| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Ruta Maya Poetry Open MicPresented by Ruta Maya Coffee House at Ruta Maya International Headquarters February 19, 2008 - Ongoing The Ruta Maya Open Mic poetry reading is one of the longest running weekly open mics in Texas. Originally starting in 1995, thousands of poets from Central Texas and all of the populated continents on Earth have performed on the Ruta Maya stage. Hosted by Aaron Sanders, the open mic opens with a “Round Robin” open mic with no sign up list from 6 to 7 PM followed by a “Sign Up List” open mic from 7 PM to 9 PM. | Ruta Maya Coffee House | 02/19/08-
Ongoing | Austin |
Ruta Maya Poetry Karaoke on the PorchPresented by Ruta Maya Coffee House at Ruta Maya International Headquarters February 19, 2008 - Ongoing Poetry Karaoke on the Porch every Tuesday is a welcoming musical and poetic free-for-all outside on the Ruta Maya porch and features some of the most innovative rhythm and poetry in Austin, including internationally known Thom the World Poet. This freeform, improvised acoustic poetry gathering is hosted by Ivanho and Chris the Future. Bring your hand drums, spoons, rattles or whatever else makes a noise and join the jam.
Other than proximity and night, the Poetry Karaoke and... | Ruta Maya Coffee House | 02/19/08-
Ongoing | Austin |
Improv Zero-Free Intro ClassPresented by The New Movement at The New Movement February 24, 2010 - Ongoing It certainly seems that taking an improv comedy class would be nerve racking. We understand you may want to test drive before you sign up, that’s why we offer our FREE Improv Zero class every Wednesday at 7:00p. We’ll take this time to answer any questions you may have about the unique approach to improv The New Movement teaches as well as run a mock class so you can see what you’re getting yourself into. Learning good improv is very similar to learning how to play pretend... | The New Movement | 02/24/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
The ShootaroundPresented by The New Movement at The New Movement February 24, 2010 - Ongoing Since our inception we’ve been offering a place where students (and non-students alike) of long-form improv can come demonstrate their skills and meet fellow performers. The Shootaround is extremely informal and free of judgment, so come ready to play regardless of your experience level. Tip-off is around 8:00p and we’ll play til the lights go out. Audience is welcome! | The New Movement | 02/24/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
The Megaphone ShowPresented by The New Movement at The New Movement February 24, 2010 - Ongoing It’s our longest running show and the best thing there is to do on a Wednesday night. A special guest shares true stories followed by an interview followed by fast, smart improv comedy. The show is 100% free! | The New Movement | 02/24/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
ColdTowne Theater All-StarsPresented by ColdTowne Theater at ColdTowne Theater July 11, 2010 - Ongoing You've worked hard all week, only to be subjected to loud drunks, terrible dance music and bad attitudes all weekend. You need a break from the night life and the heat. Even though it's still light out, ColdTowne Theater's womb-like atmosphere provides the perfect place for you to relax and recover in preparation for another soul-crushing week at the 9 to 5 grind. Every Sunday, a group of students and alum mix it up for ColdTowne All Stars. Free, funny, and BYOB. | ColdTowne Theater | 07/11/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Spanish Conversational SeriesPresented by Austin Public Library March 1, 2010 - Ongoing The Austin Public Library program, Practiquemos Español offers adults studying Spanish an opportunity to practice speaking Spanish with other Spanish learners under the guidance of a Spanish-speaking facilitator. Practiquemos Español is not a Spanish class, but rather a place to fine-tune your Spanish in a non-threatening and relaxed environment. In order to participate you will need to know a little Spanish. Sessions take place This program is free and open to the public. | Austin Public Library | 03/01/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Monday Night MashPresented by ColdTowne Theater at ColdTowne Theater February 15, 2010 - Ongoing It's a three-for-all every Monday night at ColdTowne, thanks to the Monday Night Mash! Come to the theater for FREE, and you get rewarded with not one, not two, but THREE shows for that very low price! Keep checking back here to the ColdTowne calander for updated team information as the schedule is posted. Whoever shows up, you know you're in for a treat. | ColdTowne Theater | 02/15/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
West End Galleries : First ThursdayPresented by West End Galleries at Multiple Locations March 4, 2010 - Ongoing Make every first thursday Gallery night. Spend from 6-8 pm Gallery Hopping between 6 Galleries. | West End Galleries | 03/04/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Hoopin’ Happy Hour & Clothing SwapPresented by The Vortex Cafe and The Vortex Cafe at The VORTEX June 3, 2010 - Ongoing Bring your hula-hoopswap clothes, and have some drinks! Meet friends, hold group meetings in a fun cafe setting, or bring your laptop for Free Wifi in The VORTEX Cafe`.
The Yard and Beer-Garden Deck are open for the season. The VORTEX Café` serves sandwiches, coffee, and yummy snacks too! Kid & Dog Friendly!
| The Vortex Cafe | 06/03/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Open Door Adult Computer Clinics for All Skill LevelsPresented by Austin Free Net May 5, 2010 - Ongoing Open Door Adult Computer Clinics for All Skill Levels
A very unscary experience
First three weeks of every month
Need a little help? No skills? Some skills but not proficient? What are Google Docs? How can I use the Internet but keep my personal information safe? How can I get email? How do I open an email attachment or send a picture of my grandkids to my friends in Florida? What about PowerPoint or Publisher?
Learn at your own pace one-on-one with an... | Austin Free Net | 05/05/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
| Austin Public Library: Weekly Readings and Story Time | Austin Public Library | 02/26/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Jo's Music on the Patio: Jordan Moser and FriendsPresented by Jo's Coffee Downtown May 13, 2010 - Ongoing Jo’s Coffee, Austin’s premier coffee shop, hosts their Music on the Patio series at the 2nd St. location. The series features live music and drink specials every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. This week singer-songwriter Jordan Moser performs. Relax on the patio and listen to Austin musicians while sipping on $2 Lonestar and $4 tall-boys this Thursday, May 13. Admission is free. | Jo's Coffee Downtown | 05/13/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Market in the Park: Austin Farmers' MarketPresented by Sustainable Food Center at Tony Burger Center May 22, 2010 - Ongoing Free market veggie bags to the first 200 shoppers, a chef's demo, prize giveaways, kid's activities, live music, and farmers' product tastings are all part of the summer launch at the Sunset Valley location.
Sunset Valley council members, staff and members of the SFC board of directors will be present to shovel in the last bit of gravel and christen the path with farmers' rain water.
The SFC Farmers' Markets combined-Downtown, Sunset Valley and The Triangle, are projected... | Sustainable Food Center | 05/22/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Free Salsa LessonsPresented by Austin Public Library at Multiple Locations June 2, 2010 - Ongoing Put on your dancing shoes and join us weekly for Free Salsa Lessons with instructor Raul Ramirez at the Carver, Cepeda, and Pleasant Hill Branches of the Austin Public Library. In addition to teaching the steps, Ramirez spends a few minutes educating attendees on the history and background of Salsa music and dance. He makes an effort to dance with each class member if time permits, especially when they need help learning a particular step. The classes are free and open to the public. There... | Austin Public Library | 06/02/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Hope Farmer's MarketPresented by Hope Farmer's Market August 22, 2010 - Ongoing The Sunday HOPE Farmers Market is a weekly community gathering space where local farmers, artisans, community groups, families, and urban consumers can find fresh foods, community programs, artistic creations, agricultural education and wellness workshops. This unique weekly gathering space will be a platform to introduce local artists and Austin residents to surrounding area farms, healthy lifestyle companies, education in the arts and local community volunteer programs. The HOPE Farmers... | Hope Farmer's Market | 08/22/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Free Tapestry Saturday Dance ClassesPresented by Tapestry Dance Company at Tapestry Dance Studios September 4, 2010 - Ongoing We at Tapestry Dance Company are so excited about our new community outreach program and we'd love it if you could join us.
Our very finest master teachers will be presenting Intro to dance classes for adults and teens EVERY SATURDAY absolutely FREE and open to the public.
No registration. No obligation just a free introduction to the joy of dance.
Recent National Tap Hall of Fame inductee, Acia Gray herself will teach a tap class the first Saturday of... | Tapestry Dance Company | 09/04/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
The Secret Art of Dr. SeussPresented by Art on 5th at Art on 5th February 20, 2010 - Ongoing The wildly imaginative creations included in the Secret Art Collection show a previously unseen dimension of Theodor Seuss Geisel's art. These sophisticated and whimsical paintings created for his own pleasure and never before shown to the public will enchant and amaze you. These fantastical images have the inimitable style of Geisel's alter ego Dr. Seuss, frequently depicting outlandish creatures in otherworldly settings. | Art on 5th | 02/20/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
The People Gallery ExhibitionPresented by Austin City Hall at Austin City Hall September 22, 2010 - Ongoing Austin City Hall showcases the talents of local artists with an extensive annual art exhibition in the atrium and open areas of the first three floors. The People’s Gallery is designed to encourage public dialogue, understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts.
Approximately 150 contemporary artworks are on display, including paintings, photographs, sculptures and other mediums. The success of this program is due to the generosity of the Austin artists, galleries, collectors... | Austin City Hall | 09/22/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
West End Galleries TourPresented by Discover Art Austin at Art on 5th October 7, 2010 - Ongoing Make every first Thursday gallery night and spend the evening from 6 to 8pm gallery hopping. Enjoy 6 galleries within walking distance with plenty of parking. | Discover Art Austin | 10/07/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
| Geeks Who Drink Changes Lives | Geeks Who Drink | 10/12/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Give a VoicePresented by Center Stage Texas at Center Stage Texas November 8, 2010 - Ongoing Give A Voice is an arts education program on a mission to empower individuals with disabilities with communication and creative problem solving skills that will promote self-confidence and a network for the future. Give A Voice offers a tool to unlock creativity and to strip away the disability “label”. This year long residency is project based and students will learn through oral expression, improvisation, role-playing, creative writing, vocal & rhythmic sound, movement and... | Center Stage Texas | 11/08/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
| VORTEX: Movies Under the Stars | The Butterfly Bar | 07/27/11-
Ongoing | Austin |
SFC Farmers' MarketPresented by Sustainable Food Center October 28, 2011 - Ongoing Delight your senses at the Sustainable Food Center (SFC) Farmer's Market that includes three sites and hosts more local farmers than anywhere in Austin!
Features:
-Dozens of fruit and vegetable farmers
-Cheeses, meats, eggs, milk and butter
-Flowers, plants, herbs, soaps
-Delicious jams, salsas, honey, pickled goods and probiotic foods
-Cafe foods, drinks, and take-home deli items
-Fine, hand-made... | Sustainable Food Center | 10/28/11-
Ongoing | |
Weekly and Monthly Events at Austin Public LibraryPresented by Austin Public Library October 31, 2011 - Ongoing
Ongoing Weekly Events:
Chess Knights @ Windsor Park Branch
Mondays 6 - 7 p.m.
Put down the video game controller and pick up a pawn, bishop or knight. Chess for beginners is here. Learn the original strategy-based game with people of all ages.
¡Qué me cuentas! @ Faulk Central Library
Wednesdays 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Practice and learn Spanish as a second language... | Austin Public Library | 10/31/11-
Ongoing | |
Birthday Parties at the Austin Nature & Science Center Presented by Austin Nature and Science Center at Austin Nature and Science Center January 27, 2012 - Ongoing Fun, exciting and educational birthday parties for your child!
Dinosaur, Wildlife or Planetarium Birthday Party
fee includes a 45 minute presentation and the use of a party
room with tables and chairs. Available Saturdays 10:00 AM
to 12:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM and weekday afternoons
from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
Adventure Birthday Party
fee includes all the equipment
for your Caving... | Austin Nature and Science Center | 01/27/12-
Ongoing | Austin |
SFC Farmers' Market East Presented by Sustainable Food Center March 20, 2012 - Ongoing A new farmers’ market from Sustainable Food Center is coming to Austin's east side!
Opening day of the market, March 20, will host more than a dozen farmers including vegetable, fruit, egg, cheese, meat and honey farmers. Prepared food and drink vendors will also showcase their products for attendees. Children’s activities include planting take-home seedlings, a Little Kitchen cooking session, face painting, a farm animal petting pen, and more such as hula-hooping in... | Sustainable Food Center | 03/20/12-
Ongoing | Austin |
| Free Intro to Dance Series at Tapestry Dance | Tapestry Dance Company | 06/11/11-
Ongoing | Austin |
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