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13 THROUGH 18 ENJOY HAIRSPRAY Broadway Across America will perform “Hairspray”—a musical set in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1962. The play follows the story of high schooler Tracy Turnblad as she pursues dancing on local television and ghts against racial segregation. Times vary. $30+. Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman, Austin. 512-471-1444. www.texasperformingarts. org/broadwayinaustin 14 THROUGH JULY 9 SEE A THEATRICAL PLAY Beginning June 14 and running until July 9, Zach Theatre presents “Noises O ,” a 1982 play by Michael Fran. The production is a comedy following a touring theatrical troupe in which opening night becomes a disaster. Times vary. $25-$67. The Topfer at Zach Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin. 512- 476-0541. www.tickets.zachtheatre.org 17 HONOR JUNETEENTH The Central Texas Juneteenth Committee will host a parade and festival celebrating the historic day, June 19, which marks the abolition of slavery in Texas. 9:30 a.m.-noon (festival), 10 a.m.- noon (parade). Free. 1183 Chestnut Ave., Austin (parade start); 2300 Rosewood Ave., Austin (festival). www.juneteenthcentraltexas.com
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South African wines. Osome is an Austin company by chef John Gocong. Times vary. $125. Cape Bottle Room, 500 San Marcos St., Ste. 102, Austin. www.capebottleroom.com/events THROUGH AUGUST 14 STUDENTS TAKE SUMMER BREAK The last day of classes for Austin ISD students was May 25. Classes for the 2023-24 academic year will resume Aug. 14 for AISD. www.austinisd.org/calendar Tickets are on sale for Formula 1, which will take place from Oct. 20-22 at the Circuit of the Americas. The Killers along with Adam Lambert and Queen will perform that weekend at the event. Ticket price varies. 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin. 512-301-6600. www.circuitoftheamericas.com 10 CELEBRATE PRIDE MONTH Waterloo Greenway will host its Rainbow on the Creek event to celebrate Pride month. The family-friendly event will include live music, performances and exhibits from LGBTQ+ businesses and nonpro ts. 10 a.m.-noon. Meredith Heritage Tree Deck, 1301 Trinity St., Austin; 6-10 p.m. at the Moody Amphitheater, 401 Trinity St., Austin. Free. www.waterloogreenway.org THROUGH OCTOBER 22 GET RACING TICKETS
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CONNECTING COMMUNITIES The second phase of the Austin to Manor Trail is underway.
In April, the city of Austin began construction on the second phase of a trail connecting Austin to the neighboring city of Manor to the east. The project, the Austin to Manor Trail, will be a 5.5-mile trail starting at Da an Lane and ending near Ben E. Fisher Park in Manor. The stretch under construction is 2.9 miles, starting at Lindell Lane in Austin and running to Ben E. Fisher Park in Manor. The rst phase was nished in 2014. Council Member Natasha Harp- er-Madison, who represents the area, said the trail will make it easier for people to walk or bike from Austin to Manor. The trail will be a 12-foot-wide concrete path. It will run through mainly agricultural land. When completed, the trail will connect to the existing Southern Walnut Creek Trail, according to the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. The trail is funded through
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ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF MAY 18. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT CTANEWS COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM. Congress intersection improvements The Austin Department of Trans- portation began improvements at the intersection of South Congress Avenue and Stassney Lane in May. The project is part of the work that will be completed on South Congress Avenue between Mockingbird Lane and Little Texas Lane. The improvements will add a second southbound left-turn on Congress at Stassney, raised concrete medians on Congress, new separated bicycle and pedestrian paths, and six new bus stops. Timeline: May-late 2023 Cost: $5.17 million Funding sources: city of Austin mobil- ity bond, Capital Metro
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WORTH THE TRIP Camp Lucy will host a four-night women’s wellness retreat July 20-23 . The retreat will include daily chef- prepared meals; yoga and meditation classes; stargazing sessions; sound baths; and other workshops and social hours. $945. Camp Lucy, 3509 Creek Road, Dripping Springs. Eventbrite: Camp Lucy Wellness Retreat
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Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic will feature Willie Nelson & Family, and other performers plus food, drinks and reworks. 1 p.m. (doors), 2 p.m. (show). $49-$304. 10414 McKalla Place, Austin. www.q2stadium.com
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JUNE THROUGH JUNE 29 PAIR WINES WITH SUSHI
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Every Thursday through June 29, Cape Bottle Room and Osome will host Flight Night, a sushi and wine experience. Tickets include 10 courses paired with
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mobility bonds, a Capital Area Metro- politan Planning Organization grant and a Travis County interlocal agree- ment. The second phase is expected to cost $7.9 million, according to the
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