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for Sat., Jan. 29

  • 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  
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    Long Center for the Performing Arts

  • Earth Day Jubilee with The Trail Conservancy

    Join The Trail Conservancy on the Butler Hike and Bike Trail for the 2nd Annual Earth Day Jubilee celebration! Enjoy live music by Mr. Will, Motenko, and Brother Thunder, eco-friendly activities, a market by Austin Flea, and fun for the whole family.
    Sat. Apr. 20, 10am-2pm  
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    Butler Park
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    "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.  
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    Noël Art Museum, San Angelo

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    Kids

    All-Ages Virtual Storytime

    Featuring stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and other extension activities. Registration required.
    Saturdays, 10:30am  
    register
    Virtual

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    Austin Ice Bats

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

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    Austin Orienteering Club

    By using a highly detailed map and a compass, participants will complete a designated course of specific controls in a specific order. Courses of all difficulties will be offered.
    Sat., Jan. 29, 10am-2pm. $10 for juniors (18 and under), $12 for adults.  
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    McKinney Falls State Park

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    Body Mind Spirit Expo

    Take in live performances, including music, dance, and spoken word, and explore a selection of the nation's finest psychics and mediums and the best in alternative health and wellness tools, products, and resources.
    Sat.-Sun., Jan. 29-30. $12.  
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    Palmer Events Center

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    Concordia Men's Basketball

    Vs. McMurry. Thu., Jan. 27, 7:30pm. Vs. Hardin-Simmons. Sat., Jan. 29, 3pm  
    info & schedule
    Concordia Fieldhouse

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    Concordia Women's Basketball

    Vs. McMurry. Thu., Jan. 27, 5:30pm. Vs. Hardin-Simmons. Sat., Jan. 29, 1pm  
    info & schedule
    Concordia Fieldhouse

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    Escape the Box

    Explore the hidden side of Austin with Escape the Box's time-travel-themed escape game and scavenger hunt adventure, which starts with a live intro and sends your group off to explore using a box full of clues and guides, including a playlist, photo challenges, a cipher wheel, map, and more. Call 512/779-9844 to book.
    Saturdays, 1:30pm. $15-35/person.  
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    Locations vary

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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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    Galveston Museum Day

    Over the weekend, seven museums offer free or reduced admission to some of the special places on the island.
    Sat.-Sun., Jan. 29-30  
    info
    Galveston

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    Grounded by Fareground: Free Run Club

    Swift Fit Events powers a free Downtown walk-or-run 5K open to all levels, with towels and water provided.
    Saturdays, 10:15am. Free.  
    register
    Fareground

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    Huston-Tillotson Baseball

    A weekend of double-headers vs. Bethany College opens the season.
    Sat.-Sun., Jan. 29-30, 1pm  
    info & schedule
    Downs Field

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    LEEF Gala 2022

    A night filled with fun to raise essential funds to Leander ISD students, teachers, and staff through interactive games, donations, a raffle, and a silent and live auction. In-person seating is full, but you can be added to the waitlist or participate from home in the auction and watch the livestream.
    Sat., Jan. 29, 6pm. $150+.  
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    The Crossover, 1717 Scottsdale Dr., Cedar Park

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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-4pm  
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    Museum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria

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    Psychic Medium Ray

    Celebrity medium Raymond Guzman stops by as part of his Texas Tour and will be reading people and giving spiritual messages.
    Sat., Jan. 29, 1-3pm. $35.  
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    Meetingful, 3809 South Second

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    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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    Texas State Men's Basketball

    Vs. UT-Arlington. Sat., Jan. 29, 4pm.  
    info & schedule
    Strahan Arena at the University Events Center, 106 Charles Austin Dr., San Marcos

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    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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    University of Texas Men's Basketball

    Vs. Tennessee.
    Sat., Jan. 29, 7pm  
    info & schedule
    Frank Erwin Center - closed

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    University of Texas Men's Tennis

    Vs. RV Columbia. Sat., Jan. 29, 11am. Vs. Oklahoma State/Oregon. Sun., Jan. 30, noon  
    info & schedule
    Texas Tennis Center, 2100 Comal

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    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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    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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