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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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    Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

    Join the Alzheimer's Association in going purple and raising awareness this June. Find out how to donate and get involved online.
    Through June 30  
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    Austin Humane Society's Summer Kids Series

    Summer sessions will take Humane Heroes on an epic adventure to learn what it means to care for a pet of their own and explore ways to help animals in need. The beloved Teddy Bear surgery is back for two sessions, and an outdoor movie night screens June 23. It all culminates in graduation Aug. 3.
    June 7-Aug. 3. Free.  
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    Austin MiniFEST

    An evening of music, art, and community in a festival-style atmosphere.
    Sun., June 26, 6pm-12mid. $23.  
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    Baby Formula Resources

    Due to the nationwide shortage of baby formula, which disproportionately affects low-income families with transportation and time restraints, Community Resilience Trust provides a helpful online resource. Families in need can sign up for updates on local formula supply and info from WIC, and those in the know can help track the supply by reporting information. Anyone with formula to donate can drop it off at any of several locations; get all the info online.
    Ongoing  
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    Ballet Austin Online Fitness Classes

    Choose from a variety of movement classes offered via livestream.
    Sat., April 4  
    Online
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    Barton Creek Farmers Market

    A great selection of local farmers bringing fabulous pastured meats, eggs, dairy, vegetables, and fruits, plus prepared-food vendors, artisans, bakers, and of course, live music.
    Sundays, 9am-1pm. Free.  
    4805 Hwy. 290 W., Sunset Valley (Kohl's parking lot)
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    Birding & Nature Hike

    Led by Mikael Behrens, master naturalist and Hill Country Conservancy volunteer, this hike offers a glimpse at the plants and animals on an environmental treasure on the banks of Lake Austin and provides insight into the important work of Hill Country Conservancy.
     
    Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve, 4615 Bunny Run
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    Black Girl Ventures x Pimco Austin Pitch Competition

    Black Girl Ventures is an organization that provides Black and Brown woman-identifying founders with access to community, capital, and capacity building. Small-business owners are invited to pitch to a panel of judges for a chance to win prizes of up to $10,000, which will be matched by Capital One. Apply now; finalists will be notified on July 18 for the pitch competition in the fall.
    Deadline: Fri., July 1  
    Apply online
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    Cars & Coffee

    Fun for the whole family with an eclectic car show and meetup with on- and off-track action at COTA.
    Sun., June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, 8am-noon. Free; $10 to register a car for show.  
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    Drop In & Create

    The Contemporary brings out special art activities so the whole family can dig into the art, ideas, and materials seen in the exhibits.
    Sun., Oct. 16 & 23, 1-3pm  
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    Drop-in Hip Hop Classes for Adults

    Beginner to advanced dancers welcome to drop in for a great workout set to hip-hop and pop music.
    Sundays, 12:30pm. $5-26.  
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    Eastside Pop Up

    Find lots of fun things at the handcrafted and vintage market, and enjoy lovely libations and tasty bites from CMW.
    Sun., June 26, noon-4pm. Free.  
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    FC Austin Elite

    Vs. Wilco FC.
    Sun., June 26, 7:30pm  
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    Free Fitness Classes

    Stronger Austin, powered by It’s Time Texas, offers a variety of free fitness classes, from cardio to Zumba.
    Ongoing. Free.  
    Online via Zoom
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    Hearth & Soul Sunday Mimosas

    Drink mimosas and shop new arrivals in homewares, accessories, and clothing all summer.
    Sundays, noon-5pm. Free.  
    Hearth & Soul, 2727 Exposition
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    Knotty Magick: Self Tie + Solar Plexus Practice Workshop

    Scout, aka Bliss, is bringing her conscious kink education to the altar of empowering spellwork.
    Sun., June 26, 5-7pm. $50.  
    Minx + Muse, 607 W. 37th
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    Music on the Patio With Jeff Inman

    Enjoy a lovely afternoon at the vineyard with the talented guitarist.
    Sun., June 26, 1-4pm. Free.  
    Texas Hills Vineyard, 878 RR 2766, Johnson City
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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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    Pride Fitness Classes

    Work out for a good cause, with proceeds going to Out Youth, a local org that provides programming and services for young LGBTQ folx. Virtual and in-person options are available; look for classes on the schedule marked "Benefiting Out Youth."
    June 20-26. Choose your donation amount, $10-100.  
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    Round Top Music Festival

    More than 80 young artists present orchestra, chamber, and solo work with concerts on Saturdays over six weeks. Weekday rehearsals in the concert hall are free and open to the public.
    June 5-July 17  
    Round Top
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    Shakespeare at Winedale

    Student actors present Shakespeare’s comedic love story As You Like It on three stages over the weekend.
    Fri.-Sun., June 24-26. $10.  
    Gonzales, La Grange, Winedale
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    Splash Dance! With Erica Nix

    Shake it up in your swimsuit every Sunday with Erica Nix's poolside aerobics.
    Sundays, 10-11am. Through Sept. 25. RSVP, $20.
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    Texas Kids' Pride Story Time & Family Gathering

    Join Red Salmon Arts in collaboration with Resistencia Books at this space for kids and their families to have fun, hang out, and be themselves during Pride Month.
    Sun., June 26, 10am-noon. Free but RSVP.  
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    TreeFolks Pride Shirt Design Contest

    Nonprofit TreeFolks will be participating in the Pride Parade for the first time this year, and is seeking submissions for a T-shirt logo to showcase. Get all the deets and submit your design online.
    Deadline: June 30  
    Submit online
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    We Are Blood's "Giving Double" Campaign

    We Are Blood is rewarding blood and platelet donors with a special opportunity to double the good of a donation. With each visit, donors can choose to donate $5 to either Central Texas Food Bank or Austin Humane Society, and We Are Blood will send all the proceeds to the orgs in July. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.
    Through June 30  
    We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives
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    YMCA Family Picnic

    Enjoy free open swim, yard games, and food trucks as part of the Y's Summer Funtastic series.
    Sun., June 26, 1-4pm. Free.  
    Northwest Family YMCA, 5807 McNeil Dr.

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