calendar of events


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SUNDAY, MARCH 1


You Are Enough with Panache Desai – 2pm. Have you spent an immeasurable amount of time work- ing to better yourself in some way, and yet still feel stuck in your life? Join bestselling author Panache Desai for “You Are Enough,” a powerful afternoon discovering new ways to navigate life’s challenges and experience heart-opening realizations, while perhaps even shedding a tear or two…of joy. $45- $75. Unity Church of the Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Rd., Austin. UnityChurchOfTheHills.org.


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4


Food as Medicine – 7-9pm. Vegan? Paleo? Ornish or Atkins? During this presentation you will learn: People have different dietary needs; people may need different amounts of supplements such as magne- sium, potassium and calcium; listening to your body if a diet, especially an extreme one, does not feel right. $10, includes one appetizer; meals can be purchased. Caspian Grill, 12518 Research Blvd., Ste. J, Austin. Meetup.com/Food-as-Medicine-Meetup-Austin


SUNDAY, MARCH 8


Eat Your Weeds Free Plant Walk – Noon-2pm. Join us for a free plant walk to learn about edible weeds in Central Texas. Weeds can be far from useless and invasive plants in our yard. We’ll learn how to properly identify and wild-harvest some of Texas’s most mineral-rich “weeds” then we’ll use these nutritious Winter/Spring greens to make a soup base to take home. Adult and kid friendly. Free. Southwestern University Garden. Southwestern University, 1001 E. University Ave., Georgetown. Eventbrite.com/e/eat-your-weeds-free-plant-walk- tickets-94890262329.


MONDAY, MARCH 9


Aromatic Breast Care – 10am-2pm. In this hands- on apothecary session participants will explore using aromatic botanicals for breast wellness. $85 and includes all aromatics, botanicals, and raw ingredients used in the classroom. The Barefoot Dragonfly LLC, 7601 Pheasant Rock Rd., Austin. 512-666-9374. TheBarefootDragonfly.com/event/ aromatic-breast-care-apothecary-session.


Austin Organic Gardeners March Meeting – 6:30- 8:45pm. Featuring David Barrow from Springdale Farm. David will share his experiences with the farm, what he’s planting for spring, and what’s involved in providing produce for Eden East, a restaurant owned by his partner Sonya Cote and operated on the farm. Free. Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin. AustinOrganicGardeners.org.


Introduction to Hand Drumming – 7-8:30pm. This workshop will cover the fundamentals of hand drumming including basic hand techniques, some rhythm basics, two West African rhythms and songs, how to select a good drum, drum circle etiquette and much more. Drums provided. No previous musical experience is necessary. All are welcome. $30. Text/call Sherry at 512-791-9516. Drumz, 3700 ½ Kerbey Ln., Austin. More info at DrumzAustin.com.


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Drumsista Performance Class – The special once-a-year, 16-week class culminates in the big public fundraiser concert June 20. If you are new and interested in details for this class, email Sherry at SDrumz@gmail.com or text/call her at 512-791- 9516. Drumz, 3700 ½ Kerbey Ln, Austin. More info at DrumzAustin.com.


FRIDAY, MARCH 13


Peace for All Movie and Live Jazz Fusion Ec- static Dance Benefit – 7:30-10:30pm. This is a benefit for women fleeing from sex trafficking to Greece as refugees or asylum seekers. We will show a few short films at the beginning of the event. A live jazz music fusion will play for an ecstatic dance. $10-$20 donation. The High Road, 700 Dawson Rd., Austin. 512-442-8535. facebook. com/events/936127696785473.


SATURDAY, MARCH 14


Wimberley Metaphysical and Holistic Fair – 11am-5pm. Enjoy a day with wonderful healers and practitioners. This event is for individuals who are looking for guidance, healing, or simply wanting to purchase items for themselves or a loved one. Free. Wimberley Community Center, 14068 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley. HeavenPathwaysEarth.com/ fair-wimberley.


SXSW Wellness Expo – 11am-6pm, March 14- 15. Created to fuel the mind, body and soul, this exposition gathers thousands of SXSW attendees to explore and interact with the rapidly growing wellness field. Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd., Austin. For more information, visit SXSW.com. See ad, page 3.


Nature’s Treasures 14th Annual Tucson Trunk Show – March 14-22. Featuring all new products brought to you via the International Gem & Mineral Show in Tucson, AZ. Be among the first in the world to see these exciting new treasures, including new crystal healing products, newly discovered minerals, age-old fossils, beautiful stone jewelry, and interior & exterior décor. Free. Nature’s Treasures, 4103 N Interstate 35, Austin. NTRocks.com. See ad, page 29.


THURSDAY, MARCH 26


Crystal Enrichment Series: Maximize Your Manifestation Power with Crystals – 7-9pm. Are


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you ready to manifest like a rock star? Bring your thoughts, visions, and desires from your inner world to your outer world to be experienced with your senses. Harness the power of crystals to magnetize big blessings into your life. With Adrienne Goff. $33 if paid by March 17. After March 17, $40. Nature’s Treasures, 4103 N Interstate 35, Austin. 512-472- 5015. AdrienneGoff.com/events.


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SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Holistic and Metaphysical Life Expo – March 28-29. 10am-6:30pm Sat; 11am-6pm Sun. Our events are dedicated to education and community in a comfortable setting. Attendees will find a won- derful assortment of books, products and services, meet amazing teachers and make new friends. Free lectures with $8 admission. The Norris Center, 2525 W Anderson Ln, Suite 365, Austin. Spiritual- LifeProducations.org. See ad, page 7.


SUNDAY, MARCH 29


San Marcos Metaphysical and Holistic Fair – 11am-5pm. Enjoy a day with wonderful healers and practitioners. This event is for individuals who are looking for guidance, healing, or simply wanting to purchase items for themselves or a loved one. Free. Holiday Inn, 105 Bintu Drive, San Marcos. HeavenPathwaysEarth.com/fair-san-marcos.


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Monthly Spiritual Life Fair – 10am-5:30pm. This monthly Saturday fair is focused on pre- senting very special talents and products in a community dedicated to healing Body, Mind and Spirit as One. Nature’s Treasures, 4102 N Interstate 35, Austin. Facebook.com/Spiritual- LifeProductions/spiritual-life-fair.


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Texas VegFest – 11am-6pm. The 9th annual Texas VegFest offers educational lectures, cook- ing demos, vendors, live music, youth activities, samples, nonprofits, sponsors, interactive areas and more. There is still time to participate at this year’s events as a vendor or volunteer. Free. Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia Street. For more information, visit TexasVegfest.com. See ad, page 10.


SUNDAY, APRIL 5


Texas VegFest Market Day – Noon-6pm. Backup weather day for VegFest, or, if no weather day needed, Market Day will feature vendors, food, music and more. Distribution Hall, 1500 East 4th Street. For more information, visit TexasVegfest. com. See ad, page 10.


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