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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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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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Dancer’s Shape Harvey Benefit
Dancer’s Shape, a barre and pilates studio, is hosting a cardio kickoff event with their new spin offerings and Groove & Glutes class. 25% of all sales and cash donations from the day (including classes booked and merchandise purchases) will go to Mayor Turner's Hurricane Relief Fund. They will have eight classes throughout the day (adding on to their schedule) and will be collecting cash donations at the studio leading up to September 9.Sat., Sept. 9Dancer's Shape, 5350 Burnet Rd. Ste. 7 -
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Garden Bros Circus
The Garden Bros are celebrating 100 years of entertaining the USA with daredevil "Motorcycle Madness," the Human Slingshot, racing camels, crazy/funny clowns, and much more.Sat., Sept. 9, 1:30, 4:30, 7:30pm; Sun., Sept. 10, 1, 3:30, 6pm. $8-36. -
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Wrestle Circus
This new wrestling promotion in town is impressing with their top-notch cards. See website for lineup. Tickets move fast.Sat., Sept. 9, 6pm. $15-40. -
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International Music Festival
Texas artist who play with an international flair will perform with "distinctive traditional instruments and promote appreciation for the music from many cultures that are now part of the Austin and Texas ethnic fabric."Fri.-Sat., Sept. 9-10. Free, $10 donation suggested. -
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Little Woodrow’s 10th Anniversary
Ten years ain't nothing to shake a stick at and they'll be celebrating with a lizard man freak show(!), live music, a dunking booth, a beer walk, lawn games, and more.Sat., Sept. 9, 7pm -
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Out in the Park
Feel like a big gay kid as Six Flags celebrates its annual gay days. Ride the roller coasters, dance to DJs, and catch some great drag with some RuPaul queens (including GP fave Adore Delano).Sat., Sept. 9, 7pm-12mid. $49 in advance, $54 day of. -
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Over the Lege Part 2: The Governor Strikes Back
Stephanie Chiarello Noppenberg's satire comedy variety show inspired by the shenanigans of the Texas Legislature returns. Special guests include ATPE’s Monty Exter (Sept. 22) and Sen. Kirk Watson (Sept. 29).Through Sept. 30. Fri.-Sat., 8pm. $15. -
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50 Over 50: An Oral History of Austin's Live Music History
Fifty artists over the age of 50 provide an oral history of their role in and the evolution of Austin's vibrant music scene. Bring your smartphone and earbuds to hear their stories. Live music by Harvey Thomas Young at 8:30.Thu.-Sun., 1-6pm, through Sept. 30. $5 suggested donation. -
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AGE of Central Texas Harvey Assistance
AGE of Central Texas has free services and resources available for senior adults and caregivers who are displaced due the hurricane and flooding.Sept. 4-13 -
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Apply for the "Live Proud on Campus" Scholarship by AT&T and HRC
Students 18 and older should apply by submitting a "video pitch describing an LGBTQ-supportive project they’d like to see in place at their schools," and announcing their participation on the socials with #ATTLiveProud and #LiveProudScholar. Semi-finalists will announced on September 27. Three grand prize winners receive:: ·$10,000 college scholarship: ·Trip to D.C. for the HRC National Dinner in Oct.: ·$2,500 to help make their project a reality: ·Semester-long mentorship with HRC leadership: ·“Tech suite” package (tablet, smart phone, and device cases)Through Sept. 22. Free. -
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Austin All Stars Night One
First there were six, then there was one. Five Saturdays of drag out competition. Kick off the battle with Brazil.Sat., Sept. 9, 7-10pm -
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Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival 30th Anniversary
Celebrate 30 years of queer film with aGLIFF. With four days, 39 feature films, and 54 shorts there's surely something for everyone. See the lineup online.Thu., Sep. 7 - Sun., Sep. 10 -
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Back to School Block Party
College of Hip Hop Knowledge and Our House host this family friendly hip hop show with music from DLK, NiYahPEACE, Lucien Payne, AKAdemics, Animal Abstrakt, Govinachi, and Silvano Thomas. Plus raffles, face painting, a live graffiti wall, and moreSat., Sept. 9, 4-8pm. Free. -
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Bluebonnet Air Show
Military aircraft from World War II take to the skies including the AT-6 Texan, B-25 Mitchell, and a rare PBJ-1J Marine bomber.Sat., Sept. 9Burnet -
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Chocolate Festival
Chocolatiers will show how the delights are made as well as provide samples and classes from 40 local and national vendors.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 8-10Dallas -
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Displacement and CodeNEXT: Views From the Eastside
A discussion with several experts on preventing gentrification and the displacement of East Austin's longtime residents. Child care, food, and translation services provided.Sat., Sept. 9, 1:30-3:30pm -
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East Austin Handmade Arts Market
The market returns from its summer hiatus for a fun-filled Saturday of live music (the Human Circuit and more) and some of Austin's finest hand-made artists and artisans. All ages welcome.Sat., Sept. 9, noon-6pm. Free. -
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Fall Planting Days
Company founder John R. Thomas provides free seminars on how to grow wildflowers on your plot of heaven on earth.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 8-10, 2-4pm. Free.Wildseed Farms, Fredericksburg -
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Fotoseptiembre
Photographers come together to show and discuss their work at more than 30 showcases around the city.Sept. 1-30. Mostly free.San Antonio -
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Grand Slam!
Smells like team spirit in here. A party honoring "Austin's finest and hottest softball players."Sat., Sept. 9, 9pm -
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HD 46 Candidate Forum
Meet the people running for State House District 46. Invited candidates include current rep Dawnna Dukes, plus Ana Cortez, Chito Vela, Nnamdi Orakwue, Philip Emiabata, and Sheryl Cole.Sat., Sept. 9, 2:30-4:15pm -
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Historic Schools Open House Tour
Take a peek at how rural schools used to be at Cheery Springs, Crabapple, and Pecan Creek schools.Sat., Sept. 9. Free.Gillespie County -
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Hotel Vegas Yard Sale
Enjoy music from Soaked, Billy King & the Bad Bad Bad, and more, plus a drink from the bar while browsing for goods from all the cool vendors.Sat., Sept. 9, 2-7pm. Free. -
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Institutional Racism and Systemic Inequities in Austin
Common Ground for Texans will focus on the work of Austin's Task Force on Institutional Racism and Systemic Inequities, specifically education, real estate, and housing.Sat., Sept. 9, 2-4pm -
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Irrigation Controllers 101 Workshop
A hands-on workshop that teaches you how controllers work and provides options to help save water and money at your home. Email David to register.Sat., Sept. 9, 10am-noon. Free. -
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Kyōten Sushiko
Every dinner guest equals $40 donated to that Houston charity that Houston Texans stud J.J. Watt is backing.Aug. 30-Sept. 10 -
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Oasis Restaurant on Lake Travis
Staff members will be delivering items like bottled water, nonperishable food, toiletries, diapers, trash bags, and work gloves to Houston as donations come in. Drop off items from 11:30am-8pm at the host stand or Oasis Gift Shop. -
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Orpheus Academy of Music Open House
A nice opportunity to meet the music teachers, try out the instruments, enjoy short concerts, and learn about the school.Sat., Sept. 9, 2-5pm. Free. -
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Perry-Castañeda Library 40th Anniversary Tailgate
Mariachi bands, the Longhorn singers, trivia, games, and more. Might be more fun than the game.Sat., Sept. 9, 11:30am-2:30pm. Free, suggested donation. -
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Plezzure Island Year 2
The plezzure krew is back for round two. Close out yer summer with a leztastic beach weekend complete with celezbian entertainers, games, and gals.Thu., Sep. 28-Sun., Oct. 1. $40-300.South Padre Island -
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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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Queso Fundido for Houston
For the entire month of September, the Hightower and Antonelli's Cheese Shop will donate 30% of sales from Queso Fundido to Houston disaster relief. How much queso can you handle in a month? You'll know the answer to that question by October. -
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Shakespeare at Winedale
This year the students perform “As You Like It,” “King Lear,” and “Antony & Cleopatra” in a unique setting in the Winedale Theater Barn.Thu.-Sun., July 20-Aug. 13. $10.Round Top -
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SMTX Pride
Our sisters in San Marcos are celebrating Pride with a parade, fest, and a river cleanup on Sunday. Travel on down for a new view.Sat., Sept. 9, 10am-9pm -
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St. Edward's Volleyball
Host Southern Arkansas, Midwestern State, UT-Permian Basin, and Black Hills State in the Hilltopper Classic.Fri.-Sat., Sept. 8-9
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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
