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🌱 Weekend Events + 2022 SXSW Music Festival + Rodeo Austin 2022

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Gabriela Cantu Couvillion, Neighbor
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Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Austin.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a bit of rain. High: 45 Low: 35.

Here are the top stories in Austin today:

  1. The weekend is finally here and if you're looking for things to do in Austin, there are lots of fun-filled events happening in town! If you "have an event you would like to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form" and "it's free to post an event in your community." Also, for $1 a day "you can promote your event and share it nearby" in the community. For a list of events with details in the Austin area, please visit: (Austin Patch)
  2. This year's SXSW 2022 in Austin will take place from March 11-20. The event will feature conferences, expos, music festivals and more! This week's new 2022 SXSW Music Festival roundup includes "Los Angeles-based trio MUNA, the poetically honest Perfume Genius, rock singer-songwriter Paris Jackson and New Zealand pop star Kimbra." For a list of new showcasing artists and SXSW details visit: (sxsw.com)
  3. Yee! Haw! Rodeo Austin 2022 is coming to town from March 12-26! The event originally "started out as a stock show with animals" in 1938 and now it features "team roping, mutton bustin', barrel racing, breakaway roping, bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, live music, and a livestock show." Tickets must be purchased at the door and cost $10 per person or $5 for active or retired military personnel and first responders. Happy Rodeo ya'll! For details visit: (Cowboy Lifestyle Network)

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Today in Austin:

  • Virtual Zumba Free Online Class by Stronger Austin. (8 a.m.)
  • Cover to Cover: A Look at the Asiatic Fleet Exhibit at National Museum of the Pacific War. (9 a.m.)
  • An evening with Walt Wilkins and Friends at The Listening Room at Oak Hill. (7:30 p.m.)
  • No Comply 15 Year Anniversary Party at Empire Control Room and Garage. (8 p.m.)
  • Roast Battle at Vulcan Gas Company. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • "If you have paper grocery bags to donate, the Chestnut East food pantry at Blackland Neighborhood Center located at 2005 Salina St. will take them. They're open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Although you don't need an appointment, they suggest you call ahead to make sure they are open. Their phone numbers are 512-972-5790 and 512-972-5174. Please note that they do not accept food donations, as they get their food supplies from Central Texas Food Bank, but the Nixti Taqueria located at 2512 E. 12th will take food donations." (Nextdoor)
  • A neighbor in the Shadow Brook neighborhood found a dog at Camden Cedar Hills in South Austin, across from Bowie High School. The dog has no identification and is probably not microchipped, as it is too young. The person has reached out to a couple of the surrounding neighborhoods and communities to help identify the dog and will provide it with a temporary home until the owner is found. If you have any information on who the animal belongs to, please call or message 512-282-5656." (Nextdoor)
  • "A Preswyck Hills neighbor is looking for a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,000 square foot place to rent. She has a rental history of over 17 years with no evictions and has never been late with her rent. She is 59 years old and has no children or pets. Please contact her at darcusxoxo@yahoo.com." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Gabriela Couvillion

About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings you think may appeal to our readers!

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