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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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Set Supper Club Shelter & Safety Panel
A panel about shelter and safety for those experiencing homelessness, followed by a raffle to raise funds. The panel includes social worker Sarah Kincheloe and Mark Hilbelink, the lead pastor of Sunrise Community Church, and the raffle features tons of locally made goodies, a one-on-one pastry class, and more.Sat., July 18, 2pmOnline
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60th Anniversary Summer Celebration
All summer long, Natural Bridge Caverns is celebrating six decades of discovery. There are several tours and attractions, including the new Twisted Trails adventure course and a chance to pan for treasures just like gold miners.Through Aug. 23. $10-30. -
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Art You Virtual Event
Dougherty Arts Center invites all artistic high schoolers to join this Zoom event connecting industry professionals with the next generation of artists, creators, and community leaders. Registration by July 10 is encouraged to guarantee a spot and lock in your mentorship sessions. When you sign up, check out the resource list packed with tips on portfolios, career guides, college prep, and more.Event is July 18, 1-3pm; registration by July 10 encouraged. Free.Online -
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Artisan Mercado
The Artisan Mercado has reopened at La Peña Gallery with social distancing and safety measures in place. The market features Latino products from different regions of Mexico, Honduras, Colombia, and the Southwest, including handcrafted jewelry and ceramics, ethnic clothing and handbags, as well as paintings and drawings. Parking is available at the Austin Convention Center.First and third Saturdays, 10am-4pm. Free. -
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Austin Public Library Virtual Summer Reading Program
Download an age-appropriate "Quest Log" (children, youth, teen, or adult), then submit a form whenever a challenge is completed and earn a digital badge. Use the Austin Public Library's curbside pickup or virtual catalog to check out materials to complete your quest.Through Aug. 31Online -
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Austin Scavenger Hunt
Explore Downtown in search of storied buildings, green spaces, and famous concert venues, all while solving riddles, trivia questions, and completing photo challenges. Now available: "Roam From Home," with family and date night scavenger hunt activities you can do without leaving the house.Anytime. $12.99-24.99.Online and at home -
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Black Lives Matter Watch Parties
BLM Austin will be hosting Black film watch parties until Black August, which includes the Haitian Revolution, Nat Turner Rebellion, Fugitive Slave Law Convention, March on Washington, and more. Read more about it and check out the daily film events on their Facebook page.Daily through June & JulyOnline via BLM Austin -
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Breath & Body Yoga Online
Austin's Breath & Body Yoga owner and director Desirae Pierce is available via phone or Skype to provide tips and guidance to Austinites looking to stay physically active and strengthen mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Breath & Body is also offering live remote Zoom classes daily that are available to the public.OngoingOnline -
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Camp YouTuber
Local YouTube sensation Chad Johnson's OMGcraft channel boasts 1 million subscribers, and now he wants to pass on his expertise to your kids via a five-day camp. Get a $90 discount when you register by July 1.Camp dates: July 27-31; early bird registration ends July 1Online -
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CarverMuseumATX Survey
The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking community input on the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center master planning process ahead of the project's first virtual meeting on August 8.OngoingOnline -
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City of Austin "How to Help" Portal
Looking for the right way to help your community during the pandemic? Or do you have a volunteer opportunity that you want to list? Visit the city's "How to Help" portal to make a match. The portal includes ways to help from home, donation drives, and active community engagement opportunities.OngoingOnline -
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COVID-19 and the African American Community
Hear from a community panel, get answers to your questions live, and provide input. See FB event for how to submit your questions beforehand.Sat., July 18, 10-11:30amFacebook Live -
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COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Research Participants Needed
This month, medical research firm Benchmark Research will launch clinical trials to test vaccines aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 in Austin. Participants must be 18 or older, and front-line workers, people likely to be exposed to the virus, and those over 65 or at high risk with chronic health conditions are especially needed. All participants will receive financial compensation. Call or inquire via the website for more information.OngoingCitywide -
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Crux Climbing Center Online Classes
Austin’s local climbing gym and fitness center is now offering online classes including training for climbing, yoga, HIIT, and circuit training to keep Austinites mentally and physically healthy. Classes are free and open to the public, with Venmo tips encouraged for trainers. Check out Crux’s Instagram stories to see how members are actually climbing the walls while their favorite neighborhood gym is closed. Ever seen someone climb a door frame?March 25-Aug. 20Online -
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Donate to PEAS Resiliency Gardens Program
Donations to PEAS (Partners for Education, Agriculture, and Sustainability) will go to support outdoor learning and edible education programming in the community. Choose your level of funding, from seeds to an entire garden for an Austin family.June 8-Oct. 1Online -
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Driving Safety for Older Adults & Caregivers
AGE of Central Texas hosts this free virtual caregiver support seminar exploring driving safety as part of an ongoing workshop series to help family members effectively care for an older adult.Sat., July 18, 10-11:30am. Free.Online -
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Flight of the Bats
The bats have returned to the 350-foot-deep cavern three hours from Austin. Evening tours of the bat emergence have begun with social distancing. Reservations required.Wed.-Sun., through Oct. 31, 7:30pm. $6-14.Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area, Rocksprings -
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Food Access Resources From SFC
The Sustainable Food Center has put together a thorough compilation of food access resources for Central Texans, ranging from farmers' markets to CSAs to delivery options and everything in between, so you can ensure that healthy food stays on your table. And if you're able to contribute they are accepting online donations, which support farmers and low-income families facing food insecurity. Get all the details on their website.March 30-July 23Citywide -
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High 5 Kids Club
Kids bowl free all summer long with High 5 Kids' Club. Register online for your summer pass.Through Aug. 29High 5: 2700 W Anderson; 1502 RR 620 S., Lakeway -
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Inside Books Project Book Drive
Inside Books Project is an Austin-based nonprofit that sends free books and educational materials to prisoners in Texas, and it's the only such program in the state. Find out about suitable books on their website, and drop off your donations at the book drop. You can also donate funds online, which go toward expenses like postage and mailing supplies.July 18-9, 7pmBook drop at 3106 E. 14th½ -
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Latinitas Future Chica Conference Registration Open
Registration is now open for this conference designed for girls age 9-18 who want to explore 21st century technologies and their own innovative ideas. They'll learn through hands-on demos and activities and engage with local professionals to inspire career exploration across technology, creative, design, and business industries. Register now, as spots are limited and filling up fast!July 18, 10am-3pm; register ASAP. $15.Online -
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Lend a Hand ATX
Lend a Hand ATX, created by Austin Tech Alliance, is a platform to help skilled tech volunteers and those in need make critical community connections during the COVID-19 crisis. Create an account, make an offer or request, and find a match!April 24-Dec. 15Online -
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Lights, Camera, Safety PSA Contest
City of Austin's Safe Routes to School program invites seventh and eighth grade students to create their very own public service announcement (a short educational video) showing how to walk, bike, and roll to school safely. The winning filmmakers get Alamo Drafthouse gift cards, and their video will be shown in middle schools across Austin. Get all the details and submit your entry online.Deadline: Aug. 3Online -
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Live Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing
Gates open at 11am with post time at 1pm as the ponies take to the track. Face coverings required.Sat.-Sun., July 18-19. $5-10.Fredericksburg -
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LView REWIND
An online interview session with 10 local and disabled artists from IGTV show LView hosted by LV & Lena with LVnTheLife, live on Instagram & TikTok. Bonus: two gift card giveaways during the event for passes to Austin Bouldering Project or an excursion with Capital Cruises.Sat., July 18, 12:30-3pm. Free.Virtual -
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Making Clay Animals
Pioneer Farms brings you this fun children's class on clay, taught by local sculptor Jim Schmidt. Kids will learn to make animals that you can bake in the oven and paint. Pre-purchase of 1 pound of clay required.Sat., Sept. 19, 10am-noon. $30.Online -
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Mixed Media Collage Class
Learn to make a mixed media collage portrait with Whitney Avra. You'll be jazzing up a vintage black-and-white photo with fabric, paper, sequins, and tons of spunk. If you order a kit by Friday, July 17, at noon, you can pick it up prior to the event at the Cathedral, 2403 E. 16th.Sat., July 18, 11am. $85.Online -
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MTF Livestream Benefit Concert
Music Treatment Foundation's first livestream benefit concert emceed by Sirius XM radio host Seth Rudetsky, with a lineup including Elvis Costello, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Shawn Colvin, and several local musicians.Sat., July 18, 7pm. Free, but registration required.Online -
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Old Gruene Market Days
Browse the vendors’ wares from a social distance to find one-of-a-kind arts and crafts items and packaged Texas foods.Sat.-Sun., July 18-19Gruene -
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Outdoor Floyd
A socially distanced drive-in style laser show set to Pink Floyd's greatest hits.Fri.-Sat., July 17-18, 9pm. $103 per enclosed vehicle. -
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Pick Your Own Blueberries
Texas’ oldest commercial blueberry farm has a new crop of the delightful little orbs about three hours east of Austin.Saturdays & Sundays, 6:30-8:30pm, through mid-JulyMoorhead's Berry Farm, Conroe -
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Project Connect Virtual Open House
The virtual open house is designed to welcome a new round of feedback on Austin's high-capacity transit plan.Ongoing. Free.Online -
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Public Beehive Tour
Watch the beekeepers from the safety of a screened deck as they explain and show the workings of the hives. Tour size limited, reservations recommended.Sat., July 18, 11am. $5.Navasota -
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Public Hive Tour
Learn the basic biology of honeybees and the important steps in working a hive of bees up close, but behind a screen.Sat., June 13 and July 11 & 18, 11am. $5.BeeWeaver, Navasota -
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Red Light District Tour
Once a wide-open port city, the tour guides take visitors to what were once the houses of ill repute along the waterfront.Nightly at 6, 8 & 10pmGalveston -
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Sandcastle Building Lessons
Learn how to make your own spectacular sandcastles from an expert. Best to bring your own buckets and shovels.Saturdays through Aug. 22, 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Free.Stewart Beach, Galveston -
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Shape Austin's Future: Redistrict ATX
City Council district boundaries are redrawn every 10 years, and now is your opportunity to get involved by applying for the Applicant Review Panel or the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Get all the details at RedistrictATX.org.June 1-Sept. 30Online -
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Storytime Everywhere!
Austin Public Library's Cepeda Branch offers a range of read-alouds online while the branch is closed. There are chapter books for everyone, preschool, and family storytimes. Follow @StorytimeEverywhereATX on Instagram to get the full schedule and to receive alerts when the stories go live.Mon.-Fri., times varyOnline -
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Studio Satya Online Yoga Classes
Local yoga studio Satya has live and recorded classes available online so you can get the exercise and meditation we all so desperately need right now. Donate any amount to get access, and keep your eyes peeled for short free classes coming soon via Instagram.March 17-Aug. 14. $12 suggested donation.Online -
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Summer of Sculpture Festival
Seward Johnson’s “Celebrating the Familiar” fills the gardens with 25 life-size cast bronze sculptures of people performing familiar tasks. Advance online timed tickets required.Mon., June 22-Fri., July 31Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden -
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The Escape Game Remote Adventures
Play the Escape Game’s newest game, "Ruins: Forbidden Treasure," from anywhere in the world using Zoom. Control an avatar wearing a live feed camera, search 360° images of the room, and use items in your online dashboard to progress through the game. An expert game guide will be there to help along the way, just like the typical escape room. Assemble a team of friends, family, or co-workers, and see if you can escape within an hour!May 5-Dec. 20. $25/person.Online -
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Trappings of Texas Art and Gear Sale
The annual sale of paintings, collectibles, and jewelry has gone online with artwork sold directly from the artists and new pieces added throughout the sale.Through Aug. 2Online via Museum of the Big Bend, Alpine -
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WeFund Tool for Austin City Budget
Have you wondered what "Defund the Police" could mean in real terms? If you could move millions of budget dollars around, where would you put it? This tool from the Austin Justice Coalition lets you do just that. Try it out for yourself and submit your ideal budget ahead of City Council's discussion on the subject, scheduled to begin July 23.Ongoing; budget deliberations begin July 23Online -
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Women's Self Defense Seminar
An upbeat, fun, energetic, and friendly training on a serious subject, during which you'll reach a high level of mental and technical proficiency in a relatively short time.Sat., July 18, 9am-1pm. $300.Austin Self Defense, 8868 Research #502 -
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Yoga With Adriene
Local YouTuber and multiple "Best of Austin" winner Adriene Mishler has enough online classes to keep you busy through an extensive quarantine. There are videos specifically for kids and teens, and targeted sessions for any ailment you might be experiencing (anxiety, anyone?).March 17-Aug. 28Online
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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.
