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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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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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Mini Makeup Class
A safe and supportive class for trans and nonbinary folks to explore and experiment with the magical world of makeup.First Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Free. -
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Roll of Attraction: Sushi Class for Couples
The Soy Crazy for You roll (made with lobster, cucumber, and rice, finished with spicy mayonnaise, cucumber, strawberry slices, and kiwi wasabi sauce) is only one of the treats you and your sweetie will make and eat in this fun class. Bonus: Three kinds of sake and a rosé.Wed., Feb. 7, 8pm. $40-45.
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ATX VETS Candidates Forum
Veteran advocates host a local candidate forum to discuss their stance on veteran issues.Wed., Feb. 7, 6:30-8:30pm -
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Bizaid Business Orientation
A BizAid orientation session for residents looking to launch a small business.Wed., Feb. 7, 9-10:30am -
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Free Screening: Love, Simon
AGLIFF and Allied-Dallas are offering a free screening of Hollywood's latest (and most mainstream looking) coming out queer movie Love, Simon.Wed., Feb. 7, 7:30-9:30pm -
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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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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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Hump Day Nooner Ride
Don't have a job or have an understanding boss? Take some time to get in a quick ride and a bite to eat along the way.Wednesdays, 11:45am -
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LGBTQ Health Equity Listening Session
LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commissioner Brandon Wollerson hosts the first working group to develop 2018 priorities for the commission. Food will be provided.Wed., Feb. 7, 6-7:30pm1000 E. 11th -
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Lolita Lynne / Emme / Allysa Grace / Carrie Fussell
A midweek lineup of locals to get you to Friday.Wed., Feb. 7, 9pm. $3 suggested donation. -
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Mardi Gras!
One of the oldest Carnival season celebrations in the country, the island city offers elaborate parades, lots of good food, and plenty of fun.Fri.-Tue., Feb. 2-13Galveston -
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Outdoor Adventure Camp for Grownups
Learn outdoor skills that will last a lifetime from paddle-boarding to rock climbing and night photography to first aid, the 3-day and 1-day sessions are all-inclusive; all you need to bring is the basics and a desire. Reservations are required and will sell out.Fri.-Sun., April 27-29. $399-225.Reveille Peak Ranch, Burnet -
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Planning Commission Special Called Meeting
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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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Precision, Olympus & For Spite Present: Fort Never, SIGNY & More
Caleb De Casper, our goth rock cabaret god, performs during a night of photography and more with Precision Camera & Video, Olympus, and For Spite Creative.Wed., Feb. 7, 9pm. $49. -
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Queer & Kinky: All the Ways We Explore Pleasure
A QPOC community conversation on kink and how to move past fears to embrace the fun. The always lovely Jeremy Teal facilitates.Wed., Feb. 7, 6-8pm -
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Queer Film Theory 101
Austin queers talk hetero Hollywood and its queer influences.Wed., Feb. 7, 8pm -
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Research & Pizza: Game of Thrones
Ayelet Lushkov, an associate professor on ancient history and classical myth speaks about the popular HBO show. Also: pizza.Wed., Feb. 7, noon. Free. -
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Space Jam! Nineties Hip-Hop and R&B Night
Relive the Nineties while DJ GirlFriend plays the decade's best hip-hop and R&B.First Wednesday of every month, 10pm. Through March 8. Free. -
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Substandard Street Funding Forum: FM 1626
People who drive along FM 1626 are invited to join City staff and consultants to discuss substandard street projects resulting from the 2016 Mobility Bond.Wed., Feb. 7, 4:30-7:30pm -
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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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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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Valentine's Six-Pack of Macarons
Order now for pickup later! Each box will be filled with an elegantly decorated variety of those Elizabeth Street macarons, and they'll be ready for you on Feb. 13 & 14.
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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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City Council Calls for Municipal Civil Service Commissioners
Council is accepting applications from qualified folks to serve on the five-member Municipal Civil Service Commission. Two three-year terms are currently open. Apply online or email Boards and Commissions Coordinator Deena Estrada.Deadline: Fri., March 2, 5pm -
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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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HavenCon 4: A Cosmic Journey
Texas' first and only queer, geek, and gaymer convention returns for its final year. Expect four days (or one, if you choose) of epic nerdiness, cosplay, drag, and loads more. This year, celebrity guests include Tracee Cocco (Star Trek) and Daniel Newman (The Walking Dead). Fest organizers announced this will be the last year for HavenCon, so get out and get weird while you can!March 29-April 1. $15-200. -
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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
