- APRIL 24 | COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
The Austin/Travis County Health and Human Service Mobile Van will be at
St. Barbara's Church, 13713 FM 969 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come
out and check your health status with free screening for blood
pressure, blood sugar, pregnancy, and STDs. Free Information available
on heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes.
FMI: email
| tel: 972.5184
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- APRIL 24 | NEO-SOUL LOUNGE
& POETRY READING
New night. New place. Same experience. Join us every Thursday for an
open mic session at Club Illusion. Sign-up starts at 8:00 p.m. This
event is hosted by B. Fran and nationally known poets and artists. The
Neo-Soul Lounge stimulates your mind, body and soul. Must be 21 and
older, dress code enforced. $6 cover charge.
FMI: web
| tel: 844.5491
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- APRIL 24 | RIDDIM THURSDAYS
For people who enjoy the Caribbean culture with the variety of music
and atmosphere, please come out for Riddim Thursdays from 9:00 p.m. to
2:00 a.m. at Dirty Dog Bar, 505 E. 6th St. DJ Junior Vibes will bring
you the "South Beach" vibes with Reggae, R&B, Hip-Hop,
Reggaeton, and Soca/Calypso music. Must be 18 to enter. Price is $5.
Casual attire.
FMI: email
| tel: 786.357.2423
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- APRIL 25 | ALL U NEED FRIDAYS
Each and every Friday it's All U Need at The Studio. Come party with
Austin's #1 Smooth Jazz and R&B Band. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.;
All U Need performs from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. No cover before 9:00
p.m., $10 cover afterward.
The Studio is a club for grown folk, so please dress accordingly. The
Studio is located at 5804 N IH-35. On the third Friday of each month,
All U Need performs at The Studio in San Antonio.
FMI: web
| tel: 789.6285
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- APRIL 25 | EAST END FIRST FOURTH
FRIDAYS
DiverseArts is happy to announce the opening night of East End Fourth
Fridays! headlining with “The Original Bells of
Joy,” a soul-stirring classic gospel band that is sure to
keep you on your feet. Programming and events start at 5:00 pm at
participating businesses all along East 11th Street from Branch to
Rosewood at Angelina. “The Original Bells of Joy”
go on stage at 8:30 p.m. at Kenny Dorham's Backyard.
East End Fourth Fridays! promises lots of activities for the kids,
chances to sample the neighborhood’s eclectic supply of
ethnic food, listen to the music, check out the art, and shop at the
stores after hours. Bring your family and friends and be ready for a
great time!
FMI: web
| tel: 477.9438
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- APRIL 25 | OLD SCHOOL HAPPY HOUR
AND FRIDAY NIGHTS AT CLUB BREEZE
Once again, it's going down Friday night at Club Breeze. Doors open at
5:30pm and Old School Happy Hour kicks off with the best in Old School
music till 8:30pm with $2 Well and $4 Calls. No cover before 9pm and
after 9pm, it's $5 for ladies and $10 for fellas. Doors stay open till
2am. From 9pm till 2am, come listen and dance to the best in
R&B, Neo Soul, Old School, and Hip Hop. Age limit as always is
23 and up. Dress code strictly enforced.
FMI: web
| tel: 293.2236
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- APRIL 25 | RELAY FOR LIFE EAST
AUSTIN FAMILY EVENT
Each year, across the nation, one event brings together entire
communities to take part in the fight against cancer. That event is the
American Cancer Society Relay For Life®. It’s a time
and place where people come to celebrate those who have survived
cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against a
disease that touches too many lives.
If you want to be a part of the fight against cancer, sign up today for
the Relay For Life of East Austin, TX being held at Nelson Field
located at 290 and Cameron Road.
This event is an all night event. Registration at 5:00 p.m.; Survivor
Lap at 7:00 p.m. Survivor Dinner at 8:00 p.m. Our closing ceremony is
at 6 a.m. Saturday morning. Please bring tent, snacks, cash for food to
purchase, and a happy spirit. Please visit website for more details.
FMI: web
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APRIL
26 | STORY TIME FOR KIDS AT MITCHIE'S
Join us for a joyful hour of African and African-American folktales
every Wednesday and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kids receive
refreshments, a FREE gift and 30% off their book purchase. All ages
welcome. Story time is FREE and open to the public. Volunteer readers
are always welcome.
FMI: web |
tel: 323.6901
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- APRIL 26 | HILL COUNTRY RIDE FOR
AIDS
Please join us at Krause Springs for the Hill Country Ride because
there is a route for everyone through the beautiful scenery. Adults and
kids 8 years old may choose a 10, 50, or 70-mile ride. Kids ages 4-12
can participate in the Safari Adventure. All levels from very beginners
to serious cyclists will have fun. Proceeds fund a donation to provide
meals, housing, school supplies, and medications for orphans in Africa
affected by AIDS. Please visit website for more details on fund raising
requirements and registration.
FMI: web
| tel: 371.7433
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- APRIL 26 | SEXY SATURDAYS AT CLUB
BREEZE
That's right, once again, as always, it's Sexy Saturdays at Club
Breeze. Doors open at 9pm and stay open till 2am. During this time,
come listen and dance to the best in R&B, Neo Soul, Old School,
and Hip Hop. Age limit as always is 23 and up. Dress code strictly
enforced. Cover is $5 for ladies and $10 for fellas. Kitchen is open
all night so get some of the best food that any nightclub in the ATX
serves.
FMI: web
| tel: 293.2236
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- APRIL 26 | THE TRUTH, CAN YOU
HANDLE IT?
Please join us for fun, open-minded, and uncut adult discussions in a
casual environment about various topics such as love, sex, education,
lies, politics, and relationships. This free event will be held from
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Molotov Lounge, 719 West Sixth Street.
FMI: web
| tel: 498.7575 x73
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- APRIL 27 | CHRISTIAN COMEDY WITH
RODNEY GETER AND FRIENDS
Please join us for a night of Christian comedy at 6:00 p.m. or 8:00
p.m. at the Carver Museum, Boyd Vance Theater, 1165 Angelina Street.
This is a night to introduce Rodney Geter, Austin's very own Christian
Comedian's new DVD release "Church Folk Through My Eyes".
This will be a night filled with plenty of laughs, wonderful talent,
and great fellowship. Tickets are $15 and are available at Mitchie's
Gallery. The DVD will be available the night of show for $15.
FMI: web
| tel: 653.7339
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- APRIL 27 | GLBC PASTOR &
WIFE ANNIVERSARY
Greater Love Baptist Church would like to invite everyone to help
celebrate 9 yrs. of dedicated service by our Pastor. The message will
be given by Dr. B.W. McClendon from St.James Baptist Church, Austin, TX
. Lecture by Rev. Nathaniel Robinson from Greater Mr. Mariah Primitive
Baptist Church, Austin, TX. Our church is located at 6600 Manor Rd,
Austin, TX. Service begins at 3:30 p.m.
FMI: email
| tel: 926.0590
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- APRIL 27 | MACEDONIA BAPTIST
CHURCH CHOIR ANNUAL
The Macedonia Baptist Church will convene its Choir Annual at 3:30 p.m.
The guest speaker of the hour will be Pastor Richard Carter of the Mt.
Olive Baptist Church of Austin, TX.
FMI: email
| tel: 863.6044
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- APRIL 27 | DAVID CHAPEL'S 84TH
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY
David Chapel cordially invites you to share with us as we celebrate her
84th Church Anniversary on Sunday, April 27, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
Our program theme is: “God’s Church: Transformed to
Serve and Triumph in a Troubled World”. The scripture
references for the theme are Romans 12:2, 5-8; Acts 2:42; John 14:1.
This celebration will occur at David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church,
2211 East MLK Blvd., Austin, Texas. Our special guest for
this occasion will be Rev. Clark Jackson, founder and CEO-Pastor of
Nevertheless Community Church of Austin, Texas. Please come out and
join us in praising the Lord!
FMI: email |
tel: 472.9748
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- APRIL 27 | MOMENTS WE
KNOW PERFORMANCE
Moments We Know is an interdisciplinary performance exploring epiphany
and the familiar; those inspired moments that propel activism, inspire
art/love/living and inform who we are/who we become.
A joint production of UT's Center for African And African American
Studies and The Austin Project, the performance will feature works by
Austin performance artist Shia Shabazz.
Directed by Florinda Bryant, "Moments We Know" will go on Sunday, April
27th at 2pm, in Room 2.180 of the Winship Drama building on the UT
campus (@23rd and San Jacinto).
FMI: web
| tel: 471.4320
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- APRIL 28 | WORK IT OUT MONDAYS
FOR THE LADIES!
Ladies, get ready to work off those unwanted pounds, learn fitness
information from a certified fitness trainer, and get your body looking
great for 2008!
Join us for a ladies-only weekly low-impact work-outs and materials to
make fitness a fun lifestyle! $8 per session. Sisters working things
out together at Mitchie’s Gallery from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Please use contact information provided for more information or to RSVP.
FMI: web
| tel: 343.0475
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- APRIL 29 | CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE
FORUM FOR EAST AUSTIN
Half of the Austin City Council is up for election on May 10th. What do
the City Council candidates have to offer East Austin? Ask them
yourself!
Southwest Key Programs and the East Austin Community Advisory Council
will host the only Austin City Council Candidate Forum in East Austin.
Ten City Council candidates are confirmed for the event, which will
provide an opportunity for residents and supporters of East Austin to
ask tough questions about quality of life issues that directly affect
the community. Refreshments and childcare will be provided. Southwest
Key's East Austin Community Center is located at 6002 Jain Lane. The
forum begins at 6:30 p.m.
FMI: web
| tel: 462.2181
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- APRIL 30 | CULTURAL LUNCH
CELEBRATING AUGUST WILSON
Stop by the Carver Museum Classroom from 11:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and
join Eugene Lee as we discuss the work of one of America's best-known
African-American playwrights. Mr. Lee has portrayed numerous Wilson
roles on stage and screen, and is the producer of the Black and Latino
Playwrights Conference at Texas State University.
Cultural lunches are opportunities to discuss topics related to African
American history, art, life and culture. You are encouraged to bring
your lunch and participate. The lunches are free, and open to public;
however, seating is limited so reservations are recommended.
FMI: email
| tel: 974.4926
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