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Kinder Connect: Kindergarten Tour at Redeemer School

Civics, Learning

See agenda for details. Second & fourth Tuesdays, 6pm

Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m. Continues through Dec. 15

Redeemer School & Preschool

1500 W Anderson Lane, Austin North

The European Avant-Garde: From Impressionism to Cubism, Works from the Robertson Foundation

Free

Family, Learning

Kindergarten is a big step. Prospective families are invited to a relaxed Kinder Connect group tour of Redeemer School’s North Austin campus. Parents will peek into classrooms, meet a kindergarten teacher, and see how Redeemer gives children a strong start with room to grow—grounded in faith and community and filled with joy and confidence. Music, STEM, Art, P.E., and Spanish are included in tuition. Redeemer is a private Christian K–8 school that has served Austin families for more than 70 years and welcomes families from all backgrounds. Advance registration is requested. Questions? Email [email protected] or 512/362-6318. 512/362-6318

Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 5

The Blanton Museum of Art

200 E. MLK, Austin Campus

$15.00

Slow Flow Yoga with Ann Flemings

Featuring works by Camille Pissarro, Claude Monet, Henri Fantin-Latour, Paul Gauguin, Wassily Kandinsky, Pablo Picasso, and others, The European Avant-Garde: From Impressionism to Cubism is a special presentation of fourteen works from the celebrated collection of Julian and Josie Robertson. On view for three years, the installation brings major examples of the European avant-garde to the Blanton and highlights artists who shaped key art movements between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Blanton Members get free admission and discounted parking. Not yet a member? Join today! https://blantonmuseum.org/support/membership/ 512-471-5482

Mondays-Sundays, 10-11 a.m. Continues through Nov. 14

Neill-Cochran House Museum

2310 San Gabriel, Austin Campus

$20.00

Haas Brothers: Uncanny Valley

Breathe deeply. Move gently. Restore fully. Before the holiday rush begins, give yourself an hour to pause, breathe, and reconnect. Join us in the beautiful art gallery at the Neill-Cochran House Museum—a serene and inspiring space where movement and creativity meet. Through gentle movement, mindful breathing, and moments of stillness, you’ll have space to recharge both physically and mentally before the holiday season arrives. Whether you’re new to yoga or returning to your mat, this welcoming, all-levels class offers a supportive way to slow down, settle in, and feel grounded. 5124782335

Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 17

The Blanton Museum of Art

200 E. MLK, Austin Campus

$15.00

Meredith Heritage Tree Deck

Collaborators and twin brothers Nikolai and Simon Haas (b. 1984) are known for fantastical sculptures that fuse art, design, and technology. This first mid-career survey, touring nationally, presents selections from major bodies of work the artists have created over the past 15 years. Their colorful biomorphic artworks resemble creatures and plants from another world — intricately crafted in rich materials such as porcelain, bronze, wool, glass beads, fur, and more. Blanton Members get free admission and discounted parking. Not yet a member? Join today! https://blantonmuseum.org/support/membership/ This is a Weekly Recurring Event Runs from Oct 13, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027 512-471-5482

Stay Strong

Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. Continues through Nov. 3

1301 Trinity St., Austin Southwest

Free

Free Weekly Stitching, Hand Sewing & Fiber Arts Meet-Up

As the weather cools down, Waterloo Greenway is welcoming Austin’s 50+ community to stay active and enjoy the outdoors through a month of accessible movement and wellness programming. Stay Strong, presented by Aging Is Cool, invites adults ages 50 and older to participate in accessible, low-impact fitness focused on strength, balance, flexibility and cardiovascular health. 512-382-9017

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 15

Inspired Minds Art Center

121 Main St., Buda Beyond Austin

$20.00

Community, Learning

Join this free, drop-in Stitching, Hand Sewing, and Fiber Arts Group every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Inspired Minds Art Center in downtown Buda. Whether you crochet, knit, embroider, cross-stitch, or hand-sew, simply bring your current project and settle in for a couple of relaxed hours of making alongside fellow fiber lovers. No registration, no fees, and no experience level required — beginners and lifelong crafters alike are welcome to pull up a chair, share tips, and enjoy some good company while you work. 5123643640

How to Grow the Cowpea: Survival Strategies from the U.S. South

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through March 5

Visual Arts Center

2300 Trinity, UT campus, Austin Campus

Free

Adraint Bereal: As It Appears

How to Grow the Cowpea: Survival Strategies from the U.S. South is an exhibition that assembles new and existing works by artists who probe our relationship with the environment and offer strategies for survival amid the climate crisis. Participating artists include Saif Azzuz, Imani Jacqueline Brown, George Washington Carver, Mel Chin, ENTRE Film Center, Heather Bird Harris, Angel Lartigue, Marie Lorenz, Anna Mayer, Mark Menjívar, Kate Newby, Sahara Dust Season Collective (Anthony Almendarez, Mashal Awais, Sol Diaz-Peña, larí garcía, Jeremy Johnson, Jack Morillo, Corey De’Juan Sherrard Jr., Paty Lorena Solórzano), Pallavi Sen, jackie sumell, Cecilia Vicuña, and Obie Weathers. 512/ 471–3713

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through March 5

Visual Arts Center

2300 Trinity, UT campus, Austin Campus

Free

Surreal Times Art Show @ Ghost Pepper Gallery

University of Texas alumnus Adraint Bereal returns to the Visual Arts Center for "As It Appears," his first institutional solo exhibition, expanding upon a nationwide photographic project he initiated in 2019 to counter the systemic invisibility of Black college students. By placing contemporary portraits and recorded conversations in dialogue with university archives, the exhibition challenges institutional records and centers the lived, complex realities of Black collegiate life. 512/471–3713

Tuesdays-Sundays, 12-6 p.m. Continues through Nov. 7

Ghost Pepper Glass

10300 Metric Blvd. #250, Austin North

Free

Step inside the Ghost Pepper Gallery from Oct 1 - Nov 7 and experience the meaning behind Surrealism in current times. Displaying work from multiple Texas artists from different art mediums, this exhibition reflects on what surrealism means in current times. Whether paying homage to traditional surrealism as an art form , or portraying what surrealism means to an individual of the current times, you'll find in this show many interpretations of this iconic movement. Opening Reception: October 10, 5-8pm Explore the magic behind each artwork, meet and greet the participating artists, and enjoy complimentary drinks. Free to attend. 5127665897

Tuesday Happy Hour

Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. Continues through March 16

Hole in the Wall

2538 Guadalupe, Austin Campus

Free

Beginner Two-Step + Live Music

Andrew Duplantis Band (7pm) plus Special Guest(6pm) 512/472-5599

Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 1

Sagebrush

5500 S. Congress, Austin South

Intermediate Two-Step + Live Music

$10.00

Music, Dance

Beginner two-step lessons + live country music at Sagebrush! Learn Austin's signature dance. No partner needed. Tues 6pm. $10 cover 5122700444

Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. Continues through Jan. 1

Sagebrush

5500 S. Congress, Austin South

$10.00

Open mic w/ Jake Farr (host)

Learn Austin's most popular social dance at Sagebrush! Intermediate Honky-Tonk Two-Step lessons at 6:00pm ($10 cover includes lesson AND live music after), then stick around and dance to live country bands. No partner or experience needed. LGBTQ+ friendly. RSVP here! Can't make it? Learn from home with our online courses! Follow @DoubleOrNothingTwoStep for daily where-to-dance lists! 5122700444

Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 27

Cactus Cafe

2308 Whitis, Austin Campus

Free

Karaoke Night at Common Interest

512/475-6515

Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Continues through Dec. 22

Common Interest

8440 Burnet, Austin Midtown

Two-Steppin' Tuesdays w/ Weldon Henson

Free

Music, Food & Drink

An Austin karaoke institution — voted Best Karaoke Bar in town three years running. Main-stage open-mic karaoke with a full bar and grill, 15 screens, and a 120-inch projection screen for when you really want to commit. 512/453-6796

Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Continues through Nov. 17

Broken Spoke

3201 S. Lamar, Austin South Lamar and Barton Springs

King of Drag Season 2 Watch Party

512/442-6189

Tuesdays, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Continues through Nov. 10

Oilcan's

211 W. Fourth, Austin Downtown

Free

Queer, Visual Arts

The world's first Reality TV competition show for Drag Kings, "King of Drag" is back for Season 2! Enjoy weekly watch parties hosted by Austin's own Season 1 Star, "Alexander the Great," and San Antonio's Season 2 Star, "Papi Culo" at OilCan Harry's every Tuesday from September 22- November 10. Enjoy behind the scenes Q&A with the stars, plus drag king performances from your hosts and local drag artists! The episode starts at 9 pm each week! The viewing party is free for 21+, but bring your tip money for the kings! 18+ welcome with a cover charge. 512/320-8823

Toddler Tuesday Meetup

Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m.

Brentwood Social House

1601 W. Koenig, Austin Midtown

Free

Family

Toddler Tuesdays are a sweet way to ease into the morning with your little one. Every Tuesday from 9–10 AM, caregivers and toddlers can gather in our family-friendly space to play, connect, and enjoy Story Time at 9:30. With books, toys, and plenty of room to explore, it’s an easy weekly meetup for building community. 512/362-8656

Past Lives Welcome: A Day at The Antique Mule

Tuesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Antique Mule

4926 E Cesar Chavez, austin East

Free

Tuesday Trivia at St. Elmo Brewing

The Antique Mule is a new shop dedicated to keeping history alive in a world of disposable goods. Rooted in a love for craftsmanship and storytelling, the space celebrates the golden eras of manufacturing—when objects were built to last and meant to be passed down. From true antiquities to modern-era vintage finds, The Antique Mule curates pieces that carry character, history, and soul, inviting the community to slow down, look closer, and reconnect with the beauty of well-made things. Located in East Austin at 4926 E Cesar Chavez 5124359189

Tuesdays

St. Elmo Brewing Co.

440 E. St. Elmo, Austin South

Free

Community Hours at Thinkery

Test your wits with Trivia 512. Tuesdays, 7pm 737/300-1965

The Floor Is Lava

Tuesdays

Fallout Theater

616 Lavaca, Austin Downtown

Comedy

Yowch! That’s what you’d be saying, you know, if you touched your tootsies to a lava-flooded floor. Thankfully, Austin is not located next to an active volcano … or is it? This scripted comedy sketch show is a fresh flow of bright burning comic talent sure to scorch expectations with “fun, loose, and experimental” material. Don’t believe me? Read this totally real quote from the comedy show’s Instagram bio: My ‘comedies’ are complete *poop emoji* compared to the greatest sketch group to ever sketch! –William Shakespeare. I can’t believe ol’ Willy really said that! But no one has ever lied… 616/676-7209

Tuesdays

Thinkery

1830 Simond, Austin East

Crux Climbing Center Central

Family

Children’s growing minds and bodies are always looking for something to do, and it’s costly keeping them occupied. So bring them to Thinkery children’s museum, which “strives to be an inclusive, friendly, inspiring space to learn for our entire community, regardless of income, mental/physical abilities, ethnicity, nationality, race, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity or family status.” From 3 to 7pm Tuesdays, kiddos can visit all the STEAM activities and exhibits like Train Town, the Spark Shop, the Story Nook, and the Move! Studio to have tons of fun while learning and wearing themselves out before bedtime. And it’s all free! Just… 512/469-6200

Queer Cuties Climb

Tuesdays

6015 Dillard Cir. #B, Austin Midtown

Queer, Sports

This LGBTQ+ bouldering meet-up for members and their guests offers boulding thrills for the gays, theys, and climbing curious.

Free Day

Tuesdays

The Blanton Museum of Art

200 E. MLK, Austin Campus

Dean Seltzer & The Redneck Mothers - Texas Music Tuesday

Art! Oh, I love it. But sadly, when I open my pockets, moths fly out. Good news for me and all my broke friends: Every Tuesday, the Blanton opens its doors to all visitors free of charge. Why, unburdened by the weight of an empty wallet, Austinites can mull the strange world of contemporary womanhood in “Unbreakable: Feminist Visions from the Gilberto Cárdenas and Dolores Garcia Collection.” Or walk beneath the silver and mesh sculptures of Marie Watt’s “Sky Dances Light.” Or explore the past through its artistic pieces in “The Floating World: Masterpieces of Edo Japan.” Or enjoy any… 512/471-5482

Tuesdays

Parmer Lane Tavern

2121 W. Parmer #101, Austin North

FREE

Dean Seltzer & the Redneck Mothers post up at Parmer Lane Tavern for a weekly dose of country rock, outlaw twang, and barroom grit. Their high-energy set blends original songs with crowd-favorite covers, delivering a sound that’s loud, loose, and unmistakably Texas. The small-room setting keeps things personal—never far from the stage, you’re part of the show, not just watching it. Between songs, you might even find yourself talking shop with the band. Cold drinks, good company, and no-frills live music make this an easy Tuesday night go-to. Tuesdays, 8pm. 512/577/0452

Yappy Hour

Tuesdays

Rowing Dock

2418 Stratford Dr., Austin West Austin and Lakeway

Four On The Floor: Classes

$15-20/hr

Sports

The Rowing Dock always welcomes fur babies, but Tuesday's the best day to pack your pooch for a paddle because they'll give a free hour rental with purchase of one hour. 512/459-0999

Tuesdays

Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Mansion

2312 San Gabriel St., 2312 San Gabriel St., Austin Campus

Prices vary

Dance

Ongoing classes in swing and Lindy Hop culminate in a weekly dance. New classes usually start the first Tuesday of the new month. Tuesdays, 7pm, classes; 9:30pm, open dance. 453-3889

Bat City Bingo

Tuesdays

Long Play Lounge

704 W. St. Johns Ave., Austin Midtown

Mamma mia: Did you know the game we call bingo originated in Italy? Descended from the Italian lotto game, bingo has been delighting young and old – okay, mostly old – since the 1500s. Enjoy boffo bingo from your friends at Bat City Bingo, who bring free “beano” to patios all over town, every Tuesday at Long Play Lounge. – James Scott

Buddhist Book Study

Tuesdays

Ceremony Spa

1706 S. Lamar, 1706 S. Lamar, Austin South Lamar and Barton Springs

Donations appreciated

Zilker Botanical Garden: A New Perspective

Do you enjoy contemplating the deep questions that come with being human? Join conversations facilitated by Asenath Avinash based on Buddhist books from great teachers to explore these questions and meditate. Drop-ins welcome; no registration required. Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm 512/671-0224

Tuesdays-Thursdays

Zilker Botanical Garden

2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin South Lamar and Barton Springs

$1-3

512/477-8672

Volunteer Days at ACR

Tuesdays, Thursdays

Austin Creative Reuse

2005 Wheless, Austin East

Texas Folklife Gallery: La Música

Organized types will have fun volunteering to help Austin Creative Reuse sort through donated items, roll fabric, and detangle yarn. Registration required. Tuesdays & Thursdays 512/375-3041

Tuesdays-Fridays

Texas Folklife Resources Office

1708 Houston St., P.O. Box 201417, Austin, TX 78720, Austin Midtown

Atelier Dojo: Remote Studios

Here's an exhibition of the paintings of Roel Flores, who taught himself to paint his experiences as a migrant worker and resident in Weslaco, Texas, as a way to preserve his memories and inspire future generations. 512/441-9255

Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays

$5

Old Bakery Gallery: Fantastical Flora

The local powerhouse of figurative painting, the art school that's the smart school for artists of all kinds, they've got a painting-along-at-home series going to help you keep your skills honed in these socially restrictive times, featuring live costumed models posing on camera and a thriving community of creatives rendering that lovely human biotecture from their separate studios. "Join us for a three-hour costumed-model drawing session. Use any supplies you wish, listen to music, share your work, chat with others. It’s a great way to stay connected with your art community!" Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30pm; Fridays, 6:30-9:30pm; Saturdays, 9:30-12:30pm

Tuesdays-Saturdays

Old Bakery & Emporium

1006 Congress, Austin Downtown

Free

This multimedia exhibition is a comprehensive exploration of the beauty of botanical forms, expressed realistically and in the abstract, featuring the work of local artist Francine Funke. Opening reception: Sat., Jan. 20, 1-4pm 512/974-1300

Adult Skate Night

Saturdays and Tuesdays

Playland Skate Center

8822 McCann, Austin Midtown

Leave the rugrats at home and enjoy the roller rink with other grownups. Tuesdays, 7-11pm; Saturdays, 9pm-midnight 512/452-1901

Buzz Mill Comedy

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays

Buzz Mill Eastside

1209 E. Seventh, Austin Lower East

Comedy

This newest Buzz Mill (right there on Seventh) has a full slate of funny supercharging their sweet and welcoming lounge, night after night after night. Check their website, see what's on, and (serving suggestion) treat yourself to some mighty tasty noms while you're there.

Adult Pick-Up Basketball

Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 8-10 a.m.

Redeemer Lutheran Church

1500 W. Anderson, Austin Midtown

Switchback Coffee and Beer

Free

Community, Sports

Lace up your shoes and hed to the Redeemer gym on Saturday mornings from 8am-10am and Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm for a casual round of ball. Make sure to sign the waiver and you'll get a link to the GroupMe! All abilities welcome!

Switchback Run Club

Tuesdays, 6 p.m.

220 Ralph Ablanedo Dr. #110, Austin South

FREE

Sports, Community

Switchback Run Club meets at Switchback Coffee and Beer every Tuesday at 6pm for an all ages and fitness levels run. Good vibes and discount post run drinks. Follow along @switchbackrunclub or @switchbackcoffeebeer 512/666-0885

Austin Front Runners

Tuesdays, 6 p.m., Thursdays, 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.

Lady Bird Lake

(missing address), Colorado River between Tom Miller Dam and Longhorn Dam, Austin Greater Austin

Queer

Join other LGBTQ runners for a 3-10 mile trek around Lady Bird Lake. 512/974-6700

Beatle Bash w/ members of the Eggmen

Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.

NeWorlDeli

4101 Guadalupe, Austin Midtown