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  • 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  
    Butler Park
  • 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  
    Long Center for the Performing Arts
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    Sports

    Texas Roller Derby Returns

    After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Texas Roller Derby finally returns in 2022! The schedule has been announced, and includes monthly bouts all year (except in July). The first will be streamed live, and future bouts will take place at the Thunderdome and Palmer Events Center.
    Sat., Feb. 19, 5:30pm. $7.99.  
    Streaming on Facebook Live
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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.  
    Noël Art Museum, San Angelo
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    Call for Oakwood Cemetery Descendants

    The Oakwood Cemetery Chapel staff seeks descendants of people of color buried in the Oakwood Cemetery to participate in a vision session with Oakwood’s Historic Preservation and Archaeology project specialists. If you are a descendant of someone buried at Oakwood Cemetery, or have information on those individuals, please call Jennifer Chenoweth, museum site coordinator for the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel, at 512/978-2310 or email Jennifer.Chenoweth@AustinTexas.gov.
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    Donate Blood, Get Free Cookies

    It's Girl Scout cookie season again, so We Are Blood has formed a sweet partnership with Girl Scouts of Central Texas to reward blood and platelet donors with a free box. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.
    Through Feb. 28  
    We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives
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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.  
    Online
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    Free Women's Self-Defense Class

    Anyone who identifies as a woman and is interested in learning some hands-on self-defense techniques is welcome to join.
    First Wednesday of every month, 7:30-8:30pm. Free.
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    Healing the Sacred Wound

    A class on the theme "The Consciousness of Prosperity," which will combine transformative tools, energetic clearings, and meditative activations to generate change within and consciousness around the world.
    Wed., Feb. 2, 7:30pm. Free; donations encouraged.  
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    High Noon Talk

    Join Dr. Michael Searles, author of the new book Black Cowboys of the American West, for a talk on Nat Love, a formerly enslaved man who became a cowboy and whose life story and legendary exploits inspired numerous books and films.
    Wed., Feb. 2, noon  
    Online or at Bullock Museum, 1800 Congress
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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  
    Museum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria
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    SIN Night at the Collaboratory

    Austin Eastciders rewards service industry professionals for their hard work with karaoke, $3 pints, and select sixers for only $5.
    Wednesdays, 3-10pm  
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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.
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    University of Texas Women's Tennis

    Vs. Baylor.
    Wed., Feb. 2, 2pm  
    Weller Tennis Center, 2516 University Club
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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.  
    Online
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    Wine Lovers Celebration

    Take a self-guided tour of more than 40 Hill Country wineries with complimentary tastings and discounts on purchases.
    Through Feb. 25. $100/couple, $65/individual.  
    Various Hill Country wineries
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    Civic Events

    YMCA Early Learning Readiness Program

    A free community program for qualifying low-income families that focuses on preparing children ages 2-4 for school, while providing their caregivers with the tools to facilitate their child’s development. Classes are offered twice a week in English and Spanish and last one hour.
    English: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Spanish: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am.. Free.  
    Online
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