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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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Juneteenth Parade & Festival
Celebrate the 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas. The parade starts at MLK & Salina and continues down Chicon, heading east on Rosewood then north on Chestnut up to Pleasant Valley. Then enjoy music, food, and entertainment at Rosewood Park.Sat., June 19, 10amSalina & MLK Jr. Blvd. -
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Annie Jump and the Library of Heaven
Acclaimed playwright Reina Hardy returns to the Vortex with her first National New Play Network rolling world premiere, bringing her magic and humor to this coming-of-age adventure for everyone who’s ever looked up at the stars and dreamed. "This remarkable play engages young adults and audiences of all ages, bringing science and imagination into the theatre." Directed by Marcus McQuirter and Rudy Ramirez, and starring Jeremy Rashad Brown, Oktavea LaToi, Dane Parker, Christina Blake, and Eva McQuade.Through July 3. Fri.-Sun., 8pm. $10 and up. -
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Austin FC's First Home Game
Austin FC takes on the San Jose Earthquakes for their first home game at the brand-new Q2 Stadium. Tickets are likely only available through nefarious means at this point. Read our coverage of the team, stadium, and fans on our Austin FC page.Sat., June 19, 8pm -
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Austin Greek Festival
Opa! A mouthwatering array of delicious Greek food – including lamb, spanakopita, gyros, souvlaki, baklava, and more – will fuel the hours of dancing and fun to be enjoyed at this annual weekend event. Greek dance performances and lessons, kid-friendly activities, shopping for souvenirs at the agora market, and more will make you think you just missed the bus for Vouliagmeni and are spending three of the Best Days Ever at some big party in Plaka.June 18-20. Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., noon-8pm -
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Black History Bike Ride
The ride guides participants on a historical tour of Black Central East Austin in an effort to preserve Austin’s history while pushing forward on the social justice movement sparked last year after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Stops include the Clarksville landmark Haskell House, the Barbara Jordan statue, the historically Black Huston-Tillotson University, and the historic Victory Grill.Sat., June 19, 10amTexas African American Memorial, 11th & Congress -
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Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story
Austin's Glass Half Full Theatre presents its award-winning “story within a story” using puppetry, performed in Spanish and English. Featuring Madison Palomo as Belinda, who – when she confronts her stepmother and stepsisters – learns to embrace her love of poetry and stand up for herself. This captivating bilingual Cinderella story is recommended for ages five and older.Available online through June 30. $10. -
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Dreamland: National Sumo Championships
Yes, that one-of-a-kind outdoor entertainment, recreation, and arts venue in Dripping Springs is hosting the U.S. Sumo Federation's 2021 National Sumo Championships. It'll be a weekend celebration of Japanese culture, spread across the venue’s 64 Hill Country acres and offering an array of entertainments – Kendo and Kyudo exhibitions, Taiko drumming, Asian food specialties, and more – in addition to the hot Sumo action.Sat., June 19, 9am-5pm. $20-50. -
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Father's Day at Pioneer Farms
Two special blacksmithing classes will be offered, teaching Dad how to make a bottle opener from a railroad spike (Sat.) or a fork and spoon set (Sun.); enjoy a special chuckwagon-style lunch in the Town Square Sunday; and Dad's first beer is free both days, thanks to sponsor New Belgium Brewing Co.Sat.-Sun., June 19-20 -
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Frida Friday ATX
Featuring two days of amazing art, vintage, handmade, and carefully curated goods, with tunes by DJs Boyfriend and Kick It (Saturday) and Chorizo Funk and Eriq Stylez (Sunday).Sat.-Sun., June 19-20, noon-4pm. Free. -
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Juneteenth but Make It Queer
Don’t miss this night of community building, fun, and fundraising with queer Black DJs and vendors. Party benefits Embrace Austin, a coalition working with Austin's queer and trans family living at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities.Sat., June 19, 4pm-1am. Free. -
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North Loop Pop Up Market & Dog Adoption Event
A market with 20 local vendors, frozen treats from Odd Pops, refreshments from Sweeter the Juice, and tunes by DJ Tropicana Joe. Plus, Cuz I Matter Animal Rescue will be on-site so you can meet your new best friend.Sat., June 19, 11am-5pm. Free.Beard Brand Campus, 1000 E. 51st -
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Oddities & Curiosities Expo
This annually appearing marketplace of the macabre focuses on the weird and wonderful, with local and national vendors hawking their creative taxidermy, preserved specimens, odd antiques, horror and Halloween merchandise, animal and human skulls/bones, jewelry made from insects/bones, clothing, antique medical equipment, vintage circus collectibles, and more.Sat., June 19, 10am-6pm. $10-15. -
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Round Rock Express
Vs. Oklahoma City. Dogs welcome on Thursday, dress up as a superhero for Comic Con Night on Friday, and Sunday is kids' day, with train rides and a postgame chance to run the bases. See schedule for details and more events.June 17-22. Thu.-Sat. & Mon.-Tue, 7:05pm; Sun., 6:05pm -
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Sol River Jamboree
A gathering with three days of inspiring music, refreshing river fun, handcrafted and homemade vendors, live art, workshops, fire performers, drum circles, camping, fishing ponds, and all the beautiful magic of community love and connection your beating heart desires.Fri.-Sun., June 18-20. $25-321. -
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Stay Black & Live Vol. 2
The daylong celebration kicks off with a car parade, and at lunch the 10,000 Fearless First Responders will distribute free plates to Eastside communities in need. There'll be a virtual panel discussion, music and spoken word, a raffle benefiting Six Square, and a live afterparty at the park that concludes with a fireworks show.Sat., June 19, 10am-10pm. Free. -
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ACC Surplus Sale
Office furniture and fixtures including tables, desks, and chairs, as well as bookshelves and classroom furniture and equipment, are available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. Credit cards, cash, and checks accepted.Wed.-Sat., June 16-19, 8am-5pmACC Pinnacle campus parking lot, 7748 Hwy. 290 W. -
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Austin Flea
Enjoy a cool frose and shop all the local vendors.Sat., June 19, 10am-4pm. Free.Violet Crown Clubhouse, 7100 Woodrow -
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Austin Humane Society's Summer Kids Series
For a paw-some summer, register your li'l animal lover for AHS's virtual, hands-on educational sessions, including live shelter tours, dog walks, storytime with shelter pets, crafts, and dance sessions. It's all free, and supplies are provided via pickup or you can get a supply list online. Graduation is Aug. 6-7 and comes with a certificate and swag bag.June 1-Aug.7. Free.Virtual -
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Austin Sol
Family-friendly fun, food trucks, and ultimate Frisbee vs. Los Angeles Aviators.Sat., June 19. $10 online; $12 at the gate.Westlake Chaparral Stadium, 4100 Westbank -
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Barnyard Buddies
Meet animal friends at a special hands-on farm tour where a handler will introduce youngsters to chickens, horses, and donkeys.Sat., Dec. 18, 10am -
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Breastfeeding Support Group
Baylor Scott & White Round Rock offers a virtual space to discuss nursing and child development with a certified lactation consultant.Third Saturdays, 11am. Free.Zoom -
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Discovery Days
Each weekend in June will feature a different adventure, from exploring like a real caver to understanding these incredible land formations to protecting the fragile ecosystems, and topping it off with celebrating the amazing natural resources. There will be special guests on-site each weekend, live demonstrations, entertainment, activities, giveaways, and more.Fri.-Sat., 10am-5pm, June 5-27Natural Bridge Caverns, 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd., San Antonio -
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Drop Spindle Spinning Class
Learn about how the pioneers used the drop spindle to create thread, then try it for yourself.Sat., June 19, 10am-2pm. $65. -
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Escape the Box
Take a journey through time exploring the hidden clues of Austin with Escape the Box, an outdoor guided tour, scavenger hunt, and escape game all in one! It entertains groups of 2-6 at $75 per group. The box features a number of puzzles and clues that can all be found in wonderful Austin neighborhoods along with discounts to participating businesses.Ongoing; see website for scheduled pickup times. $75. -
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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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Farm Yoga
Join in for a vinyasa flow to calm and ground you, and stay after to explore the beautiful property and shop the farm's delicious produce and local goods. Mats, water, Moontower Matcha, and Supergoop sunscreen will be provided, and 50% of proceeds goes to the farm.Sat., June 19, 9-10am. $25. -
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Father's Day at Pinballz
For every $50 spent, get a raffle ticket to enter a drawing for a Masterbuilt electric smoker.June 17-20 -
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Father's Day Axes & Ales
Give Dad the ultimate Father’s Day axe-perience with axe-throwing and beer tasting from Lazarus Brewing.Fri.-Sun., June 18-20 -
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Father's Day Superhero Scavenger Hunt
Follow the clues to find 10 hidden heroes among 50+ educational, hands-on exhibits and learn about science that sounds like it comes straight from a comic book.Sat.-Sun., June 19-20, 10am-4pmScience Mill, 101 S. Lady Bird Ln., Johnson City -
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Father's Day Three-Float Pack Deal
Get a deal on three hourlong float therapy sessions, where Dad can release stress in a pod filled with Epsom salts and water.June 11-21True REST Float Spa, 10721 Research -
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Fiesta
After two years and multiple cancellations, the more than 125-year-old tradition is back with parades, street parties, music, and more.Thu.-Sun., June 17-27San Antonio -
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Hornsby Bend Bird Walk
All levels of birders are welcome and no registration is required. Meet in front of the Center of Environmental Research (2210 FM973).Sat., June 19, 7:30-11am. Free. -
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Indoor Skydiving for Father’s Day
Show your love for Dad with the gift of indoor skydiving. Get one free video using code “FLYDAD21” with the purchase of any “First-Time Flyer” package.Through June 20. $65.iFLY Indoor Skydiving, 13265 Hwy. 183 N. -
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Juneteenth Celebration
With a grant from the National Parks Service, the Hopewell Rosenwald School of Cedar Creek has been restored and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in July 2015. The Juneteenth celebration will include an open house/tour of the historic school. There will be barbecue, refreshments, and games for the entire family, and former students are invited to share their oral history.Sat., June 19, noon-3pm. Free.Hopewell Rosenwald School, 690 State Hwy. 21 W., Cedar Creek -
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Juneteenth Culture Fest
DiverseArts Culture Works, Capitol View Arts, and the East Austin Creative Coalition are proud to present an exciting week of music, dance, film, art, poetry, and thoughtful discussions that honor Black arts and culture in Austin.June 14-20. Free. -
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Juneteenth Freedom Day
Celebrate the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas with music, food, and activities in Buda City Park.Sat., June 19, 10am-2pmBuda -
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Knitting: A Stitch in Time
Learn a bit about the history of knitting in Pioneer Farms' historic spinning room and get all the tools you need to start this practical and fun hobby.Sat., June 19, 10am-2pm. $60. -
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Leatherworking: The Basics
Get hands-on working with leather from start to finish, and go away with your own project and a valuable skill you can use for years to create bags, belts, and more.Third Saturdays, 10am-2:30pm. $100. -
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Living History Outpost
National Museum of the Pacific War presents 25-minute interactive demonstrations featuring stories and artifacts in the Memorial Garden.Sat., June 19, 10am-1:30pm. Free.Fredericksburg -
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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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Peach JAMboree and Rodeo
It’s a peachy time with lots of peach cobbler and peach ice cream ending with an evening rodeo and dance.Fri.-Sat., June 18-19Stonewall -
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Shared Frequencies Radio’s Juneteenth Fundraiser
Shared Frequencies Radio takes over the Coco Complex (aka Coconut Club and Neon Grotto) in celebration of Juneteenth with nonstop DJs, dancing, and on-site vendors. A percentage of ticket sales will benefit Austin Black Pride. Catch the event streaming online, too, at twitch.tv/sharedfrequenciesradio.Sat., June 19, 4pm-3:30am. $12-15. -
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Summer Hip-Hop Classes
Dance to the latest styles of hip-hop dance and current hip-hop music. High-energy instructors teach basic to advanced levels.Offered daily throughout summer. $5-26. -
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Summer in the City
Family-friendly activities include oversized games, chalk art, crafts, artisan vendors, live music, and entertainers. The event will also include hands-on experiences with city vehicles including fire trucks, police cars, dump trucks, and more. Community programs from the Bastrop Public Library and animals available for adoption from the Bastrop County Animal Shelter will also be on-site.Sat., June 19, 11am-5pm. Free.Historic Downtown Bastrop -
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Sunflower Festival
Walk through 6.5 acres with 35 varieties of pick-your-own sunflowers, but stay for the music, visit the petting zoo, or just play around on the farm.Through July 18. $18 online, $23 at gate.Sweet Eats Fruit Farm, Georgetown -
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T-Shirt Giveaway for Blood Donors
We Are Blood will give all blood/platelet donors a specially designed “Livin & Givin” T-shirt in June. Kick off the summer with a good deed and a fresh new wardrobe item. Appointments are mandatory; schedule online or call 512/206-1266.Through June 30We Are Blood donor centers -
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Texas Freedom Festival
Come for the food and stay for the music that is headlined by gospel groups and Kenne Wayne.Sat., June 19, 11am-11pm. Free.San Antonio -
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The Big Bug Hunt
Join Austin Parks Foundation's Barry Rivera on a virtual bug-catching adventure at St. Edward’s Park with environmental scientist Andrew Clamann to discover the bugs that make our parks home.Sat., June 19, 10am -
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The Bullock Museum: Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow
This powerful show, a traveling exhibition organized by the New-York Historical Society, explores the transformative years after the Civil War and the rise of Jim Crow, centering on stories of African Americans who pursued the ideals of Reconstruction and persevered in the face of a developing legal system promoting racial inequality.Through Nov. 28 -
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The Purple Party for Chica Power: Rock the Block
At this Latinitas fundraiser, local muralists Carmen Rangel and J Muzacz will unveil a mural of the late Ana Sisnett, a lifelong digital divide educator and activist and the first director of Austin Free-Net.Sat., June 19, 7-10pm. $60+.2400 E. Cesar Chavez -
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There’s an App for That: Observing Nature for Science With iNaturalist
This workshop will introduce Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Texas Nature Trackers program and how it uses the online data collection tool iNaturalist.Sat., June 19, 8:30am-1pm. $15-25.Online -
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Trap Yoga ATX
Flow to the hottest music in a class for beginners to experienced yogis. BYO mat, towel, water, mask, and good energy!Sat., June 19, 4 & 5:30pm. $25. -
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Vino Vinyasa
Vinyasa-based yoga and fun wine facts come together through creative yoga poses. Class ends with a wine tasting, and comes with a discount on mimosas and food from the Heel of the Boot food truck.Sat., June 19, 11am. $30.Wanderlust Wine Co., 610 N. I-35 -
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Volunteers Needed!
Spend the morning doing chores around the archeological site and then enjoy a barbecue lunch. Volunteers must register by June 19.Volunteer day: Sat., June 26, 8:30am-1pmGault Archeological Site, Florence -
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Yappy Hour Sponsored by Tito's
Bring your dogs, take in the view from the huge outdoor deck, and enjoy Cajun food and special cocktails from Tito's.Saturdays, 2-5pmThe Boat, 10931 Stonelake -
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2021-22 Budget Engagement
The Budget Office’s website includes explanatory videos in English and Spanish about the city’s FY 2021-22 budgeting process, as well as a short survey for residents to share their thoughts on spending priorities. The mayor and City Council are scheduled to adopt Austin’s FY 2021-22 budget and tax rate between Aug. 11-13.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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Palm District Planning Survey
Austin’s Palm District is located on the eastern edge of Downtown between I-35 and Trinity St., running from Rainey St. to 15th St. The city's Housing and Planning Department seeks public input on the future of the area as it develops the final Palm District Small Area Plan. Explore the area, take a survey, and ask questions on the city’s project website.OngoingOnline -
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Winter Storm Review Task Force Seeks Public Comment
Share your experiences and recommendations related to Winter Storm Uri, which will then be incorporated into a final report for City Council. Provide feedback online via the SpeakUp Austin website, or to speak remotely at the task force meetings, call (512/974-6339) or email no later than noon the day prior to the meetings on May 14 & 28 and June 11 & 23.OngoingRemote -
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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
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