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The Amazing Acro-Cats: Keep It Weird in Austin!
The Acro-Cats tour supports Rock Cats Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Rock Cats Rescue is focused on saving cats "One Click at a Time" through cat welfare, rescue, and adoption. The Acro-Cats show promotes the importance of bonding and training cats with positive reinforcement, while also finding homes for rescued cats.Apr. 24-May 5Long Center for the Performing Arts -
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BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration
Join BookSpring for an enchanting celebration of reading at BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration! Enjoy inspiring stories read aloud from pillars of the community, carnival games, a petting zoo, face painters, balloon makers, books, and refreshments (ALL FREE).Sat. May 4, 12pm-6pmBookSpring
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Round Rock Express
June 14 is Educator Appreciation Night (special pricing for those who work in education). June 16 is 80s Night; come dressed to rock out with the Spazmatics. And June 18 is Princess Night: Use the coupon code when buying tickets and receive a princess wand.Vs. Sacramento: Wed.-Fri., June 13-15. Vs. Fresno: Sat.-Tue., June 16-19. $7-16. -
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Concert in the Park
Attendees are welcome to bring a lawn chair and cooler (no glass) for the Austin Party Band.Fri., June 15, 7-9:30pm. Free. -
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Faerie Trail by Moonlight
The Woodland Faerie Trail will be open for two nights during the new moon. View the tiny fairy homes in the twilight hours and stick around for music and activities.Fri. & Sat., June 15 & 16, 8-10pm. $2-6.
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Adult Soapbox Derby
All kinds of wheeled contraptions powered by gravity race down the hill for prizes and to impress the contestants in the Derby Hat Contest.Fri.-Sun., June 15-17. Free.Marble Falls -
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Austin 60 Strong Calendar Contest
Do you know someone who is still rockin' it at or after 60? Connected Senior Care Advantage is searching for a dozen inspirational adults ages 60-69 that are "healthy in mind and body and are contributing to Austin in some way." The winners will be selected by a panel of celebrity judges and included in a calendar photo shoot.Through Aug. 15Austin -
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“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit”
Seventy years after the luxury liner sank in the Atlantic more than 150 items from the wreck were brought up from the ocean floor and brought together for this fascinating show. Timed tickets are required.June 2-Jan. 5Mayborn Museum, Waco -
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Berges Fest
Put your lederhosen on and enjoy the German music, dachshund races, carnival, and lots of local food.Fri.-Sun., June 15-17. Free.Boerne -
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Cajun Festival
Don’t miss the messy crawfish eating contest, plus lots of music and games for the kids.Fri.-Sun., June 15-17. $6, kids free.Galveston -
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CE Massage Class: Isometric Muscle & Body Balancing
This course is for 16 CE credits, with a certificate of completion given on the last day of class.Fri.-Sat., June 15-16, 8am-5pm. $300.Orange Coworking, 2110 W. Slaughter #160 -
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Drummer Babes
These grrrls can make a beat. Five bands, five badass women drummers. Catch Kay Odyssey, The Spoils, ST 37, Endless Sewer, 3Radio Tiger, and The Sophies.Fri., June 15, 9pm. $5. -
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Expedited Building Plan Review Closure
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Fans From Fans
KXAN will be on-site at Threadgill's collecting box fans or monetary donations for the elderly. Stick around for food and live music. If you miss this early-morning call, you can stop by Hanover's 2.0 from 4-7pm, where the Rattletree School of Marimba will be performing.Fri., June 15, 7am-1pm. Free. -
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Flatwater Foundation Fundraising Events
For one month leading up to Tyler's Dam That Cancer, FF's annual paddleboarding fundraiser, you can help support the cause in other ways. Attend a happy hour at YETI on May 17, or get a new hairstyle at Benjamin Beau May 20 or June 17. Blenders & Bowls Give Back Days are May 20 and June 17. (See the Facebook page for more info.)May 17-June 17Various locations -
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Hippos Painted by Texas School for the Deaf Kids Up for Auction
Hippos painted by students from the Texas School for the Deaf are up for auction until June 24. Proceeds will benefit the school and its art programs.June 14-24. Free. -
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Kids Night Out
You shop while the kids have fun painting emojis and playing games. Recommended for age 6 and up. Supplies included.Fri., June 15, 6-9pm. $35.Color Me Mine, Hill Country Galleria -
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Lesbian Divorce: Pride Edition
P1nkstar and GirlFriend are your dirty duo of strange entertainment and queer'd up tunes. Cut some rugs, sweat it out.Fri., June 15, 10pm -
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MLS2ATX Asks for Community Support
Pro soccer stadium and Precourt Sports Ventures supporters are seeking letters from community members urging City Council to vote in support of allowing PSV "to build a privately funded stadium and soccer park at McKalla Place and bring Austin’s first major league professional sports team" to town. If you support, sign online.Support accepted thru June 28 -
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Neighborhood Fishing
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is stocking 17 locations in 16 cities, including Austin, with channel catfish throughout the summer.Through November. Free with fishing license.Various locations -
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Oak Hill Parkway Feedback
Offer feedback on the plan. Written comments sent via mail, fax, or online will be accepted until June 18.Comments accepted through Mon., June 18 -
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Pink Elephant Radio
Join Japan and YellaStud – creators of Austin's Pink Elephant Hip-Hop Fest for LGBTQ rappers, emcees, hip-hop artists, and more – for their new weekly radio show. Featuring loads of queer music and artists, and a few allies. Royalties Radio can be downloaded for iPhone and Android. See what they have to say about here.Fridays, 7-9pm. Through Nov. 30Download Royalties Radio app -
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Proposed Cemetery Rules Open to Public Comment
PARD has released a new draft of the cemetery rules, which have been reviewed by the department and the city's Law Department. Public feedback is requested and can be submitted by mail or email by Sun., June 24.Comments accepted through Sun., June 24D’Anne Williams, PARD, 919 W. 28½ St., Austin, TX 78705 -
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Ruthless! The Musical
Jim Lindsay directs a musical to end all cat fights – err musicals. Expect spoofs of Mommie Dearest, All About Eve, Gypsy, and more; plus song, dance, and a whole lotta laughs.June 15-July 8, Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $15-40. -
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Sea Turtle Hatchling Release
Sea turtle nesting season is in full swing and public releases of the hatchlings happen during June and July. Call the Hatchling Hotline to find out when the next release is estimated to occur.Thu.-Mon., June 14-18. Free.Padre Island National Seashore, Corpus Christi -
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See a Sea Turtle?
Sea turtle nesting season on the Texas coast has officially begun. If you see a sea turtle heading for the dunes, a nest, or even the distinctive tracks, call the hotline so a trained volunteer can protect the site.April-SeptTexas Gulf Coast -
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Songwriting: Now Watch Me Color
My Name Is Peaches Music Foundation is conducting a new songwriting class where anyone can learn to write a song using the colors of the rainbow. All ages welcome. You can bring an instrument or just bring yourself.Fri., June 15, 3:30-5pm. Free. -
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Submissions for 2018 Gender Unbound Art Fest Open
Gender Unbound (returning for year three on Sept. 29-30) is looking for trans and intersex artists looking to share their work at this year's festival. Artists from across the globe are encouraged to submit (they offer some travel assistance too)! Details under submission. See our coverage of the fest here.Submissions due Fri., July 6 -
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Summer Crush
Beats by DJ Kurupt & Buck Rogers and special cocktails on the WET Deck from Memorial Day to Halloween.Fridays, noon-9pm, through October. $10. -
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Summer Lunch Program
Central Health Enterprise and the Central Texas Food Bank will provide Travis County low-income families a healthy, free lunch every weekday for 11 weeks, beginning June 4. A weekend take-home food bag will be available on Fridays.June 4-Aug. 24. Mon.-Fri., 11am-1pmCentral Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center, 2901 Montopolis -
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Teacher Happy Hour With DJ Mixer Rogers
Teachers with school ID (or proof of position) get 50% off bar tabs at St. Elmo's during this monthly summer happy hour.Fri., Aug. 17, 6-9pm. Free. -
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Topgolf Tour
The third annual Topgolf Tour is coming to Austin on Sept. 23. Play for a chance to win $50,000 and a ticket to the championship in Las Vegas. New this year is a military division, open to active duty and veteran members of the U.S. Armed Forces.Through Sept. 20. $85 individual; $170 team. -
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We'll Just Rock for Ourselves: Selections from the Lisa Davis Photograph Archive
Lisa Davis captured history. Her photography, memorializing Austin's lesbian and queer music scene of the Nineties, is on exhibit at the Austin History Center. Don't miss this moment. Read our review on the show.Through July 22 -
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Witches' Night Out
This event offers a chance to meet up with fellow witches and make new friends, network, and maybe learn a thing or two.Fri., June 15, 7pm. Free.Possum Park, 701 E. 53rd
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Austin Pride 2018
The city's flagship Pride celebration starts off with the fest at Fiesta Gardens then flows into neon nighttime parade rolling from the Capitol all the way down Congress to 4th Street. Peeping the parade is free, but you gotta pay to enter the fest for its multitude of entertainers. Snag yours now.Sat., Aug. 11. $15-125.
