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November Events at Waterloo Records

Waterloo Records will once again be hosting artist signings at Fun Fun Fun Fest. See the schedule and stop by to meet and greet with your favorite bands! • Upcoming In Store Performances: Moonlight Towers, Wednesday, November 11th • Conspirare, Thursday, November 20th • Alvvays, Friday, November 21st
Thanksgiving Classes from Wheastville Co-Op

Wheatsville Food Co-op has several upcoming classes to help you master this holiday season! Vegan Thanksgiving With All The Trimmings! Cooking Class. November 8th, 2 PM - 4 PM. Beth and Becky Taylor will share their holiday favorites from their new cookbook 'Vegan Duet'. Using their own locally made Hearty Vegan Tempeh as the centerpiece, they will demonstrate how to prepare a vegan Thanksgiving with all the trimmings, starting with a rich and creamy Butternut Squash Soup and ending with flaky vegan pie crust. $35 for the class. 4001 South Lamar Community Room • Find the current sales & specials and owners deals here.
Free Class at Brite Ideas Aquaponics, Hydroponics & Organics

Brite Ideas Aquaponics, Hydroponics & Organics invites you to join a FREE class at their South Austin location Saturday, November 1st. Jason Avent will present on the "lost arts" of Sprouting, Fermentation, and Canning. Learn about the health and nutritional benefits of the “good” processing of foods. Sprouting is an ancient technique for improving the nutritional content and digestibility of foods. (See Ezekiel 4:9) Fermentation is a way to create more digestible, flavorful and nutritious foods that resist spoilage.Canning is the system for preserving ready to use foods in jars (not cans) so that the surplus of one season can be consumed in the next. This class will cover means for safe canning as well as new technology for visually detecting spoilage of canned foods due to oxidation.
Dia De Los Muertos at El Interior

El Interior reminds you that Dia De Los Muertos is November 1st. See their full selection of gifts and decor at the West Lynn location or browse their online folk art section. • El Interior is a boutique specializing in unique finds and handmade merchandise from Mexico and Guatemala, has an array of clothing for men, women, and kids made with indigenous designs and materials to weather the summer in cool style. Shop online or at their store in the West Lynn IBIZ District.
Your Remodel: The Keys to Success by CG&S

CG&S Design Build is offering a free talk November 15th, 10:30 am - 12 pm on how to master your upcoming house remodel. If you're looking to do a remodel but don't know where to start, CG&S is here to help! This free and informative workshop will get you started on the path to success. Remodeling your home can be complex and overwhelming. Let CG&S decode the mystery behind the remodeling process with this step-by-step explanation of the design phase all the way through construction. This workshop will be hosted at Texas Shade and Sun, 11813 Farm To Market 2244, Austin, TX 78738.
Forbidden Fruit Invites You to the Zombie Ball

Forbidden Fruit, Austin Chronicle's "Best Naughty Business" 17 years in a row, invites you to join them at the 6th annual Zombie Ball Masquerade on October 31st. Show your ZB tickets and get 20% off your costume related purchase! • Forbidden Fruit offers frequent workshops for every adult in a safe and fun environment, now including American Sign Language interpretation. • The storefront is located in the North Loop IBIZ District.
Bark 'n Purr offers Halloween Safety Tips

Bark 'n Purr, Austin's healthiest pet store, would like to remind you of the A - Z's of keeping your pet safe this Halloween! Once you've ensured that Fluffy and Fido will be safe this holiday season, stop by to pick up a new costume for your own little hot dog.
Upcoming Events from BookPeople

BookPeople is pleased to announce the master of terror, R. L. Stine is coming to BookPeople on November 15th, at 12 PM for a speaking and signing. The speaking portion of the event is free to the public, tickets are required for the book signing. • Upcoming Events: Edward Carey, October 29th; Terry Thomas-Anderson, October 30th; Trick or Treat for Books, October 31st. See their calendar for a full list of upcoming events.
Upcoming Performances at End of an Ear

End of an Ear is hosting the following bands: ST37, November 1st at 6 PM; Simian Ghost, November 2nd at 4 PM; Flesh Lights, November 3rd at 6 PM • End of an Ear will be closing early Friday, October 31st, for Halloween. • Go to the website and sign up for emails to receive news on exclusive package deals, new releases, and upcoming shows. • End of an Ear is located in the South First IBIZ District.
Dansko Days Gives Back at Whole Earth

Whole Earth Provision Co. invites you to join them October 24th through October 31st for Dankso Days. During Dansko Days $5 will be donated to the Texas Land Conservancy for every full price pair of Dansko shoes sold. Come find your new favorite pair of shoes and help give back to this important cause! • Whole Earth Provision Co. is a specialty retailer offering a broad array of innovative, high-quality products which engage those who share their robust enthusiasm and concerned commitment to learning about, experiencing, preserving, and enjoying our home planet.
New Workshops at Mariposas Spanish School for Kids

Mariposas Spanish School for Kids has begun a new series of Spanish Immersion Music Workshops. Each month will feature a different music class taught in Spanish by Roots and Rhythm followed by a themed mini Spanish class taught by the Mariposas team. "Music and Tablewear" on November 8th will focus on percussion, rhythm, and collaboration and will feature a post-workshop lesson on table manners and food vocabulary complete with a snack! See a full listing of upcoming classes here. • Mariposas Spanish School for Kids provides immersive learning through fun activities for children ages 2-10, using music, games, art, and more. You can enroll your little ones any time of year. Find a location near you and open slots here.
Celebrate Local Businesses Every 4th Friday

East End 4th Fridays occurs 5-9pm on the fourth Friday of each month in the East End IBIZ District, with the next one being October 24th. A variety of locally owned businesses offer sales, specials, happy hours, entertainment, extended hours, tastings, and events for the entire family. Follow the event page on Facebook for details on each month's happenings. The East End IBIZ District is pleased to have the East Sixth IBIZ District now teaming up with them on this monthly event that celebrates local businesses. See all their fun plans here!
Free Classes This Saturday at Brite Ideas Aquaponics, Hydroponics and Organics

Brite Ideas Aquaponics, Hydroponics and Organics is offering a free class Saturday, October 25th, on Winterizing Your Aquaponics System. Jason Avent will discuss fish needs, plant needs, greenhouses, and efficientcy. Brite Ideas frequently offers free classes on a variety of topics related to urban gardening for beginners and hobbyists to masters. All classes are held at their South Austin location.
East Sixth IBIZ District Joins 4th Friday Event

The East Sixth IBIZ District has joined their neighbors in the East End IBIZ District in the monthly 4th Friday Event with sales, specials, entertainment, happy hours, and more at a variety of spots. The public is encouraged to bike/share, walk, take CapMetro or carpool and spend the entire evening into the wee hours exploring all of the amazing locally owned businesses on Austin's East Side. The Districts are a mere 5 blocks apart, and there are convenient bike-share and rail or bus stops in each District. The next 4th Friday will be October 24th. Check it out!
Giveaways, Sales, Family Fun, and More on West Lynn Wednesdays

Locally owned businesses in the West Lynn IBIZ District invite you to enjoy sales, specials, extended hours, happy hours, giveaways, and more during West Lynn Wednesdays, 3-8pm on the last Wednesday of every month. Bring the kids and peruse the many offerings in this quaint, lovely area on the edge of - yet miles apart from - downtown Austin. Stroll and explore shops, eateries, specialty coffees, and Austin's last bona fide old-time soda fountain in an easily walkable neighborhood. The District is in the heart of Historic Clarksville and adjacent to the southern border of Old West Austin. The next West Lynn Wednesday is October 29th.