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Neill-Cochran House Museum Juneteenth Celebration
The Neill-Cochran House Museum invites you to celebrate Juneteenth at a place that brings Austin history to life. Come for free barbecue lunch from James Beard award nominated Damien Brockway (while it lasts). Join a family-friendly craft activity making fans. Then finish the day with a glorious gospel performance by Christopher D. Spivey & Co.!Sun. June 22, 12pm-4pmNeill-Cochran House Museum -
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CYT Austin presents Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr.
The Little Mermaid Jr. takes place in a magical kingdom beneath the sea, where a beautiful young mermaid named Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, the king of the sea, escape the clutches of an evil sea witch and convince a prince that she’s the girl with the perfect voice. Tickets $18.June 19-28Brentwood Christian School Performing Arts Center
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Early Voting
Cast your ballot for the 2020 joint primaries early. Sites throughout the city and county will open polling places. Need help deciding who to vote for and learning the issues? Check out austinchronicle.com/elections for our ongoing coverage.Feb. 18-28Anywhere you see "Vote Here" -
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That Takes the Cake!
Do you like cake? Do you like amazing works of art? Looking for an awesome event with things to see and do for all ages? Then this sugar art show and cake competition is for you.Sun., Feb. 23, 10am-5pm. $12 and up; kids 12 & under, free.
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Austin Bands for Bernie Music Festival
Fastball and the Bright Light Social Hour headline this event to get out the vote in Texas and fundraise for Bernie Sanders. Heidi Sloan and other local candidates will speak, and there will be comedians, games, swag, a photo booth, T-shirt screenprinting, and more.Sat., Feb. 22 -
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Austin Baseball League Open Tryouts
Austin Baseball League welcomes all men and women interested in playing fast-pitch baseball in an adult recreation league to the spring season open practice and tryouts.Sun., Feb. 23, 10am. Free.SE Metro Park, 4511 Hwy. 71 E., Del Valle -
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Austin Justice Coalition Art & Essay Contest
A contest for young men of color grades 3-12 in Travis, Williamson and Hays counties. Winners from each division will receive a $75 award and an award-winning book of their choice. Also looking for community members to participate as volunteer judges; find details and apply online.Feb. 13-April 1Apply online -
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Austin Rally With Bernie Sanders
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders stops in Austin less than two weeks before Super Tuesday. The event starts at 5pm, but doors open at 3pm.Sun., Feb. 23, 5-6:30pm. Free. -
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“The Texas Liberator: Witness to the Holocaust” Traveling Exhibit
Part of the Texas Liberator Project, a collaboration between the Texas Holocaust Genocide Commission and Texas Tech University, this free exhibit features the oral histories of 21 Texan liberators of the Nazi concentration camps along with powerful photography, providing historical context for the Holocaust and World War II.Feb. 10-March 25. Free.George H.W. Bush Gallery, The National Museum of the Pacific War, 311 E. Austin St., Fredericksburg -
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Commemoration of the Battle of the Alamo
The monument holds special tours and events to commemorate the 13-day siege at the Alamo.Feb. 23-March 6San Antonio -
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Community Healing Garden
Volunteers will help maintain ESB-MACC’s Community Healing Garden and its infrastructure.Sun., Feb. 23, noon-2pm. Free. -
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Don't Mess With Texas Art Contest
The Don't Mess With Texas® Art Contest is officially open! 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, with the top 14 designs featured. Each winner will also receive a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 tablet, a Buc-ee's gift basket, their artwork framed and returned, and the opportunity to share the work on websites and social media. Teachers representing student winners will receive a $100 H-E-B/Central Market gift card. Submissions must be postmarked by April 24.Feb. 12-April 24. Free. -
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Feed the Peace Awards
This is the night that helps bridge gaps in education for over 15,000 students a year at home and abroad. Cocktails, dinner, an auction, concert, awards, and special guests.Sun., Feb. 23, 6-10pm. $500. -
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Grand Reopening of Admiral Nimitz Gallery
The National Museum of the Pacific War welcomes all to the reopening of the renovated and expanded Admiral Nimitz Gallery.Sun., Feb. 23, 9am-5pm. Free.Admiral Nimitz Gallery, 340 E. Main St., Fredericksburg -
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HA Comedy Festival
The weekend features dozens of Latino stars and up-and-coming comedians plus recording of a TV special and a film premiere.Fri.-Sun., Feb. 21-23San Antonio -
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Introductory Hip-Hop
Open to ages 7-12 with no or little hip-hop dance experience.Sundays, 2:15-3pm. Through Feb. 23. $110 for six weeks.Ballet Austin, 501 W. Third -
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It's My Park Day Spring 2020 Volunteer Registration
Register online for Austin Parks Foundation's biggest citywide volunteer event, It’s My Park Day (Sat., March 7).Volunteer registration opens: Thu., Feb. 6. Registration required. -
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Jugglefest
A three-day event full of workshops, games, demonstrations, door prizes, trick trading, and shows. Everyone is welcome to come on down to pick up the basics, learn some new skills, meet people or just chill out and watch. All skill levels are welcome!Fri.-Sun., Feb. 21-23. $15.Navarro Early College High School, 1201 Payton Gin -
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Lone Star Le Mans
The FIA World Endurance Championship returns for a two-day racing event. Sunday's six-hour race will be the fifth round of the 2019-20 WEC season.Sat.-Sun., Feb. 22-23 -
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Mardi Gras! Galveston
Texas’ largest Mardi Gras celebration hosts 25 concerts, 23 parades, and numerous parties over two weeks.Feb. 14-25Galveston -
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QuiltCon
Presented by the Modern Quilt Guild, QuiltCon is the largest modern quilting show of its kind. See quilts on display, participate in workshops and lectures led by leading designers and quilters, and visit vendors and exhibitors.Thu.-Sun. Feb. 20-23 -
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Rhapsody Restoration Event
Austin Detours has partnered with the Austin Revitalization Authority to raise funds to restore Rhapsody, the iconic Eastside mosaic by John Yancey celebrating Austin's rich Black history. Kalu James plays at 1pm, with plenty of music and mingling for those looking to enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon. Every dollar donated will go to the restoration fund.Sun., Feb. 23, 1-4pmRhapsody Mosaic, 1021 E. 11th -
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SaulPaul's Alien Adventure
An alien comes to Earth and makes an unexpected friend in this inspiring show featuring a wealth of sights, sounds, and dance moves.Feb. 8-16, Sat.-Sun., 11am; Feb. 22-March 1, Sat.-Sun., 11am & 1pm. $10-15. -
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Sip for the Springs
A fundraiser benefiting Save Our Springs Alliance, protecting Austin water and our local jewel, Barton Springs. Zilker Brewing, Vista Brewing, and Live Oak Brewing will be pouring beers and talking about the effects that Austin water has on the brewing process. Concludes with a sunset performance from J. Wood.Sun., Feb. 23, 2-6pm. $25. -
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St. Edward's University Baseball
Vs. St. Mary's: Feb. 21-23. Fri., 2pm; Sat., 12:30 & 3pm; Sun., 1pm. Free. -
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St. Edward's University Softball
Vs. Southwestern.Vs. Southwestern: Sun., Feb. 23, 1 & 3pm. Vs. Texas A&M International: Fri., Feb. 28, noon & 2pm. Free. -
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Texas State Baseball
Vs. Lamar: Feb. 21-23. Fri., 6pm; Sat., 2:30pm; Sun., 1pm. Vs. Rice: Wed., Feb. 26, 6pm -
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The Austin Flea at Fareground
The Flea features all local handmade items and vintage wares from some of Austin's most amazing and talented vendors.Sun., Feb. 23, 10am-3pm. Free. -
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Troutfest
Head to the Guadalupe River for all things fishing with classes, guest speakers, exhibits for the kids, and a free trade show.Sat.-Sun., Feb. 22-23New Braunfels -
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Twelfth Night
The Overtime Theater company presents a contemporary and “metatheatrical” version of Shakespeare’s comedy.Feb. 14-March 7, 8pm; extra shows Feb. 23 & March 1San Antonio -
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UT Baseball
Vs. Boise State: Feb. 21.-Feb. 23. Fri., 7pm; Sat., 2pm; Sun., 12:30pm. Vs. Sam Houston State: Tue., Feb. 25, 7pm -
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UT Men's Tennis
Vs. Nebraska: Sun., Feb. 23, 11am. Vs. UTSA: Sun., Feb. 23, 3:30pm.Texas Tennis Center, 2100 Comal -
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UT Softball
Texas Invitational: Fri.-Sun., Feb. 21-23; Vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (DH): Tue., Feb. 25, 4:30 -
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Whooping Crane Festival
Experience one of the world’s most endangered birds in its natural habitat on a boat tour, attend a seminar, or shop at the conservation expo.Thu.-Sun., Feb. 20-23Port Aransas
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Austin FC Season Membership Deposits
Austin's Major League Soccer team, Austin FC, is officially taking deposits for 2021 season memberships. Your deposit will reserve your spot in line, which means the earlier you purchase your membership, the earlier you're eligible to select your seats for the season.Ongoing. $50.