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Every week we comb through the various tech meetups, hackathons, demos, open houses and other tech events happening in our Austin's tech scene and tell you which ones are Google-calendar worthy.

When: Tuesday, May 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Where: Dominican Joe’s, 515 South Congress Ave.

What: Check out Feminist Hack ATX’s monthly open coffee to talk feminist issues, challenges and to be part of a community. All genders are welcome. Look for the group on the upper level to your right when you walk in.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m.

Where: Buffalo Billiards, 201 E 6th St.

What: Get familiar with Refresh Austin, an organization of web professionals working together to create new ideas, over drinks at Buffalo Billiards. Find them on the second floor, up the stairs to the right. Bring ID.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, May 12, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Where: Capital Factory,701 Brazos Street (inside the Omni Hotel), 16th Floor

What: Watch start-ups pitch their products or services and meet other entrepreneurs and employers at the popular Austin Tech Breakfast. There's also free food, coffee and juice. Be sure to get there early to snag a good seat.

Cost: Free

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