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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  
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    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  
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    Butler Park
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    Bike to Work Day

    Over 35 stations with coffee, tacos, waffles, snacks, and complimentary bike tune-ups will be set up across town to keep folks motivated and fueled up. The morning concludes with a celebration at City Hall (301 W. Second) including guest speakers and bike-friendly vendors handing out goodies. After work, pedal over to Central Machine Works (4824 E. Cesar Chavez) for an afterparty (6-8pm).
    Fri., May 19, 7-9am. Free.
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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  
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      Ruby City, San Antonio

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      A Midsummer Night's Dream

      Inspired Minds presents the beguiling Shakespeare comedy.
      May 19-21 & 26-28. $12.  
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      Inspired Minds Art Center

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      APH Vaccination Event

      Get free vaccines at the Mexican Consulate Friday (10am-1pm) or on Saturday at the Austin Deaf Club (11am-1pm) or Burnet Middle School (10am-1pm). No proof of citizenship or insurance required.
      Fri.-Sat., May 19-20  
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      Mexican Consulate, 5202 E. Ben White #150; Austin Deaf Club, 8818 Cullen; Burnet Middle School, 8401 Hathaway

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      Blue Genie Art Bazaar's May Market

      We always shop Blue Genie Art Bazaar during the winter holiday season, but we don't have to wait seven more months! At this spring market, see the work of more than 100 regional artisans and craftspeople and pick up gifts for Mother's or Father's Day, graduation, weddings, or any other spring/summer occasion. Raffles, samples, and demos will be offered throughout the show.
      Through May 29. Fri.-Sun. (and Memorial Day), 10am-8pm. Free.
      Blue Genie Art Bazaar

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      Donate Blood, Get Free Queso

      We Are Blood partners with Kerbey Lane to reward blood donors with a free queso voucher.
      May 15-31. Free.  
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      We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives

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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.  
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      607 W. St Johns #10

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      Fanatec GT World Challenge America

      An action-packed weekend of sports car racing offering fans open access to the stars and cars of SRO America. The race weekend will feature nonstop on-track racing with support championships including Toyota GR Cup North America, Pirelli GT4 America, GT America powered by AWS, and TC America powered by Skip Barber.
      Fri.-Sun., May 19-21. $10 and up.  
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      Circuit of the Americas

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      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.  
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      Folktales Book Club

      The club meets to discuss All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles. Email folktaleslitsociety@hotmail.com to get more info.
      Fri., May 19, 6-8pm  
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      Carver Museum

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      Fresh for Less Mobile Markets

      This program from the city of Austin, run by Farmshare Austin, has opened new market locations. There are now six weekly markets around town that sell Texas-grown produce, eggs, honey, and other groceries all at reduced prices. Most major cards are accepted at these markets and if you are a SNAP customer, you can also use your Lone Star card and Double Up Food Bucks. Locations and schedules are subject to change, so check the current info online to find one near you.
       
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      Geeks Who Drink Trivia

      The masters of minutiae present trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. Find them at watering holes all over town each week.
      Ongoing

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      Kyle Fair: A Tex-Travaganza

      They call this family-friendly fest "finer than frog hair," and it includes carnival rides and games, a great live music lineup, ribs and 'rita competitions, crafts and food vendors, fireworks, and of course, the annual world record attempt to gather the most folks named Kyle.
      May 19-21  
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      Lake Kyle Park, 700 Lehman Rd., Kyle

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      Lee County Fair

      Nothing beats a real county fair for unique foods, carnival rides, vendors, cook-offs, music, and loads of fun.
      Fri.-Sat., May 19-20
      Giddings

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      Lilith Fund Fund-a-Thon Celebration

      Abortion care funding org Lilith Fund is celebrating the conclusion of their spring fundraiser, Fund-a-Thon, with a dance party featuring DJ Clancy Jones.
      Fri., May 19, 8-10pm
      Tweedy's

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      National Tour de Tush

      The Tour de Tush is a nationwide virtual cycling event hosted by the Colon Cancer Coalition, and raises awareness and funds for colon cancer research. Join solo or with a team along with participants from around the world.
      Throughout May. $33 (includes T-shirt and medal).  
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      Virtual

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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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      Butler Pitch & Putt

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      Round Rock Express

      Vs. El Paso. Bring two canned goods for the food bank Tuesday and get free admission. Thursday is dog-friendly, Friday features fireworks, Saturday is Wizarding Night, and Sunday is Kids' Day, with activities for youngsters including a postgame run around the bases.
      May 16-21. Tue.-Sat., 7:05pm; Sun., 1:05pm  
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      Dell Diamond

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      Texas State Parks Photo Contest

      Capture your adventures at Texas State Parks. Explore a new trail, discover a cool critter, or catch an awesome sunset, then submit your pics or tag them on social media (#TexasStateParks and #TexasParks100) to win parks passes or H-E-B gift cards.
      Deadline: Nov. 27  
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      Submit online

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      Urban Legends Tournament

      Practice starts at 6pm for an axe-throwing tourney with a variation on a classic skill game and the return of an Urban Axes team game.
      Fri., May 19, 7-11pm  
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      Urban Axes

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      UT Baseball

      Vs. West Virginia.
      May 18-20. Thu.-Fri., 6:30pm; Sat., 2:30pm  
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      Disch-Falk Field

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      Yoga Immersion Workshops

      Renowned yoga teacher, holistic health coach, author, and founder of the Empowered Yoga School Leah Cullis leads a training rooted in tradition and applicable to asana and everyday life, to bring purpose and inner peace to your life.
      March 11, April 22 & May 19; get schedule details online. $35-108.  
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      Castle Hill Fitness
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      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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