TODO LIST
May & June events
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WORTH THE TRIP MAY 28: HEROES APPRECIATION BBQ Nonprot organization Heroes Night Out will host its 10th annual Heroes Appreciation BBQ in honor of military members and veterans. The event is the largest free military and veteran barbecue in Texas, according to the Heroes Night Out website. Family-friendly activities will be oered, including vendor tables. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is free for active military, veterans, rst responders and family members. RSVPs can be made online. 850 CR 255, Georgetown www.heroesnightout.org/events
MAY 21 SEND OFF THE GRADS The University of Texas at Austin will host its universitywide
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CELEBRATE TELEVISION ATX TV Festival is an annual event that celebrates all things television with panels, screenings and Q&A sessions with industry professionals. Times and locations vary, including including the Driskill Hotel and Paramount Theatre. $28-$53 (single-day). $50-$525 (badges). www.atxfestival.com 11 PLAY POKER ON HORSEBACK Dripping Springs Ranch Park will host its second annual poker trail ride. Riders will receive ve cards along the trail, and the top ve hands will win prizes. There will be an after-party. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $30. 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs. 512-894-2390. www.destinationdrippingsprings.com 11 DANCE TO TALKING HEADS The Far Out Lounge & Stage will present a kid-friendly and an adult- only tribute Talking Heads show. Both feature tribute band HeartByrne. Kids: noon, $15+. Adults: 7 p.m. $24+. 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin. 512-351-9909. www.thefaroutaustin.com 18 CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH Juneteenth marks the
commencement ceremony to celebrate its 139th graduating class. Students who graduated in fall 2021 will be allowed to participate. Former NFL linebacker and author Emmannuel Acho will be the commencement speaker. 7:30 p.m. Free, but ticket required. 2139 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin. www.commencement.utexas.edu 26 AND 27 STUDENTS, START YOUR SUMMER BREAK The last day of classes for Dripping Springs ISD students will be May 26, and the last day for Austin ISD students will be May 27. Both districts will resume classes Aug. 17. www.dsisdtx.us, www.austinisd.org 28 EAT CRAWFISH FOR A CAUSE Chisos Boot Co. will host a crawsh boil to benet the Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry. The event will feature a long slip ‘n slide, crawsh, live music and dancing. 1-5 p.m. Free entry, cash donation for crawsh. 3507 South First St., Austin. 512-866- 7222. www.chisos.com/memorialday
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announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas. The Central Texas Juneteenth Committee will host a parade and festival celebrating the day. 10 a.m.-noon (parade), noon-10 p.m. (festival). Free.1183 Chestnut Ave., Austin (parade start). 2300 Rosewood Ave., Austin (festivities). www.juneteenthcentraltexas.com Pride of Dripping Springs will host Pride Rodeo to celebrate LGBTQ+ diversity and encourage allyship. The event will include family-friendly activities. Noon-11 p.m. Free. 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs. Facebook: Pride of Dripping Springs
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Find more or submit Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
BEGINS EARLY GOOD DENTAL HEALTH There’s nothing more important than your child’s smile!
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