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Swim Session No. 13: DJ KICKIT

The Line Hotel Austin Pool Deck

111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701, USA Texas

30.2626651 -97.74362239999999

Future Front

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It's going to be a hot, Texas summer. Future Front is returning to The Line Hotel Austin to host Swim Sessions — a four-part poolside series, celebrating summer. Come through on the last Thursday of every month to vibe alongside women and LGBTQ+ DJs and take a dip in the pool. All bodies are pool bodies. Swimsuits and its-the-weekend energy encouraged (but not required). Bring your faves. Tickets are $10 by donation and every cent benefits community initiatives we care about. Capacity is limited. WHAT TO EXPECT AT SESSION THIRTEEN A three-hour set by DJ KICKIT An installation by Future Front resident artists in the Line Hotel lobby Snack menu and bar by Veracruz Tacos Poolside, staycation vibes MEET THE DJ DJ KICKIT (she/her) is an energetic open-format female DJ from Austin, Texas. Born in Mexico, DJ KICKIT has a strong-rooted background in Latino culture and pride. Her mixing style of blending classic hip-hop, funk, and Latino favorites has been recognized throughout the country. She continues performing throughout Austin, Texas including the Austin City Limits Festival, and was recently awarded a Proclamation by the City of Austin, declaring May 17th as “DJ KICKIT Day.” Lastly, DJ KICKIT launched a podcast discussing topics within the DJ community entitled Scratch Theory of Tejas. From Austin to New York & Miami, and across the globe, you can’t miss a chance to dance to KICKIT’s music selection of badass beats. HOW TO ATTEND Tickets are $10 by donation (free for FFTX members and hotel guests). Your ticket includes your pool pass. You must reserve a ticket in order to attend. All proceeds benefit community initiatives we care about. This session's community beneficiary is our very own Creative Future of Texas Fund, a micro-grants program for women and LGBTQ+ creatives and small business owners in Texas (currently open). PREPARE YOUR VISIT VENUE LOCATION + ACCESSIBILITY — All Swim Sessions will be held at The Line Hotel Austin pool deck, which is located at 111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, Texas 78701. The venue is wheelchair-accessible and all activities will occur on the ground floor. PARKING — We highly encourage utilizing rideshare or carpooling as there is limited valet parking available onsite. This venue is easily accessible by Austin public transportation, too. OUR COMMUNITY SAFETY GUIDELINES — All FFTX staff, volunteers and guests will be required to practice mutual respect, as well as demonstrate an alignment with Future Front’s code of conduct and values. All sessions are held online or in outdoor, open-air spaces. Capacity is limited to reduce crowding of any kind. All guests are required to practice mutual respect and social distancing, as well as follow APH’s COVID-19 Guidelines, which currently include: At all levels, people can wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by their personal level of risk. People with potential COVID-19 symptoms and/or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask, regardless of a negative test. People with a positive COVID-19 test and/or not fully vaccinated should not participate in an in-person Future Front event or visit a Future Front location until they test negative and/or they are fully vaccinated and no longer at risk. AVAILABLE LANGUAGES — ASL interpreters can be provided upon request. Si necesita traducción al español para participar en este evento, envíenos un correo electrónico a hello@futurefronttexas.org. GOT QUESTIONS? Shoot us a note at hello@futurefronttexas.org. We're happy to help and will get back to you! MEET THE PRODUCERS, FUTURE FRONT Future Front is a 501c3 nonprofit, homegrown in Austin, Texas. We nurture spaces where women and LGBTQ+ creatives, founders and leaders can grow together. Currently, we produce The Front Market and Festival, host year-round workshops and meet-ups, as well as create resources for resilience in creative industries. You’re invited to join us, of course. You can learn more about how it all works, our team and what we do: futurefronttexas.org

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