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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-6pm  
    BookSpring
  • 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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    "Tangible/Nothing"

    In the first reinstallation of the collection galleries since it opened in 2019, Ruby City will present an exhibit of artwork from the Linda Pace collection by national and international artists.
    Through July 30, 2023  
    Ruby City, San Antonio
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    An Egg-cellent Reward for Blood Donors

    We Are Blood partners with beloved local burger joint P. Terry's to reward blood donors with vouchers for a free egg burger.
    Sept. 15-30
    We Are Blood donation centers & mobile drives
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    Austin Pedestrian Advisory Council Elections

    Austinites passionate about pedestrian issues will want to tune in to the Sept. 12 Pedestrian Advisory Council meeting and consider applying for the group, which is seeking applicants through Sept. 18. Find more info online or email Chair Kat Cox at cox.katherine@gmail.com.
    Apply by Sept. 18; elections held Oct. 3  
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    Buda Plein Air Arts Festival

    Created during the pandemic in 2020 by the Inspired Minds Art Center, the fest brings the community together outdoors for live art, music, film, vendor demos, kids' art activities, cultural performances, and more.
    Sept. 13-17. Free.  
    121 Main St., Buda
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    Cedar Park Scavenger Hunt

    Join CP mascot pup Mischa on a hunt through parks, complete tasks at your own pace, and submit photos to win a prize. Look for scavenger hunt signs at eight locations around Cedar Park and get all the details online.
    Sept. 1-30  
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    Concordia Volleyball

    Vs. UT-Dallas Friday, 6pm, then LeTourneau Saturday, 1pm.
    Sept. 16-17  
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    Diez Y Seis Celebration and Market

    Frida Friday ATX celebrates Mexican Independence Day with a poolside party full of local queer and BIPOC vendors, drag performances, live music, and more.
    Fri., Sept. 16, 6-10pm. Free but RSVP.  
    East Austin Hotel, 1108 E. Sixth
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    Drawing & Painting Classes for Kids

    Calling all mini Monets! Registration is now open for afterschool and weekend art classes with professional artist and educator Amanda Jones, teaching students ages 8-18. Professional illustrator Carly Dennis also offers a special weekly class for younger artists.
    Ongoing. $122.50-160 monthly.  
    607 W. St Johns #10
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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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    Out of Town

    Ground Zero 360 Remembrance Exhibit

    More than 70 artists, painters, and sculptors contributed to this powerful exhibit remembering the terrorist attack on 9/11 including photographs taken from the streets of New York City.
    Sept. 12, 2022-Jan. 31, 2023
    Houston
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    Halloween and Dia de los Muertos

    House of Torment

    The ultimate haunted house with three new themes featuring elaborate sets, iconic characters, towering animatronic monsters, and terrifying scenarios.
    Through Nov. 5. Open daily Oct. 12-31 and select weekend days otherwise  
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    HummerBird Celebration

    There’ll be something for every level of birder, from bus tours to lectures and a special mall of vendors selling birding-related merchandise.
    Thu.-Sun., Sept. 15-18
    Rockport
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    Japanese Language Classes

    The Japan-America Society of Greater Austin has a bunch of classes coming up for anyone wanting to learn how to read, write, and speak Japanese, with mostly online lessons. Private tutoring is also available; email for details.
    Classes begin early to mid-September. $25 an hour.  
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    Mexican Independence Day Celebration

    A full night of live music and free tacos by Ulovei with purchase of a Dulce Vida or Espolon cocktail.
    Fri., Sept. 16, 5-10pm. Free.  
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    Mighty Swell Keep It Weird Day

    Spiked seltzer brand Mighty Swell celebrates its sixth birthday with carnival games, live music, a vendor fair of all ATX-born brands, and cute pups from Austin Humane Society.
    Fri., Sept. 16, 6-9pm  
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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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    Pickleball Leagues

    Sign up now for fall coed ladder leagues which will meet on Sundays, Mondays, or Tuesdays depending on level.
    Registration opens noon, Sept. 7; leagues begin week of Sept. 18. $65.  
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    Pilates Strengthen & Sculpt Mat Workout

    A class focusing on all the Pilates mat workout principles to develop a strong inner core and tone, sculpt, and strengthen the muscles.
    Sept. 12-Dec. 19. $5-28.  
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    Platelet Donors Urgently Needed

    A growing community means a growing need for platelets, which are a crucial component of blood used for cancer patients, people with traumatic injuries, and pediatric transplant patients. In an effort to ramp up platelet donations, We Are Blood launched “Power Up,” a program that awards donors who donate five times by Nov. 30. Donors can choose one of four exclusive prizes: an embroidered windbreaker, Alamo movie passes, a tote, or backpack. Schedule online or call 512/206-1266.
    Through Nov. 30  
    We Are Blood donor centers
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    Résumé Skills Workshop

    Dust off the old CV and get tips on freshening it up and best highlighting your talents.
    Sept. 12, 14 & 16. Mon., 10am, Wed., 1pm; Fri., 3pm  
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    Taylor Swift Girls Night

    Bring your gal pals and your champagne problems and relax while painting pottery, enjoying cocktails/mocktails and snacks, and jamming to Tay-Tay tunes.
    Fri., Sept. 16, 6-8pm. $35.  
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    Out of Town

    Texas State Forest Festival

    This East Texas tradition includes wood carvers, axe throwing, barbecue, carnival, Indian dancers, vendors, music, and more.
    Thu.-Sun., Sept. 15-18
    Lufkin
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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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    Urban Axes Fifth Anniversary

    Five years is really something, so celebrate with delicious local food and drinks, yard games in the arenas, karaoke, and of course a little axe-throwing!
    Fri., Sept. 16, 7-11pm  
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    Civic Events

    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.
    Ongoing  
    Various locations
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    Weekly Charitable Silent Auction at Lone Star Court

    Visit Lone Star Court each week in September to participate in their charitable silent auction benefitting Partnerships for Children. Hotel guests and locals are invited to bid on big ticket memorabilia, jewelry, vacation packages, historic artwork and more with winners announced each week.
    Mon.-Sat. through Oct. 1. Free.

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