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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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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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Star of Texas Tattoo Art Revival
This is the 16th year for the annual celebration of the skin arts – the biggest art and tattoo event in Texas. Watch the pros tint skin live and in person. The burlesque, belly dancing, and sideshow acts will help you forget about your aching epidermis.Fri.-Sun., Jan. 26-28. $20, day pass; $40, weekend pass. -
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FBC & the Midnight Menagerie Present Winterotica
New kinks, old loves. The one, the only Nikki DaVaughn emcees a wintry tale guaranteed to heat you up. Burlesque, fetish performances, and a few extra surprises (including special guest Shi Feticcio).Sat., Jan. 27, 8:30-11:30pm. $11.50. -
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Free Day of Dance
Let's Dance! Austin studios open up their doors for free classes, from tango and belly dancing to waltzing and ballet. See website for participating venues.Sat., Jan. 27, 8am-8pm. Free.Various locations -
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Le Garage Sale
A curated selection of goods for your purchasing pleasure.Sat., Jan. 27, 11am-6pm. $10. -
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Texas Wildlife Day
Celebrate everything feathered, furred, smooth, and scaled at this multi-tiered cornucopia of science.Sat., Jan. 27, 9am-5pm. Free. -
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TX10 Congressional Candidate Meet-and-Greet
A chance to hear from the numerous candidates running for a seat in Congress (currently held by Republican Michael McCaul) and ask questions. See all attending candidates on Facebook.Sat., Jan. 27, 2-5pm. Free. -
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Upper Ninety Benefit
Help Austin teens realize their soccer goals while having a beer or three.Sat., Jan. 27, 4-7pm. Free. -
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2018 HRC Austin Gala Dinner
This swanky cocktail reception, fancy dinner, and fun auction unites 700 HRC members, friends, and allies to celebrate Austin's LGBTQ community. Black tie.Sat., Jan. 27, 6-11pm. $250+. -
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51st Street and Springdale Road Post – Project Evaluation Meeting
A public meeting to learn about ATD's E. 51st Street improvement project (between I-35 and U.S. 183) to improve safety and mobility for all road users.Sat., Jan. 27, 10:30am-noonEast 19th Street Missionary Baptist Church, 3401 Rogge Ln. -
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Austin Blacks Rugby
Vs. Huns Rugby.Sat., Jan. 27. $10 per person.Burr Field, 6013 Loyola Ln, Austin, Texas 78724 -
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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.Saturdays, 10:30-11:45am and Tuesdays, 8-9:15pm. Through Nov. 21. $10 and up.ToddPilates & Barre, 9029 Research #200 -
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Big Boi Yoga
Logan Ware leads this fun, queer yoga class focused on alignment, restoration, and community love with a healthy mix of gentle stretch and Kundalini strength. A relaxed, judgment-free class for all body types, genders, and experience levels.Tuesdays, 7:15pm; Saturdays, 9:30am -
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Bloodless Bullfights
The bulls get to fight another day, but will the world-class matadors be able to face the charging el toro and walk away with the crowd’s adulation?Sat., Jan. 27; Sat., Feb. 10; Sun., Feb. 25; Sun., Mar.11. $30-40.Santa Maria Bullring, La Gloria -
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Composting Class
Learn how to compost so you don't add your food waste to the landfill. Part of the Home Composting Rebate Program. Residents paying the Clean Community Fee qualify for a $75 rebate on a home composting system. Attend a composting class, then apply!Sat., Jan. 27, 1:30-2:30pm -
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Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
The Stock Show is such a big deal that children are given a day off from school to attend. You’ll find it exciting, too.Through Sat. Feb. 3. $5-10.Fort Worth -
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Glass Blowing Workshop
You won’t be blowing smoke up your loved one’s skirt if you make them a heart-shaped glass object for Valentine’s Day. By reservation.Fri.-Sat., Jan. 26-27, Feb. 2, 3, 9, 10, 14. www.saladoglassworks.com.Salado Glassworks, Salado -
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Global Game Jam
Spend 48 hours jamming with some friends creating games and learning skills.Fri.-Sun., Jan. 26-28. Free.HOFT Institute, 2400 Pearl -
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Goat Yoga
It's yoga with goats and classes are held every about every hour.Sat., Jan. 27, 8amLamar Union, 1100 South Lamar -
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Help Families This Tax Season
Here's a good way to volunteer and help folks figure out the best way to file their taxes. United Way is recruiting tax preparers, translators, and greeters for this year. After a quick 16 hours of training, you are good to go.Jan. 24-March 8. Free.Georgetown, Hutto, Leander, and Taylor -
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HRC Austin Gala
Come help celebrate the Human Rights Campaign with cocktails, a dinner, and a fun-filled night.Sat., Jan. 27, 6pm. $150-300. -
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Indian American Coalition Gala
Join local leaders at this major event that highlights issues of cultural and social importance in the Asian-American community.Sat., Jan. 27, 6-10pm. $50. -
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Kerrville Renaissance Festival
There will be magic, comedy, music, birds-of-prey demonstrations, jousting, and all the things you come to expect in a fantasy land of fun and food.Fri.-Sun., Jan. 26-28. $10-15.Kerrville -
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Martini Ranch Presents: Queer & Now
Laughing is good for the soul, especially when the jokes are queer and the butt is our current political climate. So get your giggles on with Martini Ranch's new revue, Queer & Now. Written and performed by Ashley Blom, Laura de la Fuente, Jake Garrison, Mason Kerwick, Katie Stone, Javier Ungo, and Luke Wallens.Saturdays, 8:30pm -
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Nominations Open for Austin Women’s Hall of Fame 2018
Austin's Commission for Women is currently taking nominations for Austin Women’s Hall of Fame. "Each year, the commission recognizes women who've made significant contributions to Austin/Travis County by breaking barriers for women, working to better the lives of women and girls, or through other forms of public or community service."Nominations accepted through Jan. 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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Protest For Choice (Rally for Life Counterprotest)
Austin NOW and Texas Handmaids lead a counterprotest for choice and access during the Rally for Life (one of Texas' the biggest anti-abortion events). Remember, pictures will likely be taken and NOW has a no engagement/no harassment policy with anti-choicers.Sat., Jan. 27, noon -
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Proxemics: A Queer Art Exhibit
An unrestricted and unapologetic art exhibit that "examines how a body may be critiqued or claimed, presented or perceived." Featuring work by Austin's Ben Aqua, Riel Sturchio, and Xavier Schipani, plus Brooklyn's Felipe Baeza and Jaimie Warren, and Oakland's Silky Shoemaker.Through Feb. 24. Fri., 5-8pm; Sat.-Sun., noon-5pm -
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Souper Bowl of Caring
It's the kick-off to encourage people to give a funds and food in anticipation of the Big Game to raise money for the Central Texas Food Bank.Jan. 5-Feb. 4. Free. -
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Texas Rally for Life
You wont see us there, but now you know: anti-choicers are protesting abortion on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade.Sat., Jan. 27, noon-3pm -
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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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The Nothing Song Presents Blushing Album Release Party
Ringo Deathstarr, All in the Golden Afternoon, and Single Lash celebrate the new beats by Blushing.Sat., Jan. 27, 9pm. $3-5 suggested donation. -
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ToyBOX: New Beginnings
It's here – toyBOX and Papi's Playhouse have become one. Chique Fil-Atio and Papi Churro's first combined show is gonna be big with Mad Max Morrison, Zane Zena, DJ MouthNOIZ, and more.Sat., Jan. 27, 10pm. $6. -
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Trout Stocking in America
Get out there and try your luck in catching some of the 305,525 rainbow trout released into waters around the state. There are “no fee” locations for access to the Guadalupe River below Canyon Reservoir, one of the best spots to catch trout in America.Through MarchVarious location -
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UT Brainstorms: A Conversation on the Brain
Learn about your brain in a user-friendly environment.Sat., Jan. 27, 3:30-5pm. Free. -
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Winter Antique Show
Rev-up your shopping cart for the big show at the Red Barn Event Center and peripheral sites filled with antiques, memorabilia, and other treasures.Fri.-Sat., Jan 26-27. $7 day, $12 for weekend.Round Top -
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YAAAAAASERCIZE!
Matt Korn leads an hourlong fun, fresh, and queer workout. Prepare to burn in this judgment-free exercise zone. Spandex not required, but encouraged.Saturdays, 11:15am
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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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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 -
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Volunteers Needed for the 25th Annual SOTX Winter Games
This year's Special Olympics Texas is Feb. 2-4, and they need your help to make it great. Volunteers needed to assist with various duties at all competition events, the Athlete Village, and medics (physicians, nurses, and EMTs needed). Sign up online; email with questions.Jan. 16-Feb. 2
