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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-2pmButler Park -
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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 5Long Center for the Performing Arts
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Burn & Bury: A John Sims Project
A burning and burying of the Confederate flag, hosted by John Sims and featuring Reverend Hannah Hooks, pastor at Shorter Chapel AME Church-Giddings; Chas Moore, co-founder of the Austin Justice Coalition; performance artist Dragonfly; poet/writer Brooke Elise Axtell; and musician Mocha Washburn. A potluck reception sponsored by De-Confederate Austin will follow.Mon., May 30, 2-6pm. Free. -
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Memorial Day at Jester King
Active and retired military get 10% off a day pass, and all will enjoy a burger pop-up, live music from Austin Nights (1-3pm), goat experiences, and more.Mon., May 30, 11am-7pm
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Blue Genie Art Bazaar’s May Market
If you've been missing Blue Genie since the holidays, never fear. Shop the work of over 100 regional artisans and craftspeople all month at the May market, which is the perfect place to find gifts for all your spring occasions.April 29-May 29, Fri.-Sun., and Mon., May 30. Free. -
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Cocaine Anonymous World Convention
The theme is “Deep in the Heart of Recovery,” and this year’s program offers a variety of activities, events, and programming focusing on sobriety, fellowship, step-work, and fun.May 26-30. $65 and up. -
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Donate Blood, Get Kerbey Lane Queso
For some of us, queso almost runs through our veins. We Are Blood partnered with Kerbey Lane Cafe to provide blood donors with vouchers for a free queso while supplies last, so schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.Through May 31We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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Gifted & Talented Showcase
AISD's GT students were invited to submit a virtual student project that connected with the 2022 theme, "Pathways and Passions." See a selection of chosen projects online.Through June 3Online -
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Kerrville Folk Festival
The 50th edition of the annual music festival runs for 18 days of peace and love at the Quiet Valley Ranch featuring legacy acts and up-and-coming stars. Read more in our Music section.May 26-June 12Kerrville -
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Lone Star Limericks Call for Submissions
Brush Square Museums and Brush Square Museums Foundation announce an open call to writers to submit original limericks about Texas or Austin. Pay tribute to the people, places, sights, and sounds of this great city and state by immortalizing (or gently mocking) them in verse!Submissions accepted through June 4; finalists voted on June 5-11Online -
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Memorial Day Ruck
Join a 5-mile ruck march to support DOVE, which works to connect veterans with living organ donors.Mon., May 30, 8am. $50 donation. -
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Memorial Day Sale
Pottery, furniture, statuary, and fountains will be 10% off, and more savings can be found on items marked with colored dots.May 28-30. Sat. & Mon., 9am-6pm; Sun., 10am-6pmGarden Seventeen, 604 Williams -
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Music Open Mic
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Obama Portraits Tour
Portraits of the former president and first lady by Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald are on view before moving to the National Portrait Gallery.April 3-May 30Museum of Fine Arts, Houston -
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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. 20Apply online -
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Pan Am Park Renaming
The community is invited to provide feedback on a proposal to change the name of Pan American Neighborhood Park to Tony Castillo Pan American Neighborhood Park. An online survey is now open, and meetings will be held online and at the park.Survey open through June 4. Virtual meetings: Thu., May 19 & June 2, 7pm. In-person meeting: Sat., June 4, 10:30am, 2100 E. Third -
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Pickleball 4 Life Memorial Day Challenge
Supporting Mental Health Awareness Month in partnership with NAMI Central Texas.Mon., May 30, 10am-3pmAustin Tennis & Pickleball Center, 7800 Johnny Morris -
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Pride 2022 Call for Artists
The Dougherty Arts Center seeks submissions from LGBTQ+ artists for a pop-up exhibit during the Pride celebration with the theme "Glow Up!" Get all the details and submit online.Submissions due May 30; exhibit held June 15Online -
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Public Comment Period for City Draft Allocation Plan
Each year, the city prepares a plan detailing the amount of federal funding to be allocated to various housing and public service programs. Give your feedback online or at a public hearing Tue., May 10, 6:30pm, with the Community Development Commission, or Thu., June 9, 10am, with City Council.Through June 10Online -
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Public Input on ARP Funding for Homelessness
The public is invited to provide input on the city's plan to allocate federal funds dedicated to homelessness and housing instability, either online or at a public hearing May 10 with the Community Development Commission or June 9 with City Council.Through June 10Online -
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Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Come for the jousting and birds of prey, but stay for the games and food.Sat.-Sun., April 9-May 29, and Mon., May 30Waxahachie -
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Stick With Me
All month, We Are Blood is rewarding blood and platelet donors with a limited-edition "Stick With Me" T-shirt when they bring a friend along to donate. Appointments required; make one online or call 512/206-1266.May 1-31We Are Blood donation centers & mobile drives -
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The Power of Movesz
Join a 30-day wellness campaign to get inspired, get healthy, and make a positive change. Proceeds go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.Through May. $35.Virtual -
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TXB Memorial Day Deal
TXB is honoring active military, veterans and first responders at all market locations with a free drink of choice, including fountain drinks, coffee, tea, frozens, and more.Mon., May 30All TXB locations -
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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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Yoga for Healing
Designed for anyone who wants to learn the science of healing from the inside out using ancient techniques.Mondays, 6:30pm. $22.
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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
