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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  
    More Info
    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  
    get tickets
    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  
    more info
    Ruby City, San Antonio

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    "Texas Governors and Their Times, 1846-1946"

    This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.
    Sept. 19, 2022-May 15, 2023. Free.
    Texas State Library & Archives

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    Adult Skate Night

    Leave the rugrats at home and enjoy the roller rink with other grownups.
    Tuesdays, 7-11pm; Saturdays, 9pm-midnight  
    info
    Playland Skate Center

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    Kids

    Art Explorers

    Art Explorers meets once a week to discover new mediums, techniques and cultures. Projects will include hand-building with clay, mosaics, drawing, painting, tie-dye, and more. This class is great for young artists who love to try everything.
    Jan. 24-Feb. 28; March 21-April 25. $225.  
    register
    Art Garage Oak Hill

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    Birds Barbershop's Haircuts Fighting Hunger

    In celebration of Birds' ninth location opening, they'll donate all haircut proceeds to the Central Texas Food Bank during the first week of business.
    Through Jan. 27
    Birds Barbershop, 3601 William Cannon

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    Donate Blood, Get a Free Sub

    We Are Blood partners with ThunderCloud Subs to reward blood donors with a free small sub. Do some good in exchange for an Office Favorite, Texas Tuna, Veggie Delite, or whatever strikes your fancy.
    Jan. 16-31  
    more info
    We Are Blood donor centers

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    Kids

    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.  
    get tickets
    607 W. St Johns #10

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    Sports

    Fitness Classes With Stronger Austin

    Stronger Austin offers a variety of virtual fitness classes from chair yoga to kickboxing to Zumba, with something bound to fit in everyone's schedule. All you need to do is register and RSVP online!
    January to May. Free.  
    register
    Virtual

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    Fortlandia

    The Wildflower Center's annual exhibition of explorable secret hideouts designed by local artists will transport you to imaginary worlds and spark an appreciation for art and nature.
    Through Jan. 29
    Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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    Geeks Who Drink Trivia

    Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.
    Tuesdays, 7:30pm. Free.  
    info
    Dave & Buster's

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    Governor's Community Achievement Awards

    The GCAA program has recognized outstanding communities since 1969, with the Texas Department of Transportation providing landscaping award funding since 1985. This year, ten winning communities will share $2 million in landscaping awards from TxDOT, with the amount based on population size. The funds are used for landscaping projects along state rights of way. Applications are now being accepted.
    Through Feb. 16. Free.
    Statewide

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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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    Grounded Fitness at Fareground

    Get grounded with a high-intensity outdoor workout powered by Swift Fit Events.
    Tuesdays, 6pm. Free.  
    info & rsvp
    Fareground

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    Harry Potter Trivia Series

    Teams of up to six compete against other superfans of the series and top teams proceed to a finale wizard's duel.
    Jan. 24, Feb. 7 & 21, 7pm. $8.  
    get tickets
    WhichCraft Beer Store

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    Sports

    It's a Matter of Life and Breath: Virtual Feldenkrais Series

    Join preeminent international presenter and trainer in the Feldenkrais Method, Larry Goldfarb, for an online series to learn a somatic approach to self-knowledge and self-improvement. Learn about how you breathe and improve your respiratory repertoire.
    Jan. 24-Feb. 21. Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm. $120.  
    info
    Virtual

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    January Classes at Pioneer Farms

    Start the year learning a new old skill at the historic farm. They've got basic blacksmithing and leatherworking classes all month and you can learn to craft your own custom belt or a knife made from a railroad spike.
    Ongoing  
    register
    Pioneer Farms

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    Keeping the Keys Workshop

    Over the last 10 years, the number of people killed in crashes involving older drivers increased by 26%. Drivers over the age of 65 may experience age-related changes to their vision, physical performance, cognitive abilities and side effects of medication that increases their risk of a crash. St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center has partnered with AAA for a free, one-hour workshop to help older drivers learn how to adapt to these changes and increase their safety behind the wheel.
    Tue., Jan. 24, 2-3pm. Free.
    3189 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown

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    Civic Events

    Planning Commission Meeting

    See agenda for details.
    Second & fourth Tuesdays, 6pm  
    agendas & more info
    City Hall

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    Out of Town

    Port Aransas Restaurant Week

    More than a dozen local restaurants are participating in 10 days of special prix fixe menus to give visitors a chance to sample the coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner.
    Fri.-Sun., Jan. 20-29
    Port Aransas

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    Out of Town

    Quanah Parker Exhibit: One Man, Two Worlds

    Using 46 rare photographs, this exhibit tells the story of Cynthia Ann and Quanah Parker as the mother and son made their way through a changing world.
    Jan. 14-April 15
    Temple

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    Out of Town

    Restaurant Weeks

    Now is a great time to explore San Antonio’s best eateries as they offer special three-course prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner.
    Mon.-Sat., Jan. 16-28
    San Antonio

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    Southern Walnut Creek Trail Ride

    Join Social Cycling Austin for a weekly 20-mile ride followed by socializing at an Eastside bar.
    Tuesdays, 7:30-10pm  
    info
    Govalle Park

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    Civic Events

    Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session

    See agenda for details, and watch the meeting live on TCTV.
    Tuesdays, 9am  
    more info
    Commissioners Court, 700 Lavaca

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    Trivia Tuesday

    Weekly sponsors bring prizes and swag, and first through third place winners get a gift certificate.
    Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Free.  
    info
    Anchor Bar, 2702-B Parker Dr., Round Rock

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    Out of Town

    Trout Fishing on the Guadalupe River

    Camp Huaco Springs on the Guadalupe River is open to anglers wishing to try their luck catching their daily bag limit of 5 of the more than 20,000 rainbow trout stocked by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department through late February. Anglers 17 years old and older will need a valid state fishing license.
    Through March 4  
    more info
    New Braunfels

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    Sports

    UT Men's Basketball

    Vs. Oklahoma State.
    Tue., Jan. 24, 8pm  
    info & schedule
    Moody Center

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    Volunteer Days at ACR

    Organized types will have fun volunteering to help Austin Creative Reuse sort through donated items, roll fabric, and detangle yarn. Registration required.
    Tuesdays & Thursdays  
    sign up
    Austin Creative Reuse

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    Women of Austin Networking With Free Headshots

    Calling all professional women! Join the Women of Austin podcast team with sponsor BOXT for a fun evening of networking including free headshots, light snacks, and a raffle for great prizes.
    Tue., Jan. 24, 6-8pm. Free.  
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    Precision Camera & Video
Ongoing

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    Civic Events

    WIC Mobile Unit

    Resources and info about Austin Public Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program for qualifying pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
    Check online for current schedule. Free.  
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    Various locations
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