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  • Earth Day Jubilee with The Trail Conservancy

    Join The Trail Conservancy on the Butler Hike and Bike Trail for the 2nd Annual Earth Day Jubilee celebration! Enjoy live music by Mr. Will, Motenko, and Brother Thunder, eco-friendly activities, a market by Austin Flea, and fun for the whole family.
    Sat. Apr. 20, 10am-2pm  
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    Butler Park

  • 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 5  
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    Long Center for the Performing Arts
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    TENT Trans Lobby Day

    Help the Transgender Education Network of Texas educate state lawmakers on trans rights, needs, and lives here in the Lone Star State.
    Thu., March 7, 8am-5pm. $5 suggested donation.  
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    First United Methodist Family Life Center
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      ACC Financial Aid Week

      Five days filled with information regarding available resources to help students pay for college. The series begins at noon on Tuesday, with an info session on federal and state financial aid programs and local scholarship opportunities.
      Tue.-Sat., March 5-9. Free.  
      Details & Registration
      Austin Community College Highland Campus

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      Barc for the Arc Art Exhibit and Sale

      Support student artists by purchasing their favorite pet portraits. A portion of the proceeds go to Divine Canines to help them continue free dog therapy services to tens of thousands of people in need around Central Texas. Plus, complimentary wine and bites.
      Thu., March 7, 6-8pm. Free.
      The Arc of the Capital Area

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      City Council Meeting

      See agenda for details.
      Thu., March 7, 10am  
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      City Hall

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      City Seeks Resident Thoughts About Single-Use Plastic Bags

      Austin Resource Recovery invites Austinites to participate in an online survey about their beliefs regarding plastic bags.
      Through March 8  
      Survey
      Online

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      Crafting and Community With Jane

      Come do a craft (knitting, coloring, reading) or come and just be. The sessions are held by Jane Lippmann, a retired associate dean for academic affairs at UT.
      Thursdays, 2-4pm. Free.  
      Info
      The Austin Center for Grief & Loss, 2413 Greenlawn Pkwy

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      Don't Mess With Texas K-12 Art Contest

      Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation invite Texas students in kindergarten through 12th grade to submit their best litter prevention-inspired artwork to be considered for the Don’t Mess With Texas calendar. Students with the top 13 designs will have their work featured; one winner will be selected from each grade.
      Deadline: Mon., April 22. Free.

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      Free Community Health Series for Seniors

      All talks led by Chris Goddin, Lac, MAcOM, an integrative medicine specialist.
      First Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Free.
      Central Library

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      Free Composting Class

      Learn how to compost with the city’s Home Composting Rebate program. Attendees can apply for $75 rebate on a home composting system.
      Thu., March 7, 6-7pm. Free.  
      Registration
      Recycled Reads

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      Free Tax Preparation

      Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.
      Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 11am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., 11am-5pm; Sat., 9am-5pm. Free.  
      Schedule
      Southeast Health & Wellness Center, 2901 Montopolis

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      Free Tax Preparation

      Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info. ASL appointments for the deaf/hard of hearing available at this location.
      Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 9am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. Free.  
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      Community Financial Center South, 2600 W. Stassney

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      Free Tax Preparation

      Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.
      Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Fri., 11am-4pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Thu., 11am-8pm; Sat., 10am-4pm. Free.  
      Schedule
      Asian American Resource Center

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      Free Tax Preparation

      Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.
      Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 9am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. Free.  
      Schedule
      Community Financial Center North, 5900 Airport

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      Free Tax Preparation

      Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.
      Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 11am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., 11am-4pm; Sat., 9am-4pm. Free.  
      Schedule
      LifeWorks Sooch Foundation Youth & Family Resource Center

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      Friendship & Dialogue Dinner 2019

      This year’s theme is “Coming Together in an Era of Division,” a discussion on uniting in divisive times.
      Thu., March 7, 6:30-9pm. $100-125.  
      Registration
      Asian American Resource Center

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      FY19 Community Initiatives Applicant Workshop

      For artists interested in applying for community initiatives. Attendees should bring a laptop or tablet if possible.
      Thu., March 7, noon. Free.  
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      Cultural Arts Division offices

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      Grow Green Landscape Professional Training Series

      This training series gives Austin landscape professionals the opportunity to get helpful information to enhance their sustainable landscape services from local business, nonprofits, and City of Austin professionals. Topics include rainscaping, sustainability, wildlife, and more.
      Jan. 24-March 7. Every other Thursday, 9am-4pm. $20/day; $75/series.  
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      Various locations

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      Job Fair

      Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa hosts a three-day job fair in hopes of recruiting up to 400 associates in preparation of the grand reopening in May after an $150 million expansion and renovation.
      Thu.-Sat., March 7-9. Free.
      Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church

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      Live Music Crawl

      Learn more about Austin live music history, get the latest scoop on the current music scene, and see iconic venues and new clubs, all while getting an overview of the city from a local musician.
      Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. $50.
      Hilton Garden Inn

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      Out of Town

      Oysterfest

      It was a brave person who swallowed that first raw oyster, and now we celebrate the oyster in all its forms along with music and family fun.
      Thu.-Sun., March 7-10
      Fulton

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      Real Austin Tour

      This “bucket list tour” gives you a city overview in just two hours. Get acquainted with Austin's art, music, culture, food, history, parks, and famous people while touring major landmarks, lesser-known gems, neighborhoods, and food trucks. And, with the Mercedes tour van, you'll be riding in style.
      Multiple tours daily, starting at 10:30am. $35.
      Austin Visitor Center

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      Sherwood Forest Faire

      Get out your corsets and chain-mail and join the fun and fantasy in the medieval village with scads of performances each day, plus food, shopping, live music, jousting, and unparalleled people watching.
      Weekends, March 2-April 21. $22 ($12, child).  
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      Sherwood Forest Faire

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      Social Media Best Practices

      Learn how Facebook and Twitter can be used to grow and market your business.
      Thu., March 7, 9am-4pm. $35.  
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      Entrepreneur Center of Austin

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      Stradigi AI:AI-Powered Interactive Cafe

      Stradigi AI, a leading artificial intelligence solutions provider, is sharing one of their latest creations at SXSW with a fully interactive AI-powered cafe that requires coffee seekers to place their beverage order in American Sign Language (ASL). It’s an interactive learning experience that is only happening at SXSW.
      March 4-14, 9am-6pm. Free.
      Fairmont Austin, 5th Floor

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      Out of Town

      Texas Steel Guitar Jamboree

      Steel guitarists from around the world come together for concerts, seminars, vendors, and manufacturer demonstrations.
      Thu.-Sun., March 7-10
      Irving

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      Wake Up, Brother Bear!

      Watch Brother Bear and Sister Bear experience a full year of glorious seasons: see a waterfall melt, meet a butterfly, chase an elusive fish, and skate on an icy pond. Children are invited to join the action to help create magical moments. (Geared toward ages 6 and under.)
      Through April 21. Tue. & Thu., 10am & noon; Sun., 2pm. $10 and up.  
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      ZACH North, 12129 RR 620 N. #10

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      Whole Planet Foundation’s Prosperity Campaign

      Whole Planet Foundation's mission is funding microcredit to alleviate poverty around the globe for the world’s poorest people – mostly women – living in communities where Whole Foods Market sources products. This year’s campaign goal is to raise $4 million, and you can donate at the store as you pay for your groceries.
      March 1-31
      Any Whole Foods Market
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