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4 things to do in Central Austin this weekend, April 14-17

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JJ Velasquez

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Published April 12, 2017 at 5:51 p.m. CTUpdated April 13, 2017

Here are some noteworthy events taking place in Central Austin this weekend—and Monday:

April 12-16 | Fusebox Festival

The annual festival features film, music, performance art, visual art, culinary creations and public art projects and takes place in various venues and locations in Austin. Fusebox, a nonprofit, promotes adventurous and experimental works of art throughout various disciplines. Times vary. Free. www.fuseboxfestival.com. [email protected]

April 14-16 | Austin Reggae Fest

The festival brings three days of dub and world music to Auditorium Shores with headliners including Jesse Royal, Tarrus Riley and Akae Beka. Various times. $15 (day pass), $40 (three-day wristband), $75-$115 (VIP tickets). Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive. www.austinreggaefest.com. [email protected]

April 15 | ASH Dash 5K Bunny Run

The 13th annual event benefiting the patients of Austin State Hospital allows participants to race, run or walk for mental health. The course in Hyde Park is a fast and flat double-loop on tree-shaded grounds. An Easter egg hunt immediately follows the race for all participants. 8-10 a.m. $20 (age 12 and younger), $35 (adults). Austin State Hospital, 4110 Guadalupe St. 512-419-2333. For more information visit www.ashvolunteers.org or email [email protected].

April 17 | Pint glasses go on sale for Barks for Beers fundraiser

The annual fundraiser for Austin nonprofit Divine Canines returns May 1-May 31. The organization, which aims to provide therapy to people with special needs by forming bonds with dogs, has partnered with more than two dozen breweries that will serve one free pint of beer to anyone with a Barks for Beer pint glass. Glasses are available for $20 starting on April 17 at these local retailers: Copeland Jewelers, 3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin; Mud Puppies, 2015 E. Riverside Drive, Austin; Mud Puppies, 12233 N. RR 620. Ste. 110A, Austin; Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, 1204 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin; Woof Gang Bakery Westlake, 701 S. Capital of Texas, Hwy., Austin. For more information see this post featuring a map of all 30 participating breweries, or visit http://divinecanines.org/barksforbeers/.