Austin Weekend Events Guide: Podcast Launch Party, 5K Run, More

AUSTIN, TX — Another weekend, another roundup of great events happening throughout the city. The perfect fall temperatures invites the best kinds of activities for all to enjoy. From a historic homes tour to indoor markets and a podcast launch party, there's many events to choose from this weekend. Grab your family, invite a friend or come out solo, the point is enjoying all the great things Austin has to offer!

Fashion Hour: Material Sourcing

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Friday, Nov. 8 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Learn about domestic and international material availability and sourcing in this month's edition of Fashion Hour. Stay for the Silk Road Fabric Market and the Austin Design Week Tour. From 10:00 - 4:00 shop hundreds of yards of silks, including hand marbled, charmeuse, chiffon, habotai, and lamé, along with a variety of cotton and novelty fabrics. There will also be a large selection of hand rolled silk scarves, and select silk camisoles available for purchase. Hang around as Austin Design Week makes a stop at the Fashion Incubator 2:00 - 4:00 with a special presentation at 2:30. Admission: FREE. For more click HERE. ACC Fashion Incubator, 6101 Highland Campus Drive , #Bldg 4000, Ste. 4.1210.00, Austin, TX 78752

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KUTX Song Confessional Podcast Launch Party

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Friday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m.

KUTX has lauched a new podcast in collaboration with Walker Lukens called Song Conessional. Song Confessional is a project where people tell annonymous stories that are later turned into songs. Each episode features the "confession" that inspires the original song, the song premier, and an interview with the songwriter. Featuring PR Newman, Jonathan Terrell (DJ Set), and Whiskey Ginger. Come celebrate the launch of Austin new premier music podcast! Admission: FREE. For more click HERE. Historic Scoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St., Austin, TX 78702

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BookPeople Presents Tim McGraw

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Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m.

BookPeople hosts an evening with Grammy Award-winning artist, Tim McGraw as he visits Austin to discuss his new lifestyle book Grit & Grace: Train the Mind, Train the Body, Own Your Life. McGraw will be joined by Onnit founder and CEO and New York Times bestselling author Aubry Marcus to get a behind the scenes look at ways McGraw has managed to stay fit, mentally and physically. Ticket includes a copy of Grace & Grit and admits one person into the venue. It is $32 plus taxes and fees. For more click HERE. First Baptist Church of Austin, 901 Trinity St., Austin, TX 78701

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Friends of McKinney Falls 5K

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Saturday, Nov. 9 at 8:30 a.m.

Join us on November 9th for the first Friends of McKinney Falls 5K! Runners will enjoy the beautiful nature of McKinney Falls State Park along the Onion Creek Hike and Bike Trail. Afterwards stick around for awards and fun with refreshments, snakes, and fellow conservation and outdoor organizations! The first 3 male and female finishers will receive prizes donated by Whole Earth Provision Co. and Gossamer Gear! Walkers are welcome too! The Friends of McKinney Falls 5K will help raise funds for Friends of McKinney Falls to continue to support McKinney Falls State Park and its staff through interpretive programs, park projects, and necessary park spending. Registration: $30-$35. For more click HERE. McKinney Falls State Park, 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, TX 78744

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Aroma Coffee & Tea Festival

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Saturday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m.

Come out for a day of unlimited coffee, tea and baked good samples! This family and pet-friendly Festival will include great live music, more than 40 exhibitors showcasing their coffee/tea/fine foods. This is a fun environment for true coffee and tea enthusiasts with a strictly limited ticket capacity. Benefiting: Austin Animal Center. For more click HERE. Admission: $7, Kids enter FREE. The Domain Central Park, 11100 Alterra Pkwy, Austin, TX 78758

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Art & Beer Night Market Austin

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Saturday, Nov. 9 from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Austin creatives come together for a night of art, music, beer and fun at the second Art & Beer Night Market at the Brewtorium. The evening will feature over 45 local artists and crafters displaying and selling their work and will include food and beer on tap. This year's event will be hold both indoors and outdoors, and all ages are welcome to attend. For more click HERE. Admission: FREE. The Brewtorium, 6015 Dillard Circle #A , Austin, TX 78752

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Austin Great American Tiny House Show

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Sunday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m.

If you've dreamed of owning a tiny house, you won't to miss the Austin Great American Tiny House Show on Saturday, Nov. 9 & Sunday, Nov. 10. There will be Tiny House Builders, vendors, seminars, panel discussions and workshops to provide you with everything you need to make your Tiny House dreams a reality. Admission: $15, children 13 and under FREE. For more click HERE. Austin Convention Center, 500 East Cesar Chavez St. #4,Austin, TX 78701

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2019 Historic Hyde Park Homes Tour

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Sunday, Nov. 10 at 11 a.m.

Enjoy an afternoon tour of seven of Hyde Park's historic neighborhood homes as they discuss historic renovations, modern updates and provide classic hospitality. This year's homes feature a range of sizes and architectural styles built between 1900 and 1935, all having undergone renovations, recently or over times, preserving historical integrity with designs to meet the needs of the contemporary homeowners. The annual Historic Hyde Park Homes Tour serves as a fund and a FUNraiser for the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association. Its proceeds go toward neighborhood preservation, community events, beautification projects, and more. Admission: $20. For more click HERE. TOUR CHECK-IN: Pick up your wristband and tour booklet on Sunday, November 10, 2019 from 11 am to 4 pm at the Elizabet Ney Museum. Elisabet Ney Museum, 304 East 44th St., Austin, TX 78751

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Dope Creative Market, Vol. 6

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Sunday, Nov. 10 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

We're back for Vol. 6 of the Dope Creatives Market this November! It's our LAST MARKET OF THE YEAR so don't sleep on us! Featuring 20+ vendors, dope DJs, food, and drinks all day long! The Dope Creatives Market is a curated market of local & handmade vendors. The event is free to the public and held at Native Hostels on Sunday, November 10, 12 - 4 pm. Soundtrack by Sound Selectors ATX DJs - Willtothe & Gniice. This is an indoor event and the entire family is welcome! Come shop, sip & vibe with us! Admission: FREE. For more click HERE. Native Hostel and Bar & Kitchen, 807 East 4th St., Austin, TX 78702