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for Wed., Aug. 14
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Austin Fencers Club Open House
Try the Olympic sport of Fencing! Come by AFC for their Fall Open House, where you'll see demonstrations and get a chance to try it out for yourself! The event is free of charge! See more details on their website, linked below.
Sat. Aug. 17, 11am-1pm
Austin Fencers Club
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Bastrop Baila and Beats Dance Showcase and Battles
Experience the electrifying Bastrop Baila and Beats dance showcase and battles! Dive into a dynamic mix of Breaking, Krump, Modern, Traditional Filipino dances & more at 11am, followed by raw street dance battles @ 2pm. Free entry & vendors onsite. Come enjoy-info online.
Sat. Aug. 17, 11am-6pm
Performing Arts Center
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Community
EventsAdobe for All: Vinyl Stickers on Illustrator
Stickers! Stickers for all! For ages 13 and up, Austin Public Library provides access to a computer and Adobe Illustrator for absolute free. Guiding you through the graphic design process is an instructor, giving you beginner-friendly tips that’ll make your sticker designs look spiffy. This runs as part of APL’s wider Adobe for All series, which “teach the basics of various Creative Cloud applications through short tutorials.” First come, first served, so arrive at 6pm sharp to guarantee your spot. – James Scott
Wed., Aug. 14
Central Library
Community
EventsTarot Meetup
This year has already been a sh*tshow. Wouldn’t you love some clarity for the next few months? Something to cut through the noise and help you focus intentions? Enter Linda O’Neal of Austin Tarot Therapy. She uses tarot as a guiding force. Using tarot’s revelations and principles of anchoring mindfulness, her tarot sessions can give you a sense of direction as we face a new season. She also assists your own pulls, offering assistance in any interpretations or practices necessary. Plus, you can refresh all your mystical apothecary needs at host shop Yarrow and Sage. Reset and recharge. – Cat McCarrey
Wed., Aug. 14
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Community
EventsAustin Public Pools Opening
Hoo-wee! Does anything feel better than a dip in the pool during a hot Texas summer? While some among us may be privileged to own private watering holes, most of us get to enjoy the great Austin PARD’s work at the 44 public aquatic facilities to choose from this summer. You’ve got regional, neighborhood, and community pools; a wading pool; splash pads; and the crown jewel: Barton Springs. Check austintexas.gov/pools-splashpads for up-to-date info on which pools are open, what their entry fee is, and whether you have what it takes to be a public pool lifeguard. Now, outta the way if you don’t wanna get wet: I’m gonna do a cannonball! – James Scott
Through August 18
Multiple locations
Community
EventsBuddhist Meditation
Asenath Avinash, who has over a decade of experience practicing both Zen and Tibetan Buddhism, leads an hourlong meditation session. Drop-ins welcome; no registration required.
Wednesdays, noon. Donations appreciated.
Ceremony Social Spa
Community
SportsCollege Day at the Dock
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays. Have your student ID ready, because it'll get you half off a boat rental all day.
Wednesdays
Rowing Dock
Community
EventsEpilepsy Support Group
Listen to the experiences of other people with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Tuesdays are for family group, and Wednesday is for adults.
Second Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 7pm. Free.
Online via Zoom
Community
EventsFresh for Less Mobile Markets
This program from the city of Austin, run by Farmshare Austin, has opened new market locations. There are now six weekly markets around town that sell Texas-grown produce, eggs, honey, and other groceries all at reduced prices. Most major cards are accepted at these markets and if you are a SNAP customer, you can also use your Lone Star card and Double Up Food Bucks. Locations and schedules are subject to change, so check the current info online to find one near you.
Community
EventsGeeks Who Drink Trivia
The masters of minutiae present trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. Find them at watering holes all over town each week.
Ongoing
Community
EventsSmall Business Division Webinars
Do you own a small business or have entrepreneurial dreams? The city's Small Business Division is here to help! Find resources and a selection of instructional webinars on the city's site, with many free classes and some with a small fee.
Ongoing
Virtual
Community
EventsSummer of Service
Who doesn’t want to build up their CV in these trying times? Or perhaps you just want to fill your free time with something other than TikTok? Or maybe you want a behind-the-scenes, hands-on tour of Austin’s best place for sustainable craft supplies? Whatever reason you’ve got, it’s a good time to volunteer for Austin Creative Reuse’s Summer of Service program. Opportunities are abundant, with group projects like fabric rolling, dog toy making, or Funky Fabric Friday – that’s when they process all the weird stuff like purple faux fur or bright yellow vinyl. Sign up on austincreativereuse.org, complete 30 volunteering hours, and earn your Summer of Service certificate. Beats losing eight hours to ASMR slime-scoop videos, I’ll tell you what. – James Scott
Through August 31
Austin Creative Reuse
Ongoing
Community
Civic EventsWIC Mobile Unit
Resources and info about Austin Public Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program for qualifying pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
Check online for current schedule. Free.
Various locations
