The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) at UT Austin hosts a pre-college showcase. Free for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors accompanied by a parent or guardian. Lunch included. Registration required. Complete details available online. Jump-start your college journey!
Two days of pop culture, with vendors, gaming competitions, cosplay contests, a superhero-themed car show, superstar guests, kids' entertainment, and more.
July 9-10. Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 10am-5pm. $20-40 per day; $30-55 for two-day pass.
Learn the fun and creative process of collage-making with artist Mark Smith, whose exhibit "The Hope Suite" is on view at the museum. Stop in anytime; no registration required. BYO scraps you'd like to use, but basic materials will be provided.
Celebrate four years of Happy Hearts Dog Rescue and raise funds to help them keep saving area dogs. Still Austin brings drink specials, Kendra Scott brings a pop-up, and there'll be prizes, puppy pools, pooch portraits, doggy vendors, adoptables, and lots more fun for humans and their best friends.
Join Oasis to welcome back Texas Artisan Markets and over 60 Austin and Texas vendors. From jewelry and pottery to spices, pickles, and art, there is something for everyone at this unique shopping experience at the beautiful family- and dog-friendly brewery on the lake.
Vs. Albuquerque. Enjoy an Independence Day celebration with fireworks on Monday, bring a furry friend Thursday for Pints & Pups, more fireworks Friday, and Kids' Day is Sunday.
Mon. & Sun., July 4 & 10, 6:05pm; Wed.-Sat., July 6-9, 7:05pm
Summer sessions will take Humane Heroes on an epic adventure to learn what it means to care for a pet of their own and explore ways to help animals in need. The beloved Teddy Bear surgery is back for two sessions, and an outdoor movie night screens June 23. It all culminates in graduation Aug. 3.
A great selection of local farmers bringing fabulous pastured meats, eggs, dairy, vegetables, and fruits, plus prepared-food vendors, artisans, bakers, and of course, live music.
We Are Blood teams up with Whataburger to reward blood and platelet donors with a voucher for a free taquito. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.
The city seeks volunteers for its event that collects gently used items from UT-Austin students during move-out season to divert items from the landfill. New this year is a Free Furniture Market (4901 Guadalupe), where Austinites can pick up completely gratis furniture (2:30-7pm each day). Sign up to volunteer and get plenty of perks from area businesses.
Other Worlds Film Festival's eighth annual screenwriting contest, part of its mission to encourage work in science fiction and horror, is accepting submissions. New this year is the "under 18" category for young'uns starting to learn the craft. Early-bird deadline is March 31; entry fees increase with each following deadline (each month until August).
Support Austin Pets Alive! and stay cool this summer by purr-chasing a passport that gets you a free drink at a variety of locations offering beer, wine, coffee, and more. Buy online and pick up your passport at any of the APA! thrift stores.
More than 80 young artists present orchestra, chamber, and solo work with concerts on Saturdays over six weeks. Weekday rehearsals in the concert hall are free and open to the public.
With election day coming right up and early voting in progress right now, the Travis County Democratic Party is out in full force and could use help getting out the vote. Sign up online for one of their many volunteer opportunities all over town.