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| Mon - Feb 01 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Monday Morning Hatha Flow with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. www.pamelabrewer.com |
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| Mon - Feb 01 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Informal Classes with Professor George Doig FREE With Purchase Professor George Doig is a retired Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please telephone 567-6298 so that Professor George may bring the materials appropriate for the topic requested. All informal classes are free with purchase at cafe. |
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| Mon - Feb 01 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey FREE with Purchase Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. |
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| Mon - Feb 01 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Free Swing Dance Lesson with Purchase! FREE Intro to Swing lessons from Four on the Floor Dance Studio and the Lindy Project with proof of Ruta Maya food or beverage purchase. Your receipt will be your dance ticket. Stay to dance 9 PM to 11:30 PM! www.fouronthefloor.com www.thelindyproject.com |
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| Mon - Feb 01 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM |
Monday Night Swing Featuring Slim Richey and the Jitterbug Vipers Featuring Sarah Sharp Only $5 Cover! Slim Richey and the Jitterbug Vipers get the dance floor jumping for Austin's newest swing dance night EVERY MONDAY at Ruta Maya International Headquarters. Featuring Sarah Sharp, awarded best Jazz at the 2009 Austin Music Awards! www.slimrichey.com www.sarahsharp.com |
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| Tue - Feb 02 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com |
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| Tue - Feb 02 1:00 PM |
Tai Chi with Guy Forsyth Tai Chi is a martial arts therapy practiced for the purposes of health and longevity. Tai Chi training teaches awareness of one's own balance and what affects it, awareness of the same in others, and an appreciation of the practical value in one's ability to moderate extremes of behavior and attitude at both mental and physical levels. Sponsored by the Musicians Health Alliance, all are welcome. www.austinmusicianshealth.org www.guyforsyth.com |
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| Tue - Feb 02 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic Every Tuesday NO COVER! Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic poetry reading is one of the longest running weekly open mics in Texas. Originally starting in 1995, thousands of poets from Central Texas and all of the populated continents on Earth have performed on our stage. Hosted by Dave Bates. The open mike begins with a “Round Robin” open mic with no sign up list from 6 to 7 PM followed by a “Sign Up List” open mic from 7 PM to 9 PM. www.myspace.com www.freespeechart.com |
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| Tue - Feb 02 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM |
Open Mike MUSIC Every Tuesday NO COVER Ruta Maya house band supports artists on the fly with or without charts or embark solo on this incredible event every Tuesday from 9:00 – 1:00. Sign-up is upstairs in the mezzanine at 8:30 and showtime is at 9:00. Our Master of Ceremonies, Michael Rubin, runs the show like a golden gloves referee with a harmonica keeping us in stitches and on schedule. Ed Miles rules the drums and also wields his real book with the power of an estranged jedi while Randall Squires holds down the Basses in preparation for recording your next record. Drew Howard is the Cigar Smoking Guitar Legend of Habana whose tale can only be told by Zoro. Tip the Band, Buy a $10 recording of yourself or just enjoy this awesome event. |
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| Wed - Feb 03 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com |
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| Wed - Feb 03 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Informal Classes with Professor George Doig FREE With Purchase Professor George Doig is a retired Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please telephone 567-6298 so that Professor George may bring the materials appropriate for the topic requested. All informal classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. |
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| Wed - Feb 03 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey Free with Purchase Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. |
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| Wed - Feb 03 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Free Salsa Lesson with Purchase! FREE Intro to Salsa lessons will be provided by Street Salsa from 7:30-8:30pm with proof of Ruta Maya food or beverage purchase. Your receipt will be your dance ticket. Stay to dance to the music of La Mona Loca from 9 PM to midnight. Beer Specials ALL NIGHT LONG with Corona, Dos Equis, Negra Modelo!! www.musicacienfuegos.com www.streetsalsa.com |
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| Wed - Feb 03 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
Live Salsa Dancing Every Wednesday with La Mona Loca $7 Cover Salsa band Cienfuegos expands to an eleven piece salsa orchestra LA MONA LOCA every Wednesday night for your dancing pleasure! La Mona Loca peforms original arrangements and material from groups such as Ray Barretto, Maraca, The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, The Fania All-Stars, Calle Real, El Gran Combo and more. www.musicacienfuegos.com |
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| Thu - Feb 04 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Thursday Morning Hatha Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. www.pamelabrewer.com |
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| Thu - Feb 04 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Informal Lectures on Natural Health Remedies with Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist George LeCrenn George LeCrenn offers a series of one hour weekly informal lectures Thursdays at 10:30 AM. February 4 - Natural Treatment of Allergies George LeCrenn is licensed to practice acupuncture by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners. He earned a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree from the Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, twice ranked as one of the three best schools in America. He received his special training in conventional biomedicine, nutrition, and Traditional Chinese Medicine from physicians, registered dietitians, and renowned Chinese doctors specializing in acupuncture, neurology, and Chinese medical herbology. He is a Diplomat in Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM. |
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| Thu - Feb 04 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
Lux Divon, The Raspas and Ugly Elephant! $5 Cover The Raspas www.myspace.com Lux Divon www.luxdivon.com Ugly Elephant www.myspace.com |
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| Fri - Feb 05 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Hatha Yoga with Pamela The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com |
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| Fri - Feb 05 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
¡Hola, Amigos! Spanish for Children & Parents Teacher Beth Bernstein uses pictures, objects, games and songs as a fun way to introduce children and parents to Spanish. Babies and children are just starting to develop their language skills so they pick up new skills rapidly. Beth Bernstein has taught Spanish language, literature and composition to college students for 13 years and has a Ph.D. in Spanish literature from the University of New Mexico. $10 per class for each parent and child pair. |
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| Fri - Feb 05 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
4th Annual Maxfest 2010 $10 Cover, $15 Under 21 MaxFest celebrates one of Austin's most supportive and genuine music aficionados, Max Baker. Also includes Jabarvy CD release party for their long awaited CD "What Any Tale May Tell You." Featuring: The Trim www.myspace.com Jabarvy www.jabarvy.com Moving Matter www.myspace.com Altabiah Belly Dance Troupe Special Guests! |
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| Sat - Feb 06 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Family Yoga with Cindy - Free with Purchase at Cafe Family yoga for kids and adults! |
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| Sat - Feb 06 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Yoga with Pamela Brewer Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com |
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| Sat - Feb 06 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Benefit for Haiti Earthquake Relief - No Cover Banned From the Church, The Clawson Valley Gang, Jimi Blues and Louie's HomeMade Jam come together for a great show benefiting the Presbyterian Disaster Relief Funds Pledged to Aid Haitian Earthquake Assistance. www.homemadejam.net |
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| Sat - Feb 06 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
8th Annual Funky Formal $5 Cover Edgy, outrageous and adventurous dress is highly encouraged. Mary’s Distraction will be rolling out extremely danceable classic rock. Get your funk on and come rock out! www.myspace.com |
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| Sun - Feb 07 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
FREE Kid's Show Every Sunday! Circus Chicken Dog!! Circus Chicken Dog brings unicycling, comedy, juggling and animals! Lots of fun for the whole family. www.chickendog.net |
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| Sun - Feb 07 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
SALSA WITH SANDRA EVERY SUNDAY - $7 Per Student Salsa DANCE LESSONS with Sandra Every Sunday From 2 PM to 5 PM. www.streetsalsa.com 2 PM - 3 PM: Level 1 Classes 3 PM - 4 PM: Levels 2 & 3 Classes 4 PM - 5 PM Scheduled Dance Clinics **Cost per class $5 for first-timers & $7 for returning students.** Students who are committed to taking regular classes may purchase Express Cards. Express cards can be purchased for $20 (card of 5 classes) by presenting a receipt for purchase of a Ruta Maya food or beverage. |
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| Sun - Feb 07 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
FREE Guitar Lessons from Luis Banuelos Guitar virtuoso Luis Banuelos whose repertoire includes flamenco, indy rock, soul and hip-hop offers FREE informal guitar lessons for all levels for ages 10 and up. |
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| Sun - Feb 07 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
McLemore Avenue Sweet soul instrumental music has arrived...Texas Style. 7:00 - 9:00 PM $3 Cover McLemore Avenue--inspired by instrumental groups like Booker T. & the MGs, the Meters, and Medeski, Martin & Wood--blends elements of southern soul, groove, and jazz with an original sound that is unique to Austin, Texas. These guys have a great swirling Hammond organ/guitar instrumental sound that fills the room with an infectious, funky groove. This band has it...period. If Stax were to reopen their studio, this group could fill Booker T. & the MG's shoes. www.mclemoreavenue.com |
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| Mon - Feb 08 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Monday Morning Hatha Flow with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. www.pamelabrewer.com |
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| Mon - Feb 08 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Informal Classes with Professor George Doig FREE With Purchase Professor George Doig is a retired Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please telephone 567-6298 so that Professor George may bring the materials appropriate for the topic requested. All informal classes are free with purchase at cafe. |
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| Mon - Feb 08 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey CANCELED WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Happy Hour Yoga is canceled on Wednesday, February 10. Sorry for any inconvenience! |
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| Mon - Feb 08 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Free Swing Dance Lesson with Purchase! FREE Intro to Swing lessons from Four on the Floor Dance Studio and the Lindy Project with proof of Ruta Maya food or beverage purchase. Your receipt will be your dance ticket. Stay to dance 9 PM to 11:30 PM! www.fouronthefloor.com www.thelindyproject.com |
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| Mon - Feb 08 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM |
Monday Night Swing Featuring Slim Richey and the Jitterbug Vipers Featuring Sarah Sharp Only $5 Cover! Slim Richey and the Jitterbug Vipers get the dance floor jumping for Austin's newest swing dance night EVERY MONDAY at Ruta Maya International Headquarters. Featuring Sarah Sharp, awarded best Jazz at the 2009 Austin Music Awards! www.slimrichey.com www.sarahsharp.com |
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| Tue - Feb 09 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com |
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| Tue - Feb 09 1:00 PM |
Tai Chi with Guy Forsyth Tai Chi is a martial arts therapy practiced for the purposes of health and longevity. Tai Chi training teaches awareness of one's own balance and what affects it, awareness of the same in others, and an appreciation of the practical value in one's ability to moderate extremes of behavior and attitude at both mental and physical levels. Sponsored by the Musicians Health Alliance, all are welcome. www.austinmusicianshealth.org www.guyforsyth.com |
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| Tue - Feb 09 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic Every Tuesday NO COVER! Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic poetry reading is one of the longest running weekly open mics in Texas. Originally starting in 1995, thousands of poets from Central Texas and all of the populated continents on Earth have performed on our stage. Hosted by Dave Bates. The open mike begins with a “Round Robin” open mic with no sign up list from 6 to 7 PM followed by a “Sign Up List” open mic from 7 PM to 9 PM. www.myspace.com www.freespeechart.com |
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| Tue - Feb 09 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM |
Open Mike MUSIC Every Tuesday NO COVER Ruta Maya house band supports artists on the fly with or without charts or embark solo on this incredible event every Tuesday from 9:00 – 1:00. Sign-up is upstairs in the mezzanine at 8:30 and showtime is at 9:00. Our Master of Ceremonies, Michael Rubin, runs the show like a golden gloves referee with a harmonica keeping us in stitches and on schedule. Ed Miles rules the drums and also wields his real book with the power of an estranged jedi while Randall Squires holds down the Basses in preparation for recording your next record. Drew Howard is the Cigar Smoking Guitar Legend of Habana whose tale can only be told by Zoro. Tip the Band, Buy a $10 recording of yourself or just enjoy this awesome event. |
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| Wed - Feb 10 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com |
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| Wed - Feb 10 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Informal Classes with Professor George Doig FREE With Purchase Professor George Doig is a retired Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please telephone 567-6298 so that Professor George may bring the materials appropriate for the topic requested. All informal classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. |
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| Wed - Feb 10 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey CANCELED WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Happy Hour Yoga is canceled on Wednesday, February 10. Sorry for any inconvenience! |
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| Wed - Feb 10 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
Meet and Greet with Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez hosts a meet and greet to discuss her reelection campaign with the citizens of Travis County. www.reelectmargaretgomez.com |
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| Wed - Feb 10 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Free Salsa Lesson with Purchase! FREE Intro to Salsa lessons will be provided by Street Salsa from 7:30-8:30pm with proof of Ruta Maya food or beverage purchase. Your receipt will be your dance ticket. Stay to dance to the music of La Mona Loca from 9 PM to midnight. Beer Specials ALL NIGHT LONG with Corona, Dos Equis, Negra Modelo!! www.musicacienfuegos.com www.streetsalsa.com |
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| Wed - Feb 10 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
Live Salsa Dancing Every Wednesday with La Mona Loca $7 Cover Salsa band Cienfuegos expands to an eleven piece salsa orchestra LA MONA LOCA every Wednesday night for your dancing pleasure! La Mona Loca peforms original arrangements and material from groups such as Ray Barretto, Maraca, The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, The Fania All-Stars, Calle Real, El Gran Combo and more. www.musicacienfuegos.com |
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| Thu - Feb 11 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Thursday Morning Hatha Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. www.pamelabrewer.com |
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| Thu - Feb 11 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Informal Lectures on Natural Health Remedies with Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist George LeCrenn George LeCrenn offers a series of one hour weekly informal lectures Thursdays at 10:30 AM. February 11 - Acupuncture and Herbs for Arthitis and Musculoskeletal Pain George LeCrenn is licensed to practice acupuncture by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners. He earned a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree from the Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, twice ranked as one of the three best schools in America. He received his special training in conventional biomedicine, nutrition, and Traditional Chinese Medicine from physicians, registered dietitians, and renowned Chinese doctors specializing in acupuncture, neurology, and Chinese medical herbology. He is a Diplomat in Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM. |
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| Thu - Feb 11 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM |
Austin Volunteer Orchestra NO COVER Austin Volunteer Orchestra (AVO) brings a NO COVER SHOW with some of the finest musicians in Austin for great music from country to funk to pop to rock! Starting in March, you can see AVO every Monday night from 8 PM to 11:30 PM, all FREE shows! www.austinvolunteerorchestra.com |
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| Fri - Feb 12 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Hatha Yoga with Pamela The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com |
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| Fri - Feb 12 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
ViVo ALTeRNATIVO - St. Valentine's Party $5 Cover Arthur Yoria and Los Bad Apples along with Rubik from Monterrey, Mexico bring Latin rock and alternative to Ruta Maya! Lineup: Arthur Yoria (ATX) Electro-Acoustic Alternative www.arthuryoria.com Los Bad Apples (ATX) Latin hip-hop www.losbadapples.com Rubik (Monterrey, MEX) Latin power-pop www.myspace.com |
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| Sat - Feb 13 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Family Yoga with Cindy - Free with Purchase at Cafe Family yoga for kids and adults! |
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| Sat - Feb 13 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Yoga with Pamela Brewer Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com |
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| Sat - Feb 13 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
Mike Davis and Alicia Gill CD Release Party for "Journeys" NO COVER! Mike Davis and his wife Alicia Gill celebrate the release of their CD "Journeys" with the help of some of their musical friends! www.myspace.com |
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| Sat - Feb 13 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
World Carnaval $12 at the Door Acadêmicos da Ópera (The Austin Samba School) presents World Carnaval featuring: Capoeira Evolução (Brazilian Martial Art) McCallum High School Steel Pans (Trinidad) Acadêmicos da Ópera (Brazilian Carnaval) www.austinsambaschool.org O Positivo (Latin Dance Music) www.myspace.com |
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| Sun - Feb 14 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
FREE Kid's Show Every Sunday! Big Don!! Big Don is Don Robinson, an award winning and accomplished Hip Hop musician who contributed to the soundtrack for Spy Kids. Big Don brings high energy and positive stories and music in a hip and danceable style. www.bigdonproductions.com |
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| Sun - Feb 14 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
SALSA WITH SANDRA EVERY SUNDAY - $7 Per Student Salsa DANCE LESSONS with Sandra Every Sunday From 2 PM to 5 PM. www.streetsalsa.com 2 PM - 3 PM: Level 1 Classes 3 PM - 4 PM: Levels 2 & 3 Classes 4 PM - 5 PM Scheduled Dance Clinics **Cost per class $5 for first-timers & $7 for returning students.** Students who are committed to taking regular classes may purchase Express Cards. Express cards can be purchased for $20 (card of 5 classes) by presenting a receipt for purchase of a Ruta Maya food or beverage. |
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| Sun - Feb 14 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
FREE Guitar Lessons from Luis Banuelos Guitar virtuoso Luis Banuelos whose repertoire includes flamenco, indy rock, soul and hip-hop offers FREE informal guitar lessons for all levels for ages 10 and up. |
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| Sun - Feb 14 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM |
Ritmo 3 Enjoy a variety of Latin dance grooves every 2nd and 4th Sunday with Ritmo 3 and DJ Gonzalo. $5 Cover www.myspace.com |
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| Mon - Feb 15 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Monday Morning Hatha Flow with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. www.pamelabrewer.com |
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| Mon - Feb 15 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Informal Classes with Professor George Doig FREE With Purchase Professor George Doig is a retired Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please telephone 567-6298 so that Professor George may bring the materials appropriate for the topic requested. All informal classes are free with purchase at cafe. |
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| Mon - Feb 15 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey FREE with Purchase Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. |
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| Mon - Feb 15 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Free Swing Dance Lesson with Purchase! FREE Intro to Swing lessons from Four on the Floor Dance Studio and the Lindy Project with proof of Ruta Maya food or beverage purchase. Your receipt will be your dance ticket. Stay to dance 9 PM to 11:30 PM! www.fouronthefloor.com www.thelindyproject.com |
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| Mon - Feb 15 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM |
Monday Night Swing Featuring Slim Richey and the Jitterbug Vipers Featuring Sarah Sharp Only $5 Cover! Slim Richey and the Jitterbug Vipers get the dance floor jumping for Austin's newest swing dance night EVERY MONDAY at Ruta Maya International Headquarters. Featuring Sarah Sharp, awarded best Jazz at the 2009 Austin Music Awards! www.slimrichey.com www.sarahsharp.com |
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| Tue - Feb 16 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com |
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| Tue - Feb 16 1:00 PM |
Tai Chi with Guy Forsyth Tai Chi is a martial arts therapy practiced for the purposes of health and longevity. Tai Chi training teaches awareness of one's own balance and what affects it, awareness of the same in others, and an appreciation of the practical value in one's ability to moderate extremes of behavior and attitude at both mental and physical levels. Sponsored by the Musicians Health Alliance, all are welcome. www.austinmusicianshealth.org www.guyforsyth.com |
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| Tue - Feb 16 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic Every Tuesday NO COVER! Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic poetry reading is one of the longest running weekly open mics in Texas. Originally starting in 1995, thousands of poets from Central Texas and all of the populated continents on Earth have performed on our stage. Hosted by Dave Bates. The open mike begins with a “Round Robin” open mic with no sign up list from 6 to 7 PM followed by a “Sign Up List” open mic from 7 PM to 9 PM. www.myspace.com www.freespeechart.com |
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| Tue - Feb 16 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM |
Open Mike MUSIC Every Tuesday NO COVER Ruta Maya house band supports artists on the fly with or without charts or embark solo on this incredible event every Tuesday from 9:00 – 1:00. Sign-up is upstairs in the mezzanine at 8:30 and showtime is at 9:00. Our Master of Ceremonies, Michael Rubin, runs the show like a golden gloves referee with a harmonica keeping us in stitches and on schedule. Ed Miles rules the drums and also wields his real book with the power of an estranged jedi while Randall Squires holds down the Basses in preparation for recording your next record. Drew Howard is the Cigar Smoking Guitar Legend of Habana whose tale can only be told by Zoro. Tip the Band, Buy a $10 recording of yourself or just enjoy this awesome event. |
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| Wed - Feb 17 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com |
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| Wed - Feb 17 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Informal Classes with Professor George Doig FREE With Purchase Professor George Doig is a retired Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please telephone 567-6298 so that Professor George may bring the materials appropriate for the topic requested. All informal classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. |
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| Wed - Feb 17 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey Free with Purchase Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. |
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| Wed - Feb 17 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Free Salsa Lesson with Purchase! FREE Intro to Salsa lessons will be provided by Street Salsa from 7:30-8:30pm with proof of Ruta Maya food or beverage purchase. Your receipt will be your dance ticket. Stay to dance to the music of La Mona Loca from 9 PM to midnight. Beer Specials ALL NIGHT LONG with Corona, Dos Equis, Negra Modelo!! www.musicacienfuegos.com www.streetsalsa.com |
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| Wed - Feb 17 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
Live Salsa Dancing Every Wednesday with La Mona Loca $7 Cover Salsa band Cienfuegos expands to an eleven piece salsa orchestra LA MONA LOCA every Wednesday night for your dancing pleasure! La Mona Loca peforms original arrangements and material from groups such as Ray Barretto, Maraca, The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, The Fania All-Stars, Calle Real, El Gran Combo and more. www.musicacienfuegos.com |
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| Thu - Feb 18 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Thursday Morning Hatha Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. www.pamelabrewer.com |
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| Thu - Feb 18 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
Bringin' the Fiyah! Episode Phive Presents "Bringin' the Fiyah" $8 Cover Fayuca www.myspace.com Don Chani www.myspace.com McPullish www.myspace.com |
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| Fri - Feb 19 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Hatha Yoga with Pamela The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com |
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| Fri - Feb 19 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
¡Hola, Amigos! Spanish for Children & Parents Teacher Beth Bernstein uses pictures, objects, games and songs as a fun way to introduce children and parents to Spanish. Babies and children are just starting to develop their language skills so they pick up new skills rapidly. Beth Bernstein has taught Spanish language, literature and composition to college students for 13 years and has a Ph.D. in Spanish literature from the University of New Mexico. $10 per class for each parent and child pair. |
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| Fri - Feb 19 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
Comedian and Mentalist Jonny Zavant $10 Cover Recently nominated as "Newest Rising Star" by Campus Activities Magazine, "mind reader" Jonny Zavant has entertained at college campuses across the United States and now brings his unique brand of humor to his home town at Ruta Maya! www.jonnyzavant.com |
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| Fri - Feb 19 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
Minor Mishap Marching Band Presents Tres Bien Ensemble performing to the silent film "The Playhouse" by Buster Keaton www.myspace.com Bikes Across Borders Welcome Home Celebration including The Bike Band, Puppet Show, and Slide Show with Musical Accompaniment www.bikesacrossborders.org Minor Mishap Marching Band! www.myspace.com |
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| Sat - Feb 20 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Family Yoga with Cindy - Free with Purchase at Cafe Family yoga for kids and adults! |
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| Sat - Feb 20 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Yoga with Pamela Brewer Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com |
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| Sat - Feb 20 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Khabele School Music Celebration Featuring The Khabele Jazz Bands, Khabele Chorus, World Music Ensemble, and more! $5 suggested donation. www.khabele.org |
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| Sat - Feb 20 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Austin Kids for Haitian Kids Concert Featuring local junior high and high school bands including the Carson Brock Band. Proceeds will go to a Haitian orphanage that was damaged in the earthquake. www.myspace.com |
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| Sat - Feb 20 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
Spit Fest The Spit Fest moves into it's sixth year. Featuring La Love Robinson and much more. www.spitfest.com |
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| Sun - Feb 21 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
FREE Kid's Show Every Sunday! Laura Freeman and the Hey Lollies!! Laura Freeman and the Hey Lollies with music and puppets! www.heylollyproductions.com |
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| Sun - Feb 21 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
SALSA WITH SANDRA EVERY SUNDAY - $7 Per Student Salsa DANCE LESSONS with Sandra Every Sunday From 2 PM to 5 PM. www.streetsalsa.com 2 PM - 3 PM: Level 1 Classes 3 PM - 4 PM: Levels 2 & 3 Classes 4 PM - 5 PM Scheduled Dance Clinics **Cost per class $5 for first-timers & $7 for returning students.** Students who are committed to taking regular classes may purchase Express Cards. Express cards can be purchased for $20 (card of 5 classes) by presenting a receipt for purchase of a Ruta Maya food or beverage. |
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| Sun - Feb 21 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
FREE Guitar Lessons from Luis Banuelos Guitar virtuoso Luis Banuelos whose repertoire includes flamenco, indy rock, soul and hip-hop offers FREE informal guitar lessons for all levels for ages 10 and up. |
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| Sun - Feb 21 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Cafe Con Letres Sponsored by the Latin American Cultural Alliance, Café con Letres is a Spanish language forum of music, poetry, drama, short films, art and more. Café con Letras is a celebration of art and part of a cultural movement led by the Latin American Cultural Alliance and everyone is invited to get involved. It is a space for professional and amateur artists to express their work, but is not an "open mic." To be considered as a guest artist, please contact the Latin American Cultural Alliance. Café con Letres is every third Sunday of each month at Ruta Maya. Admission is $5 for 18 and up and free for 18 and under. www.alianzacultural.net |
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| Sun - Feb 21 10:30 PM - 12:30 AM |
Nelson Saga y Arma del Alma Only $3 Cover! Nelson Saga and Arma del Alma (Weapon of the Soul) perform World Latin Music from the past and future every third Sunday after Cafe con Letras. Born in El Salvador, Central America, Nelson Saga is an interdisciplinary writer, composer, performer, actor, and musician with contemporary Latin American folkloric and world fusion compositions. He delivers direct, adventurous and sober poetry through a practical-spontaneous global ritualistic blend of eclectic music. Nelson has shared the stage with Grammy artists such as Flaco Jimenez and Cyril Neville. www.myspace.com |
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| Mon - Feb 22 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Monday Morning Hatha Flow with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. www.pamelabrewer.com |
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| Mon - Feb 22 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Informal Classes with Professor George Doig FREE With Purchase Professor George Doig is a retired Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please telephone 567-6298 so that Professor George may bring the materials appropriate for the topic requested. All informal classes are free with purchase at cafe. |
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| Mon - Feb 22 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey FREE with Purchase Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. |
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| Mon - Feb 22 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Free Swing Dance Lesson with Purchase! FREE Intro to Swing lessons from Four on the Floor Dance Studio and the Lindy Project with proof of Ruta Maya food or beverage purchase. Your receipt will be your dance ticket. Stay to dance 9 PM to 11:30 PM! www.fouronthefloor.com www.thelindyproject.com |
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| Mon - Feb 22 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM |
Monday Night Swing Featuring Slim Richey and the Jitterbug Vipers Featuring Sarah Sharp Only $5 Cover! Slim Richey and the Jitterbug Vipers get the dance floor jumping for Austin's newest swing dance night EVERY MONDAY at Ruta Maya International Headquarters. Featuring Sarah Sharp, awarded best Jazz at the 2009 Austin Music Awards! www.slimrichey.com www.sarahsharp.com |
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| Tue - Feb 23 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com |
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| Tue - Feb 23 1:00 PM |
Tai Chi with Guy Forsyth Tai Chi is a martial arts therapy practiced for the purposes of health and longevity. Tai Chi training teaches awareness of one's own balance and what affects it, awareness of the same in others, and an appreciation of the practical value in one's ability to moderate extremes of behavior and attitude at both mental and physical levels. Sponsored by the Musicians Health Alliance, all are welcome. www.austinmusicianshealth.org www.guyforsyth.com |
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| Tue - Feb 23 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic Every Tuesday NO COVER! Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic poetry reading is one of the longest running weekly open mics in Texas. Originally starting in 1995, thousands of poets from Central Texas and all of the populated continents on Earth have performed on our stage. Hosted by Dave Bates. The open mike begins with a “Round Robin” open mic with no sign up list from 6 to 7 PM followed by a “Sign Up List” open mic from 7 PM to 9 PM. www.myspace.com www.freespeechart.com |
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| Tue - Feb 23 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM |
Open Mike MUSIC Every Tuesday NO COVER Ruta Maya house band supports artists on the fly with or without charts or embark solo on this incredible event every Tuesday from 9:00 – 1:00. Sign-up is upstairs in the mezzanine at 8:30 and showtime is at 9:00. Our Master of Ceremonies, Michael Rubin, runs the show like a golden gloves referee with a harmonica keeping us in stitches and on schedule. Ed Miles rules the drums and also wields his real book with the power of an estranged jedi while Randall Squires holds down the Basses in preparation for recording your next record. Drew Howard is the Cigar Smoking Guitar Legend of Habana whose tale can only be told by Zoro. Tip the Band, Buy a $10 recording of yourself or just enjoy this awesome event. |
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| Wed - Feb 24 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com |
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| Wed - Feb 24 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Informal Classes with Professor George Doig FREE With Purchase Professor George Doig is a retired Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please telephone 567-6298 so that Professor George may bring the materials appropriate for the topic requested. All informal classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. |
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| Wed - Feb 24 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey Free with Purchase Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. |
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| Wed - Feb 24 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Free Salsa Lesson with Purchase! FREE Intro to Salsa lessons will be provided by Street Salsa from 7:30-8:30pm with proof of Ruta Maya food or beverage purchase. Your receipt will be your dance ticket. Stay to dance to the music of La Mona Loca from 9 PM to midnight. Beer Specials ALL NIGHT LONG with Corona, Dos Equis, Negra Modelo!! www.musicacienfuegos.com www.streetsalsa.com |
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| Wed - Feb 24 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
Live Salsa Dancing Every Wednesday with La Mona Loca $7 Cover Salsa band Cienfuegos expands to an eleven piece salsa orchestra LA MONA LOCA every Wednesday night for your dancing pleasure! La Mona Loca peforms original arrangements and material from groups such as Ray Barretto, Maraca, The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, The Fania All-Stars, Calle Real, El Gran Combo and more. www.musicacienfuegos.com |
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| Thu - Feb 25 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Thursday Morning Hatha Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. www.pamelabrewer.com |
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| Thu - Feb 25 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM |
Larry Seaman and Friends Larry Seaman of Standing Waves fame joins with other Austin punk and New Wave pioneers Cindy Toth (The Reivers), Terri Lord (Sincola, Austin Music 2003 Hall of Fame Inductee) and Randy Franklin (Standing Waves) for a great night of music. www.austinchronicle.com:151477 Also featuring Perilous Tide and The Fighting McCarthy Brothers. www.myspace.com www.myspace.com |
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| Fri - Feb 26 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Hatha Yoga with Pamela The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com |
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| Fri - Feb 26 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
¡Hola, Amigos! Spanish for Children & Parents Teacher Beth Bernstein uses pictures, objects, games and songs as a fun way to introduce children and parents to Spanish. Babies and children are just starting to develop their language skills so they pick up new skills rapidly. Beth Bernstein has taught Spanish language, literature and composition to college students for 13 years and has a Ph.D. in Spanish literature from the University of New Mexico. $10 per class for each parent and child pair. |
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| Fri - Feb 26 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Raks Helwa Belly Dance Troupe Only $5 Cover! Six talented professional belly dancers, each with their own unique style. www.myspace.com |
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| Fri - Feb 26 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
The Ineritance and Some Say Leland The Inheritance www.facebook.com Some Say Leland www.myspace.com $5 Cover |
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| Sat - Feb 27 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Family Yoga with Cindy - Free with Purchase at Cafe Family yoga for kids and adults! |
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| Sat - Feb 27 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Yoga with Pamela Brewer Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com |
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| Sat - Feb 27 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Austin Friends of Traditional Music NO COVER! Open mic for members of Austin Friends of Traditional Music. Austin Friends of Tradional Music is a non profit supporting traditional music and dance in Austin for over thirty years. General public welcome to listen and participate. www.aftm.us |
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| Sat - Feb 27 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
The Swinging Richards and The Ugly Beats $7 Cover www.myspace.com |
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| Sat - Feb 27 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
Shorti’s Funk Fellowship part III D-Madness returns to Ruta Maya! Diasporic www.myspace.com Neckbone www.myspace.com Dred Skott www.myspace.com $7 Cover |
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| Sun - Feb 28 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
FREE Kids Show Every Sunday! The Strollers!! Great rockabilly style music for kids from The Strollers! www.myspace.com |
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| Sun - Feb 28 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
SALSA WITH SANDRA EVERY SUNDAY - $7 Per Student Salsa DANCE LESSONS with Sandra Every Sunday From 2 PM to 5 PM. www.streetsalsa.com 2 PM - 3 PM: Level 1 Classes 3 PM - 4 PM: Levels 2 & 3 Classes 4 PM - 5 PM Scheduled Dance Clinics **Cost per class $5 for first-timers & $7 for returning students.** Students who are committed to taking regular classes may purchase Express Cards. Express cards can be purchased for $20 (card of 5 classes) by presenting a receipt for purchase of a Ruta Maya food or beverage. |
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| Sun - Feb 28 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
FREE Guitar Lessons from Luis Banuelos Guitar virtuoso Luis Banuelos whose repertoire includes flamenco, indy rock, soul and hip-hop offers FREE informal guitar lessons for all levels for ages 10 and up. |
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| Sun - Feb 28 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM |
Ritmo 3 Enjoy a variety of Latin dance grooves every 2nd and 4th Sunday with Ritmo 3 and DJ Gonzalo. $5 Cover www.myspace.com |
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