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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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August Bleeds Red
Underwood Promotions presents the WBC youth world title boxing event between undefeated Ali Akhmedov and Curtis Hill Jr. – plus Austin's own Trey Romero will be defending his Texas super lightweight championship vs. Waco's Marquis Hawthorne.Sat., Aug. 19, 7pm -
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Austin Originals Benefit Concert
Asleep at this wheel headline this event hosted by the Austin Child Guidance Center who are dedicated to improving children’s mental health. Terry Lickona emcees and don't forget to sample the goods at the Tasting Grove.Sat., Aug. 19, 6:30pm. $150. -
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Austin Pet Expo
Boy, do pets have it ruff. Here's everything for the love of your life: microchipping, training, heartworm and flea preventatives, and a pet costume contest. Bring your pet (and immunization records), or adopt one there.Sat., Aug. 19, 10am-5pm; Sun., Aug. 20, 11am-4pm. Free. -
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Fall Home & Garden Show
Whether you're looking to remodel your house or merely gawk at the work of pros, this gathering of experts and vendors has the goods. Apart from the usual products and giveaways, Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri from HGTV’s Kitchen Cousins add some star power to the proceedings.Fri-Sun., Aug. 18-20. $0-$9.50. -
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KOKEFEST
KOKE-FM presents this music fest in Hutto with performances from Jason Boland & the Stragglers, Turnpike Troubadours, Robert Earl Keen, and more. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Honor Flight Austin.Sat., Aug. 19, 3-11:30pm. $30.The Gin at the Co-Op District, 420 U.S. 79, Hutto -
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One Texas Resistance: Activist and VDR Training
An event for those interested in making a difference in the 2018 Texas election. Attend to learn about helping register voters.Sat., Aug. 19, 10am-2pm. Free. -
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Rally Against White Supremacy
“There are two sides to a neo Nazi rally, they are the right side of history and the wrong side of history." Mayor Adler, and activists Cristina Tzintzun, Candace Aylor, Richard Franklin, Chrissie Foxx Paris, and more speak out against white supremacy. They will be joined by Black Lives Matter, Resistance Choir of South Central Texas, and Rabbi Susan Lippe.Sat., Aug. 19, 10am-noon -
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Round Rock Express
Saturday is '8os Night with Pac-Man inspired uniforms (auctioned off online during the game) and live music from the Spazmatics afterward. Vs. Omaha:Sat.-Sun., Aug. 19-20, 6:05pm. $7-16.
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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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Bat Fest
One bridge, 1.5 million bats, three live music stages (Paul Wall, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony), 75-plus arty vendors, loads of kids' activities, a costume contest, and plenty of batty activities.Sat., Aug. 19, 4pm. $15, kids 8 and under free. -
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Blanco County Fair
Enjoy a traditional fair and rodeo with a carnival, vendors, lots of food, and unique contests and: evening dances.Thu.-Sat., Aug. 17-20Johnson City -
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Capital City Dance Team Auditions
Audition to be a part of the dance squad that entertains the crowd at Austin Spurs games.Sat., Aug. 19, 8:30am. $35. -
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Circus Chickendog: The Wizard Of Dogz!
Five rescue dogs team up with a trained scarlet macaw and former circus clown and juggler Darren Peterson to present as many circus tricks as they can do in an hour. Note: Your kids will love this, and, seriously? So will you.Aug. 17, 19-20, 1pm. $12. -
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Corral Theatre Outdoor Season
The walk-in theatre has opened for the summer season with first-run movies under the stars.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 1-3. $6.Corral Theatre, Wimberley -
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Eastside Backyard Bike Social & Show
Saturdays are for bikes, boobs, and access to health care for all with dinner followed by a variety show and a late-night bike ride if you're up to it. Cash donations benefit eight local nonprofits helping people fighting breast cancer.Sat., Aug. 19, 6:30-10:30pm. $10-20. -
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Eastside Writers Club
Austin Black Pride host a QTPOC writing group for aspiring novelists, playwrights, or would-be journal-ers. Bring pens, notepads, laptops, and ideas (for yourself and for the group).Sat., Aug. 19, 2-4pm -
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Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta
Hot air balloons and boats do a relay race across the lake as well as mass ascensions and evening glows: on the edge of one of the state’s most scenic bodies of water.Sat.-Sun., Aug. 19-20Elephant Butte Lake State Park, New Mexico -
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Fix-It Clinic
Bring your damaged or broken jewelry, toys, electronics, etc. and learn how to fix them with volunteer coaches. Enjoy a composting class and live puppet show while you're there.Sat., Aug. 19, noon-3pm. Free. -
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Free Composting Class
Learn how to turn organic trash into fertilizer and receive a $75 rebate on a home composting system.Sat., Aug. 19, 1-2pm -
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Grand Opening & Fall/Winter Collection Launch Party
Check out the ethically made Guatemala & Ethiopia lines plus whiskey drinks, henna, snacks, and more.Sat., Aug. 19, 1-5pm. Free.Purse & Clutch, 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. #590 -
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Irrigation Controllers 101
Save water and money on your energy bill by setting up an irrigation, sprinkler controller. Email David Turnage to register.Sat., Aug. 19, 10am-noon -
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Lesbian Game Night
Hot studs, cute femmes, games, and conversation. What more could you ask for?Sat., Aug. 19, 7pm-12mid -
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Lone Star Gourd Festival
The artists' group comes together for a competition, sale, show, and classes at their biggest meet of the: year.Fri.-Sun., Aug. 18-20Convention Center, New Braunfels -
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Old Gruene Market Days
More than 100 vendors showcase their wares in the historic district on the river.Fri.-Sat., Aug. 19-20. Free.Gruene -
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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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Positive Sounds
Support Project Transitions while listening to live music from the Holy Child and more plus delicious drinks.Sat., Aug. 19, 5pm. Free. -
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Second Annual Trans Prom
Austin Pride host's their second Trans Prom for everyone who ever wished for or wanted a prom redo. Isabella Von Black DJs while you snap photos and hang with emcee Vegas Van Cartier. 18 and up welcome!Sat., Aug. 19, 9pm. Free. -
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See Ya, Summer!
Kids ages 2 to 12 and a guardian can enjoy live performances from ColdTowne Theater or Sol Scoundrel & the Bass on the lawn.Saturdays, 10am-noonNORTHSIDE Lawn -
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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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Split Second Piano Duo
Roberto Hidalgo and Marc Peloquin present synchronized pianos for a high-energy concert. Lunch before the concert is available by reservation.Sat., Aug. 19, 3pm. $10-25.Festival Institute, Round Top -
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Storybook Dance Making
Get the whole family dancing and playing games and enjoy a reading of a kids' storybook.Third Saturdays in July, Aug., Sept., 10am. Free. -
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Storybook Dance Making
Get the whole family dancing and playing games and enjoy a reading of a kids' storybook. Best for kids ages 4-7.Sat., Aug. 19, 10am. Free. -
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Swift Fest
For generations, chimney swifts have used the old cistern as a seasonal roost, returning each evening in a tornado-like descent, and one night a year they have music, vendors, and more to welcome them home.Sat., Aug. 19, 4:30pm. Free.18649 Hwy. 1431, Jonestown
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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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County Commissioners Accepting Applications to the Integral Care Board of Trustees
County commissioners are looking to fill two seats for the board of trustees of Integral Care this October. Qualified individuals wishing to represent the county should apply. Find details online or call.Deadline to apply Fri., Aug. 25, 5pm -
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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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Join the (Pride) Parade
Wanna be in the parade? You've got some options.: 1) Balloon artists Nate the Great and Stacy Pineapple are looking for walkers to join their wearable balloon art float. Email for deets: balloonsbypineapple@gmail.com: 2) Lesbutante and the Boss have an open call for their parade pre-party and float. Different seats range from $33-65. See FB for deets.: 3) Pride Grand Marshal and Counter Balance ED Fatima Mann invites people of the global majority to join her in the parade to create space for those who identify as LGBTQ and POC. See FB.: 4) Equality Texas is also looking for marchers! Interested parties should visit the linked Google Doc for deets.Sign up before Aug. 26 -
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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.
