Monday, April 17
AYC Lunch and Learn: #AISDFuture and Beyond–Learn more about the education system in Austin at this Austin Young Chamber and the Austin Independent School District lunch and learn event. Superintendent Paul Cruz will speak about the latest developments in Austin ISD as guests enjoy lunch. The event is free but make sure to register.
Net Impact Austin Green Drinks on Financial Literacy– Enjoy cocktails and get to know other individuals who are environmentally and socially conscious. The event will also feature Lorraine Bier, Executive Director of Financial Literacy Coalition, who will discuss the important of financial literacy.
Tuesday, April 18
Young Women’s Alliance April Speaker Series with Wendy Davis– Female rights leader Wendy Davis will speak to both members and non-members of Austin’s Young Women’s Alliance. Expect to hear a bit about her new advocacy initiative Deeds Not Words, which empowers millennial women to channel their passion and energy on issues of gender equality into actionable change. Tickets required.
Wednesday, April 19
TreeFolks presents Root Ball Gala– Experience an evening under the stars and trees of Springdale Farm. Guests can enjoy cocktails, dinner and live music while bidding in a silent auction that will benefit TreeFolks, an organization which plants thousands of trees in the Central Texas area each year. Tickets required.
CultureMap Tastemaker Awards– Celebrate local tastemakers and influencers at this yearly awards ceremony put on by CulttureMap. Meet fellow foodies and enjoy the swanky tasting event. Tickets required.
Texas Appleseed and AIGA presents I Heart Justice- Twenty Texas artists have teamed up with I Heart Justice to create silk-screened posters reflecting some of the most pressing social justice issues today. Check out this exhibition for complimentary food and drinks and a chance to purchase an original poster.
Thursday, April 20
Hack EMD: Creating the Future of Enterprise in AR & VR– Join others interested in computer science and hacking at the first-of-its kind hack-a-thon. The hope is to find ways AR and VR can help solve problems large business enterprises face. Participate to win $100,000 worth of prizes!
Hill Country Conservancy presents An Evening in Green– Celebrate conservation in Austin this Earth day at the Hill Country’s Conservancy inaugural event. Guests will enjoy small bites from Nightcap, signature cocktails and live music. Tickets required.
Mack, Jack & McConaughey featuring Miranda Lambert– This yearly event has become an Austin favorite. Join Miranda Lambert as she performs to support Mack, Jack & McConaughey, the joint fundraising effort by Mack Brown, Jack Ingram and Matthew McConaughey that aims to empower kids through health, wellness and education programming. Tickets required.
Friday, April 21
Link & Pin Gallery presents “William Cauthern Presents” opening reception– Get a sneak peek at accomplish sculptor, printmaker and art educator William Cauthern’s artwork on display at the Link & Pin gallery.
Saturday, April 22
Young Women’s Alliance Austin Adventures: The Salt Lick– Enjoy a late lunch with other members of Austin’s Young Women’s Alliance on this weekday expedition to one of the area’s best barbeque spots, The Salt Lick. Prepare for a fun afternoon of conversation and wine (there’s a winery next door and the restaurant is BYOB!).
2nd Annual Easton Park Parkapalooza Festival– Check out brand new neighborhood and park, Knob Creek at this day-long festival. Attendees can tour model homes, sample food from some of Austin’s best restaurants, go on pubcrawler rides and more.
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