Skill-building workshops, cultural gatherings, and community events across Austin's resilience networks
Monthly experimental music performances in unique Austin spaces. Ambient, drone, and sound exploration in unconventional venues. Next performance: Feb 20th. Location announced 24 hours prior.
Monthly community gathering for skill and resource exchange. Last Saturday of each month. Trade services, share knowledge, and build collaborative relationships. Next meeting: Feb 22nd.
Monthly dance music events in East Austin venues. Minimal techno and quality sound systems. Locations rotate across legitimate venues. Next: Feb 21st. Building Austin electronic music community.
Monthly workshops on Texas medicinal plants. Learn sustainable harvesting, plant identification, and traditional herbal knowledge. Feb 16th at Lady Bird Lake. Building community wellness literacy.
Feb 19, 6-8pm: Migrate from LastPass/1Password to self-hosted Bitwarden. Learn password security fundamentals, export/import procedures, and self-hosted deployment. Free workshop focused on practical digital sovereignty. Everyone leaves with enhanced password security and reduced vendor dependency.
Monthly hands-on workshops: build your own solar charging system from components. Learn wiring, charge controllers, battery management, and system design. Feb 22nd session covers 100W-400W portable systems. Take home working solar setup. Empower yourself with renewable energy knowledge and practical skills.
Feb 23: One-day intensive on rapid emergency shelter construction. Techniques for disaster response, off-grid living, and transitional housing. Learn to build weatherproof structures from readily available materials. Practical skills for community resilience. FEMA-compatible designs. Free workshop for community preparedness. Open to all skill levels. Build capacity for mutual aid.
Feb 24, 7-9:30pm: Deep intellectual exploration of decentralization as political philosophy. From cypherpunks to solarpunk, examining the ideological foundations of distributed systems. Guest speaker: Dr. Elena Volkova (author, "Networks of Autonomy"). Wine and thoughtful conversation. RSVP required, space limited to 25.
Intensive 4-hour workshop (Feb 25): Deploy and manage your own Nextcloud, Bitwarden, and personal Web5 node. Hands-on technical training from server setup to secure remote access. Bring a laptop - leave with running services. Take back control of your digital life with practical skills. $40 materials fee.
Feb 28, 2-5pm: Comprehensive workshop on encrypted communications. Signal, Session, Element/Matrix, and PGP email setup. Threat modeling for personal and professional contexts. Hands-on configuration with experienced privacy advocates. Protect your conversations from surveillance. Sliding scale $20-50.
March 1, 6:30-9pm: Technical and philosophical exploration of cryptography as tool for human freedom. From Diffie-Hellman to zero-knowledge proofs. Discussion led by practicing cryptographers and civil libertarians. Mathematical concepts explained accessibly. How encryption shapes power dynamics in the digital age.
March 3, 10am-2pm: Secure your home network infrastructure. Router configuration, VLANs, Pi-hole ad blocking, VPN setup, and network monitoring. Hands-on lab environment with real equipment. Leave with actionable security plan for your home. Technical but accessible. $35 materials fee.
Feb 26, 7-9pm: Community meeting to explore neighborhood-scale energy resilience. Microgrid concepts, solar cooperatives, and distributed generation. Learn from successful models and explore feasibility for Austin neighborhoods. Open discussion about community-owned energy infrastructure. Build collective capacity for energy independence. Free event focused on practical pathways forward.
Feb 27, 2-5pm: Workshop on building neighborhood mutual aid networks. Skill mapping, resource sharing structures, and communication systems. Learn from existing networks about practical organization. Build community resilience through reciprocal support systems. Free workshop with practical organizing tools. Leave with action plan for your neighborhood. Strengthen social infrastructure.
March 5, 6-9pm: Ethical lock picking and physical security workshop. Learn how locks work, common vulnerabilities, and security best practices. Hands-on practice with training locks and security hardware. Understand threats to improve defenses. Hobbyist and professional security education. $30 includes lock pick set. Build security awareness through practical knowledge.
March 12, 6-10pm: Hands-on workshop building Raspberry Pi clusters for self-hosting. Bring your own Pi hardware or purchase kits on-site. Learn clustering, Kubernetes basics, and distributed systems. Deploy personal cloud services by end of night. Technical but accessible for motivated learners. Build collaborative learning community. $25 workshop fee (hardware additional). Pizza and technical mentorship included.
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Monthly experimental music performances in unique Austin spaces. Ambient, drone, and sound exploration in unconventional venues. Next performance: Feb 20th. Location announced 24 hours prior.
Feb 15-17: Contemporary digital art exhibition featuring generative art and new media. Opening reception Friday 8pm. Showcasing the intersection of technology and artistic expression.
Feb 18-20: Architectural projection mapping transforming Austin spaces with light. Creative installations celebrating public art and community engagement. Locations announced via community channels.
Weekly Thursday evening discussions on technology, privacy, and digital sovereignty. Deep conversations about surveillance capitalism, decentralization, and the future of the internet. All perspectives welcome.
Monthly reading group exploring cryptography, distributed systems, and digital independence. Currently reading "The Age of Surveillance Capitalism". First Tuesday of each month. Join thoughtful discussions.
Monthly community gathering for skill and resource exchange. Last Saturday of each month. Trade services, share knowledge, and build collaborative relationships. Next meeting: Feb 22nd.
Sunday skill-sharing sessions 10am-2pm. Exchange one hour of your expertise for one hour of learning. From technical skills to creative crafts. Build community capacity through knowledge sharing.
Community-focused electronic music events. Focus on connection through music and respectful space. Next event: Feb 14th. Follow community channels for updates. Building positive nightlife culture.
Monthly dance music events in East Austin venues. Minimal techno and quality sound systems. Locations rotate across legitimate venues. Next: Feb 21st. Building Austin electronic music community.
Learn about edible and medicinal plants in Austin. Sunday morning educational walks teaching sustainable foraging practices and plant identification. Free knowledge sharing for community food resilience.
Monthly workshops on Texas medicinal plants. Learn sustainable harvesting, plant identification, and traditional herbal knowledge. Feb 16th at Lady Bird Lake. Building community wellness literacy.
Feb 19, 6-8pm: Migrate from LastPass/1Password to self-hosted Bitwarden. Learn password security fundamentals, export/import procedures, and self-hosted deployment. Free workshop focused on practical digital sovereignty. Everyone leaves with enhanced password security and reduced vendor dependency.
Monthly hands-on workshops: build your own solar charging system from components. Learn wiring, charge controllers, battery management, and system design. Feb 22nd session covers 100W-400W portable systems. Take home working solar setup. Empower yourself with renewable energy knowledge and practical skills.
Feb 23: One-day intensive on rapid emergency shelter construction. Techniques for disaster response, off-grid living, and transitional housing. Learn to build weatherproof structures from readily available materials. Practical skills for community resilience. FEMA-compatible designs. Free workshop for community preparedness. Open to all skill levels. Build capacity for mutual aid.
Feb 24, 7-9:30pm: Deep intellectual exploration of decentralization as political philosophy. From cypherpunks to solarpunk, examining the ideological foundations of distributed systems. Guest speaker: Dr. Elena Volkova (author, "Networks of Autonomy"). Wine and thoughtful conversation. RSVP required, space limited to 25.
Intensive 4-hour workshop (Feb 25): Deploy and manage your own Nextcloud, Bitwarden, and personal Web5 node. Hands-on technical training from server setup to secure remote access. Bring a laptop - leave with running services. Take back control of your digital life with practical skills. $40 materials fee.
Feb 28, 2-5pm: Comprehensive workshop on encrypted communications. Signal, Session, Element/Matrix, and PGP email setup. Threat modeling for personal and professional contexts. Hands-on configuration with experienced privacy advocates. Protect your conversations from surveillance. Sliding scale $20-50.
March 1, 6:30-9pm: Technical and philosophical exploration of cryptography as tool for human freedom. From Diffie-Hellman to zero-knowledge proofs. Discussion led by practicing cryptographers and civil libertarians. Mathematical concepts explained accessibly. How encryption shapes power dynamics in the digital age.
March 3, 10am-2pm: Secure your home network infrastructure. Router configuration, VLANs, Pi-hole ad blocking, VPN setup, and network monitoring. Hands-on lab environment with real equipment. Leave with actionable security plan for your home. Technical but accessible. $35 materials fee.
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7pm: Structured discussion of Shoshana Zuboff's "The Age of Surveillance Capitalism." Chapter-by-chapter analysis with practical applications. Feb 18 session: Chapters 5-7. Critical examination of data extraction and behavioral modification. All perspectives welcome in respectful discourse.
Every Saturday, 9-11am: Phone-free morning gathering for genuine conversation. Coffee and pastries provided. No agenda, no networking pitch - just human connection. Meet neighbors, share ideas, build community the old-fashioned way. Naturally low-signal location encourages presence. All ages welcome. Free and open.
Every Friday, 7-10pm: Analog gaming for adults. Strategy board games, conversation, and craft beer. Leave phones at the door. From Settlers of Catan to complex Euro games. Experienced players welcome newcomers. Build friendships through play. $5 suggested donation. Mueller community space.
Sundays 2-5pm (weather permitting): Community potluck picnics at Zilker Park. Bring food to share, blankets, and conversation. No phones policy creates space for deep connection. Frisbee, conversation circles, and community building. Families welcome. Simple joys of being together without digital distraction.
March 7-9: Three-day intensive timber framing workshop. Traditional joinery, structural design, and natural building techniques. Hands-on construction of demonstration structure. Learn resilient building methods that have endured centuries. Sustainable materials, time-tested engineering. Build skills for energy-efficient, long-lasting structures. $250 includes materials, lodging, and meals.
Feb 26, 7-9pm: Community meeting to explore neighborhood-scale energy resilience. Microgrid concepts, solar cooperatives, and distributed generation. Learn from successful models and explore feasibility for Austin neighborhoods. Open discussion about community-owned energy infrastructure. Build collective capacity for energy independence. Free event focused on practical pathways forward.
Feb 27, 2-5pm: Workshop on building neighborhood mutual aid networks. Skill mapping, resource sharing structures, and communication systems. Learn from existing networks about practical organization. Build community resilience through reciprocal support systems. Free workshop with practical organizing tools. Leave with action plan for your neighborhood. Strengthen social infrastructure.
March 5, 6-9pm: Ethical lock picking and physical security workshop. Learn how locks work, common vulnerabilities, and security best practices. Hands-on practice with training locks and security hardware. Understand threats to improve defenses. Hobbyist and professional security education. $30 includes lock pick set. Build security awareness through practical knowledge.
March 8-9: Weekend welding intensive for beginners. MIG, TIG, and stick welding fundamentals. Safety, technique, and hands-on practice. Build practical skills for repair, fabrication, and creation. All equipment and materials provided. Leave with completed projects and foundational competence. $350 includes materials, safety gear, and expert instruction. Empower yourself with essential manufacturing skills.
March 12, 6-10pm: Hands-on workshop building Raspberry Pi clusters for self-hosting. Bring your own Pi hardware or purchase kits on-site. Learn clustering, Kubernetes basics, and distributed systems. Deploy personal cloud services by end of night. Technical but accessible for motivated learners. Build collaborative learning community. $25 workshop fee (hardware additional). Pizza and technical mentorship included.
March 14-16: Intensive urban permaculture design weekend. Transform small spaces into productive ecosystems. Food forests, water management, soil building, and polyculture design. Practical techniques for Austin climate. Build food security through regenerative design. $200 includes comprehensive course materials and certification. Learn to design abundance and resilience into urban environments.
March 22, 10am-4pm: Community resilience and preparedness fair. Local vendors, skill demonstrations, and resource sharing. Topics: emergency preparedness, self-sufficiency, renewable energy, food security, communications, and community organizing. Free admission. Workshops throughout the day. Build neighborhood resilience through knowledge and connection. Family-friendly event focused on practical empowerment.