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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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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-6pmBookSpring
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Austin Spurs
There will be a holiday karaoke competition during halftime at the Sunday game with the winner receiving free San Antonio Spurs tickets. Vs. Santa Cruz:Thu., Dec. 7, 8:30pm; Sun., Dec. 10, 2pm.. $6-45. -
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Cherrywood Art Fair
Creative weekend fun for everyone? We reckon so, what with more than 88 artists and artisans, live music, dance performances, a photo booth, food vendors, and an area dedicated to interactive family activities.Sat.-Sun., Dec. 9-10, 10am-5pm. Free. -
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TGQ Social
A get together for everyone on the trans spectrum: genderqueers, trans ladies, trans fellas, GNC folks, nonbinary, intersex peeps, lovers, and allies. Rain or shine, hot or cold. Shy? Get there early, extroverts arrive at 6pm.Second Sundays, 5:30-9pm. 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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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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Austin Amnesty International Write-4-Rights
Join the party to send some holiday cheer to prisoners from around the world and their families.Sun., Dec. 10, 5-8pm. Free; donations accepted. -
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Austin Jingle Bell 5K
Family-oriented run/walk benefiting Mothers Against Drunk Driving.Sun., Dec. 10, 7:45am-noon. $35. -
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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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Bazaar Brunch Holiday Edition
Shop local for holiday gifts, order some brunch, and bring the dog.Sun., Dec. 10 & 17, 10am-2pm. Free. -
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Chest Harnesses with Jake Wing
Austin Rope Slingers wanna teach you how to artistically and safely restrict your partner with rope at this workshop. Plus, proceeds benefit SAFE.Sun., Dec. 10, 6:30-8:30pm. Free, $15 suggested donation. -
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Frontier Christmas
Wagon rides or hayrides, holiday crafts, and a chance to play the 12 Rooms of Christmas Game. Plus: shopping!Sat.-Sun., Dec. 9-10, 10am-5pm -
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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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Holiday Austin Flea at the ABGB
Browse for handmade and vintage wearables, housewares, and more. With pizza. And beer. And music.Sun., Dec. 10, noon-6pm. Free. -
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Holiday Garden Party
Records will be spun, cold-weather cocktails will be sipped, and shopping for locally made gifts for the holidays will be done.Sun., Dec. 10, 1-5pm. $13, free for Garden Party members. -
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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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Jo's Downtown: Holiday Market
Featuring local makers, frosé, and live music by Kamila Swerdloff.Sun., Dec. 10, noon-3pm. Free. -
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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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Sisters in Crime Seminar
Sisters in Crime will hold its elections followed by their holiday party with refreshments, finger foods, and a mystery radio play.Sun., Dec. 10, 2pm. Free. -
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The Dialtones December Residency & Toy Drive Benefit
Check the residency, bring a toy to donate, and catch bonus performances by 1111 Finale and Ben Millburn. Presented by the Nothing Song.Sun., Dec. 10, 9pm. Free. -
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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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Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive
Drop off new, unwrapped gifts for children ages 0-12 at any First Choice ER facility and feel a little better about yourself while helping others.Through Sunday, Dec. 10 -
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U.S. Baseball Academy Spring Training Experience
Ballers in grades 1 through 12 can get a leg up on being the Altuve or Correa in this spring training program. These camps fill up fast.Camp starts Jan. 20San Juan Diego Catholic High School, 800 Herndon Ln. -
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Visit With Santa
Bring the kids and the pets and get up close with the big guy. Activities are planned for the kids and wine for the moms will be served outside on the terrace while waiting your turn.Thu.-Sun., through Dec. 24, 12-8pm. Free or purchase photo package.Anderson Terrace Event Venue, 11505 Anderson Mill Rd -
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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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Weekends With Santa
Santa will be making a stop next to Amy's Ice Creams at the Arboretum to take note of all the good boys and girls Christmas lists and pose for that special holiday pic.Saturday and Sundays through Dec. 23, 1-5pm. Free.
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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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Open Enrollment for Marketplace Insurance (Obamacare)
Foundation Communities can help you navigate the ACA health insurance marketplace to find the plan that works best for you. Hours vary by day and location; see website for details.Through Dec. 15.. Free.Locations vary, see website -
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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
