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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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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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Amurica TX Photo Booth Registers You to Vote
Everyone's favorite quirky photo booth can now take your picture and get you registered. Visitors can check the status of their voter registration, update their address, or register – no photo purchase required.: Find them at Cheer Up Charlies, Thursday, Oct. 4; at Violet Crown Fridays (Sept. 28 and Oct. 5) before the Oct. 9 deadline; and Saturday, Sept. 29, as the official VIP photo booth for the Turn Out for Texas Rally at Auditorium Shores.: Bonus: for every picture purchased featuring a "Beto" sign, Amurica will donate $1 to Beto O'Rourke's campaign against incumbent GOPer Ted Cruz.Sept., 27, 28, & 29; Oct. 4 & 5Around town -
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This Is Where We Draw the Line: Austin Town Hall
Join Common Cause Texas for a conversation on gerrymandering, unfair redistricting, and how to stop it from happening. Part of the Fair Maps Coalition's Gerrymeander Across Texas Tour.Fri., Sept. 28, 4:45-5:45pm. Free.
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2018 United Way of Williamson County Day of Caring
Volunteers from across Central Texas work together to support local nonprofits, parks, schools, and more. Kick off the day with breakfast tacos and morning rally, then help with projects across Williamson County including locations in Georgetown, Leander, Liberty Hill, Round Rock, and Taylor. 300 volunteers needed.Fri., Sept. 28, 8am-noon. Free.Round Rock Sports Complex, 2400 Chisholm Trail -
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American Indian Heritage Day
Celebrate the traditional and contemporary arts of Texas' American Indian groups. This free public program will honor American Indians of yesterday and today, with dancing and drumming performances.Fri., Sept. 28, 6-8pm. Free. -
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APL After Dark
Bring your own vinyl for an evening of cocktails, snacks, and tunes after-hours at the rooftop garden.Fri., Sept. 28, 7-9pm. $7. -
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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 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 Independent Business Alliance Conflict to Conversation to Calm Series Breakfast: Deescalating Situations
Presented by Jetta Todaro, this workshop is the third in a four-part series aimed at giving tools and insights to help manage conflict and difficult conversations in business and in life.Fri., Sept. 28, 8:45-10amLauterstein Conway Massage School, 4701-B Burnet Rd. -
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Austin RV Super Sale
Food trucks, live music, and lots of RVs for sale.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 28-30. Free. -
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Ayomi Yoshida Exhibition
The Japanese artist makes her Texas debut with a large-scale multimedia exhibition that evokes a pool with flowers falling into it that complements the center’s water garden.Tue.-Sun., through Jan. 13. Free.Asia Society Texas Center, Houston -
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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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Beachtoberfest
Fall is the perfect time to visit the Texas beach, and Port A is serving up a full schedule of events to keep visitors well fed and entertained.Sept. 20-Oct. 28Port Aransas -
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Bedpost Bar & Boogie Bash
This is a more interactive version of the live reading series: Make a "confession" at the confess wall, down some drinks from Drink Slingers, visit community organizer booths, and more.Fri., Sept. 28, 7-11pm. $15-20. -
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Concordia Volleyball
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Crave: Friday Night Drag Show
Maeve Haven gets her host on with CupCake, Grandma Steven, and Scarlett Kiss. These bbs are taking the stage at 10pm and offer an encore at midnight.Fridays, 10pm -
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Debate Night Watch Party With Abbott Supporters
If you feel like infiltrating the GOP ranks, Texans for Greg Abbott is hosting a debate watch party for the other debate happening this weekend – the one between Abbott and Gov. hopeful Lupe Valdez.Fri., Sept. 28, 6-9pm -
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DJ GirlFriend at Craftsman
Pretty sure the name says it all. New residency, same GirlFriend luv.Last Fridays, 10pm -
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Dougherty Arts Center 40-Year Anniversary Gala
The evening will begin with family-friendly fun including a Synth Petting Zoo provided by Feedback Alliance, giant spirographs, selfie stations, and a special performance by Midnight Butterfly. Stick around after 7pm for cake, small bites, and music by DJ CASS&RA.Fri., Sept. 28, 5-10pm. Free. -
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Dougherty Arts Center 40th Anniversary Gala
Celebrate four decades at a family-friendly event with a petting zoo, selfie stations, and a performance by Midnight Butterfly. Followed by cake and music.Fri., Sept. 28, 5-10pm. Free. -
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Fall Fun at Sweet Berry Farm
Get down to the farm for deals on pumpkins & gourds, free hayrides, a corn maze, scarecrow stuffing, and more.Sept. 22-Nov. 4. Free. -
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Farewell Reception Honoring Dr. Mark Washington
Recognizing Dr. Washington's contributions to our community as he prepares for his new role as city manager of Grand Rapids.Fri., Sept. 28, 6pm. Free. -
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Final Friday
Turn down the lights and turn up the kink at this monthly fetish wear event by Package Menswear and Highland. Free clothing check, go-go boys, and tons of surprises.Last Friday of every month, 10pm. Through Sept. 28 -
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Getting Radical in the South Conference
A student-run law conference focusing on social justice organizing in the South.Fri., Sept. 28, 12:30-6pm; Sat., Sept. 29, 7:45am-5:30pm -
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Hispanic Women's Network of Texas State Conference
A statewide leadership conference to support, promote and advocate for the women of Texas. Led by chairs Austin Council Member Delia Garza, Representative Celia Israel, and Dr. Nora de Hoyos Comstock.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 28-30. $100-184.Marriott Hotel South, 4415 S. I-35 -
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Huston-Tillotson Volleyball
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Inside Out
The evolution of women’s undergarments is exposed in the groundbreaking exhibit that explores what’s under the fashions of the day.Sept. 20, 2018-Jan. 20, 2019San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo -
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Madonna Dress-Up Party
Dress up in your favorite iconic Madonna outfit and dance to Madonna’s hits all night long with music by MadCoins.Fri., Sept. 28, 10pm. Free. -
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Mean Eyed Cat 14th Anniversary
Live music from Johnny Cash tribute band the Band in Black (starting at 7pm), along with all-night food & drink specials.Fri., Sept. 28, 5pm. Free. -
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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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Nightly Spirits Ghost Tours
The two-and-a-half-hour tours begin at the upstairs bar of the paranormal-laden Buffalo Billiards and visit three more ghostly pubs: Russian House, the Gatsby, and Waller Creek.Fridays & Saturdays, 8:30pm (plus Halloween night, 7:30pm). $25. -
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Parents' Night Out
Parents get a night out in Mueller, while the kids get the Thinkery all to themselves. Children ages 4 and up get to explore the museum's hands-on activities and exhibits, and eat pizza.Fri., Sept. 28, 5:30pm. $40-45. -
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PBR 25th: Unleash the Beast Winstar World Casino and Resort Invitational
A bull-riding extravaganza.Fri.-Sat., Sept. 28-29. $10-300. -
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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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Plezzure Island 2018
A four-day, totally queer, total resort takeover! Texas’ largest lez resort takeover returns for year three and co-founder Gabby Ayala promises great DJs, loads of entertainment, and tubular activities like beach yoga and surf lessons.Thu.-Sun., Sept. 27-30. $99-250.Isla Grand Beach Resort; 500 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, 78597 -
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Port A Music Fest
The island music scene comes alive at 11 venues for a weekend of music with shuttle service provided for festival-goers.Fri.-Sat., Sept. 28-29Port Aransas -
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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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Solidarity With North Austin Muslim Community Center
A rally to show solidarity with NAMCC, which was recently vandalized. See "Hate Crime at Austin Mosque?" for background.Fri., Sept. 28, 11:30am-1pm -
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Splice Records’ River Revival Festival
A full weekend of music (honky-tonk, Latin rock, funkadelic, zydeco, soul, and more), camping, nature, and floating the river in the Texas Hill Country.Thu.-Sun., Sept. 27-30. 3-day: $275; 2-day: $195; 1-day: $100.KL Ranch Camp, 5455 River Rd., New Braunfels -
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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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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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Texas State Volleyball
Vs. Little Rock: Fri., Sept. 28, 6:30pm. Vs. Arkansas State: Sat., Sept. 29, 6:30pm. Vs. UT-Arlington: Tue., Oct. 2, 6:30pmStrahan Arena, 700 Aquarena Springs Dr., San Marcos -
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Texas State Women's Soccer
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Texas Tribune Festival
Hosted by the Texas Tribune, the festival offers a chance to help community activists and leaders learn more about State as well as National issue in a civil setting. See Texas Tribune Festival 2018 for our full coverage.Thu.-Sat., Sept. 27-29 -
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The Full Monty
Actors “Bare All” to help rebuild the Hurricane Harvey damaged Community Theatre In Port Aransas.Sept. 20-30. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $18.Port Aransas Community Theatre -
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The Promise
Begun in 1989, this outdoor musical tells the story of Jesus Christ with a cast of hundreds, live animals, and amazing special effects.Fri. & Sat., Aug. 24-Nov. 3Glen Rose -
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Tortoise and Hare
A new spin on the old fable with modern music, written by Allen Robertson and Damon Brown.Sept. 8-Jan. 27. $18-24. -
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Tribfeast: A Dinner to Support Nonprofit Journalism
Share a meal with John Heilemann, Alex Wagner and Mark McKinnon of Showtime’s The Circus. Proceeds go to The Texas Tribune.Fri., Sept. 28, 7:30-10pm. $500-25,000. -
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Two-Step Your Way Through Time in Historic Texas Dance Halls
Take a virtual trip to historic dance halls around Texas at a special photographic exhibition displayed at one of the historic Texas dance halls.Fri. & Sat., 5:30-10pm, through Sept. 29. Free.Old Coupland Inn & Dancehall, Coupland -
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Western Swing and Barbecue Festival
Fill up on some of the best barbecue in the universe and then visit six stages of music.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 28-30Lockhart
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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.
