12 Things We Love in June and July
Words by Alison Bryce
Play at Home
June 1-15, times vary
Enjoy a free virtual program produced by Austin School of Film including mini workshops, lessons, artist-led talks, and guest filmmakers. Whether new to the filmmaking universe or just looking to expand current knowledge, these interactive experiences offer something for everyone. Courses range from free to $50.
2200 Tillery St. | austinfilmschool.org
Online Portrait Drawing
June 11, 6:30-9:30pm
Join Danny Grant from Atelier Dojo in a 4-week online class to learn how to create a portrait drawing in graphic. Participants will work from the same photo reference which will be shared on the screen during the Zoom session. With step-by-step images of the portrait drawing process provided and individual critiques shared, each student will walk away with one completed drawing. Register for the course online for $375.
916 Springdale Rd., Bldg. 2, Ste. 106B | atelierdojo.com
Sunday Evening with The Austin Symphony
June 14, 7-9pm
KMFA 89.5 and Austin Symphony Orchestra are coming together to broadcast their past seasons to music lovers. Tune in to enjoy the orchestra’s recordings of songs by Johannes Brahms, Edward Grieg, Maurice Ravel, and Sergei Rachmaninoff. For those unable to listen on June 14, don’t worry. Different programs will be broadcasted each Sunday through July 5.
1101 Red River St. | austinsymphony.org
Club Pilates
Daily, times vary
With gyms being allowed to reopen, members are able to choose between returning to the club for workouts on the reformer or continuing virtually at home with a variety of online classes offered weekly. From energy flow to functional strength, the 50-minute classes are perfect for all levels and require no equipment at home. Get one week of unlimited classes for $25 or two weeks for $40.
1011 E 5th St., Ste. 130 | clubpilates.com
Stream Come True
June 18, 8-9:30pm
Music is still strong in the Live Music Capital. Join 3TEN ACL Live as they present Stream Come True, featuring Mobley. Enjoy the Austin-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist as he performs on Facebook Live. Viewers are encouraged to leave a virtual tip for the musician or donate to Health Alliance for Austin Musicians.
https://3tenaustin.com
African American Book Festival
June 27, times vary
Virtual literary gatherings are nothing new for the African American Book Festival as they have had authors present via Skype in the past. However, due to current circumstances, the festival has been transformed into a fully online event where the good vibes and interactive gatherings to celebrate African American writers and their work will continue in the 14th annual festival.
aaabookfest.org
Neuron Garage Summer Camp
June 29-July 3, 8:45am-4pm
Looking for activities to do with your kids? Create a rollercoaster with toilet paper tubes, tape and other recycled goods during Neuron Garage’s Marble Rollercoaster Summer Camp. Participants will be led virtually through hands-on building challenges to find solutions in a fun, collaborative atmosphere. The camp costs $195 per device, and the Build Box which includes everything your child will need is $90.
12 Austin Locations | neurongarage.com
Inside Indy Terrace
July 3, 3pm
Witness world-class artists performing through Facebook Live during Austin Opera’s Inside Indy Terrace. Though the musicians are not able to showcase their talents within Industrial Terrace, each performance brings the same spirit it embodies. New live performances take place each Friday and are posted online to be enjoyed at a later time. Instead of purchasing tickets, Austin Opera asks for those who enjoy the show to make a donation to help continue compensating artists.
3009 Industrial Terrace | austinopera.org
Barre3 Class
Daily, times vary
Whether starting fresh or continuing to practice strong, Barre3 Austin-Mueller is making sure anyone who wants to dance has the space to do so. Local livestream and online classes will continue to be available through the studio’s Instagram and website. Make sure to check the schedule online as the classes change weekly. Single classes start at $23 or gain access to all online and studio livestream classes with an online membership of $23.20 per month.
1911 Aldrich St, Ste 150 | barre3.com
Authentic Relating Games
July 12, 6-9pm
Social distancing may be keeping people from being in close proximity, but Connect Humanity is making sure the community has a place to interact with others online. Authentic Relating Games are led by experienced facilitators and provide experiential exercises designed to deepen the connection with yourself and other participants in an environment where it’s safe to express true feelings. The meetups occur every Sunday night and cost $10 for attending once or $25 for a membership.
2324 E Cesar Chavez St. | connecthumanity.org
Intero’s Cooking Classes
Daily, times vary
Take an online class from Chef Ian Thurwachter’s kitchen as a one-on-one or group experience. Guests will enjoy preparing delicious Intero favorites or can customize a class to a specific preference. Once registered, participants can pick up ingredients right from the restaurant or request the grocery list before class. Classes start at $65.
2612 E Cesar Chavez St. | interorestaurant.com
Code Chica Online Summer Camp
July 13-17, 10am-3pm
Latinitas and the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division present Code Chica, a free 2-week bilingual coding workshop held virtually for girls in 8th-12th grade. Participants will create a website, become certified coders, and learn professional skills. Each student who completes the program will receive a $75 stipend and a certificate outlining their accomplishments.
1023 Springdale Rd., Bldg. 9e | latinitasmagazine.org
