 2: Annual Music Showcase  \nHot\, Texas music. Join us at Antone’s Nightclub for our Annual Music Showcase\, featuring a blend of contemporary cumbia\, conjunto and experimental acts from San Antonio and Austin\, Texas. \nDay 3: Annual Film Showcase  \nHot\, Texas films. Meet us under the stars and by the lake for a curated selection of 12 independent films by women and LGBTQ+ directors and writers in Texas\, plus community panels and performances with The Contemporary Austin. \nDay 4: Labor Day Pool Party  \nTo close out The Front Festival 2025\, join us for a daytime pool party\, featuring Future Front Resident DJs.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-front-festival-2/
LOCATION:The LINE Hotel Austin\, 111 E Cesar Chavez St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film-Screening,Music,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Plus-Size Community Clothing Swap + Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Our Plus-Size Clothing Swap is back by popular demand—celebrating ALL SIZES XL+ WHILE FUNDRAISING FOR FUTRURE FRONT. SO\, Time to clear out your closet & snag new-to-you garments! \nHosted by Future Front board members Xochi Solis and Hali Martin\, this event’s one-part swap and one-part fundraiser for Future Front’s fourth birthday (and our recent $65\,000 NEA Grant loss). \nSo\, join us to support our little org AND keep clothing out of landfills. \nThe swap will be held on JULY 19 from 11 AM to 1 PM CT.  \nTickets are $30 (benefitting Future Front Texas)\, and all attendees must bring at least five items (size XL+\, all styles welcome) to participate. \nThere’ll be an opportunity to win incredible raffle items onsite\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT \nSWAP GUIDELINES \n★ A ticket is required to participate (it’s a fundraiser\, y’all!). \n★ Attendees must bring at least 5 items to swap. No more than 15 items\, please \n\n\nAll clothing must be sized XL and up. (Standard Women’s size 12+\, Standard Men’s 36+) \n\n\nAll styles of clothing for larger bodies are welcome. All seasons and occasions are welcome\, i.e. winter coats\, cocktail dresses\, etc. Shoes\, athletic wear (lightly used)\, and accessories are welcome. \n\n\nAll clothing must be clean. All clothing should be in good\, wearable condition. No holes\, rips\, or stains (unless stylistic). Vintage items must be in excellent condition. \n\n\n★ This event is entirely indoors. Bathrooms and small changing areas will be made available. Clothing racks will also be available\, thanks to a generous loan from Leandra Blei. \n★ Any unused or un-swapped clothing will be donated to a local charity (ex: ​​ Out of the Closet or Austin Pets Alive! Thrift) \n★ The Future Front House’s newest art show\, Spilled Fruit\, will be on display throughout the event\, and many local businesses will be open next door and in the area! Explore after you swap. \n  \nRAFFLE GUIDELINES \n★ One raffle ticket comes with your $30 donation. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased at the event for $5 each (must be present to win). Raffle prizes include: \n\n\n5-Class Package from Body Positive Barre with Natalie Sanders (Retail $49) \n\n\n60-min Empowerment Portrait Session with Holly Max (Retail $350) \n\n\nGift Card & Curated Goodies from Collected by Blackbirds (Retail $75) \n\n\n2-Class Package from Open Form Yoga & Wellbeing (Retail $50) \n\n\n4 Weekend Passes to The Front Festival 2025 (Retail $200) \n\n\nNew Client Haircut from Handpainted by Hal  (1.5 hr session\, Retail $165) \n\n\nFuture Front limited edition tote bag and merch pack (Retail $30) \n\n\nAnnual Events Membership to Future Front Programs (Retail $175) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHOW TO ATTEND \nTickets are $30 (benefitting Future Front Texas’ nonprofit initiatives)\, and attendees must bring at least five but no more than 15 items (size XL+\, all styles welcome) to participate. \nThere’ll also be an opportunity to win incredible raffle items onsite!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/plus-size-community-clothing-swap-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Future Front House\, 1900 E. 12th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Austin Arts & Culture Funding: Creative Community Talk
DESCRIPTION:Do you know that the City of Austin offers funding for independent creatives and arts organizations—and that the future of these grants needs your feedback? \nJoin The Museum of Human Achievement\, Torch Literary Arts and Future Front Texas for a candid and casual info session this Saturday\, July 12. Together\, we’ll chat through: \n• the history of City of Austin arts funding\n• the proposed changes to existing grants\n• how you can get involved and apply for funding \nThis session is free to attend; RSVPs encouraged. All experience levels welcome.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-arts-culture-funding-creative-community-talk/
LOCATION:Future Front House\, 1900 E. 12th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T140000
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SUMMARY:Pride Picnic 2025 at Pease Park
DESCRIPTION:Pride Picnic\, Y’all! \nOn Saturday\, June 28\, we’re partnering with Pease Park for Pride Picnic—a day of abundant sunshine\, community vibes and a delightfully queer celebration of the summer solstice—at Austin’s first and oldest public park. \n10 AM to 2 PM. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. NO RSVP REQUIRED. \nBring your blanket\, families\, friends and lovers. Support more than 30+ LGBTQ-owned businesses at the pop-up. Pack a lunch or grab food and beer when you arrive. It’s up to you! \nFamily-friendly. Dog-friendly. Human-friendly. \nWorkshops and Activities: \n★ Pease Park’s playground\, basketball court & nature trails and community art installations \n★ Food & drink options from SnoRide and more \n★ Summer Camp Charms with Future Front: Join artist Mari Blanchard and the Future Front team to make your own camp keychain with reclaimed materials. All ages. \n★ Gays With Clay in the Pease Park Forest : Stop by Gays with Clay for a Take-n-Bake polymer workshop. You’ll leave with your own clay figurine! \n★ Pride Picnic Book Swap with The Little Gay Book Club: Bring your own picnic blanket and a book to swap! The Little Gay Book Club will be hanging out and swapping books on the Pease Park lawn all day long. \n★ Pride Picnic Tote Upcycling with The Little Gay Shop: Stop by The Little Gay Shop upcycle your own tee or tote with custom direct-to-transfer decals. \n★ All-Ages Coloring with Howdy Hotties: Hang out at the picnic tables with all-you-can-color sheets from indie Austin brand Howdy Hotties. \n★ Future Front Resident DJ set by DJ Dana Scully
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/pride-picnic-2025-at-pease-park/
LOCATION:Pease Park\, 1100 Kingsbury St\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
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SUMMARY:ATX Climate Week: The Front Market - Spring 2025 Season
DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE \nThe Front Market will be back on MAY 3 AND 4 AT DISTRIBUTION HALL.\n✹ 150+ vendors\n✹ DISTRIBUTION HALL (1500 E 4th St\, 78702)\n✹ MAY 3 AND 4\, 2025\n✹ 11 AM to 5 PM each day!\n✹ AMPLIFYING women & LGBTQ+ CREATIVES\n✹ Rain or shine. The Front Market’s Spring 2025 Season is returning to Distribution Hall\, a 10\,000 sq. ft indoor-outdoor warehouse in East Austin on May 3 and 4\, 2025.\nAs always\, we’ll be open for the weekend\, with an exhibition of more than 150 independent creatives\, artists\, small business owners\, designers\, and makers across the Texas South. \n100% family-friendly and outdoors. Dog-friendly. Human-friendly. Free and open to the public \n  \n\nAbout Climate Week ATX  \nAustin\, Texas\, is cranking up the heat (in a good way) with its first-ever Climate Week! This isn’t just another conference—it’s a citywide celebration of sustainability\, innovation\, and action. Picture rooftop parties\, hands-on workshops\, inspiring talks from eco-warriors\, and maybe even susty bus tour. April 26th – May 4th \nATX Climate Week is a celebration that stems from Joon Community\, an environmental justice & public transit-focused WOC-founded 501(c)3 non-profit that hosts community-engaged & environment justice-friendly events nationwide.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/atx-climate-week-the-front-market-spring-2025-season/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Distribution Hall\, 1500 East 4th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:ATX Climate Week: The Front Market - Spring 2025 Season
DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE \nThe Front Market will be back on MAY 3 AND 4 AT DISTRIBUTION HALL.\n✹ 150+ vendors\n✹ DISTRIBUTION HALL (1500 E 4th St\, 78702)\n✹ MAY 3 AND 4\, 2025\n✹ 11 AM to 5 PM each day!\n✹ AMPLIFYING women & LGBTQ+ CREATIVES\n✹ Rain or shine. The Front Market’s Spring 2025 Season is returning to Distribution Hall\, a 10\,000 sq. ft indoor-outdoor warehouse in East Austin on May 3 and 4\, 2025.\nAs always\, we’ll be open for the weekend\, with an exhibition of more than 150 independent creatives\, artists\, small business owners\, designers\, and makers across the Texas South. \n100% family-friendly and outdoors. Dog-friendly. Human-friendly. Free and open to the public \n  \n\nAbout Climate Week ATX  \nAustin\, Texas\, is cranking up the heat (in a good way) with its first-ever Climate Week! This isn’t just another conference—it’s a citywide celebration of sustainability\, innovation\, and action. Picture rooftop parties\, hands-on workshops\, inspiring talks from eco-warriors\, and maybe even susty bus tour. April 26th – May 4th \nATX Climate Week is a celebration that stems from Joon Community\, an environmental justice & public transit-focused WOC-founded 501(c)3 non-profit that hosts community-engaged & environment justice-friendly events nationwide.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/atx-climate-week-the-front-market-spring-2025-season/2025-05-03/
LOCATION:Distribution Hall\, 1500 East 4th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241124T170000
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SUMMARY:The Front Market
DESCRIPTION:The Front Market will be back on November 23 and 24 at Waterloo Park. \n✹ 150+ vendors\n✹ Waterloo Park (500 E 12th St\, 78701)\n✹ November 23 and 24\, 2024\n✹ 11 AM to 5 PM each day!\n✹ 100% women & LGBTQ+ lineup\n✹ Rain or shine! \nSHOP SMALL. SUSTAIN LOCAL. SHOW UP. \nFor the first time\, The Front Market’s Fall 2024 Season will be hosted at Waterloo Park\, a park and event space located in the heart of downtown Austin. (Learn more about our new Fall Season venue here. ) \nAs always\, we’ll be open for the weekend\, with an exhibition of more than 150 women and LGBTQ+ creatives\, small business owners\, designers and makers across the Texas South. \n100% family-friendly and outdoors. Dog-friendly. Human-friendly. Free and open to the public. \nFind the full lineup of pop-up vendors\, workshops\, DJs\, and community surprises here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-front-market-2/2024-11-24/
LOCATION:Waterloo Park\, 500 E 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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SUMMARY:The Front Market
DESCRIPTION:The Front Market will be back on November 23 and 24 at Waterloo Park. \n✹ 150+ vendors\n✹ Waterloo Park (500 E 12th St\, 78701)\n✹ November 23 and 24\, 2024\n✹ 11 AM to 5 PM each day!\n✹ 100% women & LGBTQ+ lineup\n✹ Rain or shine! \nSHOP SMALL. SUSTAIN LOCAL. SHOW UP. \nFor the first time\, The Front Market’s Fall 2024 Season will be hosted at Waterloo Park\, a park and event space located in the heart of downtown Austin. (Learn more about our new Fall Season venue here. ) \nAs always\, we’ll be open for the weekend\, with an exhibition of more than 150 women and LGBTQ+ creatives\, small business owners\, designers and makers across the Texas South. \n100% family-friendly and outdoors. Dog-friendly. Human-friendly. Free and open to the public. \nFind the full lineup of pop-up vendors\, workshops\, DJs\, and community surprises here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-front-market-2/2024-11-23/
LOCATION:Waterloo Park\, 500 E 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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SUMMARY:Pride Picnic 2024 at Pease Park
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, June 29\, we’re partnering with Pease Park for Pride Picnic—a day of abundant sunshine\, community vibes and a delightfully queer celebration of the summer solstice.\n \n\nTHE PICNIC WILL BE OPEN FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. NO RSVP REQUIRED.\n \n\nBring your blanket\, families\, friends and lovers. Get ready to support more than 30+ LGBTQ-owned businesses at the pop-up. Pack a lunch or grab food and beer from some of our incredible vendors once you arrive. It’s up to you!\nFamily-friendly. Dog-friendly. Human-friendly. \nWHAT TO EXPECT: \n\n\nAn outdoor community flea\, featuring pop-ups by 30 LGBTQ+ creatives & small business owners from The Front Market \n\n\nAn Austin-local food court\, with snow cones\, ice cream and specially curated lunch items for your picnicking pleasures! \n\n\nFamily-friendly and fun-in-the sun activities around Pease Park’s Splash Pad (bring your suit!)\, treehouse and other installations
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/pride-picnic-2024-at-pease-park/
LOCATION:Pease Park\, 1100 Kingsbury St\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T012939Z
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SUMMARY:A Juneteenth Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join Abode Press at The Future Front House for poetry readings by renowned Black poets\, KB Brookins\, Enzo Silon Surin\, and Mirakol Jade. Each poet will reflect on Juneteenth\, its cultural significance in Texas as well as read from their works.\n \n\nThere will be books available for purchase from Austin-local bookshop\, Black Pearl Books\, and a time for signings and author questions\, too! There is a 30-person capacity for this event so RSVPs are mandatory.\n \n\nTo practice community care\, masks are required for this event and will be available for attendees at the front door.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/a-juneteenth-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:Future Front House\, 1900 E. 12th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051840
CREATED:20240313T144109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T144155Z
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SUMMARY:Mutual Love Rest Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Mutual Love Rest Fest is a trans-led festival that brings the LGBTQ+ community and allies together to promote rest\, wellness\, play\, and healing.\n \n\nAll Ages. No Alcohol. Everyone is welcome.\n \n\nCommunity connection is gender-affirming care! Our rest and joy is sacred and possible — join us.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/mutual-love-rest-fest/
LOCATION:Future Front House\, 1900 E. 12th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051840
CREATED:20240313T145353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T145643Z
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SUMMARY:Open House: FutureLands
DESCRIPTION:Join Highlander and Future Front for Futurelands.\n \n\nFor one day only on March 15\, while Austin celebrates SXSW\, Highlander will take over The Future Front House with all-day sessions\, exploring the intersections of storytelling\, movement-building and the artistic\, cultural and creative mycelium of southern people’s struggles for justice and democracy.\n \n\nFrom an experiential pop-up library (straight from Highlander’s archives in Tennessee) to an evening film screening and panel discussion\, expect conversations among femme and queer artists\, organizers and friends that invite us all to imagine the future.\n \n\nThe event is free\, but an RSVP is required.\n \n  \nSchedule of events: \n\nNoon – Unearthing: A Youth-Led Circle – Led by youth\, this morning workshop at The Future Front House will candidly explore our dreams for the future through the lens of young organizers in Highlander’s Seeds of Fire Program.\n \n\nSince 1932\, Highlander Center has played a pivotal role in southern people’s struggles for justice and democracy. The organization’s Seeds of Fire program aims to increase intergenerational organizing.\n \n\n2pm – What is the recipe for culture? A workshop with Jenae Taylor – Join us in skilling up in Highlander’s Cultural Organizing Methodology. Led by Jenae Taylor\, you’ll share space with community members who are actively practicing its frameworks. Together\, we’ll ask: “What is the recipe for culture in this time?” and “What has been catalyzed since\, using these tools?”\n \n\nHighlander’s methodologies have advanced the Civil Rights Movement and environmental\, economic & justice organizing across decades.\n \n\n6:30pm – A Place Of Rage: Film Screening & Panel Discussion – Join Highlander for a screening of A PLACE OF RAGE\, an award-winning film by Pratibha Parmar. Featuring rare interviews with Angela Davis\, June Jordan & Alice Walker\, the film explores how women like Rosa Parks and Fannie Lou Hamer revolutionized American society and the world.\n \n\nFollowing the screening\, Eden Hakimzadeh and Breya Johnson will guide us through a discussion about the film\, with a focus on the prescient warnings issued by June Jordan’s fearless embrace of the Palestinian cause as her own.\n \n\n\n  \nAbout the Highlander Center: \nHIGHLANDER IS THE MOVEMENT SCHOOL TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MOVEMENT LEADERS. \n\nRooted in Southern Appalachia\, and grounded in a 90-year practice of participatory research and popular education\, we incubate and develop the movements that drive us from the world we inherited to the one we deserve.\n \n\nWe are a team of movement veterans\, organizers\, researchers\, educators\, and artists activating diverse voices across the South\, the nation\, and around the world to lead winning movements. Learn more at highlandercenter.org.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/open-house-futurelands/
LOCATION:Future Front House\, 1900 E. 12th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051840
CREATED:20231206T193008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T193424Z
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SUMMARY:Big Community Flea
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Future Front’s first-ever Big\, Community Flea aka the garage sale fundraiser of our dreams.\n\n\n \nJoin us to shop goods generously donated by Austin creatives you love\, all while fundraising for the future of Future Front.\n\n\n \nFamily-friendly. Dog-friendly. Human-friendly. Scroll for more details.\nThe Big Community Flea is a weeklong garage sale and fundraiser\, featuring goods by some of our favorite creatives in Austin and Texas beyond. You can shop online with us at futurefronttexas.org/communityflea or RSVP here to join us for an in-person shopping event at The Future Front House.\n\n\nShop In-Person: \n✰ See specialty items in person on Dec. 9\, 2023 \n✰ Mingle and raise money \n✰ 100% of proceeds go to the future of our programs in 2024
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/big-community-flea/
LOCATION:Future Front House\, 1900 E. 12th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051840
CREATED:20231115T031321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T031508Z
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SUMMARY:The Front Market Fall 2023 Season: Weekend Three
DESCRIPTION:This November\, we’re at Ani’s Day & Night for three weekends of The Front Market.\n✰ November 4 and 5\n✰ November 11 and 12\n✰ November 18 and 19\n\n \n7107 E RIVERSIDE DRIVE AUSTIN\, TEXAS — 11 AM TO 5 PM CT — 175+ VENDORS\nEach weekend will feature a new lineup of vendors\, alongside a curated selection of surprise pop-ups\, rotating brunch menus and immaculate DJ sets.\n\n \nFamily-friendly. Dog-friendly. Human-friendly. 100% open-air\, outdoors and free to the public. Scroll for more details.\n\n \n— BEHIND THE FRONT MARKET —\nProduced by Future Front (and powered by you)\, The Front Market is an independent marketplace and fair. We showcase women and LGBTQ+ creatives\, designers\, makers\, craftspeople\, small business owners and artists from Texas.\n \nWelcoming 400+ vendors & 10\,000+ guests across two seasons in Austin\, The Front Market is open to all.  Show up to support the people\, places and things you want to see in the world. Learn more at thefrontmarket.com.\n \n\nOur Weekend Three Lineup and Creative Surprises: \n✰ Austin Studio Tour x Future Front x Ani’s Art Gallery Show: Homecoming\n✰ Live Embroidery with Soul Studio\n✰ Drag ‘n’ Draw with Brigitte Bandit\, Skechers Club and Queer Figure Drawing Club \n\n\n— HOW TO ATTEND —\nThe Front Market is free or by donation—all ages. When you RSVP\, you have the option to donate to our work. \n \nEvery pledge made with your ticket will directly benefit our programs\, as well as the administration of our Creative Future of Texas Fund\, a micro-grants program for emerging creatives and small business owners in Texas.\nRSVP & DONATE HERE.\n\n \n— PLAN YOUR VISIT —\n\n \n— MEET THE PRODUCERS\, FUTURE FRONT —\nHomegrown in Austin\, Future Front is a community space and exhibition series—with women and LGBTQ+ creatives at the front. As an arts and culture nonprofit\, we’re mother to The Front Market\, The Front Festival and The Work Conference. Beyond our flagship exhibitions\, we host year-round shows\, gatherings and workshops at our creative community space in Downtown East Austin. Everybody and every body are welcome.\n\n \nYou’re invited to join us\, of course. You can learn more about how it all works\, our team and what we do: futurefronttexas.org
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-front-market-fall-2023-season-weekend-three/2023-11-18/
LOCATION:Ani’s Day And Night\, 7107 East Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051840
CREATED:20231102T221354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T221739Z
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SUMMARY:The Front Market Fall 2023 Season: Weekend One
DESCRIPTION:This November\, we’re at Ani’s Day & Night for three weekends of The Front Market.\n\n \n✰ November 4 and 5\n✰ November 11 and 12\n✰ November 18 and 19\n\n \n7107 E RIVERSIDE DRIVE AUSTIN\, TEXAS — 11 AM TO 5 PM CT — 175+ VENDORS\n\n \nEach weekend will feature a new lineup of vendors\, alongside a curated selection of surprise pop-ups\, rotating brunch menus and immaculate DJ sets.\n\n \nFamily-friendly. Dog-friendly. Human-friendly. 100% open-air\, outdoors and free to the public. Scroll for more details.\n\n \n— BEHIND THE FRONT MARKET —\nProduced by Future Front (and powered by you)\, The Front Market is an independent marketplace and fair. We showcase women and LGBTQ+ creatives\, designers\, makers\, craftspeople\, small business owners and artists from Texas.\n\n \nWelcoming 400+ vendors & 10\,000+ guests across two seasons in Austin\, The Front Market is open to all.  Show up to support the people\, places and things you want to see in the world. Learn more at thefrontmarket.com.\n\n \n— OUR WEEKEND ONE LINEUP —\n\n \nWeekend One Creative Surprises: \n✰ Austin Studio Tour x Future Front x Ani’s Art Gallery Show: Homecoming\n✰ Shrinky Dink Jewelry Workshop by Skechers Club\n✰ Fermenting Beverages with Preya Patel of Fermentation Club\n✰ An Art & Social Justice Workshop by poet and writer KB Brookins
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-front-market-fall-2023-season-weekend-one/2023-11-04/
LOCATION:Ani’s Day And Night\, 7107 East Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230904
DTSTAMP:20260404T051840
CREATED:20230831T155128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T155208Z
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SUMMARY:The Front Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Front Fest is an end-of-summer festival\, featuring musical performances\, films and creative experiences curated by Future Front. Hosted annually in Austin\, we put Texas women and LGBTQ+ artists at the front of our lineups.\n \n\nFrom August 31 to September 3\, 2023\, join us at The LINE Austin\, Cheer Up Charlies & The Contemporary Austin — Laguna Gloria for four days of music & film. Check out the full schedule and get your tickets here. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-front-festival/
LOCATION:Laguna Gloria\, 3809 West 35th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051840
CREATED:20230614T191931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T192123Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Picnic at Pease Park
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, June 25\, we’re partnering with Pease Park for its second-annual Pride Picnic—a day of abundant sunshine\, community vibes and a delightfully queer celebration of the summer solstice.\n \n\nThe picnic will be open from noon to 4 PM. Bring your blanket\, family\, friends & lovers. Pack a lunch or grab food and beer from some of our incredible vendors once you arrive. It’s up to you!\n \n\nFree and open to the public. Family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Human-friendly.\n \n\nWHAT TO EXPECT \n* An outdoor community flea\, featuring pop-ups by 30 LGBTQ+ creatives\, artists & small businesses from The Front Market \n* Austin-local food trucks\, with snow cones and specially curated lunch items for your picnicking pleasures \n* Family-friendly and fun-in-the sun activities around Pease Park’s Splash Pad (bring your suit!)\, treehouse and other installations
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/pride-picnic-at-pease-park-2/
LOCATION:Pease Park\, 1100 Kingsbury St\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051840
CREATED:20221121T185543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T031744Z
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SUMMARY:The Front Market Fall 2022: Holiday Finale
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the final day of The Front Market’s Fall Season.\n\n  \nWe’ll open with a new lineup of vendors from 11 AM to 5 PM CT. As always\, come through for a curated selection of surprise pop-ups\, rotating brunch menus and immaculate DJ sets\, too. 100% open-air\, outdoors and free the public.\n\n  \nScroll for more details.\n— FALL SEASON DATES —\n✰ November 12 and 13\n✰ November 20\n✰ November 26 and 27\n✰ December 3 and 4\n✰ December 10\n\n  \n— BEHIND THE FRONT MARKET —\nProduced by Future Front Texas and powered by you\, The Front Market showcases women and LGBTQ+ creatives\, designers\, makers and artists from the Texas South.\n  \nCome through to unapologetically support what you want to see in the world.\n\n  \n— WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE HOLIDAY FINALE: DECEMBER 10 —\nGet the lineup here: https://futurefronttexas.org/…/crafther-market-y79k9…\n\n  \n— HOW TO ATTEND —\nThe Front Market is free or by donation. When you RSVP\, you have the option to donate to our work. \nEvery pledge made with your ticket will directly benefit our programs\, as well as the administration of our Creative Future of Texas Fund\, a micro-grants program for emerging creatives and small business owners in Texas.\n\n  \nName your own ticket price at check-out to donate: https://futurefronttexas.org/…/crafther-market-y79k9…\n\n  \n— PREPARE YOUR VISIT TO THE FRONT MARKET —\nVENUE LOCATION + ACCESSIBILITY —\nThe Front Market and Festival will be held at Ani’s Day and Night\, which is located at 7107 E Riverside Dr\, Austin\, TX 78741. The venue wheelchair-accessible and all activities will occur on the ground floor.\n  \nPARKING — We highly encourage utilizing rideshare or carpooling as there is limited self-parking available onsite. Both venues are easily accessible by Austin public transportation\, too.\n\n  \nAVAILABLE LANGUAGES — ASL interpreters can be provided upon request. Si necesita traducción al español para participar en este evento\, envíenos un correo electrónico a hello@futurefronttexas.org.\n\n  \n— OUR COMMUNITY SAFETY GUIDELINES —\nhttps://futurefronttexas.org/…/crafther-market-y79k9…\n\n  \n— MEET THE PRODUCERS\, FUTURE FRONT TEXAS —\nFuture Front is a 501c3 nonprofit\, homegrown in Austin\, Texas. We nurture spaces where women and LGBTQ+ creatives\, founders and leaders can grow together. Currently\, we produce The Front Market and Festival\, host year-round workshops and meet-ups\, as well as create resources for resilience in creative industries.\n\n  \nYou’re invited to join us\, of course. You can learn more about how it all works\, our team and what we do: futurefronttexas.org
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-front-market-fall-2022-holiday-finale/
LOCATION:Ani’s Day And Night\, 7107 East Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051840
CREATED:20221121T185140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T185140Z
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SUMMARY:Front Market: Weekend Four
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Weekend Four of The Front Market’s Fall Season.\n\n \nWe’ll open with a new lineup of vendors from 11 AM to 5 PM CT. As always\, come through for a curated selection of surprise pop-ups\, rotating brunch menus and immaculate DJ sets\, too. 100% open-air\, outdoors and free the public.\n\n \nScroll for more details.\n— FALL SEASON DATES —\n✰ November 12 and 13\n✰ November 20\n✰ November 26 and 27\n✰ December 3 and 4\n✰ December 10\n\n \n— BEHIND THE FRONT MARKET —\nProduced by Future Front Texas and powered by you\, The Front Market showcases women and LGBTQ+ creatives\, designers\, makers and artists from the Texas South.\n \nCome through to unapologetically support what you want to see in the world.\n\n \n— WHAT TO EXPECT AT WEEKEND FOUR: DECEMBER 3 & 4 —\nGet the lineup here: https://futurefronttexas.org/…/crafther-market-y79k9…\n\n \n— HOW TO ATTEND —\nThe Front Market is free or by donation. When you RSVP\, you have the option to donate to our work. \n \nEvery pledge made with your ticket will directly benefit our programs\, as well as the administration of our Creative Future of Texas Fund\, a micro-grants program for emerging creatives and small business owners in Texas.\n\n \nName your own ticket price at check-out to donate: https://futurefronttexas.org/…/crafther-market-y79k9…\n\n \n— PREPARE YOUR VISIT TO THE FRONT MARKET —\nVENUE LOCATION + ACCESSIBILITY —\nThe Front Market and Festival will be held at Ani’s Day and Night\, which is located at 7107 E Riverside Dr\, Austin\, TX 78741. The venue wheelchair-accessible and all activities will occur on the ground floor.\n\n \nPARKING — We highly encourage utilizing rideshare or carpooling as there is limited self-parking available onsite. Both venues are easily accessible by Austin public transportation\, too.\n\n \nAVAILABLE LANGUAGES — ASL interpreters can be provided upon request. Si necesita traducción al español para participar en este evento\, envíenos un correo electrónico a hello@futurefronttexas.org.\n\n \n— OUR COMMUNITY SAFETY GUIDELINES —\nhttps://futurefronttexas.org/…/crafther-market-y79k9…\n\n \n— MEET THE PRODUCERS\, FUTURE FRONT TEXAS —\nFuture Front is a 501c3 nonprofit\, homegrown in Austin\, Texas. We nurture spaces where women and LGBTQ+ creatives\, founders and leaders can grow together. Currently\, we produce The Front Market and Festival\, host year-round workshops and meet-ups\, as well as create resources for resilience in creative industries.\n\n \nYou’re invited to join us\, of course. You can learn more about how it all works\, our team and what we do: futurefronttexas.org
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/front-market-weekend-four/2022-12-03/
LOCATION:Ani’s Day And Night\, 7107 East Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051840
CREATED:20221121T184106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T184252Z
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SUMMARY:The Front Market: Weekend Three
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Weekend Three of The Front Market’s Fall Season.\n\n \nWe’ll open with a new lineup of vendors from 11 AM to 5 PM CT. As always\, come through for a curated selection of surprise pop-ups\, rotating brunch menus and immaculate DJ sets\, too. 100% open-air\, outdoors and free the public.\n\n \nScroll for more details.\n\n \n— FALL SEASON DATES —\n✰ November 12 and 13\n✰ November 20\n✰ November 26 and 27\n✰ December 3 and 4\n✰ December 10\n\n \n— BEHIND THE FRONT MARKET —\nProduced by Future Front Texas and powered by you\, The Front Market showcases women and LGBTQ+ creatives\, designers\, makers and artists from the Texas South.\n \nCome through to unapologetically support what you want to see in the world.\n\n \n— WHAT TO EXPECT AT WEEKEND THREE: NOVEMBER 26 & 27 —\nGet the lineup here: https://futurefronttexas.org/…/crafther-market-y79k9…\n\n \n— HOW TO ATTEND —\nThe Front Market is free or by donation. When you RSVP\, you have the option to donate to our work. \n \nEvery pledge made with your ticket will directly benefit our programs\, as well as the administration of our Creative Future of Texas Fund\, a micro-grants program for emerging creatives and small business owners in Texas.\n\n \nName your own ticket price at check-out to donate: https://futurefronttexas.org/…/crafther-market-y79k9…\n\n \n— PREPARE YOUR VISIT TO THE FRONT MARKET —\nVENUE LOCATION + ACCESSIBILITY —\nThe Front Market and Festival will be held at Ani’s Day and Night\, which is located at 7107 E Riverside Dr\, Austin\, TX 78741. The venue wheelchair-accessible and all activities will occur on the ground floor.\n\n \nPARKING — We highly encourage utilizing rideshare or carpooling as there is limited self-parking available onsite. Both venues are easily accessible by Austin public transportation\, too.\n\n \nAVAILABLE LANGUAGES — ASL interpreters can be provided upon request. Si necesita traducción al español para participar en este evento\, envíenos un correo electrónico a hello@futurefronttexas.org.\n\n \n— OUR COMMUNITY SAFETY GUIDELINES —\nhttps://futurefronttexas.org/…/crafther-market-y79k9…\n\n \n— MEET THE PRODUCERS\, FUTURE FRONT TEXAS —\nFuture Front is a 501c3 nonprofit\, homegrown in Austin\, Texas. We nurture spaces where women and LGBTQ+ creatives\, founders and leaders can grow together. Currently\, we produce The Front Market and Festival\, host year-round workshops and meet-ups\, as well as create resources for resilience in creative industries.\n\n \nYou’re invited to join us\, of course. You can learn more about how it all works\, our team and what we do: futurefronttexas.org
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-front-market-weekend-three/2022-11-26/
LOCATION:Ani’s Day And Night\, 7107 East Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051840
CREATED:20220602T171041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T171359Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Picnic at Pease Park
DESCRIPTION:✰ On Sunday\, June 26\, we’re partnering with Pease Park for its first-ever Pride Picnic—a day of abundant sunshine\, community vibes and a delightfully queer celebration of the summer solstice. ✰\n \nThe picnic will be open from noon to 4 PM. Bring your blanket\, families\, friends and lovers. Pack a lunch or grab food and beer from some of our incredible vendors once you arrive. It’s up to you!\n \nFree and open to the public. Family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Human-friendly.\n  \nThis year’s inaugural picnic lineup includes:\n— An Outdoor Community Market\, featuring 40 LGBTQ+ creators & small business owners from The Front Market\n— An Austin-local food court\, with specially curated items for your picnicking pleasures\n— A Banned Camp Book Reading with recently banned books by BookPeople\n— Family-friendly face painting and pop-ups from Equality Texas + other LGBTQ+ orgs\n— Pease Park’s Splash Pad (bring your suit!)\n— And more to be announced.\n  \n>Pride Picnic is free and open to the public. No RSVP required.\n \nWhen you RSVP\, you have the option to donate to our work.\n \nEvery pledge made with your ticket will directly benefit the administration of our Creative Future of Texas Fund\, a micro-grants program for emerging creatives and small business owners in Texas.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/pride-picnic-at-pease-park/
LOCATION:Pease Park\, 1100 Kingsbury St\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051840
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T180852Z
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SUMMARY:The Front Market
DESCRIPTION:The Front Market will be back for our Spring 2022 Showcase on April 23 and 24 at Distribution Hall in Austin\, Texas.\n\n \nTHIS SPRING’S THEME IS NURTURE.\nAs always\, we’ll be open for the weekend\, with an exhibition of more than 100 women and LGBTQ+ creatives\, small business owners\, designers and makers across the Texas South. We’ll also debut a curated selection of installations\, performances\, workshops and more. Stay tuned!\n\n \n100% family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Human-friendly. Free and open to the public.\nSCROLL FOR MORE DETAILS.\n\n \n— BEHIND THE FRONT MARKET —\nWe are a creative community and small business marketplace—homegrown in Austin\, Texas. We’re open every spring and fall. Annually\, we showcase 300+ vendors and welcome more than 10\,000 guests.\n \nSo\, show up to support the people\, places and things you want to see in the world.\n\n \n— OUR LINEUP —\nFind our 150+ vendor lineup now at thefrontmarket.com. More announcements coming soon!\n\n \n— HOW TO ATTEND —\nThe Front Market is free or by donation. When you RSVP\, you have the option to donate to our work. \n \nEvery pledge made with your ticket will directly benefit the administration of our Creative Future of Texas Fund\, a micro-grants program for emerging creatives and small business owners in Texas.\n \nName your own ticket price at checkout here: https://www.universe.com/…/the-front-market-spring-2022…\n\n \n— PREPARE YOUR VISIT TO THE FRONT MARKET —\nDistribution Hall is located at 1500 E 4th St\, Austin\, TX 78702—and operates as an event space and production studio. Originally constructed to house Austin’s first German beer importer\, this thoughtfully restored mid-century structure now features a 7\,000 sq-ft studio warehouse\, a 3\,000 sq-ft open-air hangar\, and a beautiful 7\,500 sq-ft courtyard and lawn.\n \nHead here to get more information on visiting the market\, parking\, accessibility\, etc:\nhttps://futurefronttexas.org/…/thefrontmarketspringshow…\n\n \n— MEET THE PRODUCERS\, FUTURE FRONT —\nFuture Front is a 501c3 nonprofit\, homegrown in Austin\, Texas. We nurture spaces where women and LGBTQ+ creatives\, founders and leaders can grow together. Currently\, we produce The Front Market and Festival\, host year-round workshops and meet-ups\, as well as create resources for resilience in creative industries.\n\n \nYou’re invited to join us\, of course. You can learn more about how it all works\, our team and what we do: futurefronttexas.org
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-front-market/2022-04-23/
LOCATION:Distribution Hall\, 1500 East 4th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051840
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SUMMARY:The Front Market Holiday Season: Weekend Four
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with our friends at Ani’s Day and Night\, we’re hosting four outdoor markets for The Front’s holiday season.\n✰ November 20 and 21\n✰ November 27 and 28\n✰ December 4 and 5\n✰ December 11 and 12\n\n \nWe’ll open each weekend with a new lineup of vendors from 11 AM to 5 PM CT. Rotating brunch menus\, surprise collaborations and immaculate DJ sets to be expected. 100% open-air\, outdoors and free the public.\n\n \nSCROLL FOR MORE DETAILS.\n\n— BEHIND THE FRONT MARKET —\nProduced by Future Front and powered by you\, The Front Market showcases women and LGBTQ+ creatives\, designers\, makers and artists from the Texas South. A space where you can unapologetically support what you want to see in the world. \n\n \n— BEHIND WEEKEND FOUR — DECEMBER 11 AND 12 —\nThis weekend’s theme is Santa\, Baby.\nFor our fourth and final weekend of The Front Market\, we’re going out with a bang. Get your holiday fix with two days of drag performances\, decadent brunch in the sun and the best gifts around.\n\n \n— THE LINEUP —\n✰ Head to thefrontmarket.com to meet our lineup for each weekend. ✰\n\n \n— HOW TO ATTEND —\nThe Front Market is free or by donation. When you RSVP\, you have the option to donate to our work. \nEvery pledge made with your ticket will directly benefit the administration of our Creative Future of Texas Fund\, a micro-grants program for emerging creatives and small business owners in Texas.\nRSVP HERE: https://futurefronttexas.org/…/crafther-market-y79k9…\n\n \n— HOW WE’RE STAYING SAFE —\nThis event is 100% open-air\, outdoors\, family-friendly and dog-friendly. All guests are expected to follow APH’s Stage 3 Guidelines\, including:\nFully vaccinated individuals should wear a mask when indoors and unable to socially distance.\nPartially or unvaccinated individuals should wear a mask at all times.\n\n \n— PREPARE YOUR VISIT TO THE FRONT MARKET —\nVENUE LOCATION + ACCESSIBILITY — The Front Market and Festival will be held at Ani’s Day and Night\, which is located at 7107 E Riverside Dr\, Austin\, TX 78741. The venue wheelchair-accessible and all activities will occur on the ground floor.\nPARKING — We highly encourage utilizing rideshare or carpooling as there is limited self-parking available onsite. Both venues are easily accessible by Austin public transportation\, too.\nAVAILABLE LANGUAGES — ASL interpreters can be provided upon request. Si necesita traducción al español para participar en este evento\, envíenos un correo electrónico a hello@futurefronttexas.org.\nIf you have a question about the building’s accessibility or anticipate needing assistance\, shoot us a line at hello@futurefronttexas.org. We’re happy to help and will get back to you. \n\n \n— MEET THE PRODUCERS\, FUTURE FRONT —\nFuture Front is a 501c3 nonprofit\, homegrown in Austin\, Texas. We nurture spaces where women and LGBTQ+ creatives\, founders and leaders can grow together. Currently\, we produce The Front Market and Festival\, host year-round workshops and meet-ups\, as well as create resources for resilience in creative industries.\nYou’re invited to join us\, of course. You can learn more about how it all works\, our team and what we do: futurefronttexas.org
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-front-market-holiday-season-weekend-four/2021-12-11/
LOCATION:Ani’s Day And Night\, 7107 East Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211204T170000
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SUMMARY:The Front Market Holiday Series: Weekend Three
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with our friends at Ani’s Day and Night\, we’re hosting four outdoor markets for The Front’s holiday season.\n✰ November 20 and 21\n✰ November 27 and 28\n✰ December 4 and 5\n✰ December 11 and 12\n\n \nWe’ll open each weekend with a new lineup of vendors from 11 AM to 5 PM CT. Rotating brunch menus\, surprise collaborations and immaculate DJ sets to be expected.\n \n100% open-air\, outdoors and free the public.\nScroll for more details.\n \n\n— BEHIND WEEKEND THREE — DECEMBER 4 AND 5 —\nProduced in collaboration with BRWN Collective\, this weekend’s theme is Cozy Season.\nFor Weekend Three of The Front Market\, join us for a one-of-a-kind tamales pop-up\, as well as a lineup of vendors that’ll remind you of being home for the holidays and family traditions.\n\n \n— THE LINEUP —\n✰ Head to thefrontmarket.com to meet our lineup for each weekend. ✰\n\n \n— BEHIND THE FRONT MARKET —\nProduced by Future Front Texas and powered by you\, The Front Market showcases women and LGBTQ+ creatives\, designers\, makers and artists from the Texas South. A space where you can unapologetically support what you want to see in the world. \n\n \n— HOW TO ATTEND —\nThe Front Market is free or by donation. When you RSVP\, you have the option to donate to our work. \n \nRSVP HERE: https://futurefronttexas.org/…/crafther-market-y79k9…\n\n \n— HOW WE’RE STAYING SAFE —\nEvent capacity is limited at all of our spaces to reduce crowding of any kind.\nAll of our IRL events will be held in outdoor and open-air spaces.\nAll guests at FFTX spaces are required to practice mutual respect and social distancing.\nAll guests are expected to follow APH’s Stage 3 Guidelines\, including:\nFully vaccinated individuals should wear a mask when indoors and unable to socially distance.\nPartially or unvaccinated individuals should wear a mask at all times.\n\n \n— PREPARE YOUR VISIT TO THE FRONT MARKET —\nVENUE LOCATION + ACCESSIBILITY — The Front Market and Festival will be held at Ani’s Day and Night\, which is located at 7107 E Riverside Dr\, Austin\, TX 78741. The venue wheelchair-accessible and all activities will occur on the ground floor.\nPARKING — We highly encourage utilizing rideshare or carpooling as there is limited self-parking available onsite. Both venues are easily accessible by Austin public transportation\, too.\nAVAILABLE LANGUAGES — ASL interpreters can be provided upon request. Si necesita traducción al español para participar en este evento\, envíenos un correo electrónico a hello@futurefronttexas.org.\nIf you have a question about the building’s accessibility or anticipate needing assistance\, shoot us a line at hello@futurefronttexas.org. We’re happy to help and will get back to you. \n\n \n— MEET THE PRODUCERS\, FUTURE FRONT —\nFuture Front is a 501c3 nonprofit\, homegrown in Austin\, Texas. We nurture spaces where women and LGBTQ+ creatives\, founders and leaders can grow together. Currently\, we produce The Front Market and Festival\, host year-round workshops and meet-ups\, as well as create resources for resilience in creative industries.\nYou’re invited to join us\, of course. You can learn more about how it all works\, our team and what we do: futurefronttexas.org
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-front-market-holiday-series-weekend-three/2021-12-04/
LOCATION:Ani’s Day And Night\, 7107 East Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211127T170000
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SUMMARY:The Front Market Holiday Series: Weekend Two
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with our friends at Ani’s Day and Night\, we’re hosting four outdoor markets for The Front’s holiday season.\n\n✰ November 20 and 21\n✰ November 27 and 28\n✰ December 4 and 5\n✰ December 11 and 12\n\n \nWe’ll open each weekend with a new lineup of vendors from 11 AM to 5 PM CT. Rotating brunch menus\, surprise collaborations and immaculate DJ sets to be expected. 100% open-air\, outdoors and free the public.\nSCROLL FOR MORE DETAILS.\n\n \n— BEHIND THE FRONT MARKET —\nProduced by Future Front Texas and powered by you\, The Front Market showcases women and LGBTQ+ creatives\, designers\, makers and artists from the Texas South. A space where you can unapologetically support what you want to see in the world.\n\n \n— BEHIND WEEKEND TWO — NOVEMBER 27 AND 28 —\nThis weekend’s theme is Sustain Local.\nWe’ve curated an entirely Austin-local lineup\, featuring vendors focused on ethical practices\, sustainable goods and wellness—in honor of National Small Business Weekend. We’ll have fresh DJs and workshops each day\, too.\n\n \n— THE LINEUP —\n✰ Head to thefrontmarket.com to meet our lineup for each weekend. ✰\n\n \n— HOW TO ATTEND —\nThe Front Market is free or by donation. When you RSVP\, you have the option to donate to our work.\nEvery pledge made with your ticket will directly benefit the administration of our Creative Future of Texas Fund\, a micro-grants program for emerging creatives and small business owners in Texas.\nRSVP HERE: https://futurefronttexas.org/…/crafther-market-y79k9…\n\n \n— HOW WE’RE STAYING SAFE —\nAll guests are expected to follow APH’s Stage 3 Guidelines\, including:\nFully vaccinated individuals should wear a mask when indoors and unable to socially distance.\nPartially or unvaccinated individuals should wear a mask at all times.\n\n \n— PREPARE YOUR VISIT TO THE FRONT MARKET —\nVENUE LOCATION + ACCESSIBILITY — The Front Market and Festival will be held at Ani’s Day and Night\, which is located at 7107 E Riverside Dr\, Austin\, TX 78741. The venue wheelchair-accessible and all activities will occur on the ground floor.\nPARKING — We highly encourage utilizing rideshare or carpooling as there is limited self-parking available onsite. Both venues are easily accessible by Austin public transportation\, too.\nAVAILABLE LANGUAGES — ASL interpreters can be provided upon request. Si necesita traducción al español para participar en este evento\, envíenos un correo electrónico a hello@futurefronttexas.org.\nIf you have a question about the building’s accessibility or anticipate needing assistance\, shoot us a line at hello@futurefronttexas.org. We’re happy to help and will get back to you. \n\n \n— MEET THE PRODUCERS\, FUTURE FRONT —\nFuture Front is a 501c3 nonprofit\, homegrown in Austin\, Texas. Formally known as Boss Babes ATX\, we nurture spaces where women and LGBTQ+ creatives\, founders and leaders can grow together. Currently\, we produce The Front Market and Festival\, host year-round workshops and meet-ups\, as well as create resources for resilience in creative industries.\n\n \nYou’re invited to join us\, of course. You can learn more about how it all works\, our team and what we do: futurefronttexas.org
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-front-market-holiday-series-weekend-two/2021-11-27/
LOCATION:Ani’s Day And Night\, 7107 East Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T170000
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SUMMARY:The Front Market and Festival
DESCRIPTION:Introducing The Front — a creative community market and festival\, homegrown in Austin\, Texas. \n \nOn August 20\, 21 and 22\, we’re taking over Fair Market and Cheer Up Charlies for a weekend of pop-up shops and performances\, centering emerging creatives\, artists\, designers and small business owners from Texas.\n \nWe’re 100% open-air and outdoors. Human-friendly. Free or by donation. And open to all.\n \n\n— WHAT TO EXPECT —\nProduced by Future Front Texas and powered by you\, The Front exists to put women and queer creators at the front of our lineups.\n\n \nDuring the day\, you can join us from 11 AM and 5 PM CT for:\n \n✰ An open-air and outdoor 100-vendor marketplace\n✰ All-day DJ sessions\n✰ All-day craft demonstrations\n✰ All-day art installations\n \nAt night\, you can come through for:\n✰ An outdoor film showcase featuring shorts and features from Texas directors\n✰ An outdoor music showcase featuring up-and-coming talent from Texas\n \nThe Front’s daytime events are 100% free. Nighttime events are $15. Masks and mutual respect required.\n \n\n— HOW TO ATTEND —\nTo attend free daytime events\, RSVP now\, so you can get in and out with ease.\n\n \nYou can also grab $15 presale tickets for the festival’s nighttime music and film showcases on August 20 and 21.\n\n \nWhen you RSVP\, you’ll have the option to donate to our work. Every pledge made with your ticket will directly benefit the administration of our Creative Future of Texas Fund\, a micro-grants program for emerging creatives and small business owners\, as well as our Community Leaders of Color Mental Health Fund\, a pro-bono therapy program for activists working toward racial justice in Texas.\n\n \nRSVP HERE: https://www.universe.com/…/the-front-market-and…\n \n\n— OUR DAILY SCHEDULES AND LINEUPS —\nFind daily schedules and lineups at thefrontmarket.com and thefrontfest.com.\n\n \n— BEHIND THE FRONT MARKET AND FESTIVAL —\nThe Front Market and Festival has emerged from what was formerly known as BABES FEST and craftHER Market—two spaces that were designed around sustaining communities that care about gender equity and supporting homegrown businesses\, creatives and organizations.\n\n \nActive from 2016 to 2020\, BABES FEST and craftHER Market saw more than 30\,000 guests and supported more than 2000 creatives and business owners.\n\n \nNow\, after a year of shutdowns\, pivots and existential realness\, The Front Market and Festival will carry that work into the future.\n\n \nWe will continue platforming emerging talent across the state of Texas. We will continue to work cross-collaboratively with partners to host workshops\, build community and provide opportunities to creatives and small business owners year-round. This year’s partners will be announced shortly.\n\n \nAs our first flagship production\, we are so grateful for your support.  If you are interested in becoming a partner this year\, please email us at hello@futurefronttexas.org.\n \n\n— MEET THE PRODUCERS\, FUTURE FRONT TEXAS —\nFuture Front Texas is a 501c3 nonprofit\, homegrown in Austin\, Texas. We started as a grassroots meet-up series called Boss Babes ATX (bbatx) in 2015.\n\n \nWe are run by a four-person staff and a network of amazing volunteers\, each committed to showing up for the spaces we want to see in the world.\n\n \nAlongside our members\, collaborators and partners\, we nurture creativity\, community-building and professional resilience in Texas. We cultivate spaces where women and queer creatives\, founders and leaders can grow together.\n\n \nCurrently\, we produce The Front Festival and Market\, a year-round learning club and conference\, as well as multiple community-care initiatives. You’re invited to join us\, of course. You can learn more about how it all works\, our team and what we do: futurefronttexas.org
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-front-market-and-festival/2021-08-21/
LOCATION:Fair Market\, 1100 E 5th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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