Urban Austin Reads

THIS WEEK WE'RE DISCUSSING Solidarity Cities • Introduction [book cover] URBAN AUSTIN READS MEETING FRIDAY 6 March 2026 • 6:30 PM Central Machine Works 4824 E. Cesar Chavez

New read and new location start this Friday! 📍📖

Join us to discuss the introduction of Solidarity Cities, 6:30 PM at Central Machine Works (4824 E. Cesar Chavez).

Solidarity Cities! :)

DISCUSSION SCHEDULE for Solidarity Cities 27 FEB 2026 - Book Pick-Up 6 MARCH 2026 - Introduction 13 MARCH 2026 - Chapter 1 20 MARCH 2026 - Chapter 2 27 MARCH 2026 - Chapter 3 3 APRIL 2026 - No meeting! 10 APRIL 2026 - Chapter 4 17 APRIL 2026 - Chapter 5 24 APRIL 2026 - Chapter 6 1 MAY 2026 - Conclusion and Possible Author Event! URBAN AUSTIN READS

Discussion schedule for Solidarity Cities:

announcing our next read SOLIDARITY CITIES by Safri, Pavlovskaya, Healy, and Borowiak [book cover] PICK UP AT THIS WEEK'S MEETING 27 February 2026 • 6:30 PM • Walter's Tavern DISCUSSIONS START NEXT WEEK • INTRO 6 March 2026 • 6:30 PM • Location TBD

NEXT: Solidarity Cities! Learn how cities are actively resisting & repairing from racial capitalism with solidarity-based community development.

Order while supplies last: thelittlegayshop.com/collections/...

Pick-up available Friday at our regular meeting or in-store at The Little Gay Shop after!

THIS WEEK The Anatomy of Fascism Robert O. Paxton Chapter 8 (End) FRIDAY at 6:30 PM Walter's Tavern (Freddo) 2336 S Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78704

Wrapping up The Anatomy of Fascism this week. Time to dig into what an anti-fascist urbanism might look like. See you there!

Friday, 6:30 PM, Walter's Tavern.

THIS WEEK WE'RE DISCUSSING The Anatomy of Fascism Chapter 7 [Book cover] MEETING FRIDAY 20 February 2026 6:30 PM Walter's Tavern 2336 S. Congress Ave

Chapter 7 this week! See y'all Friday, 6:30 PM at Walter's Tavern.

@safestreetsaustin.bsky.social @aura-atx.org

Jeff Speck: Toward a More Walkable Austin Urban planner Jeff Speck shares how Austin can become more walkable, including by converting one-way streets to two-way.

THE @jeffspeck.bsky.social is joining us Thursday, 2/12 at 6:30 PM at St. David's downtown. This can't-miss event is FREE with RSVP!!

UAR is proud to collaborate with The Little Gay Shop to provide books for this event! ♥️

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Renowned urban planner Jeff Speck will give a public talk "Toward a More Walkable Austin" on February 12th.

Come see one of the most visionary city-shapers around!

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/jeff-speck...

Jeff's talk will include a discussion of one-way to two-way street conversions in Austin.

THIS WEEK We're discussing The Anatomy of Fascism Chapter 5 FRIDAY at 6:30 PM Walter's Tavern 2336 S Congress Ave Austin, TX 78704 [three book covers]

Chapter 5 this week. "Exercising Power." Let's discuss — Friday, 6:30 PM at Walter's Tavern.

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THIS WEEK WE'RE READING The Anatomy of Fascism Chapter 4 [Book cover] MEETING FRIDAY 30 JAN 2026 | 6:30 PM Walter's Tavern 2336 S Congress Ave

Chapter 4 of The Anatomy of Fascism this week. Join us!

Whether you've done the reading or not, your perspectives are welcome here.

THIS WEEK The Anatomy of Fascism Robert O. Paxton Chapter 3 FRIDAY at 6:30 PM Walter's Tavern (Freddo) 2336 S Congress Ave Austin, TX 78704

Chapter 3 of The Anatomy of Fascism this Friday! 6:30 PM at Walter's Tavern (formerly Freddo ATX). See y'all there!

TODAY WE'RE DISCUSSING The Anatomy of Fascism Chapter 2 [Book cover] MEETING TONIGHT 16 January 2026 6:30 PM at Freddo ATX 2336 S Congress Ave

TONIGHT! Chapter 2 of The Anatomy of Fascism at Freddo ATX. Join us — all are welcome, with or without having done the reading.

Women Changing Cities Book Talk &/or Bike Ride Join us for an inspiring afternoon with authors Melissa and Chris Bruntlett to hear more about their new book, Women Changing Cities. [book cover + photo of the authors] Women Changing Cities highlights the groundbreaking work of female mayors, planners, advocates, and policymakers in reshaping urban spaces for the better. Through real-world success stories and powerful insights, this book proves that when cities are built with women in mind, they become more liveable for everyone. Whether you're passionate about gender equity, sustainable transport, or urban design, Women Changing Cities is a call to action and an inspiring blueprint for the future. Thank you to Mueller Residential Group for use of their offices! Saturday, January 17, 2026 Mueller Residential Group, 4646 Mueller Blvd#1052, Austin TX 78723 Book Talk 2:30 PM & Bike Ride 3:30 PM Join us after for a community bike ride with Melissa and Chris! BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike) Feel free to join us for either event—or double the fun and attend both! The Mueller Residential Group offices have a door facing Mueller Blvd. You can get there via bike, #10 bus, walking, or parking on the street. [logos for Urban Austin Reads, Reconnect Austin, Austin History Center Association, and Safe Streets Austin]

This Saturday at 2:30 PM, join us and community partners in a book talk and/or bike ride with @modacitylife.com, authors of the new book, Women Changing Cities!

You can pre-order the book at this link: thelittlegayshop.com/collections/...

THIS WEEK We're discussing The Anatomy of Fascism Chapter 1 FRIDAY at 6:30 PM Freddo ATX 2336 S Congress Ave Austin, TX 78704

Chapter 1 of The Anatomy of Fascism this Friday! New location: Freddo ATX!

HAPPY URBAN AUSTIN READS DAY, AUSTIN! ✨

We are so grateful for our community of readers, for leaders like @cmzoqadri.bsky.social, and this beautiful city we’re building together. Now to hit the books! 📚

DISCUSSION SCHEDULE for The Anatomy of Fascism 5 JANUARY 2026 - Book Pick-Up Mort Subite at 7 PM Order ahead from The Little Gay Shop or pay in-person at Urban Austin Reads Day! 9 JANUARY 2026 - Chapter 1 16 JANUARY 2026 - Chapter 2 23 JANUARY 2026 - Chapter 3 30 JANUARY 2026 - Chapter 4 6 FEBRUARY 2026 - Chapter 5 13 FEBRUARY 2026 - No meeting! Happy V-Day! Suggested Reading: Chapter 6 20 FEBRUARY 2026 - Chapter 7 27 FEBRUARY 2026 - Chapter 8 URBAN AUSTIN READS

Discussion schedule for The Anatomy of Fascism:

announcing our next read THE ANATOMY of FASCISM by Robert O. Paxton Book Cover of The Anatomy of Fascism PICK UP AT URBAN AUSTIN READS DAY 5 January 2026 • 7:00 PM • Mort Subite MEETING THIS WEEK on CHAPTER 1 9 January 2026 • 6:30 PM • Location TBD

Our first read of 2026 is The Anatomy of Fascism by Robert O. Paxton. You can order your copy in advance at this link: thelittlegayshop.com/collections/...

Pickup and on-site purchases available at Urban Austin Reads Day!

celebrating two years of Urban Austin Reads URBAN AUSTIN READS DAY with CM Zo Qadri! Headshot of CM Qadri URBAN AUSTIN READS 5 January 2026 at 7 PM at Mort Subite Plus, pick up The Anatomy of Fascism at the event!

January 5, 2026 is ✨OFFICIALLY✨ Urban Austin Reads Day in Austin, Texas!

We're coming together that day to celebrate two years of UAR at Mort Subite, the place where it all began! We'll be joined by special guest @cmzoqadri.bsky.social.

Free to attend — RSVP here: partiful.com/e/o1A4bloKuR...

We recognize that flag! 😍🌈

So glad to have y’all here in Austin. Come back real soon!

What a fun night. Y'all are special people for sure. Austin ❤️

We usually meet every Friday at 6:30 PM! Since we just finished a bunch of big events, we're taking a break over the holidays.

We'll post details of what's next soon, but here's a preview! :)

Jan. 5, 2026: Urban Austin Reads Day (likely at Mort Subite)
Jan. 9, 2026: Weekly meetings resume

THIS WEEK WE'RE CELEBRATING! Ring in the holidays with us at Better Half [photo of the exterior of Better Half] Urban Austin Reads Logo GATHER AT 406 Walsh Street 12 Dec. 2025 at 6:30 PM

No readings, just vibes! Join us tomorrow (Friday, December 12) for a very casual gathering to ring in the holidays and celebrate a great year of urban reads in Austin. 🎄

@sgoodyear.bsky.social @brooklynspoke.bsky.social @thewaroncars.bsky.social @vanessafuentes.bsky.social @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social @adamgreenfield.bsky.social

And all y’all — thank you too!

A group of eight folks, from left to right: Nathan Bernier, Vanessa Fuentes, Talib Abdullahi, Sarah Goodyear, Adam Greenfield, Cutter González, Abrianna Citta, and Doug Gordon.

An on-stage panel consisting of Doug Gordon, Vanessa Fuentes, Talib Abdullahi, Nathan Bernier, and Sarah Goodyear in front of a screen displaying the Life After Cars book cover and logos for Safe Streets Austin and Urban Austin Reads.

A photo of audience members smiling with Vanessa Fuentes at the center

A photo of an audience of roughly 100 people

Last week was special. So many folks to thank for Life After Cars in Austin — starting with everyone in these photos — but also our partners:

@aura-atx.org
@rethink35.org
@bookpeople.com

A place is special because people work hard to make it that way, and these folks keep Austin a cut above.

Last night was incredible, and we aren't done yet!

Join us tonight at the Future Front House (1900 E. 12th Street) at 7 PM to discuss Life After Cars with the authors. No tickets required, just show up!

Feedback noted and well-received. Learning what’s best and appreciate constructive guidance. All trying our best out here. 👍

Austin's Life After Cars event with the hosts of @thewaroncars.bsky.social is TOMORROW AT 8 PM! Get your tickets now!
bookpeople.com/event/2025-1...

@safestreetsaustin.bsky.social @aura-atx.org @rethink35.org @bookpeople.com ♥️