ATX Weekend Events Feature A Free Movie, Beer Yoga, And More

AUSTIN, TX -- The weekend is upon us, and if you're like a lot of us, you've begun making plans to get out and enjoy what Austin has to offer. This weekend's events offer culture, history, fitness, community fun, and more. Check out some of the great activities scheduled in and around Austin this weekend. And the best part? Featured events are FREE or low-cost -- an added incentive for going out, gathering friends and family, and exploring what's going on near you.

FRIDAY, JAN. 12

• Opening for Zoë Shulman - The Allegory of Good and Bad Government: CAMIBA art hosts the opening reception for Zoë Shulman's The Allegory of Good and Bad Government on Friday, Jan. 12 from 6 PM - 8 PM. This will be Zoë Shulman's second solo exhibition with CAMIBA art Gallery. This series of twenty hexagon shaped artworks are presented as diptychs in a candle-lit gallery. Exhibit runs Jan. 12 – Feb. 10 2018. Exhibit and its events are held in conjunction with PrintAustin 2018. For additional information, click HERE. FREE Event. CAMIBA art, 2832 East MLK Jr. Boulevard, Austin, TX 78702
• Man on Edge - Prints of James Surls: Flatbed Press and Gallery will host the prints of James Surls on Friday, Jan. 12 from 6 PM - 8 PM. With a career spanning over forty years, Surls has been translating his artistic vision into works of sculpture; additionally, Surls uses his artistry to create pieces using steel and wood. Spotlighting a prolific career, Flatbed is proud to present some of the works created by James Surls. For additional information, click HERE. FREE Event. Flatbed Press and Gallery, 2830 East MLK Jr. Boulevard, Austin, TX 78702
• Sleepless In Seattle - Community Cinema: Mobile Loaves & Fishes invites the community to a free movie night with a screening of Sleepless in Seattle on Friday, Jan. 12 beginning at 6:30 PM. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and a blanket, and invite friends and family to enjoy a fun movie night. Food will be available for purchase at the venue (cash and credit cards accepted). The event is free, however, a $5 donation is suggested and appreciated. Donations may be made electronically when RSVPing to the event. Dogs on leashes welcome. For additional information, click HERE. FREE Event. Community Cinema & Amphitheater, 9301 Hog Eye Road, Austin, TX 78724
• Intro to Buddhist Meditation: Diamond Way Buddhist Center of Austin will host an introduction into Buddhist Meditation on Friday, Jan. 12 beginning at 8 PM. The ultimate aim of Buddhist meditation is insight into the nature of mind - enlightenment. $10 suggested donation. For additional information, click HERE. Diamond Way Buddhist Center of Austin, 811 West St. Johns #2101, Austin, TX 78752
• Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular: Come out and enjoy what's become a cult classic, the music of Pink Floyd set to a visual choreography of colorful lasers and lighting effects, on Friday, Jan. 12 beginning at 8 PM. A unique journey into the sounds of Pink Floyd, audiences will delight in this musical and visual experience. For additional information, including ticket pricing, click HERE. Emo's, 2015 East Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78741
• Austin Vida & C3 Concerts - Free Week Latin Dance Party: Stubb's Austin will host Austin Vida & C3 Concerts on Friday, Jan. 12 beginning at 8:30 PM. The evening's great lineup will include performances by Ex-Romantika (Funk); Afrofreque (Hip Hop/R&B); Timberos Del Norte (Timba Salsa); Este Vato (Latin Fusion). For additional information, including performance times, click HERE. Stubb's Austin, 801 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78701

SATURDAY, JAN. 13 & SUNDAY, JAN. 14

• Craft Yoga at Whitestone Brewery: Join the Whitestone Brewery as they host a one hour yoga class on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 10 AM. Attendees will enjoy a great yoga session followed by a beer and Craft Yoga koozie. Bring your ID, a yoga mat, some water, and a towel, and be sure to arrive 5 minutes ahead of scheduled class time. For additional information, click HERE. Whitestone Brewery, 601 East Whitestone Boulevard, Ste. 500, Building 5, Cedar Park, TX 78613
• Friday Friday ATX - January: Frida Friday is back to kick off 2018 with its monthly mercado on Saturday, Jan. 13 beginning at 12 PM. Music by DJ Mahealani and lots of treats available for attendees. January's Frida Friday ATX raffle will benefit Barrio Writers - a creative writing program founded by author Sarah Rafael García, and provides free college level writing workshop to teenagers in underserved communities. For additional information, click HERE. FREE Event. Kebabalicious, 1311 East 7th Street, Austin, TX 78702
• Hyde Park Storytelling's 3rd Birthday - Right Time, Right Place: Hyde Park Storytelling celebrates its 3rd birthday on Saturday, Jan. 13 from 7 PM - 10 PM. The evening's theme is Right Time, Right Place for inspiring the storyteller, but attendees need not worry about sticking to it. Stories can be sad, triumphant, weird, awkward, or hilarious, with storytellers allowed 5-7 minutes of time. If you'd like to share your story, click HERE to complete the form. Additional information, click HERE. FREE Event. 3506 Robinson Avenue, Austin, TX 78722
• Winter Beginner's Walk: Join the Williamson County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas by walking the loop in the largest public park in Round Rock for an introduction on how to identify native plants in their natural habitat on Sunday, Jan. 14 from 1 PM - 3 PM. We hope to conduct this walk in all four seasons of 2018 to give you practice identifying native plants during their annual growth cycle of winter, spring, summer and fall. Field guides and cameras are encouraged!Park at 703 Harrell Parkway, Round Rock, TX 78665. Be prepared for walking on even, open terrain. Wear sturdy clothes appropriate for the weather, closed toe shoes, and bring water and snacks as needed. Restrooms are available. Please plan on arriving a little early to sign a state NPSOT waiver. No reservation is required, but you may contact Gary Bowers if you have any questions. For additional information, click HERE. FREE Event. Old Settlers Park at Palm Valley, 3300 East Palm Valley Boulevard, Round Rock, TX 78665
• Get Fit 2018! Annual Free Day of Fitness & Pilates: Ballet Austin's Butler Center for Dance & Fitness will host its annual Free Day of Fitness & Pilates on Sunday, Jan. 14 beginning at 1 PM. Guests will be able to sample a variety of fitness and conditioning classes and hear presentations from local health and wellness experts. Come out and sample healthy foods, hear great tips from experts, and enjoy day of fun. Free classes* during Get Fit may include: 20-minute Stretch | Arms & Abs | Ballet Fit | Barre Yoga Fit | Better Balance & Movement | Body Sculpting | Bollywood Fitness | Cardio Circuit Workout | Cardio Hip Hop | Cardio Dance | CardioFUNK | EnCorre Fusion Workout | Lower Body Workout | Pilates Cardio Workout | Pilates Mat | Pilates Reformer | Super Strong | Yoga with Weights | Zumba. Doors open at 1 PM. For additional information, click HERE. Ballet Austin's Butler Center for Dance and Fitness, 501 West 3rd Street, Austin, TX 78701
• Legends and Lore of the Texas Capitol: From its beginning as one of the most ambitious construction projects west of the Mississippi, the imposing red granite Lone Star statehouse loomed large in Texas lore. The Texas State Capitol, an iconic landmark, rests on a foundation of election rigging, an unsolved murder, land swaps and pre-dedication blackmail. Join the Austin History Center and local author Mike Cox for an afternoon discussion of the capitol's untold history on Sunday, Jan. 14 from 2 PM - 4 PM. Light refreshments will be served and a book signing will follow the FREE Event. Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, 810 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701