Hostelling International Austin, Texas

Events at HI Austin and around Austin

Calendar of Events - 2008

February
Day Time Location Event Description
 9 pm Palmer Events Center  Carnaval Brasileiro 

 Live samba music, conga lines, and wild abandon fill the Palmer Events Center at one of the biggest Carnaval celebrations outside of Brazil.  sambaparty.com

 5  6pm - 2 am  6th Street  Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)

 Join the huge party on 6th Street, or head to one of Austin's New Orleans restaurants, such as the Alligator Grill, Gene's, the Boiling Pot, Nubian Queen Lola's, or Ms B's.

 7  5-10 pm  South Congress Avenue  First Thursday

 This free monthly event up and down South Congress features music, vendors, store events and some of the best people-watching in town.  firstthursday.info

 17  7 am  Congress Avenue  AT&T Austin Marathon

 This is Austin's largest marathon of the year.  Run, volunteer, or cheer from the Arboretum to Auditorium Shores in this nationally recognized charitable event.  attaustinmarathon.com

 22  6-9 pm  HI-Austin  World Thinking Day with the Girl Scouts!

 Over 50 gals will be coming to the hostel with a global feast.  They will be preparing unique dishes, crafts, and games from different countries.  Please join us in celebrating and remembering the world and its many cultures and flavors!

 

 23

 1-3 pm

 HI-Austin HI-Austin's Annual Party!!

 Celebrating Sustainability at the Austin Hostel!

For over 20 years the Southwest Texas Coucnil of Hostelling International has provided an environmentally and economically conscious home for travelers visiting Ausitn.

This year, HI-Austin has teamed up with several environmentally conscious, local organizations such as Ecology-Action, Austin Carshare, TreeFolks, Ten Thousand Villages and The Natural Epicurean Academy, among others; to provide a casual party in celebration of sustainable living in Austin. Food donated by White Mountain Foods, and music by Austin's favorite The Lennings.

Join us for an afternoon of organic food,  homegrown music and exhibits with other local “green” minded organizations.      

      Who: HI–Austin, Soutwest Texas Council

      What:  A celebration of sustainable living

      Where: HI – Austin Hostel     

      When: Saturday, February 23, 2008 

      11:00 – 12:30 Annual Council Meeting

              (HI Members encouraged to attend!)

      1:00 – 3:00  Annual Party

              (Everyone welcome!)

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 23  6:30 - 10 pm  all over town!  Night in the Galleries

 The gallery-touring kickoff party for the Austin Fine Arts Festival. Ticket includes cuisine from top restaurants and transportation between galleries.  austinfineartsfestival.org

 29    Travis County Expo Center  Rodeo Austin

 This nonprofit rodeo provides scholarships to Texas students. Bull riding, rodeo clowns, and "mutton bustin'."  rodeoaustin.com

Lasts through March 15th!

 29    Austin Convention Center  Texas Home and Garden Show

 The spring home and garden show features more than 200 exhibitors at the Austin Convention Center.  texashomeandgarden.com

March
 1  9 am to 4 pm  Congress Avenue  Texas Independence Day Parade

 Celebrate the day that Texas became Texas with a parade, 5K, golf tournament, ceremonies, and more.  celebratetexas.org

 1  11 am to 5 pm  University of Texas  Explore UT

 Around 800 events and programs open to the public.  Everything from mariachi workshops to solar cars to dancing to free ice cream.  Free!  utexas.edu/events/exploreut

 1-2 all day   across from Bob Bullock Texas State History Musem  Texas State Arts Festival

 In honor of Texas Independence Day, Texan artists gather from across the state to exhibit work, eat, and enjoy spring in Austin.  roadwayevents.com

 10 am to 5 pm  Zilker Park  Zilker Kite Festival

 Gigantic kites, homemade kites, crazy kites.  Hundreds of them in the air (and a few in the trees).  Bring your own, or just hang out and watch.  zilkerkitefestival.com

 3    Marble Falls Eco-Lonestar Adventure Race 

 This Hill Country endurance race features mountain biking, trail running, and boating.  terrafirmapromo.com

 6  5-10 pm  South Congress  First Thursday

 This free monthly event up and down South Congress features music, vendors, store events and some of the best people-watching in town.  firstthursday.info

7-16     All over Austin!  South by Southwest

 Hundreds of bands, dozens of films, and loads of free music, food, and beer all over town!  sxsw.com

 7-9    Arthur Murray Dance Studio  Austin Chocolate Festival

 Chocolate eatings and competings.  Fudge, cake, brownies, truffles, pies, and more.  Sweeeet!  http://austinchocolatefestival.com/

17     Mother Egan's  St. Patrick's Day Throwdown Fundraiser

 The Celtic Cultural Center of Texas puts on this all-day international music event @ Mother Egan's.  celticcenter.org

22   9am to 2pm  Sunset Valley Farmer's Market  Sustainable Shoppers Ball

 This quarterly Green Living Market promotes a more sustainable future with around 65 vendors, music, food, speakers, and children's activities.  sustain-a-ball.org

 29  6 pm  HI-Austin  Cultural Kitchen with the Girl Scouts

 Join us for an evening with the Girl Scouts.  A few weeks before the even, a Girl Scout troop picks an interesting country to learn about.  They spend time researching that country's culture and prepare a presentation and meal based on what they learn.  They have an opportunity to sit down and eat a meal with the hostel's international travelers, and many of them say, "It was my first time speaking to someone with a funny accent!"  This is a very unique evening to be a part of, please RSVP by calling the hostel if you would like to join us.

 

April
 12  6 pm  HI-Austin Girl Scout Cultural Kitchen

 Join us for an evening with the Girl Scouts.  A few weeks before the even, a Girl Scout troop picks an interesting country to learn about.  They spend time researching that country's culture and prepare a presentation and meal based on what they learn.  They have an opportunity to sit down and eat a meal with the hostel's international travelers, and many of them say, "It was my first time speaking to someone with a funny accent!"  This is a very unique evening to be a part of, please RSVP by calling the hostel if you would like to join us.

 

May
 3  6 pm  HI-Austin Girl Scout Cultural Kitchen 

 Join us for an evening with the Girl Scouts.  A few weeks before the even, a Girl Scout troop picks an interesting country to learn about.  They spend time researching that country's culture and prepare a presentation and meal based on what they learn.  They have an opportunity to sit down and eat a meal with the hostel's international travelers, and many of them say, "It was my first time speaking to someone with a funny accent!"  This is a very unique evening to be a part of, please RSVP by calling the hostel if you would like to join us.

 

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