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Tuesday, April 28 – Mellow Movie Night #1 (Commuter Movies)
Location: Mellow Johnny’s
Time: 7pm-9:30pm

Description: this is the first of 5 cycling-related movies nights hosted by Mellow Johnny’s during Bike Month. First and foremost, movies about commuting. Join us for instructional videos and documentaries all about getting around town on two wheels. Snacks and drinks provided. While you are here, sign up for the Commuter Challenge!

Unyielding Cycle by Filmmaker Gina Szafraniec

“Unyielding Cycle is about four, year-round, bicycle commuters in Minnesota. I was inspired to tell their story after observing them pass through my neighborhood in every type of weather imaginable. The year I followed these four individuals was also a year of extremely high gas prices and an extremely long and cold winter. In addition to filming the commuters in the different seasons, I wanted the film to show how the bicycle commuters have the same distractions and obstacles that most people use as excuses for not being able to commute by bike. One individual has three kids, another is going to school and working full time, and another has a wife on disability and only one income. The year begins Summer 2007 and ends Summer 2008. The film focuses on why they commute and what they experience while commuting through the extreme seasons while giving a glimpse into their daily lives, decisions and personalities.”

more info at Mellow Johnny’s website

landscape architecture by Gustafson Porter

As I’ve randomly stumbled upon these various projects, I’ve become fascinated and inspired by what I see as a central theme of environmental (political and social, not just trees and flowers) knowledge, forward thinking and resourceful creativity. I’ve been encompassed by these ideas, especially considering the political and economic climate that seems to create a disconnect between ordinary people and the big picture.
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You’ve heard of Lil’ Wayne? How about Lil’ Leffy? On April 21st, the Austin Chronicle is sponsoring “The Hustle For Mayor” candidate forum at Mohawk in downtown Austin. Will we get to witness Lee ‘lil leffy’ Leffingwell and Brewster ‘Micky Crack’ McCracken grab the mic and spit the illest, most hunker-downest, sustainabilitized, verbal gymnastics ever heard in a mayoral election?

DJ Mel will be breakin’ necks from the tables.

This is happening.

9 PM, Donn’s Depot, 1600 W 5th St
Join in for this monthly pub crawl. This month’s theme is Never Nude. Get ready to be smeared with blue paint.

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Event discovered at Austin on Two Wheels

4 PM, Eastwoods Park, 3001 Harris Park Ave
Join fellow bike polo enthusiasts as part of the newly formed Austin Bike Polo Club for a friendly Sunday match every week. All bikes and skill levels are welcome and spare mallets and balls are available if you don’t have any.

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Event discovered at Austin on Two Wheels

1 PM, Parmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd

Bring your BMX or fixed gear bike for a weekly, friendly tricks competition. This week there will also be a Sexy Sunday alleycat race. Bring $5, your bike, and a bag

Event info discovered at Austin on Two Wheels

These guys can throw a party. Drinking and racing stationary bikes hooked up to a video screen – we are truely in the 21st century.

Stubb’s BBQ (outside) — sold out

doors @ 7pm

the feeling is mutual

I will be drooling tomorrow night at Bruce in all his glory.

7:30 pm @  Frank Erwin Center