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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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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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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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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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Candidate Forum: TX House 47 & Local Judges
Circle C Area Democrats host a candidate forum for the 2018 Dem Primary.Mon., Dec. 11, 6-8pm. Free.Trudy's Four Star, 13059 Four Star Blvd. -
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Ever as Ever: An Evening of Giving and Gratitude With Flower Hill
The inaugural fundraiser to raise awareness about Flower Hill Urban Homestead Museum and connect with potential donors. Tix include food and drink.Mon., Dec. 11, 6-9pm. $10. -
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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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Jana Horn, Molybden, Lo Country, Frosty Palms, Warm Sugar, CBR
Monday nights are for low-key folk/country/rock tunes. Put yer boots up.Mon., Dec. 11, 8pm. 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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Speak Out Against Fetal Tissue Burial Rules
Testify (or submit written comments) on proposed embryonic and fetal tissue burial and cremation rules. See Facebook for submission instructions.Mon., Dec. 11, 9am-noon4900 N. Lamar Blvd. -
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Texas Inmate Families Association Meeting
Have a loved one in jail? TIFA can help by offering strength to families through support, education, and advocacy.Second Monday of every month, 7-8:30pm. Through June 10. 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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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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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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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
