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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 5  
    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  
    Butler Park
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    Rodeo Austin

    Two weeks of family-friendly fun, including ProRodeo action, live music, carnival games and attractions, a beer & wine garden, food trucks, a livestock show, and more.
    March 12-26. $10, adults; $5, children 12 and under.  
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    "Voices of Evergreen"

    A short film produced with a Heritage Grant from the city, it tells the stories of five notable figures buried at the historic Evergreen Cemetery in East Austin. A discussion follows the screening.
    Sat., March 26, 1-2:30pm. Free.  
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    94th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays

    The annual event hosting high school, collegiate, and professional track & field athletes from around the world returns to normal after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Wed.-Sat., March 23-26  
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    AISD Pride Week

    Austin ISD provides information and activities coinciding with National LGBT Health Awareness Week, concluding with the PRIDE OUT! Party in the Park at Eastside Early College High School Saturday, 10am-1pm, with community resources, interactive activities, performances, and celebration.
    March 21-26. Party: Sat., March 26, 10am-1pm  
    Austin ISD schools all week. Pride party, 900 Thompson
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    International Music Festival

    Internationally acclaimed musicians, including the Austin Troubadours, bring their talents to evening performances in the beautiful San Fernando Cathedral.
    March 23-27. Free, but tickets required.  
    San Antonio
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    NASCAR at COTA

    Vroom, vroom! It's a full weekend of racing with the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Camping World Truck Series. Plus tons more fun like circus-style attractions, pig races, a dog show, artists, and more. A variety of ticket packages are available, including camping so you can get the full NASCAR experience.
    Fri.-Sun., March 25-27. adults, $25-275; kids, free-$165.  
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    Sherwood Forest Faire

    Come to the country and be prepared to be wowed by the shows, jousting, artisans, and music.
    Weekends, March 5-April 24  
    McDade
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    Texas Stars

    Vs. Milwaukee Admirals. Arrive early for a poster giveaway at Saturday's game.
    Fri.-Sat., March 25-26, 7pm  
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    Tomlinson's Grand Opening Spring Fling

    Celebrate with Austin Humane Society's adoptable pets, free refreshments from Amy's Ice Creams and High Brew Coffee, pet photography by Zilker Bark, a pet contest by Fetch! Pet Care, prizes, and more.
    Sat., March 26, 11am-4pm  
    Tomlinson's Tech Ridge, 500 W. Canyon Ridge
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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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    AHS Car Raffle

    The Austin Humane Society and Roger Beasley Mazda are teaming up to celebrate two major milestones with their annual raffle: AHS will celebrate its 70th anniversary, and RBM will celebrate its 50th anniversary, so they’re “Wheelin’ in the Years” and raffling off a beautiful Mazda 2021 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring convertible. Each ticket purchase provides one night of safe and warm shelter, nutritious food, quality medical care, and lots of love for a cat or dog who is waiting to find a home. Raffle ticket purchases must be made by a Texas resident over 18.
    Drawing held Sat., April 9, noon. $20 each or three for $50.  
    Buy online
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    Alamo Austin Air's Community Canine Contest

    Alamo Austin Air Conditioning & Heating is raising awareness about animals in need with a special contest. All you have to do is vote online for your favorite shelter, and everyone wins something. The contestants are PAWS Shelter, Austin Pets Alive!, and Austin Humane Society. You can vote once a day.
    Feb. 15-March 31. Free.  
    Vote online
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    All-Ages Virtual Storytime

    Featuring stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and other extension activities. Registration required.
    Saturdays, 10:30am  
    Virtual
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    Atelier Beauté Chanel Pop-Up

    Stop in this fragrance and beauty workshop to try products and get skilled guidance.
    March 11-April 24. Free.  
    1009 S. Congress
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    Austin FC X Pluckers Trivia Night

    Win a chance to score with an Austin FC player at Pluckers Wing Bar's trivia night. Keep an eye on Pluckers' social media pages to enter the contest; three winners and guests will compete with two Verde MVPs.
    Contest: ongoing; trivia night: Wed., April 6, 7-10pm. Free.  
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    ¡Sí Se Puede! César Chávez March & Day of Action

    A brief march is followed by a program with speakers and community networking with Latino orgs and vendors. Voter registration will be available, and arrive early if you'd like to snag a T-shirt.
    Sat., March 26, 10am-1pm  
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    Black Makers Market

    A celebration with music, prizes, giveaways, and Black businesses and creatives.
    Sat., March 26, 11am-3pm  
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    Chapa 5K

    A rad Eighties-themed race with an in-person and virtual option. Walk-up registrations accepted.
    Sat., March 26, 8am. $20.  
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    Cybertex Institute Open House

    Stop by for free glucose and cholesterol tests, free snacks, and info on becoming a medical assistant.
    Sat., March 26, 10am-3pm. Free.  
    Cybertex Institute, 6300 La Calma
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    East Austin Survival to Recovery Al Anon Family Group

    A group for anyone worried about someone with a drinking problem. Find the entrance on East 12th Street, upstairs.
    Saturdays, 3pm. Free.
    1818 E. 12th
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    Ecological Literacy Day

    All the Hornsby Bend trails, habitat gardens, and kiosks were built and are maintained by volunteers. If you enjoy birding or walking along the Colorado River, please join in to help maintain these amenities and support public access at Hornsby Bend. Wear long pants, a hat, and sturdy shoes; bring water and binoculars if interested in birds.
    Sat., March 26, 9am-1pm  
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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.  
    Locations vary
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    Genealogy Seminar: Common Name Strategies

    Expert Debbe Tipping will present on strategies for sorting out your ancestry when you find an abundance of people with the same name from the same place.
    Sat., March 26, 1-3pm  
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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.  
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    Helen Lee Estate Daffodil Gardens

    Every year Mrs. Lee’s 816-acre tract becomes covered in blooming gold daffodils along a 4-mile trail.
    Mid-February through March. By donation.  
    Gladewater
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    Herb Festival at the Wynne Home

    Start your spring garden with locally grown herbs, perennials, native plants, vegetables, and bulbs while enjoying the music and artists.
    Sat., March 26, 8am-2pm  
    Hunstville
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    Huston-Tillotson Baseball

    A round of doubleheaders vs. University of Houston-Victoria.
    Fri., March 25, noon; Sat., March 26, 1pm  
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    Huston-Tillotson Softball

    Vs. University of Houston-Victoria. Fri., March 25, 1pm (doubleheader). Vs. Concordia. Tue., March 29, 5pm (doubleheader)  
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    Living History Weekend

    History comes alive with the roar of the tanks and other machinery and munitions of World War II and other wars.
    Sat.-Sun., March 26-27. $5-15.  
    College Station
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    Margarita Madness

    Patrons get to decide which of 16 popular restaurants make the best margarita in Port A. Contestants are eliminated with weekly tabulations of online voting until the winner is decided on the final day.
    March 11-April 8  
    Port Aransas
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    Night Golf

    A nighttime shotgun-style nine-hole round made more fun and challenging with glow-in-the-dark balls.
    Thu.-Sat., 6-9:30pm. $20.  
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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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    Other Worlds Screenplay Contest

    Other Worlds Film Festival's eighth annual screenwriting contest, part of its mission to encourage work in science fiction and horror, is accepting submissions. New this year is the "under 18" category for young'uns starting to learn the craft. Early-bird deadline is March 31; entry fees increase with each following deadline (each month until August).
    Final deadline: Aug. 20  
    Apply online
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    Plant Plug Pop Up

    Sixteen plant enthusiasts bring the green, from common household plants to special specimens. Kid- and pet-friendly.
    Sat., March 26, 10am-2pm. Free.  
    2605 Jones
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    Saturday Night Concert Series

    Bring blankets and relax on the lawn with family and friends (even the furry kind) for this free outdoor concert series featuring some of Austin's best musicians, such as Bob Schneider, Kelly Willis, the Peterson Brothers, and more.
    Saturdays through May 7, 7-9pm. Free.  
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    Shop Small Saturday

    Shop local and meet lots of artisans, makers, and vintage collectors.
    Sat., March 26. Free.  
    El Tigre Coffee Roasters, 1204 Salina
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    Sienna Star Local Musician Contest

    New luxury apartment community Sienna at the Thompson is seeking its inaugural musician-in-residence, and all local musicians are welcome to apply by uploading a one-minute video on FB or Instagram using the hashtag #siennastar. Finalists perform at a concert emceed by Anne Hudson, and the winner gets a year of free rent in exchange for 25 hours per month of live performance and creative content. This place is deee-luxe, with rents starting at around $2,300, so the winner will be living like a rock star.
    Enter through April 1; finalists perform Sat., April 9, 3-5pm. Free.  
    Apply online; concert at Wax Myrtle's, 506 San Jacinto
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    Southwestern University Baseball

    Vs. Texas Lutheran.
    March 25-26. Fri., 6pm; Sat., noon (doubleheader)  
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    Southwestern University Softball

    Vs. Texas Lutheran. March 25-26. Fri., 5pm; Sat. 1pm (doubleheader). Vs. Hardin-Simmons. Tue., March 29, 4pm (doubleheader).  
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    Southwestern University Women's Lacrosse

    Vs. Birmingham-Southern. Thu., March 24, 6pm. Vs. Whitworth. Sat., March 26, 1pm  
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    Spring Fest at Kahalari

    A free community festival with live music, activities for kids, food, cocktails, a farmers' market, and more.
    Sat.-Sun., March 26-27. Free.  
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    Spring Home & Garden Show

    Homeowners and garden enthusiasts can meet with and learn from top home and garden industry experts at hundreds of booths and displays. Friday is Hero Day, with free admission for active military, veterans, and first responders. Sunday is Teacher Day, with educators and school faculty getting free admission.
    March 25-27. Fri., noon-8pm; Sat., 10am-8pm; Sun., 11am-6pm  
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    Texas Pinball Festival

    Test your skill as a pinball wizard on more than 400 vintage and new pinball machines, tour the National Videogame Museum, meet game designers, and more.
    Fri.-Sun., March 25-27  
    Frisco
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    Texas State Baseball

    Vs. Coastal Carolina.
    March 25-27. Fri., 6pm; Sat., 2:30pm; Sun., 1pm  
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    Texas State Women's Tennis

    Vs. Troy. Sat., March 26, 10am. Vs. South Alabama. Sun., March 27, 10am  
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    The Black Hair Experience

    The Black Hair Experience "fuses the aesthetic of an art exhibit with the engagement of photoworthy activations," all inspired by the beauty, stories, and culture of Black hair. “This is a culturally inclusive experience that provokes real-time connections through the universal symbol of hair,” says co-founder Elizabeth Austin-Davis.
    Sat.-Sun., 10am-8pm. $30 and up.  
    9600 S. IH-35 Ste. I-500
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    The Boozy Cauldron

    A four-part pop-up cocktail experience that takes guests on a magical journey with stories of the famous Boozy Cauldron Tavern and the ghosts that still haunt the establishment.
    Through April 2. Thu.-Sat., 6 & 8pm. $55.  
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    The Brick Bar

    Relive your childhood at this LEGO-inspired pop-up bar featuring over 1 million blocks. Build the creation of your childhood dreams and get involved in building challenges, table tennis tournaments, and plenty more.
    Fri.-Sun., March 25-27. $22.  
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    The Furniture Mall First Birthday Party

    Celebrate the milestone with free food and cake, giveaways, family-friendly films, and a special appearance by Leslie Lane Llamas, who'll let you take photos with two lovely llamas in birthday hats.
    Sat., March 26, 10am-4pm. Free.  
    Furniture Mall of Texas, 12901 N. I-35
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    Tulipalooza

    A fundraiser for area charities, this 10-day event includes thousands of colorful tulips for sale, music, food trucks, and local vendors.
    March 18-27  
    Waxahachie
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    UWSA Potluck in the Park

    Bring a dish if you like and join Undoing White Supremacy Austin to learn more about the org.
    Sat., March 26, noon-2pm  
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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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    Wildflower Arts and Crafts Festival

    Browse among the many vendors for a variety of goods from soap to jewelry and meet the craftspeople.
    Sat.-Sun., March 26-27. Free.  
    Salado
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    World Golf Championships Dell Technologies Match Play

    Single-day and weekly tickets are available for the tournament featuring the best golfers in the world.
    March 23-27  
    Austin Country Club

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