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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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UT Softball
Vs. Texas Tech: Fri.-Sun., April 13-15. Vs. Baylor: Tue., April 17, 4:30pm. $6-10. -
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Austin Spurs Championship Celebration
Celebrate the Spurs G-League Championship, get a free T, take a pic with the trophy, and much more.Fri., April 13, 7pm. Free. -
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Hill Country Ride for AIDS Night
Get ready bbs, Rebecca Havemeyer is hosting a night of drag and punk (or punk drag?) to raise cold hard ca$h for this year's Hill Country Ride for AIDS. Popper Burns, Senator Colleen DeForrest, and Mandy Quinn are slated for guest appearances.Fri., April 13, 5-10pm. $5 (no one turned away). -
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Poo Poo Platter: Twisted Sisters!
You had me at "a night of glam metal." Shall we feel the noise as the grrrls rock the … stage? Big hair, big makeup, and loads of spandex from the PPP tribe and some v special guests.Fri., April 13, 10pm-2am. $7.
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Art Car Weekend
It’s a parade so big that it goes on for four days from the sneak peek to the awards ceremony, but the main event begins at noon on Saturday.Thu.-Sun., April 12-15Houston -
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Austin Diaper Bank Bash
Celebrating five years of supporting Central Texas families in need with a silent auction, DJ, photo booth, cocktails, and small bites.Fri., April 13, 7-10pm. $75. -
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Austin as a Welcoming City: Local Responses to Federal Immigration Policy
Join the Opportunity Forum for its second Spring 2018 Lunch Series event. RSVP required.Fri., April 13, noon-1:30pm. Free. -
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Big Bounce America
This 10,000-sq.-ft. inflatable castle is both adult- and kid-friendly. Test your skills on the obstacle course, get big-air on the basketball courts, and glide down the giant slide into the ball pit. The structure features a DJ booth, a dance floor, and a VIP external dome.Fri.-Sun., April 13-15. $9-25. -
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Community Health Fair
Free health resources, screenings, and activities for the whole family. Fasting required for blood sugar and cholesterol tests. Bring medical records for vaccines. Interpretation available in Burmese, Nepali, and Karen.Fri., April 13, 6-8pm; Sat., April 14, 9am-noon. Free. -
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Eddiesopoly Tax Relief Party
After you finish paying the tax man, head over to Fast Eddie's (any location) for cheap drinks, games, and prizes.Fri., April 13, 8-11pm -
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Fiesta de la Flor
The Mavericks headline two days of music to celebrate the life and legacy of Selena in her hometown.Fri.-Sat., April 13-14Corpus Christi -
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Free Tax Prep Help Available: Central Health
StreetCred will be helping low-income patients and the general public file their taxes and identify/claim credits for which they are eligible during hours listed.Mondays-Thursdays, 11am-8pm, Fridays, 1-5pm and Saturdays, 9am-5pm. Through April 16CommUnityCare Southeast Health & Wellness Center, 2901 Montopolis -
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Friday Movie Matinee
A free, fam-friendly movie screening of Hop.Fri., April 13, 3:30-5:30pm. Free. -
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Friday Night Spotlight
Chitah Daniels Kennedy and DJ Joe-e wanna put the fabulous back into your Fridays. With special guests each week.Fridays, 10pm-2am. Through June 1. Free ($5 18-20). -
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Marfa Myths
The high desert of West Texas becomes part of the interdisciplinary visual art and music festival.Thu.-Sun., April 12-15Marfa -
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Midnight Vibes Acoustic R&B/Soul
Monae Miller Music presents a performance by local soul singer LaDonna to help raise money for nonprofit My Name Is Peaches Music Foundation. Donations accepted both online and on-site.Fri., April 13, 11:30pm. Free.Next Level Studios, 8101 Cameron #210 -
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Observatory Public Night
Inclement weather has forced the cancellation of the year’s first two public nights, but hopefully the staff and students will be able to guide visitors through the night sky at the April open house.Fri., April 13. Free.Fountainwood Observatory, Georgetown -
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Pink Elephant Radio
Join Japan and YellaStud – creators of Austin's Pink Elephant Hip-Hop Fest for LGBTQ rappers, emcees, hip-hop artists, and more – for their new weekly radio show. Featuring loads of queer music and artists, and a few allies. Royalties Radio can be downloaded for iPhone and Android. See what they have to say about here.Fridays, 7-9pm. Through Nov. 30Download Royalties Radio app -
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Quest Night
Get a group together for a medieval fantasy experience involving quests, puzzles, and monsters! Proceeds benefit Scare for a Cure, a nonprofit raising money for local cancer-related charities.Fridays & Saturdays through April. $40-50.J. Lorraine's Ghost Town, 14219 Littig Rd., Manor -
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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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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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Where My Girls At: Nineties & 2000s Girl Group Night
GirlFriend has all yer fave ladies from yesteryear. Push it with Salt-n-Pepa, say my name to Destiny's Child, and chase some waterfalls with TLC.Fri., April 13, 10pm-2amCheer Up Charlies, 900 Red River
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2018 Hill Country Ride for AIDS
HCRA celebrates its 19th anniversary with nearly 1,000 riders and volunteers teaming up to tackle the hills of Hill Country to raise much-needed funding for nine local HIV/AIDS services nonprofits. Riders and supporters welcome.Sat., April 28, 7:30am-6:30pm -
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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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Free Tax Prep for Low-Income Austin Families
Foundation Communities offer tax prep and filing assistance for low- and moderate-income residents (households making up to $55,000). Available at six locations with varying day, evening, and weekend hours – see website for specifics.Jan. 22-April 17. Free.www.foundcom.org/financial-stability/austin-tax-preparation -
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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
