Looking to get out into the community this weekend?
From a women's leadership discussion with a U.S. and international panel to the screening of two short films on immigration, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural gatherings coming up in Austin. Read on for a rundown.
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Women Investing in Inclusive Innovation
First, hear the efforts that are taking place to drive critical support to women entrepreneurs in top industries at the Women Investing in Inclusive Innovation discussion on Saturday at the Palm Door on Sixth. The free event will feature new approaches among tech companies to anticipate and creatively address the digital and data-driven future, as well as steps U.S. and European companies are taking to encourage a gender-inclusive workforce and organizational culture.
When: Saturday, March 9, 11 a.m.-noon
Where: Palm Door on Sixth, 508 E. Sixth St.
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
The Official MMP Mid-Day Market
Also on Saturday, find that perfect gift or item for yourself, from local artisans of the Black and Brown Austin community at the Official Melanated Market Place Mid-Day Market at Dia's Market. Expect shopping from vendors, dancing, newtworking, eating, giveaways and more. For a list of participating vendors, click on the link below.
When: Saturday, March 9, noon-5 p.m.
Where: Dia's Market, 812 Justin Lane.
Admission: Free
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The Future Is Female
Next, hear from a panel of American and international women leaders at The Future is Female on Saturday at Palm Door on Sixth. Panelists for the free event include Diane Kenyon, an advisory board member for the Austin Women in Tech, Charles Schwab Invest Bank, Agnes Flemal, General Manager WSL, Engineering Incubator (Belgium), Binta Jammeh, COO and co-founder, Konexio startup (France) and more. To view all of the panelists, click here.
When: Saturday, March 9, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Where: Palm Door on Sixth, 508 E. Sixth St.
Admission: Free
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"LA OPOSICIÓN" AND "THE OTHER SIDE" + PANEL
Then, the Friends of the American Latino Museum is screening two short films "La Oposicion" and "The Other Side" on Saturday at the Mexic-Arte Museum. La Oposicion explores immigration policy under the Trump Administration, while the latter film is the story of deported musician Jose Marquez and his daughter Susanna who have been separated for almost 15 years but meet every month on either side of the U.S.-Mexico border wall.
In addition to the films, a panel of immigration experts and people who have lived the stories will discuss the current immigration climate.
When: Saturday, March 9, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress Ave.
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
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