• Adelaide, Australia has been an Austin sister city for more than 40 years, and has a news anchor exchange between KXAN and Adelaide’s Channel 9.
• Angers, France created Levitation France, Austin Psych Fest’s first European festival.
• Antalya, Turkey created a partnership offering Turkish language classes at Austin Community College.
• Gwangmyeong, Korea sent 25 Gwangmyeong high school students to study at ACC Riverside Campus in 2012.
• Koblenz, Germany offers a dual degree program between UT and the WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management.
• London Borough of Hackney, United Kingdom created a partnership between ACC and Hackney Community College for students to collaborate online and in person in both cities.
• Lima, Peru works with Austin to create agricultural and artisan projects with the Women’s Association for Community Development.
• Maseru, Lesotho initiated a training exchange between surgeons and received the Sister Cities International Special Achievement Award.
• Oita, Japan led to the annual Oita Japan Summer Festival at the Asian American Resource Center.
• Pune, India is Austin’s newest sister city, and was established in 2019.
• Saltillo, Mexico has partnered with Austin since 1968.
• Taichung, Taiwan exchanges students with Anderson High School.
• Xishuangbanna, China has the largest intact ancient rainforests in the world.

• Spring Native Plant Sale | Now-Sunday, May 7 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin | Shop for Texas native flowers, vines, and trees for your garden.
• Cinco de Mayo Rooftop Party | Friday, May 5 | 5-10 p.m. | Otopia Rooftop, 1901 San Antonio St., Austin | $10 | Sip on a specialty Cinco de Mayo cocktail and take in sunset views on this rooftop.

• 17th Annual Pioneer Day | Saturday, May 6 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Old Settlers Association of Williamson County, 3300 E. Palm Valley Rd., Round Rock | Free | Learn old-school skills like dipping candles and churning butter, and tour historic houses.
• 2023 Pecan Street Festival | Saturday, May 6-Sunday, May 7 | Times vary | 6th Street, Between Brazos and I-35, Austin | Free | More than 300 artisans and vendors, plus dozens of local musical artists, will participate in this biannual festival.

• 2023 H-E-B Austin Sunshine Run | Sunday, May 7 | 8-10:30 a.m. | Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Dr., Austin | $10-$55 | Runners can participate in a 5K, 10K, Kids K, or let their dog compete in the Fastest Dog in Austin 5K at this event benefiting Austin Sunshine Camps.

• Yoga & Sound | Monday, May 8-Monday, May 29 | 6 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater, 1401 Trinity St., Austin | Free | Start your week with a free yoga class led by Castle Hill Fitness.

• Tiffany Hammond: “A Day With No Words” | Tuesday, May 9 | 6 p.m. | BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin | Free | Hear from Tiffany Hammond at this Q + A.

• A bouquet of fresh-picked flowers from a local farm
• A gourmet pancake breakfast
• Fresh pastries from a local bakery
• And so much more*

• The University of Texas System Board of Regents voted to create a new college — the School of Civic Leadership — to house the new Civitas Institute. (KUT)

• Mueller’s Aldrich Street District is filling out. In addition to a new 650-unit AMLI breaking ground, the district will gain a Chuy’s, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Honest Mary’s, Boardroom Styling Lounge, and Modern Animal veterinarian.

• Happy birthday, Kerbey Lane. After 43 years of business, the cafe plans to celebrate with birthday cake-flavored pancakes throughout May. Kerbey Lane will also celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week — which runs from May 8-12 — with 20% discounts for educators.

• The 2023-2024 Ballet Austin season just dropped. Expect performances of Stephen Mills’ “Hamlet,” the 61st annual local production of “The Nutcracker,” and the classic “The Sleeping Beauty” to cap out the season. Get tickets.

• Denver’s Lamb Jam will feature eight Austin chefs on the menu this year. Throughout the month of May, chefs including Iliana de la Vega of El Naranjo, Kareem El-Ghayesh of KG BBQ, and Joey Atwater of Lenoir will compete to become Lamb Jam Master.

• Cinco de Mayo honors Mexico’s victory over French forces in the Battle of Puebla in 1862 — a major symbol of the country’s fight for independence. Celebrate at the Mexic-Arte Museum’s Cinco de Mayo luncheon.

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• Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Enter: Floom’s limited edition Mother’s Day arrangements. Browse one-of-a-kind bouquets featuring tulips, roses, peonies, orchids, and more. Plus, peruse the selection of indoor plants. Shop now.

Feeder types 🪶

• Seed feeders are the most versatile. Black-oil sunflower seeds appeal to the greatest number of birds, according to the Audubon Guide to Bird Feeding. They’ve also got homemade recipes that everyone will be chirping about.
• Nectar feeders give hummingbirds and orioles a sweet treat. Opt for a low-capacity feeder to make sure you’re cleaning it regularly.