Upcoming Events

02/04/2012 - 7:00pm - 10:30pm
For three years Austin has been throwing an annual potluck to remember. On February 4th, the good people of Austin will cook up their favorite dishes and gather to share their recipes and photographs with each other once again!  The evening begins with a couple hours of mingling and dining on the home-cooked delights of those who attend, and then the lights are dimmed, the crowd is hushed, and a spectacular slideshow commences. Slideluck Potshow is a New York City-based, non-profit arts...


02/04/2012 - 8:00am - 1:00pm
This will be the 7th Pancake Breakfast benefiting the Texas School for the Deaf. All you can eat pancakes only $6 ($5 if purchased in advance). Children under 6 are free. Saturday morning Feb 4, 2012. Live music by "The Last Train Out"  Come down to SoCo, and join the fun!  


02/04/2012 - 11:00am - 3:00pm
  6th Annual Jo's Chili Cold Blood Chili Cook-OffFebruary 4   Jo’s Hot Coffee Good Food hosts the 6th Annual Chili Cold Blood ChiliCook-Off, Two Steppin’ Competition and Benefit on Feb. 4 from 11 am to 3 pm in the Jo’s parking lot on South Congress Ave. The event is sponsored by Shiner and all proceeds benefit the Lila Tenenbown Recovery Fund. Featured bands performing include Li’l Cap’n Travis, Chili Cold Blood,...


02/11/2012 - 9:00am - 11:00am
What better way to show your love for Austin than participating in our first cleanup of the new year? Join hundreds of volunteers as they have a rewarding morning searching high and low for every last bit of trash and getting to know other lake enthusiasts.  Each cleanup will end with a prize for the most unusual object found during the cleanup!  On-the-Water volunteers should be 16 or older and be comfortable around water. Volunteers MUST pre-register for this...


02/11/2012 - 10:30am - 2:30pm
Help foster a brighter, healthier future for children in Central Texas by teaching youth to grow their own food. We will teach you how to successfully start and sustain a school food garden. Topics covered include: organizing your garden team, planning and implementing your project, incorporating the garden into a curriculum, and fundraising. We won't be covering basic gardening principles, but can point you to a variety of resources on this topic (including our Citizen Gardener classes!)....


02/11/2012 - 6:00pm - 11:00pm
On February 11th, 2012, join CASA of Travis County for the CASAblanca Gala at the Hyatt Regency Austin where 500 guests will hear the stories of CASA children and volunteers, honor Gigi Edwards Bryant - community leader and fierce advocate for children in foster care, enjoy an exciting dining experience with a regional flair, and be entertained by a casino with a view of the sparkling downtown skyline, big band tunes, silent and live auctions, and other heart-felt surprises. For more...


02/16/2012 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Austin Permaculture Guild FREE Winter Series of Permaculture Talks Austin Permaculture Guild's Winter/Spring 2012 series of talks at Habitat Suites. Free and open to the public, the Winter Series is a perennial favorite. Come early to check out the gardens and other green features of the Habitat Suites, Austin's favorite eco-hotel at 500 E. Highland Mall Blvd. Austin 78752. Located within 5-15min walk of bus & city rail (Highland Mall stop). The talks are happening on THURSDAY...


02/17/2012 - 10:30pm - 02/19/2012 - 10:30pm
  TOFGA 2012 Annual ConferenceFebruary 17–19 Register now for the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Annual Conference on Friday, February 17 through Sunday, February 19. This year’s conference will be held at the Mesquite Convention Center in Mesquite. This annual conference is a valuable educational and networking opportunity for new farmers, experienced farmers and people who like to grow their own food, with an exciting lineup of workshops, vendors, a bookshop...


02/23/2012 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Austin Permaculture Guild FREE Winter Series of Permaculture Talks Austin Permaculture Guild's Winter/Spring 2012 series of talks at Habitat Suites. Free and open to the public, the Winter Series is a perennial favorite. Come early to check out the gardens and other green features of the Habitat Suites, Austin's favorite eco-hotel at 500 E. Highland Mall Blvd. Austin 78752. Located within 5-15min walk of bus & city rail (Highland Mall stop). The talks are happening on THURSDAY...


02/25/2012 - 11:00am - 3:00pm
“Dove Springs into Wellness Fair”, Saturday February 25, 2012, 11:00am – 3:00pm at Mendez Middle School Gymnasium, 5106 Village Square, Austin, TX 78744.  Point of contact Ofelia Zapata, ofeliazapata@yahoo.com, 512.669.0809.  Free event, food, door prizes, children’s activities, community resources, and cultural performances.