Events

 

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  • Film Social: A Free Open House + Filmmaker Meetup

    CINEMAKER’s Black Box Studio 916 Springdale Road, Austin, TX, United States

    Austin School of Film is hosting our first Film Social of the year — a quarterly open house + film meetup celebrating dozens of filmmakers & screenwriters wrapping MAKE SOMETHING courses with us and welcoming anyone curious about joining the next round. Drinks, light bites, and a room full of people who love cinema, filmmaking, […]

    Free
  • Music on the Trail

    Rainey Street Trailhead Lawn 36 East Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

    Looking for midweek vibes? We’ve got you covered! Shake up your Wednesday nights with Music on the Trail—a free live music series 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 incredible local musicians. Whether you’re here to discover […]

    Free
  • Texas Author Series Happy Hour and Interview with Prof. Peniel E. Joseph

    Chez Zee American Bistro 5406 Balcones Drive, Austin, TX, United States

    Join us at Chez Zee for an evening with Peniel E. Joseph, author of “Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America’s Civil Rights Revolution”. During Happy Hour, co-host Cari Clark will lead a live interview exploring Joseph’s powerful narrative of 1963 as the defining year of the Black freedom struggle — a year marked by political […]

  • Black Voices: A Community Conversation

    George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural & Genealogy Center 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX, United States

    Join us for a Convene Community Conversation at the George Washington Carver Museum, created specifically to center the voices, experiences, and leadership of the Black community in Travis County. This gathering is a space for Black community members to come together in an honest, respectful conversation about substance use. Substance use is shaped by many […]

    Free
  • Free Friday at the Pool

    Rancho Moonrise 20117 Lockwood Rd, Manor, TX, United States

    FREE FRIDAYS ARE BACK FOR THE 2026 POOL SEASON! Last Fridays of the month are free access with advanced RSVP only! Advanced reservation required: RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE POOL RULES: – No outside drinks allowed. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase. – Must be 18 years of age or older to attend on Free Fridays. […]

    Free
  • Y’all Bar: Pop-Up Art Bar & Fundraiser

    Future Front 1900 E 12th Street, Austin, TX, United States

    Welcome to Y’all Bar. Inspired by Future Front’s annual Y’ALL DINNER, your favorite art bar pop-up is back. Play with clay and enjoy a chef-curated menu of South-Indian-Texan cocktails and kolaches—all fundraising for Future Front. As a fundraiser, all proceeds benefit Future Front’s arts and culture programming in Austin’s changing landscape.

    starting at $50
  • Rooted & Rising: A Community Launch & Listening Experience

    1638 E. 2nd Street 1638 E. 2nd Street, Austin, TX, United States

    Rooted & Rising: Building stronger families, deeper connections, and generational legacy together. Join us for a community launch & learn experience, an intimate, family-friendly gathering introducing a new intergenerational initiative designed to strengthen Black and Brown families and the communities they lead. This is not a lecture. This is not a clinical workshop. This is a […]

  • ATX Crawfish Kickoff Festival

    Republic Square 422 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX, United States

    AUSTIN CRAWFISH LOVERS!! The ATX Crawfish Kickoff Festival is back for its Fourth year. We had so much fun last year, we had to do it again We have gathered all the most beautiful things in life and turned them into one great event. Crawfish, Music, drinks, dancing, games, food, bands, great people, fun, and […]

    $17.06