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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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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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Barton Hill Farms Backyard Bash
Family activities, face-painting, and backyard games, all set to the tune of live country & bluegrass music.Saturdays & Sundays in May. $9.95 presale; $14.95 at the gate. -
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Maker Faire Austin
Science meets arts & crafts for a two-day innovation celebration of rockets, robots, crafters, stunts, toys, science, tinkerers, art, and pretty much everything awesome.Sat.-Sun., May 5-6 -
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Austin Refugee Day Festival
Refugee service agencies are hosting a fun park day for the community. Swing by for a 7-on-7 soccer tournament, kids’ activities including inflatables like a velcro wall and bounce house, carnival games for prizes, and face painting, as well as information and resource booths for attendees.Sun., May 6, 11am-4pm. Free.Givens Park, 3811 E. 12th -
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Beer Yoga
This is a free hour of yoga presented by Bells Brewery and benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank. You can do the yoga, get a free beer, or have both – just bring a nonperishable food item to donate.Sun., May 6, 11am-noon. Free.The Jackalope South Shore, 1523 Tinnin Ford Rd -
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Lesbian Wedding: You May Edition
Forget those Sunday blues with day dancing to some of Austin's v best players: Mama Duke, Krudas Cubensi, DJ Jenny Hoyston, and loads more. Good on the ears. Good on the eyes.Sun., May 6, 4-9pmThe Sahara Lounge, 1413 Webberville Rd. -
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Silicon Labs' Sunshine Run
Open to casual and serious runners alike, funds raised from the race will help Austin Sunshine Camps make a positive difference in the lives of Austin's low-income youth. Dogs entering the race with their owners for the 5K will be entered to win the "Fastest Dog in Austin" competition.Sun., May 6, 7:40am. $0-29. -
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Sunday Funday: Simple Machines
Young experimenters get a chance to test their skills building simple machines. Recommended for ages 10 and up (or 6-10 with the help of a parent). If the weather is nice, stay for a game of croquet on the lawn.Sun., May 6, 1-4pm. Free. -
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The Rookie Tri
This is a beginner-friendly triathlon complete with a Finish Line Festival, where participants join spectators for good times in the beer tent.Sun., May 6, 8am. $40-145.
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A Serpent's Voice
A multimedia photo series about queer women’s experiences of sexual assault. Help these queer artists share these powerful stories.Donate through Wed., May 16 -
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Apply Now: Queer Youth Media Project
Calling all queer youth – aGLIFF and Austin School of Film are taking applications for two Queer Youth Media Projects this summer! Documentary Filmmaking: June 11 - 15; Narrative Filmmaking June 18 - 22. Students will delve into all aspects of filmmaking from creative to technical. Final projects will screen in September at aGLIFF's film fest. And is absolutely free! For all queer and allied youth!Applications due Fri., May 25, 2018. Free. -
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Austin Flea
Bringing all the handmade and vintage goods to Jester King once a month. Open to all ages.First Sundays, noon-5pm. Free. -
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Austin Naked Yoga for Gay Men
A hatha meeting flow yoga class for all levels. Despite the name, all are welcome. For a longer reader see our coverage.Sundays, 4:30-5:30pm. Through Nov. 21. $10 and up.ToddPilates & Barre, 4032 S. Lamar #700 -
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Austin Running Adventures
For daring runners seeking Austin landmark running experiences and secret single track trails.Saturdays & Sundays, 8am. $25.See facebook for routes -
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Beyond Pretty: Reading and Signing with B.C. Hatch
Catch the former America’s Next Top Model contestant discussing her new book to help empower young girls.Sun., May 6, 2-3:30pm -
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BT2 Sunday Funday
End your weekend on a high note: Drag bingo runs 5-7pm, followed by Latin night 'til close. Always free to play.Sundays, 5pm. Through Sept. 30. Free. -
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Central Texas Airshow
View aircraft from the past, present, and future, along with fireworks and pyrotechnics, as well as a Pearl Harbor re-enactment.Fri.-Sun., May 4-6. adults $20; children (6-12) $5; weekend pass adults $45.Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport, Temple -
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ChampionsTX Family Festival
This is a big ol' open house with an open gym and swag bags for all, plus gymnastics performances, food trucks, and pop-up shopping.Sun., May 6, 4-6pm. Free.ChampionsTX, 2105 RR 620 S -
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Chupacabracon
This is a big weekend for gamers of all kinds with special guests, celebrities, panels, board games, RPGs, and LARPs. The convention benefits Extra Life, whose mission is to unite thousands of gamers to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.Fri.-Sun., May 4-6Wingate Hotel & Conference Center, 1209 N. I-35, Round Rock -
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Die Felicia Presents Horror Classics
Horror's favorite queens screen Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare.Sun., May 6, 8:30-11:30pm -
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Drag Church Revival
Papa don't preach, there's a time and a place to worship your drag queen gods and this is it. Hosted by Rev. Papi Churro and Father Max Morrison.Sun., May 6, 8-10pm. $5 suggested donation.Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red River -
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El Clásico Futbol Match at Bullfight
Take advantage of some drink specials while catching the match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.Sun., May 6, 1:45pm. Free. -
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EMDR Training Oppurtunity for Therapists
The City is offering therapists free Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing training in exchange for working with sexual assault survivors through APD Victims Services. EMDR focuses on the disturbing emotions and symptoms that result from traumatic events and helps the brain organically move toward natural healing and positive mental health. As DNA backlogs are being addressed the need for more EMDR therapists is needed.Apply by May 31 -
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Free Chicken Keeping Class
Learn how chickens help food waste out of landfills. Residents who pay the Clean Community fee qualify for a $75 rebate on a chicken coop. Attend a class, then apply!Sun., May 6, 10:30-11:30am -
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Free Composting Class
Learn to compost and keep food waste from the landfill. Residents paying the Clean Community fee qualify for a $75 rebate on a home composting system. Attend a class, then apply!Sun., May 6, noon. -
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Intro to Queer Yoga
This inclusive, beginner friendly class focuses on alignment and mindfulness. Perfect for folks starting out or brushing up. Wear comfy clothes to move in!Sundays. Through May 28. $15 drop-in. -
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Lavender Festival
Among the sweet smell of lavender, enjoy wine tastings, music, artisans, and lots of food.Sat.-Sun., May 5-6. Free, with $5 parking.Becker Vineyards, Stonewall -
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Meet Your Neighbors & Reps
Meet your elected officials, neighbors, and candidates for the upcoming elections! Refreshments and voter registration offered.Sun., May 6, 2-4pm -
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Mother's Day Ceramics & Florals
Flora from Green Gate Farms and vases from Era Ceramics – both businesses are owned or co-owned by women. Prices include a handmade ceramic vase of your choice and a locally grown flower arrangement. Preorders available starting May 5. Pickup: Sat.-Sun., May 12-13, noon-6pm.$55-100. -
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Neighborhood Fishing
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is stocking 17 locations in 16 cities, including Austin, with channel catfish throughout the summer.Through November. Free with fishing license.Various locations -
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Pecan Street Festival: Spring
This biannual street festival of arts & crafts vendors and live music knows how to party. Try an art class, or just park yourself in front of one of the stages with some handheld food and enjoy a performance. Don't worry about bringing the kids, they'll be busy getting their faces painted, staring rapt at one of the traveling street magicians, or petting zoo animals.Sat.-Sun., May 5-6Sixth Street, from Brazos to I-35 -
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Pints & Poses
Ticket price includes an hour of hatha yoga and a pint of beer. Bring a mat!Sundays, 10:45am. $12. -
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Plant/Flower Show Call for Entries
The Garden Club of Austin will be celebrating their 61st annual Plant/Flower Show & Sale on June 2 & 3. The pubic is invited to participate (for free); all plant and/or flower entries must be submitted by Saturday, June 2.Ongoing. Free. -
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Puppies on the Patio Benefit
Tito's vodka will be donating proceeds from every drink sold to Hard Luck Hounds. There will also be puppy swag, raffle items, dog-related vendors, and dogs looking for furever homes. Come for a drink; leave with a new best friend.Sun., May 6, 2-6pm -
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Puppy Pick-Me-Up
From noon-3pm, a local rescue group will be on-site with dogs available for adoption.Sundays in April and May. Free. -
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Real Solutions for Austin's Gentrification Crisis
Join anti-CodeNEXT group Community Not Commodity, Austin Justice Coalition, NAACP, La Raza Roundtable, and PODER for a conversation about solutions to Austin's increasing gentrification problem.Sun., May 6, 2-4pm -
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See a Sea Turtle?
Sea turtle nesting season on the Texas coast has officially begun. If you see a sea turtle heading for the dunes, a nest, or even the distinctive tracks, call the hotline so a trained volunteer can protect the site.April-SeptTexas Gulf Coast -
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Skeeball Tournament Benefiting Sammy's House
Sammy’s House is a nonprofit organization that provides high-quality education and care to children with special needs.Sun., May 6, noon-4pm. $25 per person. -
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Social Justice Activist Meditation
If you identify as a social justice activist (or would like to) this is the meditation session for you.Sun., May 6. $15 suggested donation (w/ sliding scale).Kerbey Lane Healing Arts, 3703 Kerbey Ln -
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St. Stanislaus Parish Festival
Everyone is invited to join the fun of the annual festival that includes a meal, children’s activities, music, an auction, and games.Sun., May 6, 11am-5pmBandera -
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Storybook Dance Making
Dance Waterloo invites children ages 5-10 for a six-week program in the park, featuring 60 minutes of dancing with their favorite adult person. Each class is inspired by a storybook and designed to incorporate SEL (social-emotional learning).Sundays, 3-4pm. Through May 13. Free. -
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The Beauty Co-Lab Pop-up
This pop-up shop is a collaboration of makers and experts. Enjoy a relaxing day of beauty services and local products, along with treats and cocktails.Sun., May 6, noon-5pm. Free.The Refinery, 612 Brazos -
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Topgolf Tour
The third annual Topgolf Tour is coming to Austin on Sept. 23. Play for a chance to win $50,000 and a ticket to the championship in Las Vegas. New this year is a military division, open to active duty and veteran members of the U.S. Armed Forces.Through Sept. 20. $85 individual; $170 team. -
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We'll Just Rock for Ourselves: Selections from the Lisa Davis Photograph Archive
Lisa Davis captured history. Her photography, memorializing Austin's lesbian and queer music scene of the Nineties, is on exhibit at the Austin History Center. Don't miss this moment. Read our review on the show.Through July 22 -
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What the Fit?!
Dance Waterloo offers a combo fitness class for all ages, levels, and abilities. Resistance bands are provided, but bring a mat for floor work.Sundays in May, 10am. Pay what you can.Austin Daily Press, 4620 E. Cesar Chavez -
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Wonders & Worries Urban Scavenger Hunt
Complete clue challenges using the Social Scavenger app and earn points while raising awareness for Wonders & Worries, a nonprofit providing professional support for children through a parent's illness.Sun., May 6, noon-6pm. $20 for adults (21+), $10 for ages 4-20, free for kids 3 and under.All around Austin; afterparty at Gather – North Lamar
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Austin Black Pride
Back for year three! ABP is an extended weekend created to celebrate the talents, culture, and interests of Austin's Black LGBTQ communities. From parties to art shows, brunch crawls and yoga, Austin Black Pride is not to be missed!Tue., June 5 Sun., June 10 -
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Austin Pride 2018
The city's flagship Pride celebration starts off with the fest at Fiesta Gardens then flows into neon nighttime parade rolling from the Capitol all the way down Congress to 4th Street. Peeping the parade is free, but you gotta pay to enter the fest for its multitude of entertainers. Snag yours now.Sat., Aug. 11. $15-125. -
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Queerbomb 2018
The date's been announced and the planning is in full swing. Austin's alt-Pride celebration and march returns to town to rain glitter and queer pride all over Downtown.Sat., June 2, 6pm-1am
