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  • Dripping Springs Rodeo 2024

    Get ready to kick off summer with a wild ride at the Dripping Springs Rodeo Memorial Day Weekend! Dust off your cowboy boots and join us for heart-pounding bull riding, thrilling barrel racing, and jaw-dropping roping competitions! Plus, enjoy delicious food, shopping, and family fun all weekend long! Free events during the day and ticketed entry for the evening Rodeo.
    May 24-26  
    Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center
  • CelebrASIA Austin 2024

    The City of Austin's Asian American Resource Center is hosting its annual CelebrASIA Austin event, featuring performances, art, culture, food, and more! This free, family-friendly festival will take place during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
    Sat. May 18, 11am-3pm  
    Asian American Resource Center
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    Cirque Italia Water Circus

    A new production presents a captivating story about Rafael, a farm boy swept away by a tornado to the bustling heart of the city, with dazzling performances by jugglers, aerialists, dancers, and more.
    Jan. 4-15. Mon. & Wed.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 1:30, 4:30 & 7:30pm; Sun., 1:30 & 4:30pm. $15-55.  
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    Goblin Guild

    Before there was World of Warcraft, before there was even a World Wide Web, there was Dungeons & Dragons. Whether you’re a curious newbie or a longtime player, go IRL and find fellow adventurers at this free D&D meetup each Monday at 7, where one-shots, ongoing campaigns, and fun activities will be on the map. Come early to snag a killer po’boy and a brew or brewski from Cherrywood, and email any questions to [email protected]. : – Kat McNevins
    Mondays, 7pm
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    Affordable Care Act Help

    Now's the time to sign up for Affordable Care Act health coverage! Open enrollment runs through Jan. 15, 2024, and the city has gathered a ton of helpful resources to help you sort out options. Go online to learn more or call 800/318-2596.
    Through Jan. 15, 2024  
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    Bee Cave on Ice

    Strap on your skates and hit the ice at the rink in Hill Country Galleria's Central Plaza.
    Nov. 10-Jan. 15. $15.  
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    Donate Blood, Win a Franklin Dinner

    To celebrate National Blood Donor Month, We Are Blood is teaming up with Franklin BBQ for a special contest, where all donors are entered to win two seats at a private WRB dinner on Feb. 10, with 20 winners randomly selected.
    Jan. 2-14. Free.  
    We Are Blood donor centers & mobile drives
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    Free Monday Tango

    A delightful night of dance starts with an intro to authentic Argentine tango (no experience or partner needed) with Gustavo Simplis, and continues with two hours of social dancing with DJ G.
    Mondays, 6:30-10pm  
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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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    Letting Go of Anger: Buddhist Advice for Living a Peaceful Life

    In this weekly series, learn the extent to which anger controls our minds and our lives and how meditation can reduce and eventually eradicate our anger problem.
    Mon., Jan. 8, 7pm. $12.  
    Unity Church of the Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill
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    MLK Day Activity Stations

    Carver Museum offers three chances to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with activities including documentary screenings, educational workbook pages, and crafts. Community members of all ages are welcome to join in for one or all three days.
    Mon., Wed. & Fri., Jan. 8, 10 & 12, 3:30-5:30pm. Free.  
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    Music Open Mic

    Bring your acoustic and showcase your best original songs or old classics.
    Mondays, 8-10pm  
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    Small Business Division Webinars

    Do you own a small business or have entrepreneurial dreams? The city's Small Business Division is here to help! Find resources and a selection of instructional webinars on the city's site, with many free classes and some with a small fee.
    Ongoing  
    Virtual
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    Spring Gardening in Central Texas

    Learn about crop selection and adaptive strategies for your Central Texas garden at a workshop covering winter extremes and how to grow through spring.
    Mon., Jan. 8, 7-9pm. Free.  
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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.  
    Various locations

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