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BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration
Join BookSpring for an enchanting celebration of reading at BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration! Enjoy inspiring stories read aloud from pillars of the community, carnival games, a petting zoo, face painters, balloon makers, books, and refreshments (ALL FREE).Sat. May 4, 12pm-6pmBookSpring -
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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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Austin's Birthday Bash
The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation celebrates the city's 183rd birthday with five family-friendly events including live music, creative arts, food, and the people who capture the true spirit and authenticity of Austin. Get all the details online.Aug. 13, 19-20, 26 & 28 -
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Games Y'all
A casual meetup hosted by Fantastic Arcade for indie devs, digital artists, and games fans, with this month's theme being "Impact Games." Meet new friends and play meaningful submissions from the community (with the devs in attendance) and other indie favorites with messages that extend beyond the screen.Fri., Aug. 19, 7-10pm -
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Round Rock Express
Vs. El Paso. Thursday is Military Appreciation night; Friday is Wizarding Night, with butterbeer, a live owl, and more; and the Spazmatics play a postgame concert Saturday.Aug. 16-21. Tue.-Fri., 7:05pm; Sat.-Sun., 6:05pm -
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Urban Legends Tournament
An all-doubles axe-throwing night featuring a Doubles Double Elimination Tournament, Random Pair Around the Galaxy, and Random Pair Doubles Blackjack (don't bust!) - all with cash prizes.Fri., Aug. 19, 7pm. Free, but RSVP.
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City Council Budget Adoption Reading
Council will conduct a public hearing and consider comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 city budget.Fri., Aug. 19, 10am -
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DFSA Shop for Success Move Sale
Nonprofit Dress for Success is cleaning out its inventory for an upcoming move. Shop the racks in person online for discounted fashions with a bonus of supporting Austin women with your purchase.Aug. 19-20 & Sept. 10. Free, but RSVP requested. -
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Donate Blood, Get Free Wings
Bok bok! In August, blood donors get a tasty reward of a voucher for five chicken wings from Pluckers Wing Bar.Through Aug. 31We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drives -
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Fall Art Classes
Art Garage is now registering students for eight- to 12-week classes this fall, which allow your kiddos ages 4-16 to explore several art mediums with certified art educators at afterschool and home school sessions.Classes begin Sept. 12. $350-550. -
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Float Films
Celebrate summer with camp-centric films, a swim, and a counselor-approved cocktail. Selections include Wet Hot American Summer, But I'm a Cheerleader, and Friday the 13th.Fridays all summer; pool opens at 5pm, screenings begin at dusk -
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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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Greater Austin Music Census
The live music capital wants to hear from all the folks who give the city its nickname. Adults with a professional interest in music living within the greater Austin metro area are welcome to complete a survey for the music census, which will provide valuable data for community leaders, nonprofits, and government agencies.Through Sept. 9 -
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Hollywood Feed University: Understanding Cat Behavior
Hollywood Feed presents a free class on why Mr. Whiskers scratches your lovely couch or pees in the wrong place, among other things, and attendees get a 20% off coupon.Fri., Aug. 19, 8am, noon & 5pm. Free.Online -
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Live Music on the Lawn
Bring a blanket and enjoy a free, family-friendly concert.Fridays, 7-9pm. Free. -
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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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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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Street Fighter Tournament
Ryus and Kens are invited to show off their skills at a double-elimination-style tournament for prizes.Third Fridays, 5-8pm -
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Trade Days
Shop multiple barns and acres of vendors with a wide variety of goods, memorabilia, and collectibles.Fri.-Sat., Aug. 19-21Fredericksburg -
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Tree of the Year Awards
TreeFolks and Austin Parks & Rec are resurrecting the awards after nearly a decade, and seek noms for favorite trees in five categories. They must be in the city or ETJ limits, publicly accessible, and not a previous winner, but other than that, all bets are off! So get familiar with your urban forest and take note of the best of the branches. See "Kevin Curtin Hung Out With All of Austin’s 'Tree of the Year' Winners," July 31, 2020, for a fun history lesson.Nominate through Sept. 30 -
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Violet Crown Roller Derby Fundraiser
On the heels of their bronze medal win at the USA Roller Sports National Tournament, VCRD is looking for help and support in reaching another goal: a banked roller derby track. Get details and donate online.Ongoing -
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Volunteer With TCDP
With election day coming right up and early voting in progress right now, the Travis County Democratic Party is out in full force and could use help getting out the vote. Sign up online for one of their many volunteer opportunities all over town.OngoingVarious locations -
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YMCA Community Gathering
Let your voice be heard at an open house and community celebration where guests can provide input, learn about the Y, and celebrate the end of summer with treats and activities.Fri., Aug. 19, 5-7pm. Free, but RSVP encouraged.
