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    HONK!TX 2022

    The 10th annual festival of community street bands plays host to around 300 musicians from Central Texas and New Orleans. Find them at Jo's Friday, Mueller Lake Park Saturday, and Pan Am Park Sunday. Get the full lineup online.
    Fri.-Sun., April 1-3. Free, but donations encouraged.  
    Jo's Coffee, 1300 S. Congress; Mueller Lake Park, 4550 Mueller; Pan Am Park, 2100 E. Third
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    Austin Originals

    Showstopper Diana Ross headlines a benefit for nonprofit Austin Child Guidance Center, which provides affordable mental health care for Central Texas families. Prior to the concert, the ACGC Family Festival will feature amusement rides, carnival games, music, and food during the day. A VIP dinner reception immediately precedes the concert.
    Sat., April 2. Festival, 11am-2pm; VIP reception, 5:30pm; benefit concert, 8pm. $32 and up.  
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    Bold Bash

    An evening to celebrate art and support Women & Their Work, with an immersive light-based photo booth by multimedia collective Essentials Creative, daring dance by Jennifer Sherburn's troupe, Typewriter Rodeo's spontaneous poetry, soundscape from DJ La Moon, psychedelic projections, sculptural headdresses, visionary elixirs, El Locavore's tantalizing eats, and more.
    Sat., April 2, 7-10pm  
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    SPAMARAMA

    This year marks the return of the "World Famous Pandemonious Party of Potted Pork," a celebration of all things SPAM. The three-ring circus includes a cook-off judged by celebrity judges including the Chronicle's own Nick Barbaro, the SPAMALYMPICS, and the SPAM Jam, with artists like the Hickoids, Suzanna Choffel, and lots more.
    Sat., April 2, noon-7pm  
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    AHS Car Raffle

    The Austin Humane Society and Roger Beasley Mazda are teaming up to celebrate two major milestones with their annual raffle: AHS will celebrate its 70th anniversary, and RBM will celebrate its 50th anniversary, so they’re “Wheelin’ in the Years” and raffling off a beautiful Mazda 2021 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring convertible. Each ticket purchase provides one night of safe and warm shelter, nutritious food, quality medical care, and lots of love for a cat or dog who is waiting to find a home. Raffle ticket purchases must be made by a Texas resident over 18.
    Drawing held Sat., April 9, noon. $20 each or three for $50.  
    Buy online
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    Atelier Beauté Chanel Pop-Up

    Stop in this fragrance and beauty workshop to try products and get skilled guidance.
    March 11-April 24. Free.  
    1009 S. Congress
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    Austin FC X Pluckers Trivia Night

    Win a chance to score with an Austin FC player at Pluckers Wing Bar's trivia night. Keep an eye on Pluckers' social media pages to enter the contest; three winners and guests will compete with two Verde MVPs.
    Contest: ongoing; trivia night: Wed., April 6, 7-10pm. Free.  
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    Austin Herb Society Plant Sale & Garden Expo

    Get your spring garden off to a good start with new plants, products, and educational sessions.
    Sat., April 2, 9:30am-2pm. Free with park admission.  
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    ¡Viva Los Motos 2.0!

    Boss Radio presents a full slate of live punk music from Red Fang, Municipal Waste, and special guests, plus DJs, vendors, boozy bevs, and bikes tearing up the motocross track.
    Sat., April 2, 4-10:30pm. $30-40.  
    Austin Motocross Park, 14600 Pearce Ln., Del Valle
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    Buda's Birthday Celebration

    With live music, carnival rides and games, vendors, a parade, and more.
    Sat., April 2, noon-10pm. Free.  
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    Donate Blood, Get a Car Wash

    Kick off your spring cleaning with a free wash from Arbor Car Wash as a thank-you for donating blood or platelets. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.
    Through April 10  
    We Are Blood donor centers & mobile drives
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    East Austin Survival to Recovery Al Anon Family Group

    A group for anyone worried about someone with a drinking problem. Find the entrance on East 12th Street, upstairs.
    Saturdays, 3pm. Free.
    1818 E. 12th
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    Escape the Box

    Explore the hidden side of Austin with Escape the Box's time-travel-themed escape game and scavenger hunt adventure, which starts with a live intro and sends your group off to explore using a box full of clues and guides, including a playlist, photo challenges, a cipher wheel, map, and more. Call 512/779-9844 to book.
    Saturdays, 1:30pm. $15-35/person.  
    Locations vary
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    First Saturdays at Future Front

    The HQ will open for a special workshop and pop-up shop with creators from the org's programs.
    Sat., April 2, 11am-4pm. Free, but donations appreciated.  
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    Meet Your Match

    An event for singles ages mid-40s and up to consciously connect over interactive games.
    Sat., April 2, 3pm. $30 and up.  
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    Meet Your Match

    An event for singles ages 30s to mid-40s to consciously connect over interactive games.
    Sat., April 2, 7pm. $30 and up.  
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    Meridian Mini Job Fair

    Learn about the Meridian charter school and tour the campus. Bring résumés and be ready for short interviews.
    Sat., April 2, 8:30am-1pm  
    Meridian School, 2555 N. IH-35, Round Rock
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    Oakwood Monuments Dedication

    The Independent Order of Odd Fellows helped conserve two monuments of early Texas settlers who fought in the Battle of San Jacinto buried in Oakwood Cemetery. Come learn about the history of Washington Anderson, James Patterson, the process of monument care, and what IOOF and Save Austin's Cemeteries do to preserve history.
    Sat., April 2, 10am  
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    Saturday Night Concert Series

    Bring blankets and relax on the lawn with family and friends (even the furry kind) for this free outdoor concert series featuring some of Austin's best musicians, such as Bob Schneider, Kelly Willis, the Peterson Brothers, and more.
    Saturdays through May 7, 7-9pm. Free.  
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    Save Austin's Cemeteries Tour

    Come hear actors tell the story of the Iron Front Saloon and the characters who gambled, drank, and fought in Austin's 1866 saloon.
    Sat., April 2, 11:30am-2:30pm. Free, but donations appreciated.  
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    Singing Cadets Concert

    The Austin Aggie Moms bring the world-famous Singing Cadets to Austin, with funds being raised for scholarships to Texas A&M. (Note: Postponed from Jan. 15.)
    Sat., April 2, 6-9pm. $5-15.  
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    Spring Fest Market

    Featuring plants, artists, and a variety of vendors, plus mini makeovers, live music, and more.
    Sat., April 2, 11am-5pm. Free.  
    The Flower Studio, 5100 Burnet Rd.
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    The Black Hair Experience

    The Black Hair Experience "fuses the aesthetic of an art exhibit with the engagement of photoworthy activations," all inspired by the beauty, stories, and culture of Black hair. “This is a culturally inclusive experience that provokes real-time connections through the universal symbol of hair,” says co-founder Elizabeth Austin-Davis.
    Sat.-Sun., 10am-8pm. $30 and up.  
    9600 S. IH-35 Ste. I-500
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    The Boozy Cauldron

    A four-part pop-up cocktail experience that takes guests on a magical journey with stories of the famous Boozy Cauldron Tavern and the ghosts that still haunt the establishment.
    Through April 2. Thu.-Sat., 6 & 8pm. $55.  
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    The Wandering Vegan Market

    A pet- and family-friendly market with 100% cruelty-free skin care products, jewelry, candles, succulents, artwork, clothing, and more, plus plenty of tasty vegan treats.
    Sat., April 2, 10am-2pm. Free.  
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    Vacancy Brewing First Anniversary Party

    Two limited-release beers, merch, live screenprinting from Fine Southern Gentlemen, pop-ups from Show Me Pizza and Burlap & Twine flowers, and music.
    Sat., April 2, 1-7pm. Free.  
    Vacancy Brewing, 415 E. St Elmo
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    Wood Reclamation

    The city provides wood for community members wanting large logs for art projects or milling.
    Sat., April 2, 9am-2pm. Free.  
    John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park, 9501 FM 969

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