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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 5Long Center for the Performing Arts -
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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-2pmButler Park
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Greetings From Queer Mountain Ep. 56: Childhood!
Our fave storytellers are traveling back to the simpler, weirder times of childhood. Expect a nostalgic, fun, and cathartic release from the season. Guest host Carina Magyar joins Ralphie Hardesty.Wed., Dec. 27, 9-11pm -
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Tinplate Trackers Train Club
Come watch the choo-choos in this holiday display and inspire the next generation to keep this historic hobby alive and well. You might even be allowed to sit behind the controls if you're kind enough to the tip jar.Wed.-Sun., through Dec. 31 (except holidays), noon-5pm. Donations appreciated. -
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Winter Wonderland
A new Austin holiday tradition. Millions of lights will illuminate the Circuit of the Americas track with a little bit of something for everyone: a skating rink, petting zoo, human snow globe, movies on the lawn, a tunnel of lights in addition to the Circuit of Lights track walk, a vendor village, and more.Every day through Dec. 30, 6-10pm (Fridays and Saturdays, 6-11pm). $16 (children 5 and under free).
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ACC Closed for Winter Break
All Austin Community Colleges will be closed for winter break until Thu., January 4 at 8am when offices re-open. Spring registration remains open and students can apply and/or register online.Closed Dec. 23-Jan. 3 -
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Besos: Latin Pop Dance Night
GirlFriend brings you Latin pop, Reggaeton, and tropical trap to heat up your Wednesday needs.Last Wednesday, 10pm. Free. -
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Christmas Bird Counts
Join in the annual census of our avian friends. Many events are kid- and beginner-friendly as birders fan out across Texas and the Western Hemisphere in the largest citizen science project in the world.Thu., Dec. 14-Fri., Jan. 5Various locations -
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History in Lights
Stroll the grounds to see the old mission bathed in lights, one of the most beautiful sights of the holiday season.Through Sun., Dec. 31, 6-10pm. $3.Mission Espiritu Santo State Historic Site, Goliad -
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Hump Day Nooner Ride
Don't have a job or have an understanding boss? Take some time to get in a quick ride and a bite to eat along the way.Wednesdays, 11:45am -
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Ice Cream for Blood
We're not implying that Amy Simmons is a secret vampire or anything like that, but everyone who donates at a We Are Blood location or mobile drive in December will receive a voucher for a free pint of Amy’s Ice Creams. Suggestion: Get you a taste of that cold, creamy, public good!Through Dec. 31 -
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In.dependent Trivia
Hosted by members from the New Movement Theatre, this trivia night features topics ranging from pop music to anatomy. Prizes may include a handful of grain, but there are probably some better ones to win.Wed., Dec. 27, 7pm. free.In.gredients 2610 Manor Road -
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Nominations Open for Austin Women’s Hall of Fame 2018
Austin's Commission for Women is currently taking nominations for Austin Women’s Hall of Fame. "Each year, the commission recognizes women who've made significant contributions to Austin/Travis County by breaking barriers for women, working to better the lives of women and girls, or through other forms of public or community service."Nominations accepted through Jan. 31 -
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Not Yo Mama's Game Night
Test your knowledge on all sorts of blush-worthy topics your sex-ed teacher forgot to mention. Sponsored by the Southwest Sexual Health Alliance.Wed., Dec. 27, 8pm -
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Pong to Pokémon: The Evolution of Electronic Gaming
Follow the evolution of the gaming industry from the Seventies to the present day with a focus on the local scene from Richard Garriott's Ultima series to John Romero's Doom to the developers making waves on today's gaming platforms.Daily through March 18, 2018. Museum admission: $13 ($9, kids). -
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
C.S. Lewis' classic fantasy of good vs. evil in the mystical land of Narnia. For kids 5 and up.Sept. 14-Feb. 10. Tickets start at $16. -
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Trains at the Mayborn Museum
This is your chance to play with the model train that you didn’t get for Christmas along with seeing other exhibits.Through Dec. 31. $8.Waco -
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Trout Stocking in America
Get out there and try your luck in catching some of the 305,525 rainbow trout released into waters around the state. There are “no fee” locations for access to the Guadalupe River below Canyon Reservoir, one of the best spots to catch trout in America.Through MarchVarious location
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Be a Giver, Raise a Tito’s
Text “TITOSHOLIDAY” to 81181, select the charity of your choice – such as ASPCA and Operation Homefront, and Tito’s will donate $1 for every text received (up to $150,000). No vodka necessary.Now through Jan. 3 -
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City of Austin Announces New Public Art Opportunity for Colony Park District Park
Professional visual artists are invited to apply to create a permanent public artwork for Colony Park.Deadline Jan. 4 -
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PFLAG Austin Deidre Furr Essay Prize for LGBTQ Students
Calling all Central Texas (queer/trans/gender diverse) high schoolers. PFLAG's essay contest returns! Write 500 to 1,000 words on: What challenges LGBTQ+ high school students face in romantic relationships. First place takes $500 cash (second = $200, third = $100).Submissions due March 1 -
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Proposed Cemetery Rules Open to Public Comment
The final draft of Austin's proposed new cemetery rules has been posted on the City Clerk's website for public feedback. Email comments to D’Anne Williams.Open through Fri., Jan. 12.
