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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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¡VAMONOS! A Caminos Talk Show
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center's Caminos program has created ¡VAMONOS!, an arts and variety show by teens for teens. Tune in via Facebook Live or Instagram TV.Every other Friday, 6pm -
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Lights Out for Wildlife
Several major migratory flyways pass through Texas. Every spring and fall, millions of birds pass through the state. Many birds fly at night, but can become disoriented by bright lights. Texans can help solve this problem by turning off non-essential lights late at night during the peak of migratory season.Through May 7, 11pm-6amStatewide
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Bike Community Workshop
Get help with your bike and/or learn bike mechanic moves on Yellow Bike Project. No skills are required. Imperfection is the new perfection!Fridays, 6-10pm -
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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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Club Latinitas
Enrollment is open and ongoing for this free bilingual afterschool club for all girls age 9-14, which includes fun, educational activities with technology and media.Through May 21, 4-6pm -
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Coach DJ’s Memorial Bench-a-Thon
This virtual event will honor the memory of beloved Coach DJ Cedent, who passed in 2019. Proceeds will benefit Austin Simply Fit’s scholarship fund, to be given to select AISD student athletes entering college in the fall. Participants will film themselves completing their best one rep max bench press and submit via email or social media.April 25-May 1. $20 recommended donation.Virtual -
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COVID-19 Walk-Up Vaccine Clinic
Residents 18 years of age and older can arrive without an appointment. Pre-registering online is not required but highly encouraged to help save time. If you are more than 28 days past your Moderna first dose and have not received your second dose, you can also walk up and present your CDC vaccination card.Thu.-Sat., April 29-May 1, noon-7:30pm. Pre-registration encouraged. -
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Esquina Tango Outdoor Classes
Esquina Tango has a full calendar of socially distanced, donation-based outdoor classes like samba, salsa aerobics, and of course, tango. Check out the full calendar online.Ongoing -
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Hill Country Run Motorcycle Rally
More than just a motorcycle rally, this Optimist Club of Fredericksburg event is three days of food, music, and riding in the beautiful Hill Country. Highlights include a barbecue dinner, cowboy breakfast, all-day live music, and the Hill Country Road Trip, which includes prize drawings along the route. Proceeds go to the Optimist Club's ongoing youth programs in Fredericksburg.April 29-May 1. $60; $15 for just Brew & BBQ dinner Saturday.Luckenbach -
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It’s Strawberry Time
The berries are ripe for the picking! Check the website for the latest updates. Enjoy additional farm activities on weekends; closed Wednesdays.Through May. Mon.-Tue., 8:30am-5:30pm, Thu.-Sat., 8:30am-5:30pm, Sun., 1-5pmSweet Berry Farm, Burnet -
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Maudie's Margarita Run Benefiting the Trail Foundation
Back for the 18th year, Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run brings two of Austin’s favorites together: running and margaritas! You can complete your 5K anytime through May 31, and a drive-through packet pickup party will be held on June 4, including yummy Maudie's chips & dips and margaritas. Each dollar raised benefits the Trail Foundation.Run through May 31; party, June 4Virtual -
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Nao Santa Maria and 1877 Elissa Tour
The replica of Columbus’ largest ship is visiting the Texas seaport from Spain. Online tickets can be purchased to tour either ship or both. This is a rare opportunity to see sailing ships of different eras side by side.Sat., April 24-Sun., May 2. $5-20.Galveston -
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No Stone Unturned: A Lifetime of Archaeology
Ben McReynolds has donated his extensive and unique collection to the museum. It will be on view for a year along with the permanent collection that includes artifacts from La Belle, the French ship discovered in Matagorda Bay; the story of ranching on the coast; and more than 13,000 years of Texas history.April 23, 2021-April 30, 2022. Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pmMuseum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria -
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Outdoor Reuse Market: Call for Vendors
Are you a vendor who uses at least 50% reused or reclaimed materials in your handmade goods? Austin Creative Reuse is taking applications for their June 26-27 outdoor market.Deadline: May 15. $10.Apply online -
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Oyster Season
It was a brave soul who ate the first oyster, and now the bivalve mollusks are on the dinner table. This is the time to get the freshest oysters as fishermen come into the Rockport/Fulton Harbor around 4-5pm. The annual Fulton Oyster Festival has been canceled for this year, but there are still plenty of oysters available at local markets and restaurants.Through April 30Rockport/Fulton -
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RENT: Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants
The RENT Assistance Program application portal is now open, and provides $25 million of direct support for income-eligible Austin renters who are financially impacted by COVID-19. Get all the eligibility details and apply online, or call 512/488-1397.March 15-June 18 -
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SOLD OUT: Disney Through the Decades
As part of the "Songs Under the Stars" concert series, this family-friendly sing-along led by an all-star cast celebrates Disney magic with hits from Frozen, Moana, The Little Mermaid, and more. Socially distanced pods for 2-6 and premium cabanas for 6 are available.April 22-May 2. Thu.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 2:30 & 7:30pm. $70 for a 2-person pod. -
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Somebunny to Love
Hop all over Domain NORTHSIDE to find Austin-inspired spring topiary bunnies, snap a pic, and share your photos on Instagram using #domainNORTHSIDE and geotagging Domain NORTHSIDE for a chance to win a $500 gift certificate to the store of your choice.Through May 3 -
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Southwestern University Baseball
Vs. Trinity. No spectators allowed; watch online.Fri., April 30, 6pm; Sat., May 1, 1 & 4pm -
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St. Edward's University Baseball
Vs. West Texas A&M. Spectators are encouraged to watch online, but may bring a chair and sit outside the permanent seating area.Fri., April 30, 2pm; Sat.-Sun., May 1-2, 1pm -
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University of Texas Baseball
Vs. Texas Tech.Fri., April 30, 7pm; Sat., May 1, 2:30pm; Sun., May 2, 6:30pm -
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Austin Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Lottery Registration
Applicants can register for a random lottery drawing for limited in-person camps. In-person camp costs $120 per week with $20 due upon acceptance of lottery spot.April 19-May 16Online -
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Austin Transit Partnership Advisory Committees Applications
Applications are now open to join the following committees: Engineering, Architecture, and Construction;: Finance and Risk; and Planning, Sustainability, Equity, and DBE Advisory. The governing body of the agency created to build out Project Connect, ATP will oversee funding, designing, and implementing the $7.1 billion mass transit overhaul.OngoingOnline -
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Drive-Through Vaccine Clinic Volunteers
If you're interested in volunteering at Travis County's drive-through vaccine clinic at COTA, sign up here.Clinic open: Fridays-Sundays -
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YWCA Greater Austin Warmline
Call 512/548-9922 for support amidst the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.Mondays-Thursdays, 9am-8pm; Fridays, 9-5pm; Saturdays, noon-4pmCitywide
