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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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Lights of Love
A night of holiday cheer to support Ronald McDonald Charities of Central Texas (an org that offers aid to families of critically ill or injured children).Sun., Dec. 3, 4-7pm. $5 per person suggested donation, $20 per family suggested donation. -
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OUTsider Festival Launch Party
Get psyched for the long-awaited return of OUTsider – this year's theme is OUT of Time and the launch party is taking us back with Seventies style. Expect Hanky Code portraits with Die Kranken, Uncle Jenny's Psych Den, Gretchen's Disco Plague reuniting for the love of queerdos, plus the unveiling of the fest's 2018 program.Sun., Dec. 3, 7-10pm. Free. -
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Tinplate Trackers Train Club
Come watch the choo-choos in this holiday display and inspire the next generation to keep this historic hobby alive and well. You might even be allowed to sit behind the controls if you're kind enough to the tip jar.Wed.-Sun., through Dec. 31 (except holidays), noon-5pm. Donations appreciated.
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Art From the Streets Show and Sale
This annual show and sale features works of art from homeless artists. Meet the artists, hear their stories, and leave with a painting.Sat.-Sun., Dec. 2-3, 11am-5pm -
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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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Austin Smiles Holiday Party
Help Austin Smiles continue their support of cleft lip and palate child patients this holiday season.Sun., Dec. 3, 1-3pm -
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Capital City Men’s Chorus's Holiday Concert
CCMC and their strings and harp orchestra want to take you on a holiday memory ride. Get into the spirit with old-school tunes and some sassy surprises.Sun., Dec. 3, 3:30pm. $5-20. -
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Dickens on the Strand
Based on 19th-century Victorian London the weekend is full of music, parades, street vendors, and a host of roving entertainers.Fri.-Sun., Dec. 1-3Galveston -
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Feats of Clay Holiday Show
Featuring works by Judy Conroy, Jennifer Conroy, Shirley Fox, Kathi Herrin, Marc Jeannin, Tina Lewis, and Rebeccah Polk.Sat.-Sun., Dec. 2-3. Free. -
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Full Cold Moon Witches' Market
Sip on coffee or beer while shopping for witchy handcrafted wares at this nighttime flea market.Sun., Dec. 3, 7pm-12mid. Free. -
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Gifts of Hope: Alternative Gift Market
Unique holiday gifts from around the world and handcrafted items from St. John’s members with frozen casseroles and pies available in the Bake Shop.Sat.-Sun., Dec. 2-3. Free. -
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H-E-B Free First Sunday: Bundle Up
Admission to the State History Museum is waved courtesy of your friends at H-E-B. This month it's a celebration of all things wintery: stories about snow, Groundwork Music Project's annual holiday concert, wintery snacks, and more.Sun., Dec. 3, noon-5pm. Free. -
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Handmade for the Holidays
These local "mompreneurs" are bringing it with a big selection of locally made gift items good for everyone from baby to grandma.Sat.-Sun., Dec. 2-3. Free.Imagine That Art Space, 2110 B White Horse Trail -
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Holiday Unplug: Full Moon Wellness Camping Retreat
A mid-holiday season weekend retreat getaway for a chance to unplug from the hustle-and-bustle of everyday life & holiday madness and gift yourself with some much-needed rest and relaxation.Fri.-Sun., Dec. 1-3. $333. -
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Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate Benefiting Austin Dog Rescue
This holiday dog party has it all: a hot cocoa bar, free chair massages, a doggie goodie bag, a mutt salon, free pup photos, and more.Sun., Dec. 3, 1-3pm. Free.Cotone Clothing + Beauty Bar, 3220 Amy Donovan Plaza #124 -
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HOU-ATX BBQ Showdown
With all the bragging, it was bound to happen. Houston challenges Austin barbecue joints to the ultimate taste-off. Tickets are going fast and when they're gone there won’t be any more until next year.Sun., Dec. 3, 1-4pm. $80.Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Houston -
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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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Luna Llena Holiday Mercado Y Pachanga
Shop local from a carefully curated lineup of handmade artisans, makers, and entrepreneurs with music from DJ Chorizo Funk and DJ Gracie Chavez. Plus workshops, food, live art, and more.Sun., Dec. 3, noon-4pm. Free. -
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Our Revolution Central Texas Regional Meeting
Members should attend to vote in Our Rev endorsements, plus info on January's statewide meeting.Sun., Dec. 3, 2-4pm -
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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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Score@OCH First Sundays
Let's see those jerseys out in force. (They earn you some discounts at the bar.) Come get social with other sports-minded jock-o-philes.First Sundays of the month, 3pm -
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Storybook Dance Making
Get the whole family dancing and playing games and enjoy a reading of a kids' storybook.Sundays, 2pm. Free.Recycled Reads Bookstore, Austin Public Library, 5335 Burnet Rd. -
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The Austin Flea at Jester King Brewery
Browse for local handmade and vintage wearables, housewares, and more while enjoying delicious Jester King drinks.Sun., Dec. 3, noon-6pm. 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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The Nothing Song Presents the Dialtones December Residency
The Dialtones kick off their December residency at CUC with Jack Wilson and Pong!Sun., Dec. 3, 9pm. Free. -
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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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What the Fit?!
Join Dance Waterloo for a donation-based fitness class adaptable to all ages, levels, and abilities.Sun., Dec. 3, 4:30-5:30pm. Pay what you can. -
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Wild Ideas Shopping Event
Local artists and artisans hock their creations for your gifting convenience.Fri.-Sun., Dec. 1-3. 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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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
