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5 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month Downtown
February 10-22: Celebrate Black History Month at Austin Public Library February 15-22: Barbara Jordan Exhibit at the Texas Capitol February 22: Black History Month Concert at UT Butler School of Music February 23: 3rd Annual Celebrating Our Black Photoshoot +...
Read More⟶Attend the Austin Chamber’s Annual Meeting on February 5
The Austin Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting event will discuss their priorities for the upcoming year, announce the Chamber board of directors and officers, and honor the Austinite and Volunteers of the year We want to congratulate long-time friend and...
Read More⟶Call for Volunteers: 2020 Point in Time Count
Join us in volunteering for this year’s Point In Time (PIT) Count. The PIT count is an annual census of the homeless population in the Austin/Travis County area. On the morning of January 25th, 2020, hundreds of volunteers will head...
Read More⟶Downtown Holiday Shopping Guide
Wrap up your holiday gift shopping in downtown Austin and find something for everyone on your list! Shop local gifts all while supporting local businesses.
Read More⟶Celebrate the Holidays Downtown
Celebrate the holidays downtown with festive events, movie screenings, and more!
Read More⟶Thank you for making this year’s Downtown Holiday Stroll the best yet!
Thank you for joining us at the 25th annual Downtown Holiday Stroll. The event filled Congress Avenue with the sights and sounds of the season!
Read More⟶Drumroll, please…Check out this year’s incredible lineup of free live music!
We're thrilled to announce that this year's Downtown Holiday Stroll will feature performances by Max Frost, Mobley ,Alesia Lani, and Love & Chaos!
Read More⟶Join us for our Meeting on the Updated Construction Restrictions for the 2020 Spring Festival Season
The Downtown Austin Alliance is hosting a meeting for developers and construction contractors to meet with City of Austin officials on the updated construction restrictions for the 2020 Spring Festival Season.
Read More⟶Support the Sobering Center on its One Year Anniversary
The community is invited to the one-year anniversary celebration and fundraiser for the Sobering Center. Enjoy live music by Newning featuring the Sobering Center’s very own, Stephen Strakowski, MD. All of the money raised will go towards advancing the mission and work of the Sobering Center.
Read More⟶Join us at our Future of Downtown Parks Lunch Featuring Celebrated Planner
Hear from one of the nation's leading urban thinkers and planners, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver, on how we can ensure we are creating welcoming, equitable and inclusive places for our whole community to enjoy.
Read More⟶City Releases Draft of New Land Development Code: Learn more and get involved!
The City of Austin has released the first draft of a new land development code and revised zoning maps.
Read More⟶How are you getting to ACL? Take the Free Shuttle from Republic Square!
Be sure to know all of your ride options and plan your trip before ACL kicks off next week. We suggest taking the free official ACL shuttles from Republic Square!
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