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for Fri., Jan. 28

  • 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  
    get tickets
    Long Center for the Performing Arts

  • 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-6pm  
    More Info
    BookSpring
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    Out of Town

    "Les Diners de Gala" by Salvador Dalí

    The Spanish surrealist painter illustrated the cookbook Gala’s Dinners in 1973 that included 136 recipes by French chefs. This traveling exhibit features 12 lithographs that were released in conjunction with the book and are some of his most unique experimental prints.
    Jan. 15-March 27. Free.  
    info
    Noël Art Museum, San Angelo

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    Out of Town

    Art Crowd After-Hours Access to “Calder-Picasso”

    Grab this opportunity to see the works by Alexander Calder and Pablo Picasso – two of the foremost figures in 20th-century art – before it closes on Jan. 30.
    Fri., Jan. 28, 6:30-8:30pm. $35, nonmembers.  
    get tickets
    Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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    Sports

    Austin Ice Bats

    Vs. Louisiana Drillers.
    Fri.-Sat., Jan. 28-29, 7:30pm; Sun., Jan. 30, 5pm  
    get tickets
    Chaparral Ice, 1717 Scottsdale Dr., Cedar Park

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    Every Dog Is Lovable

    Local pet photogs Dog Days host a campaign to raise funds for nonprofit Hound Rescue, wherein pet parents submit a pic and story of their doggos, and the public votes for their faves. Qualifying dogs get a professional photo shoot and are featured in an upcoming coffeetable book, and prizes are given out biweekly to dogs with the most points.
    Voting open through March 19. $10 donation to enter, $1 per vote.  
    info & entry page
    Online

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    Out of Town

    Grand Prairie Lunar New Year

    Get a jump on the Year of the Tiger with live performances, vendors, and fireworks to wrap up the final weekend.
    Festival: Fri.-Sun., Jan. 28-30. Lion dance & fireworks: Sat.-Sun., Feb. 5-6. Free.  
    info
    Grand Prairie

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    Grant Program for Music Industry

    The city of Austin Economic Development Department is now accepting applications for the Austin Music Disaster Relief Grant. The fund provides one-time, unrestricted $2,000 grants to local professional musicians, independent promoters, music composers, and music industry workers facing hardships due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Applications due Jan. 28, 5pm  
    info & application
    Apply online

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    Knit & Crochet Group

    This knitting circle is open to knitters and crocheters, whether you’re just picking up yarn and needles for the first time or have been knitting for years.
    Fridays, 2-4pm  
    info
    Cedar Park Public Library

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    Out of Town

    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-4pm  
    info
    Museum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria

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    Over the Lege Live! Podcast

    The one and (maybe) only political satire show based on the Texas Lege generally airs every other Friday, with some exceptions due to the holidays. Tune in to learn and laugh.
    Fridays, 7:30pm. Free.  
    listen
    Virtual

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    Civic Events

    Small Business Financing Workshop

    U.S. Small Business Administration lender Sue Malone shares current trends in accessing capital for small business owners, as well as the step-by-step process on how to apply for unsecured working capital loans.
    Fri., Jan. 28, 9am-noon. Free (registration required).  
    Register
    Online

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    Spicewood Blues Connection

    Family- and pet-friendly, outdoors, and free! Grab dinner and a drink and enjoy live blues.
    Thursdays, Dec. 23 & 30; Fridays, Jan. 7-28, 6-9pm. Free.  
    info
    Pizzeria Sorellina

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    Out of Town

    Texas Citrus Fiesta

    In its 90th year, the festival celebrates the winter harvest with a parade, carnival, local music, and lots of oranges and grapefruit.
    Fri.-Sat., Jan. 28-29  
    info
    Mission

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    Trivia With Get It Gals

    "Best of Austin" winners Get It Gals are back with tons of trivia nights planned for y'all, with several based on TV programs you may have binged over the last year for some reason. Stay tuned on their socials because they are all over the place.
    Ongoing  
    events
    Various locations

  • Food

    Food Events

    Truluck's Dine-In Special

    This posh seafood house's special Valentine's Menu includes Maine lobster ravioli made with a butter poached tail, handmade lobster ravioli, artichokes, mushrooms, and spinach with smoked pecorino cream and tomato confit. If you really wanna splurge, citizen, add on a thick slice of strawberry chococlate cake for dessert.
    Feb. 11-14. $89.
    Truluck's, Truluck's

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    Sports

    University of Texas Women's Tennis

    Vs. Florida Atlantic. Fri., Jan. 28, 11am. Vs. SMU or Rice. Sat., Jan. 29, 2pm  
    info & schedule
    Texas Tennis Center, 2100 Comal

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    Sports

    Virtual Fitness Classes

    Stronger Austin has a full slate of free virtual classes all week long, from cardio & strength to Zumba, so you can always fit some fitness in your schedule.
    Ongoing. Free.  
    info
    Online

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    Voter Registration for March Primary

    If you plan on voting in the March 1 primary, be sure you're registered by the deadline. Check your status online or call 512/463-5650.
    Deadline: Jan. 31  
    Check status and register
    Online

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    Events

    Yin Integrations

    Incorporates affirmations, meditation, sound therapy, and energy healing for the purpose of integration.
    Fridays, 10am. $22.  
    get tickets
    3rd Eye Meditation Lounge
Ongoing
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