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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  
    Long Center for the Performing Arts
  • BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration

    Join BookSpring for an enchanting celebration of reading at BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration! Enjoy inspiring stories read aloud from pillars of the community, carnival games, a petting zoo, face painters, balloon makers, books, and refreshments (ALL FREE).
    Sat. May 4, 12pm-6pm  
    BookSpring
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    Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

    Nothing says holidays in Austin like scouring aisles and aisles of local art, crafts, and – thank God – beer. All while surrounded by tunes from one of many musical acts performing this year.
    Dec. 14-24, 11am-10pm. $8, free for children 12 and under.
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    Mega Mutt Monday

    Live music from the Blues Posse, an all-day happy hour, and dog-friendly vendors plus the opportunity for your pup to get a free pic with Santa.
    Mon., Dec. 18, 6-9pm. Free.  
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    Trail of Lights

    You'll come for the amazing light displays (2 million lights along the 2.1 mile stroll through Zilker Park), but stay for the food trucks, live entertainment, and interactive activities. A tradition since 1965.
    Every day through Sat., Dec. 23, 7-10pm. Free.  
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    Sports

    UT Men's Basketball

    Vs. Louisiana Tech: Sat., Dec. 16, 1pm. Vs. Tennessee State:
    Mon., Dec. 18, 8pm. $7-35.  
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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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    12 Days of Blissmas

    Features a dozen events, promotions, and giveaways centered around relaxing rituals, spa-inspired gifts, and calming crafts. See website for schedule.
    Dec. 8-19. Price varies.
    Four Seasons Hotel Austin
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    Ballet Austin's Pink Pilates: Breast Cancer Recovery Workout

    This program will help stretch and strengthen the shoulder, chest, back, and abdominal muscles, allowing women to regain full range of motion to those areas affected by breast cancer surgery, working in conjunction with your doctor's recommendations for an exercise program. See website for details.
    Class begins: Jan. 22, 2018. Free.
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    Bikin' Betties Social Ride

    Social Cycling Austin presents Bikin' Betties, a weekly, beginner-friendly, all-ladies bike ride that ends with drink specials and fun activities (karaoke, minigolf, outdoor movies, etc.) Along the way, bond with other two-wheelin' ladies. Join the Facebook group for ride details.
    Mondays, 8pm
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    Out of Town

    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. 5
    Various locations
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    Kids

    Gingerbread Workshops

    Make an edible house as a family or pay a little extra to make sure everyone has a home to ingest later. Explore the museum as your creation dries and finish with a photo of you and your dessert abode.
    Through Dec. 24, 10:30am. $25-42.
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    Civic Events

    How Congress Stole Christmas: Santa Resists

    Tell Senators Cruz and Cornyn why they're getting stockings full of coal this holiday season.
    Mon., Dec. 18, 3-4:30pm  
    300 E. Eighth #961
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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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    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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    Kids

    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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    VSA Texas Holiday Art and Gift Show

    Cards, jewelry, prints, ornaments, fine art, knitted items, CDs, glass, and more all from Texas artists. Artists get 70% of sales and VSA Texas gets 30%.
    Mon.-Sat., 10am-4pm, through Dec. 23. Free.
    AGE Building, Room 101, 3707 Home Ln.
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