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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 5  
    Long Center for the Performing Arts
  • 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-2pm  
    Butler Park
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    Manor Mondays

    The fine businesses along Manor Road are banding together for lots of sales and special events on Mondays like a Hot Dog Making Demo at Dai Due (6:30pm), a Dunk Tank at Sno.Co Flattop Shaved Ice (4pm), Austin's Yellow Bike Project Free Bike Repair at Haymaker (4pm) and much more! Make sure to pick up the Manor Road Bingo Card and start collecting stamps. See website for more.
    Mon., Aug. 28
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    Round Rock Express

    Vs. Colorado Springs:
    Mon.-Wed., Aug. 28-30, 7:05pm. $7-16.  
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    AGLCC Toastmasters

    Overcome yer fear of public speaking with this quirky queer group.
    Second and fourth Mondays, 6-8pm
    812 San Antonio St.
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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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    Musical Mondays

    Celebrate the best of Broadway and belt out some show tunes with yer host, Horton.
    Every first, second, and fourth Monday
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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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    Save East Austin Schools & End Institutional Racism

    Save East Austin Schools Political Action Committee has formed to fight and end institutional racism in policies and practices of Austin ISD and the City of Austin. Families affected by possible school closures in East Austin will rally before speaking at the regular monthly Austin ISD Trustees meeting.
    Mon., Aug. 28, 6:30pm
    Courtyard of AISD Headquarters, 1111 W. 6th St.
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    Call for Blood Donations

    We Are Blood – Central Texas' blood supplier – is seeking blood donations during the slower summer months, especially so soon after Harvey.
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    Call for Entries for the 2017 Austin Green Awards

    ATX Green Awards, which recognizes and promotes sustainability and innovation in local design, is accepting submissions now through Sept. 22 (for the awards ceremony happening Oct. 25). See website for details.
    Through Sept. 22, noon  
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    El Buen Samaritano Hosts the Grito Challenge

    El Buen Samaritano hosts a public participation challenge to raise awareness of the services they provide to Latino and immigrant families. Enter by uploading your Grito videos (a cry for independence, a halt to oppression, and a soulful shout) to social media with #gritochallenge, then tag three other people to do it on social media.
    Through Sept. 15
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    TCSO Victim Services Unit Seeks Volunteers

    The Travis County Sheriff’s Office Victim Services Unit needs volunteers to offer immediate assistance to victims of various criminal and crisis circumstances. Those interested must complete a training program from Sept. 11-Oct. 2 (Mon. and Thu., 6-9pm, Sat. 9am-5pm).
    Register for Sept. training through Aug.  

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