BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Austin.com - ECPv6.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Austin.com X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://austin.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Austin.com REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T103000 DTSTAMP:20240207T224536 CREATED:20240129T152940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T155108Z UID:30018534-1706952600-1706956200@austin.com SUMMARY:Bow Wow Read to Dogs (ages 6-14) DESCRIPTION:The Round Rock Public Library and The Dog Alliance are co-sponsoring the Bow Wow Read to Dogs program. This program provides an opportunity for participants to read to a dog. Non-judgmental dogs are powerful tools for improving reading skills. \nPlease Note:\nOnline preregistration is required. Registration opens one week before each session. \nThis program is for readers ages 6-14. Each reader can sign up for a 10-minute slot. Only attending participants must preregister. Those who arrive late may forfeit their space. If you cannot attend\, please cancel your reservation via Eventbrite or call 512-218-3275. \nReading slots are 10 minutes. Each reader can register for only one 10-minute session per day:\n\nRegister URL:https://austin.com/events/bow-wow-read-to-dogs-ages-6-14/ LOCATION:Round Rock Library\, 216 e. main street\, Round Rock\, TX\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bow-Wow-Read-to-dogs-2.jpeg GEO:30.5095305;-97.6772365 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Round Rock Library 216 e. main street Round Rock TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=216 e. main street:geo:-97.6772365,30.5095305 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T120000 DTSTAMP:20240207T224536 CREATED:20240202T050940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T050940Z UID:30018917-1706956200-1706961600@austin.com SUMMARY:Maker Movie Sing-a-long: Shrek DESCRIPTION:Join for a craft\, singing\, and movie magic that’s fun for the whole family. Feel free to sing along with the film\, dance a little\, and even come in costume as we celebrate the greatest love story of all time!  \n\nRecommended for ages 5 and up\n  URL:https://austin.com/events/maker-movie-sing-a-long-shrek/ LOCATION:Yarborough Branch\, Austin Public Library\, 2200 Hancock Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78756\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/kcV8XEsVUxrUe4cLzt4ggwO5DgC.jpg GEO:30.3234684;-97.7407214 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Yarborough Branch Austin Public Library 2200 Hancock Dr Austin TX 78756 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2200 Hancock Dr:geo:-97.7407214,30.3234684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T140000 DTSTAMP:20240207T224536 CREATED:20240202T045752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T045752Z UID:30018915-1706961600-1706968800@austin.com SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Hampton Library! Join us to enjoy performances by The Love of China School of Dance and the Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team. Enjoy food\, crafts\, and music to bring in the Year of the Dragon in style! \n\nAll ages welcome URL:https://austin.com/events/lunar-new-year-celebration/ LOCATION:Austin Public Library – Hampton Branch\, 5125 Convict Hill Rd\, Austin\, 78749\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/lunardragon_0.jpg GEO:30.2176045;-97.8550267 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Austin Public Library – Hampton Branch 5125 Convict Hill Rd Austin 78749 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5125 Convict Hill Rd:geo:-97.8550267,30.2176045 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T170000 DTSTAMP:20240207T224536 CREATED:20240202T043856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T043856Z UID:30018914-1706961600-1706979600@austin.com SUMMARY:Bastrop TX Mardi Gras DESCRIPTION:Get ready to groove and let the festival spirit take over at the main stage! The infectious rhythms of lively Cajun and Zydeco music will set the scene for spontaneous street dancing that you won’t be able to resist. Immerse yourself in the vibrant tunes that promise to create a festive “fais do do” atmosphere. The lineup guarantees an authentically Cajun cultural experience for all! URL:https://austin.com/events/bastrop-tx-mardi-gras/ LOCATION:Downtown Bastrop\, 1408 Chestnut St.\, Bastrop\, TX\, 78602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/422275565_122113363790178701_595410304950486776_n.jpg GEO:30.1111273;-97.3110515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Downtown Bastrop 1408 Chestnut St. Bastrop TX 78602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1408 Chestnut St.:geo:-97.3110515,30.1111273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T180000 DTSTAMP:20240207T224536 CREATED:20240122T020553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T020553Z UID:30018455-1706961600-1706983200@austin.com SUMMARY:THE AMAZING ART EXPO DESCRIPTION:Free Ticket = Full access to show and free print at entrance \n3 Days Only! Friday\, February 2 from 5 to 9 p.m.\, Saturday & Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m.\n\nFREE 9″x11″ Print by sharing this event or posting it on your news feed & invite your friends!\n\nFurther details at https://amazingartexpo.com/…/austin-tx-february-2-4th…\n \nFeaturing the Art of:\n-DISNEY\n-STAR WARS\n-HORROR\n-ALICE IN WONDERLAND\n-ANIME\n-HARRY POTTER\n-MARVEL\n-DC COMICS\n-LORD OF THE RINGS\n-PARODY\n-GAME\n-FANTASY & DRAGONS URL:https://austin.com/events/the-amazing-art-expo/2024-02-03/ LOCATION:Holiday Inn Austin Midtown\, 6000 Middle Fiskville Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/418443003_761939119301215_4607236448676256835_n.jpg GEO:30.3236647;-97.710865 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holiday Inn Austin Midtown 6000 Middle Fiskville Rd Austin TX 78752 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6000 Middle Fiskville Rd:geo:-97.710865,30.3236647 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T140000 DTSTAMP:20240207T224536 CREATED:20240202T051136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T051136Z UID:30018918-1706965200-1706968800@austin.com SUMMARY:African Drums with Elizabeth Kahura DESCRIPTION:Join in celebration of Black History Month with Elizabeth Kahura\, Kenyan born storyteller\, drummer\, dancer\, and teacher of a diverse range of African traditions. All ages welcome. URL:https://austin.com/events/african-drums-with-elizabeth-kahura/ LOCATION:Old Quarry Branch\, Austin Public Library\, 7051 Village Center Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78731\, United States GEO:30.3529974;-97.7551561 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Quarry Branch Austin Public Library 7051 Village Center Dr Austin TX 78731 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7051 Village Center Dr:geo:-97.7551561,30.3529974 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T160000 DTSTAMP:20240207T224536 CREATED:20240130T192551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T192551Z UID:30018505-1706965200-1706976000@austin.com SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Printing Celebration at Letterpress PLAY DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 3\, 2024\, from 1 – 4 PM2002 South Congress Ave\, Austin\, Texas 78704 \nExperience the joy of crafting personalized Valentine’s Day cards with our unique letterpress printing celebration. What makes it even more special? You get to choose the paper for your card from our stunning selection of upcycled papers. \nIn collaboration with Oblation Papers\, we’ve transformed our misprinted cards and paper toys into vibrant\, recycled paper. This eco-friendly initiative not only adds a touch of charm to your cards but also contributes to sustainability. It’s a wonderful way to share your love for both your valentine and the planet. \nOur expert printers will guide you through the letterpress printing process\, ensuring that your Valentine’s Day card becomes a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. \nWhile crafting your heartfelt creations\, enjoy complimentary coffee and delectable sweetsthat will add an extra layer of sweetness to your Valentine’s Day preparations. \nMark your calendars and join us for a day filled with creativity\, community\, and love. Whether you’re crafting a card for your significant other\, a friend\, or a family member\, our Valentine’s Day Printing Celebration is an opportunity to make this season truly special. \nWe look forward to sharing the love and joy of letterpress printing with you on February 3rd. See you there! \nClick here for directions. URL:https://austin.com/events/printing-celebration-letterpress-play/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VdayPrintingCelebrationGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T150000 DTSTAMP:20240207T224536 CREATED:20240129T151821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T154718Z UID:30018531-1706968800-1706972400@austin.com SUMMARY:Creative Conversations: Starting Your Creative Career In Texas DESCRIPTION:As an emerging creative in Austin\, it might seem daunting to try to build a creative career for yourself. You might be wondering things like\, “Where do I start?” and “How do I financially sustain myself doing what I love?” It can also be difficult to find the right resources and people to start your creative career\, especially if you want to remain in Texas. \nTo answer these questions\, the Austin Film Society and Austin Public Library will present a special edition of AFS’s Creative Conversations series on Saturday\, February 3\, at the library’s Central location. This free event will give attendees the chance to hear industry professionals tell the stories behind their personal career journeys. This edition of the series will feature a conversation between Jeffrey Jenkins (travel host for NatGeo and Disney+) and Dave Claunch (founder and CEO at Liaison Creative & Marketing) moderated by Sharon Arteaga (acclaimed local filmmaker and AFS Senior Manager of Filmmaker Support). Join us to get inspired\, to get a glimpse into the AFS Creative Careers workforce development program\, and to learn more about how you can break into the creative media industries of Central Texas and beyond! \n\nAll ages welcome\n \nSaturday\, February 3 – 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM\n \nCentral Library\n710 W. César Chávez St.\nDemonstration Area (1st floor)\n\nPlease register for this event.\n \n\nFree and open to the public | Gratis y abierto al público\nPresented by the Austin Public Library in partnership with: URL:https://austin.com/events/creative-conversations-starting-your-creative-career-in-texas/ LOCATION:Austin Public Library – Central\, 710 W. Cesar Chavez St\, Austin\, 78701 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Central-Library.png GEO:30.2659447;-97.7517712 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Austin Public Library – Central 710 W. Cesar Chavez St Austin 78701;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=710 W. Cesar Chavez St:geo:-97.7517712,30.2659447 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T180000 DTSTAMP:20240207T224536 CREATED:20240202T042522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T042522Z UID:30018913-1706968800-1706983200@austin.com SUMMARY:Solar Saturday: Black History Kick-Off Block Party DESCRIPTION:Join on Saturday\, February 3\, from 2:00pm-6:00pm for the second annual Solar Saturday at Carver Museum ATX! We’re kicking off Black History Month in partnership with PNC for this quarterly program at Carver Museum ATX that invites Austin residents and beyond to a free afternoon of programming for all. As a full-site activation\, we will have happenings in the sunken garden\, the classroom\, the dance studio\, the plaza\, and the drum – not to mention the gallery will be open! Vinyl records on long play will fill the halls\, a vendor market will be poppin’\, and refreshments will be served\, along with interactive arts and crafts programming to engage the brain. Celebrate 2024 Black History Month with the Carver! URL:https://austin.com/events/black-history-kick-off-block-party/ LOCATION:George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center\, 1165 Angelina St\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_683676889_229790784010_1_original.jpg GEO:30.2700214;-97.7238625 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center 1165 Angelina St Austin TX 78702 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1165 Angelina St:geo:-97.7238625,30.2700214 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T180000 DTSTAMP:20240207T224536 CREATED:20240104T152151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T150113Z UID:30015900-1706976000-1706983200@austin.com SUMMARY:Saturday Name That Tune BINGO! At Wanderlust Wine Co.! DESCRIPTION:Join us for a rollicking good time at the Wanderlust Wine Co. Downtown location on Saturday afternoons at 4PM for “Name That Tune BINGO” presented by Texas Red Entertainment\, the premiere-woman-owned biz for “Fun & Games for All”  in Texas!  \nIt’s a great time to be had with the largest selection of delicious Wine in all the land (sold by the ounce!) so you can taste more than one while we play and sing along!  Can you Name That Tune!?!  Bring your crew or gal-pals for a fun afternoon of listening to and identifying music from the 2000’s and meet new friends!  There is always a fun group to join in with\, and there are swag prizes for the winners!  Cheers!   URL:https://austin.com/events/saturday-name-that-tune-bingo-at-wanderlust-wine-co-2/2024-02-03/ LOCATION:Wanderlust Wine Collective\, 702 Shady Lane\, Austin\, TX\, United States CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Music,Weekly Schedule ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Wanderlust-2000s-2010s-NTT-Bingo-Saturday-Social-Media.jpg GEO:30.2541011;-97.6974638 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wanderlust Wine Collective 702 Shady Lane Austin TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=702 Shady Lane:geo:-97.6974638,30.2541011 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T213000 DTSTAMP:20240207T224536 CREATED:20240122T021559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T154326Z UID:30015894-1706988600-1706995800@austin.com SUMMARY:Texas Rising Stars DESCRIPTION:The Austin Civic Orchestra partners again with The University of Texas at Austin for the 10th Texas Rising Stars concert at Bates Recital Hall. The winners of the Butler School of Music’s String Concerto Competition perform concerti accompanied by the orchestra. \nThis collaborative concert between the Butler School of Music and Austin Civic Orchestra was conceived by UT professor Brian Lewis and is funded in part by the David and Mary Winton Green Chair in String Performance and Pedagogy. \nThis concert has no admission charge – a gift to the Austin community. URL:https://austin.com/events/texas-rising-stars/ LOCATION:Bates Recital Hall\, 2406 Robert Dedman Dr\, TX\, 78712\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Fun in Austin,Live Entertainment,Music,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20231105-IMG_9783-scaled.jpg GEO:30.2871425;-97.7305555 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bates Recital Hall 2406 Robert Dedman Dr TX 78712 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2406 Robert Dedman Dr:geo:-97.7305555,30.2871425 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR