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Calendar of Events - 2008 | |||||
| February | |||||
| Day | Time | Location | Event | Description | |
| 2 | 9 pm | Palmer Events Center | Carnaval Brasileiro |
Live samba music, conga lines, and wild abandon fill the Palmer Events Center at one of the biggest Carnaval celebrations outside of Brazil. sambaparty.com | |
| 5 | 6pm - 2 am | 6th Street | Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) |
Join the huge party on 6th Street, or head to one of Austin's New Orleans restaurants, such as the Alligator Grill, Gene's, the Boiling Pot, Nubian Queen Lola's, or Ms B's. | |
| 7 | 5-10 pm | South Congress Avenue | First Thursday |
This free monthly event up and down South Congress features music, vendors, store events and some of the best people-watching in town. firstthursday.info | |
| 17 | 7 am | Congress Avenue | AT&T Austin Marathon |
This is Austin's largest marathon of the year. Run, volunteer, or cheer from the Arboretum to Auditorium Shores in this nationally recognized charitable event. attaustinmarathon.com | |
| 22 | 6-9 pm | HI-Austin | World Thinking Day with the Girl Scouts! |
Over 50 gals will be coming to the hostel with a global feast. They will be preparing unique dishes, crafts, and games from different countries. Please join us in celebrating and remembering the world and its many cultures and flavors!
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| 23 |
1-3 pm |
HI-Austin | HI-Austin's Annual Party!! |
Celebrating Sustainability at the Austin Hostel! For over 20 years the Southwest Texas Coucnil of Hostelling International has provided an environmentally and economically conscious home for travelers visiting Ausitn. This year, HI-Austin has teamed up with several environmentally conscious, local organizations such as Ecology-Action, Austin Carshare, TreeFolks, Ten Thousand Villages and The Natural Epicurean Academy, among others; to provide a casual party in celebration of sustainable living in Austin. Food donated by White Mountain Foods, and music by Austin's favorite The Lennings. Join us for an afternoon of organic food, homegrown music and exhibits with other local “green” minded organizations. Who: HI–Austin, Soutwest Texas Council What: A celebration of sustainable living Where: HI – Austin Hostel When: Saturday, February 23, 2008 11:00 – 12:30 Annual Council Meeting (HI Members encouraged to attend!) 1:00 – 3:00 Annual Party (Everyone welcome!) <o:p></o:p>
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| 23 | 6:30 - 10 pm | all over town! | Night in the Galleries |
The gallery-touring kickoff party for the Austin Fine Arts Festival. Ticket includes cuisine from top restaurants and transportation between galleries. austinfineartsfestival.org | |
| 29 | Travis County Expo Center | Rodeo Austin |
Lasts through March 15th! | ||
| 29 | Austin Convention Center | Texas Home and Garden Show |
The spring home and garden show features more than 200 exhibitors at the Austin Convention Center. texashomeandgarden.com | ||
| March | |||||
| 1 | 9 am to 4 pm | Congress Avenue | Texas Independence Day Parade |
Celebrate the day that Texas became Texas with a parade, 5K, golf tournament, ceremonies, and more. celebratetexas.org | |
| 1 | 11 am to 5 pm | University of Texas | Explore UT |
Around 800 events and programs open to the public. Everything from mariachi workshops to solar cars to dancing to free ice cream. Free! utexas.edu/events/exploreut | |
| 1-2 | all day | across from Bob Bullock Texas State History Musem | Texas State Arts Festival |
In honor of Texas Independence Day, Texan artists gather from across the state to exhibit work, eat, and enjoy spring in Austin. roadwayevents.com | |
| 2 | 10 am to 5 pm | Zilker Park | Zilker Kite Festival |
Gigantic kites, homemade kites, crazy kites. Hundreds of them in the air (and a few in the trees). Bring your own, or just hang out and watch. zilkerkitefestival.com | |
| 3 | Marble Falls | Eco-Lonestar Adventure Race |
This Hill Country endurance race features mountain biking, trail running, and boating. terrafirmapromo.com | ||
| 6 | 5-10 pm | South Congress | First Thursday |
This free monthly event up and down South Congress features music, vendors, store events and some of the best people-watching in town. firstthursday.info | |
| 7-16 | All over Austin! | South by Southwest |
Hundreds of bands, dozens of films, and loads of free music, food, and beer all over town! sxsw.com | ||
| 7-9 | Arthur Murray Dance Studio | Austin Chocolate Festival |
Chocolate eatings and competings. Fudge, cake, brownies, truffles, pies, and more. Sweeeet! http://austinchocolatefestival.com/ | ||
| 17 | Mother Egan's | St. Patrick's Day Throwdown Fundraiser |
The Celtic Cultural Center of Texas puts on this all-day international music event @ Mother Egan's. celticcenter.org | ||
| 22 | 9am to 2pm | Sunset Valley Farmer's Market | Sustainable Shoppers Ball |
This quarterly Green Living Market promotes a more sustainable future with around 65 vendors, music, food, speakers, and children's activities. sustain-a-ball.org | |
| 29 | 6 pm | HI-Austin | Cultural Kitchen with the Girl Scouts |
Join us for an evening with the Girl Scouts. A few weeks before the even, a Girl Scout troop picks an interesting country to learn about. They spend time researching that country's culture and prepare a presentation and meal based on what they learn. They have an opportunity to sit down and eat a meal with the hostel's international travelers, and many of them say, "It was my first time speaking to someone with a funny accent!" This is a very unique evening to be a part of, please RSVP by calling the hostel if you would like to join us.
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| April | |||||
| 12 | 6 pm | HI-Austin | Girl Scout Cultural Kitchen |
Join us for an evening with the Girl Scouts. A few weeks before the even, a Girl Scout troop picks an interesting country to learn about. They spend time researching that country's culture and prepare a presentation and meal based on what they learn. They have an opportunity to sit down and eat a meal with the hostel's international travelers, and many of them say, "It was my first time speaking to someone with a funny accent!" This is a very unique evening to be a part of, please RSVP by calling the hostel if you would like to join us.
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| May | |||||
| 3 | 6 pm | HI-Austin | Girl Scout Cultural Kitchen |
Join us for an evening with the Girl Scouts. A few weeks before the even, a Girl Scout troop picks an interesting country to learn about. They spend time researching that country's culture and prepare a presentation and meal based on what they learn. They have an opportunity to sit down and eat a meal with the hostel's international travelers, and many of them say, "It was my first time speaking to someone with a funny accent!" This is a very unique evening to be a part of, please RSVP by calling the hostel if you would like to join us.
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| 15 | Women & Their Work Art Gallery | Slower Still | Women & Their Work proudly presents Slower Still, a solo photography exhibition by Houston-based artist Allison Hunter. In Hunter's digitally manipulated photographs, zoo animals are shown divested of their everyday settings and recontextualized in surreal surroundings. Removed from their enclosures yet still caught, framed in abstract washes of light and color, Hunter's eerily prescient animals are far from pastoral. With background details missing, the photographer's gaze feels heightened and hyperreal and Hunter's zoological subjects reciprocate that gaze from lushly captured moments slowed down, halted, frozen in time. | ||
| 17 | 11 am to 5 pm | O. Henry Museum | O Henry Pun-Off | Celebrate the lowest form of humor in high style at the 31st Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships on Saturday, May 17, 2008. This irreverent assault on our anguished language annually lures both veteran verbivores and naïve neophytes on a passionate pilgrimage to meet their Mecca in Austin. Free Parking is available on the street within a reasonable walking distance. Food and drink will be available. | |
| 17 | Mother Egan's Irish Pub | 6th Street Artist's Market | The Artist's Market is a festive outdoor art fair held every Saturday from 10am to 6pm, which features a variety of work by local artists and craftsmen including paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, clothing, candles and more. All works are handmade by the participating artists, no imports or resale items are allowed. Admission is free and live music is featured throughout the day. |
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| 17-18 | The Palmer Events Center | 2008 Spring Music & Media show | The 2008 Spring Music & Media show showcases Texas music labels and artists. The two-day show also features an extensive dealer area, complemented by area artisans and creative businesses. The Rhythmhound show aims to revel in and build upon Austin's reputation as a center for music and the music industry. The event also will support local charity partners committed to animal rescue. After all, music and humans' best friends both make life richer. Admission $3 | ||
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15 - 18 and 22-25 |
8 pm | Zilker Park | Zilker Hillside Theatre |
Austin Shakespeare Festival presents: "Much Ado About Nothing" On any given starry summer eventing this Austin institution has performances ranging from the Austin Symphony to Shakespeare in the Park. Come on out, bring a little something to eat, throw a blanket down and relax with family and friends. Enjoy the variety of entertainment in the scenic beauty and natural setting that is one of the jewels of the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Free admission! | |
| May 22- June 8 | Kerrville Folk Festival | Join over 30,000 guests for 18 days of folk, bluegrass, acoustic rock, blues, country, jazz, and Americana music. Catch emerging artists as well as legendary talents such as Willie Nelson and Lucinda Williams. | |||
| 22-25 | Ruta Maya Coffeehouse | 2008 Austin Woman’s Film, Music & Literary Festival | Now in its 8th year, The 2008 Austin Woman’s Film, Music & Literary Festival is having an open call for female, musicians, filmmakers, actors, workshop presenters, spoken word artist and screenwriters to submit their work. A festival wholly focused on the contributions of all women; with a special emphasis on showcasing women of Latin, African, African American, Asian, Native American & European decent. Early Deadline for submissions is April 6, 2008 | ||
| June | |||||
| 15 | 7:30pm | Zilker Park | Zilker Hillside Theatre |
Austin Symphonic Band's Father's Day Concert Free! | |
| 28-29 | 8 pm | Zilker Park | Zilker Hillside Theatre |
50th Annual Zilker Theatre's Production's Summer Musical: "Beauty and the Beast" Free! | |
| July | |||||
| 3, 5, 6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, 31 | 8 pm | Zilker Park | Zilker Hillside Theatre |
50th Annual Zilker Theatre's Production's Summer Musical: "Beauty and the Beast" Free! | |
| August | |||||
| 1-3, 7-9 | 8 pm | Zilker Park | Zilker Hillside Theatre |
50th Annual Zilker Theatre's Production's Summer Musical: "Beauty and the Beast" Free! | |
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| January 2009 | |||||