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View Full Post August Top Events & Festivals

Published: 8/1/2018

Welcome to August in Austin where high temps mean refreshing natural swimming holes , unique cultural events , funky food festivals, and plenty of al fresco dining with iced treats and cool drinks . If you are still looking to pack in as much summer fun as possible before school starts again, then Austin is the destination for you! Here are our top things to do this August: 4/12/18 - 9/13/18 Unplugged at The Grove Shady Grove Join locals under the shade of the tall pecan grove for Austin-inspired home-cooking , cocktails, sunshine and... read more

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View Full Post Fall & Winter Film Festivals in Austin

Published: 7/27/2018

The fall film festival season is almost here and if you like movies, Austin is the place to be for the season! Check out the list below and for more information on lineups, panels, how to attend and how to volunteer, follow the links to each festival's website. Courtesy of Capital City Black Film Festival. Photo by Amaz1n Entertainment Productions. CAPITAL CITY BLACK FILM FESTIVAL August 30 - September 2, 2018 Celebrating black filmmakers from across the nation, the Capital City Black Film Festival provides a stage for burgeoning talent in the heart of Austin. ALL GENDERS LIFESTYLES... read more

Tags: Film Festivals Fall Multicultural Live Music Comedy

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View Full Post Top Things To See & Do in East Austin

Published: 7/25/2018

East Austin has evolved into a hot destination for great food, luscious lounges and marvelous educational museums. Find out what to do, see, eat and drink in the neighborhood: Courtesy of Hipside Peddler. Your Big Adventure Rent a Rocket Electrics bike or join a Hipside Peddler party to wheel and deal through our bike-friendly city. On your tour d’ town, stop by Fast Folks Cyclery or Flat Track for a coffee. la Barbecue BYOB from Quickie Pickie , new home of the famed la Barbecue, before hopping in line to enjoy a cut of world class brisket, smoked with... read more

Tags: Neighborhoods East Austin Nightlife Eat & Drink Outdoors BBQ Live Music Museums Multicultural

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View Full Post Best Indie Bookstores in Austin

Published: 7/20/2018

Austin's independent spirit is alive and well in our community-owned, new and used bookstores. When you’re done checking out some of our cool restaurants, enjoying a live concert on a lawn or SUPing at the lake, head over to one of the many independently owned bookstores we have around the city! All of them have something different to offer; here’s a list of the best indie bookstores, so you can bring a piece of Austin home with you: Courtesy of BookPeople. Austin Books and Comics Adventures! Super villains! Tights! You can find all of these things and more at... read more

Tags: Arts & Culture Shopping Festivals LGBTQ Multicultural

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View Full Post June Top Events & Festivals

Published: 6/1/2018

Whether you plan to pack a picnic or grab a paddle, catch a classic or experience something new, there's something for every interest in Austin this summer. If you're looking for something to do this June, head to Austin for one of these hot events and festivals around town: 5/24/18 - 9/1/18 Summer Classic Film Series Paramount & Stateside Theatres Love classic movies? The Paramount Theatre has been running the Summer Classic Film Series for more than 40 years. Visit their website for the full schedule of 100 beloved cinematic treasures... read more

Tags: Events Summer Live Music Festivals Multicultural Film

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View Full Post Experiencing Austin Black Pride

Published: 5/25/2018

Wondering where the Black LGBT folks go in Austin? The city is filled with so many things to do, and there’s a little something for everyone – if not, it’s the perfect place to create it! Take, for instance, Austin Black Pride . Austin is quite the queer-friendly city, with the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce reporting over 100,000 LGBT residents. Austin Black Pride was founded to mix a little bit of brown sugar, and spice into the LGBT scene. Austin Black Pride was created to organize a week-long celebration of events that catered to the black LGBT... read more

Tags: Events LGBTQ Summer Nightlife Multicultural Neighborhoods Downtown North Austin Sixth Street

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View Full Post Where to Catch a Show en Español

Published: 5/14/2018

Looking for insider tips to help you experience Austin like the locals? We have you covered. Here’s a list of our favorite spots for catching a show in Spanish, guaranteed to look awesome on your newsfeed and make friends back home secretly wish they were you. Gina Chavez. Credit Spencer Selvidge. Where to See Live Music Chulita Vinyl Club Parties Various Locations An all-girl, all-vinyl group of self-identified womxn DJs bringing together the community of vinyl loving mujeres. Be sure to check out Chulita Vinyl Club’s social media for upcoming events. Cielo Nightclub... read more

Tags: Live Music Multicultural Nightlife

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View Full Post Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Published: 5/8/2018

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is an important opportunity for visitors to get to know Austin's diverse community. Learn more about cultural organizations and events, then celebrate Austin's APA communities with us this May! Credit Nick Simonite. There are several volunteer community organizations in Austin that help support underserved APA communities that are limited in English proficiency. These include the Vietnamese American Community of Texas , Bangladesh Association of Greater Austin , and Facebook groups such as the Burmese Community in Austin . In addition to... read more

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View Full Post Latino Music Month in Austin

Published: 4/30/2018

Live music is the pulse of Austin, Texas. Whether you’re here for work or or play, take a couple of hours to catch a live show while you’re enjoying a meal or a drink. Check out some events and shows this May during Latino Music Month , and enjoy música in the Live Music Capital of the World® ! Mexican American Cultural Center. Courtesy of the City of Austin. Every Monday-Thursday in May Bilingual Music Lessons (FFF) Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) Latino Artist Residency Program (LARP) artist Javier Jara provides Bilingual music... read more

Tags: Live Music Arts & Culture Film Festivals Events Spring Multicultural

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View Full Post Top January Events & Exhibits

Published: 1/2/2018

Headed to Austin this January? Get your fill of live music, outdoor activities, cultural events and exhibits you won't find anywhere else! Here are our top events and exhibits this month: Credit Geoff Duncan. Through 1/7/18 "The Open Road: Photography and the American Road Trip" Blanton Museum This unique exhibit explores the photographic road trip as a genre and America as an imaginative resource, presenting the stories of photographers for whom the American road was muse. blantonmuseum.org Through 1/15/18 Ice Skating On The Plaza at Whole Foods Whole Foods Lamar Spend... read more

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