presents the seventh annual Lone Star Classic featuring 12 of the best wrestlers from across the country. 5:15pm. $15, front row, balcony perch; $12, general admission.
Register now for hits golf-style pinball tourney. Choose between the “front nine” or the “back nine” pinball machines with each machine having a target score. Players will be ranked on the number of “strokes” (balls played) it takes to reach that target score, which will be your score for that "hole." On tourney day there will be a mass tee-off at 1pm. See website for more. 1-6pm. $7.
Features an exhibition by artist Paul Pfeiffer and a display of James Naismith's 1891 document the Original Rules of Basketball. You won't want to miss this in-depth and historical look into the sport of basketball. Runs through Jan. 13, 2013.
The Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr., 512/471-7324
All funds raised will benefit Blue Dog Rescue who work toward placing adoptable, homeless dogs with loving families. 8am. Kids' 1K, $10; 5K, $25; 5K with dog, $30.
Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., 512/689-6328
Austin's premier rink folks are offering free first lessons every Saturday for ages 6 and older. Also, check out their men's, women's, and youth hockey leagues. "Try Me" clinics: Saturdays, noon. Chaparral Ice, 14200 N. I-35, 252-8500 and Northcross Mall, 451-5102. Free.
For those looking to learn more about Austin and get some exercise at the same time, this might do the trick. Choose the type of run, the mileage, and when you'd like to do it, and they'll handle the rest. Advance purchase required.
is multiball kickball with elements of dodgeball, tag, and a little touch of football mixed in. Tutorials held before every game with a $3 suggested donation.
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