{"id":717,"date":"2020-01-18T00:32:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-18T00:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lemontreaux.com\/blog\/?p=717"},"modified":"2020-01-18T00:37:26","modified_gmt":"2020-01-18T00:37:26","slug":"what-to-do-in-austin-january-16th-23rd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lemontreaux.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/18\/what-to-do-in-austin-january-16th-23rd\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do\u00a0in Austin | January 16th – 23rd"},"content":{"rendered":"

From marching in honor of MLK Jr. to Pink Floyd laser shows, here's the scoop on what's happening this week.<\/h4>\n

BY ROSIE NINESLING<\/a><\/p>\n

FEATURED<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Martin Luther King Jr. March and Festival<\/a><\/strong>
\nJan. 20<\/em>
\nCommemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this longstanding Austin tradition. After kicking off with a short speaker series at the MLK statue on the east side of the UT campus, the march will travel two miles to Huston-Tillotson University’s festival commemorating the late civil rights leader. In addition to live music performances and food from local vendors, the Central Texas Food Bank will also be on hand gathering donations.<\/p>\n

COMEDY<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Worded Funny at the Fallout Theater<\/a><\/strong>
\nJan. 16
\nJoin Scott Dikkers, founding editor of the Onion, as he takes the stage for Austin’s one and only literary comedy show. Featuring a live reading of the writer’s prose comedy, the event is $10 at the door and BYOB.<\/p>\n

MUSIC<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular<\/strong><\/a>
\nJan. 17<\/em>
\nCelebrate 50 years of Pink Floyd with an explosive laser show that would bring the psych rock legends to tears. Hosted at ACL Live, the concert promises to be both a visual and auditory spectacle, pairing stunning laser lights and high definition videos with Pink Floyd’s original master recordings.<\/p>\n

OUTDOORS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Farm Camp for Adults<\/strong><\/a>
\nJan. 19
\nAlways wanted to have your own farm but don’t know where to start? Back by popular demand, Green Gate Farms and the New Farm Institute are here to teach you the ins and outs of property selection, crops, and livestock. Make sure to bring your own lunch, comfortable shoes, and a journal to take notes in.<\/p>\n

BENEFIT<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hi, How Are You Day <\/strong><\/a>
\nJan. 22<\/em>
\nWatch as six well-known bands (including Cage the Elephant and White Denim) perform at the Moody Theater to celebrate the legacy of the Austin icon, Daniel Johnston. Proceeds will benefit Hi, How Are You, a local nonprofit that works at bringing awareness to mental health.<\/p>\n

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From marching in honor of MLK Jr. to Pink Floyd laser shows, here's the scoop on what's happening this week. BY ROSIE NINESLING FEATURED Martin Luther King Jr. March and Festival Jan. 20 Commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this longstanding Austin tradition. After kicking off with a short speaker… <\/p>\n

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