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Bat Fest
One bridge, 1.5 million bats, two live music stages, 75-plus arty vendors, loads of kids' activities, a costume contest, and plenty of batty activities. Music headliners this year include Ghostland Observatory and Baby Bash.Sat., Aug. 18. $15, kids 8 and under free. -
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Stephen Rice Memorial Fund Kickoff Celebration
Celebrate the life of Stephen Rice, a longtime AIDS and LGBTQ rights activist and KUT radio personality. Rice passed away in July 2017, but his memory lives on and now his husband has started a scholarship fund to support queer students interested in pursing a career in radio, TV, journalism, or film. This party, with light bites, boozy beverages, and community kicks off the fundraising!Sat., Aug. 18, 4-6pmPrivate home; email RSVP for address -
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ATX Resistance Action: Drown Out Fascist Hate!
A counterprotest against the March Against Far-Left Violence. Austinites are invited to join this noise demonstration against the alt-right, white nationalists, and their followers. Noisemakers and signs welcome.Sat., Aug. 18, 1-5pm -
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Austin Originals Benefit Concert & Live Stream
Featuring Bob Schneider and benefiting the Austin Child Guidance Center, which provides children's mental health care for underserved families in Central Texas. The event will also feature live and silent auctions; a VIP reception with an exclusive music performance by Nakia; and the Austin Originals Tasting Grove with food bites from local Austin favorites and live music from James Junius.Sat., Aug. 18, 6:30pm. $25-150. -
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Big Gay Musical
An all improvised musical that's like so gay, with inspiration from Alison Bechdel's Fun Home and La Cage aux Folles. Read on for more about BGM, and find more improv – queer and less queer – this summer with Unscripted.Saturdays through Aug. 25, 8pm. $15. -
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Central Texas Parrot Head Club's 2018 Pirate's Ball Weekend
Arrrrgh, mateys, here's a weekend of festivities for a good cause. Join in the Captain's Cruise on Friday night; dance along to trop rock at the Walk the Plank Pool Party on Saturday; and top off the evening with the Pirate's Ball! Proceeds support B.I.G. Love Cancer Care.Fri.-Sat., Aug. 17-18. $45 for the captain's castaway cruise, $75 for the pirate's ball. -
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Chicken Keeping Class
Learn how to keep chickens and how to apply for a $75 rebate on a chicken coop. Must register to attend.Sat., Aug. 18, 12:30-1:30pm. Free. -
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Heroes in a Half Shell: A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Celebration
In celebration of the art exhibit opening Friday night, Mondo Gallery hosts a free family day party with pizza, face-painting, a photo booth, and more.Sat., Aug. 18, 10am-noon. Free. -
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Texas Roller Derby
Cherry Bombs vs. Holy Rollers in the last regular game of the season. The winner goes to the playoffs.Sat., Aug. 18, 6pm. $20. -
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18th Annual Grape Stomp
Stompin on those grapes is free, but you can purchase a T-shirt with your own juicy footprint on it. There will also be lots of vendors and live music.Sat.-Sun., Aug. 18-19 & 25-26. Free.Texas Hills Vineyard, 878 Ranch Road 2766, Johnson City -
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Apply for PARK(ing) Day
Join the annual Park(ing) Day celebration – where folks transform parkings space into temporary "parklets" to promotes public conversation on the need for public, open spaces in urban areas. Applications to make your own mini park are due Sept. 17. Email for additional information.Apply by Sept. 17. Free. -
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Austin Bold FC
The city's newly minted United Soccer League team will be hosting games at COTA starting in March 2019. Season passes are now available.$189 for 20-game season pass. -
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Austin Bollywood Day
A festival that showcases South Asian culture, food, clothing, and music, culminating in an attempt at a record-breaking Bollywood dance number. This year the goal is 2,000 people. All age groups and ethnicities welcome!Sat., Aug. 18, 5-8:30pm. Free.Mueller Austin -
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Austin Code: Boat Dock Registration Program
Boat dock owners are now required to properly address and register their dock with the city. Now through Sept. 30, owners can take advantage of the current grace period as there's no cost to register at this time.Through Sun., Sept. 30 -
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Austin Flea at Oskar Blues
Shop local handmade items and vintage wares.Sat., Aug. 18, noon-5pm. Free. -
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Austin Naked Yoga for Gay Men
A hatha meeting flow yoga class for all levels. Despite the name, all are welcome. For a longer reader see our coverage.Saturdays, 10:30-11:45am and Tuesdays, 8-9:15pm. Through Nov. 21. $10 and up.ToddPilates & Barre, 9029 Research #200 -
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Austin Running Adventures
For daring runners seeking Austin landmark running experiences and secret single track trails.Saturdays & Sundays, 8am. $25.See facebook for routes -
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Austin Summer Musical for Children: Honk!
Here's a delightful musical adaptation of the old fable called The Ugly Duckling, that "heartwarming celebration of what makes us special."Aug. 11-26. Sat., 11am, 2 & 4pm; Sun., 2 & 4pm. Free. -
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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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Back to School Fest
Getting ready for the school year doesn't always have to be serious business: This community resource fair offers backpacks & school supplies and health, vision, speech, and dental screenings alongside fun stuff like raffles & door prizes, live music, face-painting, and clowns.Sat., Aug. 18, 10am-2pm. Free. -
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Backyard Composting Class
Learn how to keep food waste out of the landfill. Residents paying the Clean Community Fee qualify for a $75 rebate on a home composting system. Attend a class, then apply!Sat., Aug. 18, 2-3pm. Free. -
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Barrio Unido Composting Event
Join the Barrio Unido neighborhood association and Austin Resource Recovery to learn about the green composting carts, what can be composted, and best practices for food scrap collection. Free kitchen collectors and compostable bags, while supplies last.Sat., Aug. 18, 10-11:30am1901 Haskell -
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Body Beautiful
Vegas Van Cartier and Rachel Mykels' show will blow your mind, wow your senses, and delight your eyes.Saturdays, 10:30pm, except second Saturdays -
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Camp Gladiator Workout at Hill Country Galleria
Sat., Aug. 4, 18 & 25, 9am. Free. -
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Cedar Park Rodeo
Two evenings of professional rodeo events including bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, mutton busting, and more.Fri.-Sat., Aug. 17-18, 7:30pm. Free. -
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Chester Cup Invitational
Multiple divisions based on age range. Kids, women, and men are all welcome. There will be prizes for flight winners, long drive, and closest to pin.Sat., Aug. 18, 9am. $20-32. -
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City-Wide Garage Sale
It's like a hundred garage sales in one. Maybe not quite as cheap.Sat.-Sun., Aug. 18-19. $7, adults; 12 and under, free. -
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Come and Save It
The Battleship Texas Foundation wants you to know more about the nation's last surviving dreadnought, Battleship Texas. They're also asking for petition signatures to save the ship. The brewery is offering $3 pints and a life-sized Battleship game(!)Sat., Aug. 18, 6-10pm. Free. -
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Couples Night: Reimagining Black Love
Date night wine & dine to Nineties slow jams while local artist Tyson D. Davis guides you through your very own art creation.Sat., Aug. 18, 4:30-7pm. $25-100. -
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Demolition Permit Process Public Meeting
The city's Development Services Department wants your input on proposed changes to the demolition permit process. Want to add your thoughts, but can't attend? Submit them online from Aug. 18 to Sept. 2.Sat., Aug. 18, 1-3pm; submit online feedback by Sept. 2 -
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Drag Brunch With Rhonda Jewels
She's back, beautiful, and more crass than ever. Join Rhonda and her Saturday special Mandy Quinn for an all-out drag show performed with a side of biscuits and gravy. And remember, VIP table proceeds go to Out Youth.Sat., Aug. 18, noon-2pm -
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Dream Conversations, Dream Community
This forum led by Victoria Vlach presents a chance to talk about your dreams with no worries that everyone is bored.Sat., Aug. 18, 1-2:30pm. Free. -
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Flourish Shop's First Anniversary Bash
Pop in for 40% off jewelry and the Springdale Handmade Pop-Up anytime throughout the day. The party starts at 5pm with gift bags, cider tastings, and small bites.Sat., Aug. 18, 10am-8pm. Free.215 W. North Loop -
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Free Composting Class
Find out more about composting and how to participate in the city's rebate program.Sat., Aug. 18, 2-3pm. Free. -
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Fun Force! Pride Story Hour & Social
Need some feel-good vibes to ease your Pride withdrawal? Fret not, sweet peaches, Austin's LGBT Elder Task Force has you covered. Join 'em for a story time and social hour for everyone 18 years old to 110.Sat., Aug. 18, 6-8pm -
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GayKickball Pickup Game
Those kickball queers invite you to try your luck. Go ahead, kick it.Sat., Aug. 18, 11am-1pm. Free. -
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Grape Punch
Join a hands-on seminar tracing the journey of grapes from vineyard to wine. Advance tickets required.Sat.-Sun., Aug. 18-19, 25-26. $25.William Chris Vineyards, Hye -
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Grape Stomp
Celebrate the harvest by stomping grapes, listening to music, and sampling the wines.Sat.-Sun., Aug. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26Pedernales Cellars, Stonewall -
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Healing Tara Dances
Dance and deepen your connection to White Tara, the goddess of long life, good health, merit, and wisdom and compassion. Wear white, bring a vegetarian item to share, and leave shoes at the door.Sat., Aug. 18, 3-5:30pm. $5-10 suggested donation.Palri Pema Od Ling Tibetan temple, 605 E. 45th -
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Intro to Women's Self Defense
This three-hour workshop will teach you the basics of maintaining a calm demeanor in stressful situations and setting healthy boundaries in relationships as well as physical self-defense skills.: Benefits SAFE.Sat., Aug. 18, 2-5pm. $20 suggested donation (50% goes to SAFE). -
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Kids Club at Michaels
Make some magical back-to-school wall art. Supplies and materials included.Sat., Aug. 18, 10am-noon. $2-5 per project.Michaels stores -
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Kinokuniya Books Grand Opening
Celebrate the opening of Austin's first Japanese bookstore with live music by 35mm, Peelander-Z, and more; a reading by Sarah Bird; and live painting with graphic novelist Tillie Walden.Sat.-Sun., Aug. 18-19, noon-6pm. Free.Kinokuniya Books, 6929 Airport #121 -
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Live Music Saturdays at BackYARD at Waller Creek
Local bands perform, kicking off with the Blue Moon Jazz Band on Aug. 4, and tasty new dishes will be provided by chef Thad Crennen.Saturdays in August. Free. -
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Living History Saturday
Step back to 1836 and see volunteers demonstrating how life was in Old Washington where the Texas Declaration of Independence was written.Sat., Aug. 18, 10am-4:30pmWashington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site -
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Lora Reynolds Gallery: Xavier Schipani
Here's a striking exhibition of murals, paintings on canvas, and a sculptural installation masquerading as a public bathroom – all by that acclaimed Schipani, voted Austin's Best Muralist in 2016. This new show is, we're told, "largely a reckoning with masculinity. What is manliness? What has it meant in the past, what does it mean now, and what are its shortcomings?" Could be our review provides a few answers.Through Sept. 1 -
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Morning Walk Austin
Meet at Jo's for a cuppa coffee, then take a stroll through Downtown Austin with an ATX tour guide.Ongoing. Wed.-Sat., 10-11:30am. $10-20. -
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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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New Gay Softball Team Recruiting
A group of LGBTQ players from Softball Austin are startin' up a new team to complete in the D Division this fall and they're looking for ballers and batters now! Practices will begin the first Sunday in August. No skill required. If you have never played, there is a place for you in the team. D team will play two games every Sunday for six to eight weeks. Email to sign up or ask questions.Recruiting through Sept. 6. $40 membership fee. -
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NFBPA Central Texas Chapter's Regional Leadership Call for Presentations
NFBPA Central Texas Chapter is looking for presentations for this November's Regional Leadership Summit. They're looking for speakers to "energize professionals at all levels to seek their best selves."Deadline is Wed., Aug. 24 -
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On-Water Training at Lake Travis
A course on the basics of docking, shifting & steering, and navigation. You'll have three hours on the water with 2-3 other students.Sat. & Sun., Aug. 18-19, 9am-12:30pm. $149.Freedom Boat Club, 105 Yacht Club Cove, Lakeway -
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Packed Party X Katie Kime: End of Summer Bash With Discounts and Donuts
Get to the flagship store for discounts, sweet treats, and giveaways.Sat., Aug. 18, 10am-1pm. Free.500 N. Lamar #150 -
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Q&A With Sunny Sneckner: SmartHauz.me CEO
An opportunity to learn and see the new SmartHauz.me's first AppleHomeKit model home.Sat., Aug. 18, 10:30am-noon. Free.1225 Vintage Way, New Braunfels -
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Repairs to Balmorhea Pool Set to Begin
Critical repairs to the world’s largest spring-fed swimming pool are about to begin and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation is seeking donations to help cover the estimated $2 million project. The park remains open for day-use with limited facilities.Balmorhea State Park -
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Rock It Choir Intro Playshop (South)
Wanna learn how to sing? Come to a "Find Your Voice Intro Playshop" hosted by Rock It Choir. Rock your voice with fun group voice lessons! Sat., Aug. 18, 2-4pm; Mon., Aug. 20, 7-9pm; Sat., Aug. 25, 2-4pm; Wed., Aug. 29, 7-9pm.Free. -
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Safe Baby Academy
For expectant families, parents, and caregivers of kids under 12 months. Register online or call the EMS Safety Hotline.Sat., Aug. 18, 9am. Free.Seton Medical Center Williamson, 201 Seton Pkwy., Round Rock -
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Saturday Yoga & Mimosas
An hour of yoga followed by $3 mimosas until 4pm!Saturdays, 11am. Free (donations accepted). -
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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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Summer Flight Disc Golf Tournament
This is a one-day Pro/Am PDGA C-Tier tournament. Entry includes lunch!Sat., Aug. 18, 8am-8pm. Prices vary. -
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Taking it to the Streets: A Visual History of Protest and Demonstration in Austin
The Austin History Center's latest exhibit spotlights local efforts to create social change over the decades, including the Civil Rights and Women's Liberation movements. Residents are invited to upload personal photos of recent marches and rallies for inclusion.Through Oct. 28. Free. -
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The Surprising Story of Sea Stars’ Sticky Feet
Kids' podcast hosts Lindsay Patterson and Marshall Escamilla will explain the lives of sea stars through games and music. Reservations recommended.Sat., Aug. 18, 11am-noonThe Science Mill, Johnson City -
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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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UT Volleyball: Orange-White Scrimmage
Prior to the scrimmage, Texas Volleyball hosts a free youth clinic from 9-10am for kids in 8th grade and under.Sat., Aug. 18, 11am. Free. -
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We Are Blood & P. Terry’s: Milkshakes Are in Our Blood
Anyone who donates, or attempts to donate at any We Are Blood donor center (or daily mobile drive) will leave with a voucher for a free P. Terry’s milkshake.Aug. 15-31. Free. -
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Yoga on the Shore
A one-hour restorative yoga class plus a chance to surf the friendly, whitewater Bay Wave.Saturdays, 12pm. Through Sept. 29. $30. -
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RuPaul's Drag Race Presents: Werq the World
RuPaul's right hand Michelle Visage brings some of Drag Race's best queens to shantay all over Austin's main stage. Queens include season 10 faves Aquaria, Kameron Michael's, Eureka O'Hara, and Asia O'Hara along with all-time all stars bob the Drag Queen, Kim Chi, and Violet Chachki. Gentlequeers, start those engines.Thu., Oct. 11, 9pm. $39-150. -
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Splash Days 2018
Austin's annual summer send-off with nonstop gay parties to get you wet, wild, and feeling good. New this year: all events are free, but donations for beneficiaries (Kind Clinic, Out Youth, AIDS Services of Austin) will be accepted and those that throw some extra money down will be awarded with cheaper drinks and yummy food deals.Fri.-Mon., Aug. 31-Sept. 3. Free, donations accepted.
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