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Meet up with Queer Gravel’s Abi Robins as they lead a bird-watching bike tour around a new section of the Violet Crown trail. Ride’s about four miles at a casual pace, so Robins says “All cycling abilities welcomed!”Sat., April 26, 7amATX Bikes Parking Lot, 5701 W. Slaughter Ln., Ste. A-110 -
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BioBlitz
This Earth Day, don’t forget about the little guys! By that we mean the bugs, the birds, the lichen and fungi and other plants that make up our delicately balanced ecosystem. For Holly Shores’ third BioBlitz, the Trail Conservancy invites the community to help identify and catalog all these little guys to create a comprehensive list of the area’s biodiversity as part of the City Nature Challenge. Join to explore the area and help out for what’s essentially a nature walk on steroids, and meet local experts and other fans of all the little things that make our big world so neat. – Kat McNevinsSat., April 26 -
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Earth Day Jubilee
Ah: Zee Earth. Our round, blue & green marble, whose special day was last Tuesday but like most of us, she’s calling this a birthday week filled with planetary parties courtesy of the Trail Conservancy. Topping off the whole shebang is Saturday’s Jubilee, where this natural queen gets her flowers on the Butler Trail. There’ll be a maker’s market from Austin Flea, recycled crafts by Austin Creative Reuse, a native wildlife Skins and Skulls program by Austin park rangers, giveaways by Austin Resource Recovery, a pizza pop-up from Carter Bros. Pizza, and baby goats! Plus, live music performed by Midnight Snack, Strawbitty Yops, and Audacy radio. – James ScottSat., April 26 -
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Eeyore’s Birthday
One of literature’s saddest sacks has had an annual local birthday bash for the past 60 years. You’d think it would be a downer, but turns out it’s a freewheeling, free-spirited, and free party complete with music – of both the planned and organic jam variety – food, drinks, costumes, games, and more. The event goes from 11am to dusk, with kids encouraged to come before 3pm to get in on all the crafts and other festivities. Everyone is invited to bring un-amplified instruments, find kindred spirits, and lock in a groove. We’re not sure if this is how Eeyore would celebrate, but it’s how Austin does it. – James RenovitchSat., April 26 -
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Preservation Austin Homes Tour
Do you like peeping into other people’s cute abodes, but know society frowns on it? Lucky for you, Preservation Austin gives you a pass this weekend to tour 10 houses (five each day) without any of the shame. Take a look back at the various styles and eras of local architecture while you internally judge some folks’ design choices. There is an admission fee, but Saturday promises a special free walking tour that looks at the work of pioneering Black architect John S. Chase. – James RenovitchApril 26-27Various locations -
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Pup Crawl ATX
Some people call Austin the Live Music Capital, and others call it the blueberry in Texas tomato soup. But Austin’s real claim is being Dog City, where everyone and everywhere’s got a pup running around. Closing out their monthlong fundraising tour is the Austin Dog Park & Bar Alliance with the second annual Pup Crawl. For $39, you get a Pup Pass – which nets you and your pooch entry and a drink at each participating park. Full disclosure, the Chronicle will be popping up this Sunday at the Watering Bowl to participate in the paw-some event. Sunday is also the last day that Central Texas Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be on-site, so come wolf down a few pints while helping support a good cause. – James ScottThrough April 30Dog House Drinkery, 3800 Co. Rd. 175, Leander; MUTTS, 9825 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.; Yard Bar, 6700 Burnet Rd.; The Watering Bowl, 820 W. FM 1626 -
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Red Poppy Festival
Henry Purl Compton, then stationed in Europe, sent seeds home to his mother after World War I, which is how the red poppy first arrived in Georgetown. Decades later, the flower proliferated enough to designate our northern neighbor the Red Poppy Capital of Texas in 1990, a fact which is annually celebrated at this family festival in Georgetown’s charming town square. This year’s festivities include a parade and classic car show, food vendors, an artisan market, a kids’ fun zone, and live performances from Cory Morrow, Mackenzie Carpenter, and Dysfunkshun Junkshun. – Kimberley JonesApril 25-27 -
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Slow Fashion Festival
Creative, sustainably minded Texans are bringing their thoughtfully made wares to Slow Fashion Fest. The fashion show and zine launch party brings together local designers and makers like Futurekind, creators of emerging adaptive clothing line Abilitee, and the Era Exchange, a commission-based brand focusing on midsized fashion. Check out accessories and garments made to last from sustainable materials and ethical practices and discover one-of-a-kind locally based brands that are shaping a different future for fashion. – Caroline DrewSat., April 26Propaganda HQ, 625 Industrial Blvd. -
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Sunset Valley ARTFEST
I don’t know about you, beautiful and smart Chronicle reader, but I went to a lot of Aries birthdays this month. While you can always find a special something through patient shopping, one misses the glut of markets held during the winter holidays for offering easier gift grabs. Great news for anyone facing down a stacked Taurus birthday season: The ARTFEST is here! Scoot on down to South Austin to where over 100 artisans have set up in the Toney Burger parking lot. They’ll be hawking all sorts of wares from jewelry to paintings, sculptures to woodwork, and everything in between. And just because you’re shopping for someone else doesn’t mean you can’t also have fun: This free event also promises food vendors, live music, and kids’ activities. – James ScottSat., April 26
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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 -
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Baby Bloomers
A special program for visitors ages 0-3 and their families, providing caregivers and early learners the chance to experience the children's museum together. Thinkery will host two storytimes and free play that support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the earliest learners.Saturdays, 8-10am -
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Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Beep beep! Make way for this vehicular bird, who springs from author Mo Willem’s Pigeon picture books onto the Zach stage for this family-friendly musical. Originally commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the production is suitable for kids 3 years old and up – so a perfect pick if you’ve got antsy toddlers yearning to dance and sing during stageplays. Plotwise, this isn’t a challenging piece: When a bus driver disembarks from their seat, a mischievous fowl takes the wheel to expectedly chaotic results. Feathers will fly, I’m told. – James ScottThrough May 18 -
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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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GoldenGaia Vendor Market + Holistic Fair
Explore a diverse selection of vendors, including artisans, psychic readers, and holistic practitioners who can help heal mind, body, and spirit.Sat.-Sun., 11am-5pm. 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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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.OngoingVirtual
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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