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    Shut Down T. Don Hutto Meeting

    Join Grassroots Leadership in Taylor to learn how you can help the 500-plus women seeking asylum at the for-profit T. Don Hutto detention center, which has long been plagued by claims of abuse and labor trafficking.
    Sun., Nov. 11, 5:30-7:30pm  
    St. James Episcopal Church, 614 Davis St., Taylor
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    5-Week Singing Camp for Adults

    The theme is "Flash Mob Shenanigans." No experience or auditions required.
    Sundays (except Sat., Nov. 3), through Nov. 11. $250.
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    Sports

    Austin Bold FC

    The city's newly minted United Soccer League team will be hosting games at COTA starting in March 2019. Season passes are now available.
    $189 for 20-game season pass.  
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    Austin Naked Yoga for Gay Men

    A hatha meeting flow yoga class for all levels. Despite the name, all are welcome. For a longer reader see our coverage.
    Sundays, 4:30-5:30pm. Through Nov. 21. $10 and up.
    ToddPilates & Barre, 4032 S. Lamar #700
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    Austin Pagan Pride Day

    A religious acceptance event for pagans and non-pagans alike to learn about paganism and dispel any myths and cultural misconceptions with workshops & info booths along with food vendors and live music. Family friendly. All are welcome. Donations go to the Central Texas Food Bank.
    Sun., Nov. 11, 10am-4pm. $5 suggested donation.  
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    Kids

    Austin Symphony Orchestra: Young People's Concerts

    These concerts, conducted by Dr. Clifton Evans, aim to introduce young people (4th-6th graders) to classical music. Through the use of modern technology the audience gets an “up-close look” at the orchestra. This year the theme is “Symphonic Variations: Exploring Adaptation & Diversity in Music of the Americas.”
    Nov. 5-13, 10-11:30am
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    Out of Town

    Ayomi Yoshida Exhibition

    The Japanese artist makes her Texas debut with a large-scale multimedia exhibition that evokes a pool with flowers falling into it that complements the center’s water garden.
    Tue.-Sun., through Jan. 13. Free.
    Asia Society Texas Center, Houston
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    Out of Town

    “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit”

    Seventy years after the luxury liner sank in the Atlantic more than 150 items from the wreck were brought up from the ocean floor and brought together for this fascinating show. Timed tickets are required.
    June 2-Jan. 5
    Mayborn Museum, Waco
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    Blood Over Texas Presents: Horror for the Holidays

    For the dark soul in your life there will be all manner of horror vendors to ensure you get them the evil gift they deserve. Bring the whole family for holiday photos with Evil Santa and Krampus.
    Sun., Nov. 11, noon-7pm. Free.
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    CherryWoodstock

    The East Austin Studio Tour hosts this one-day music and art festival featuring bands that have ties to Cherrywood, artists and makers not participating in EAST, and a farmers' market.
    Sun., Nov. 11, noon-7pm. Free.  
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    East Austin Studio Tour

    This Big Medium-organized spectacle of creative goodness, with hundreds of private studios and galleries opening their doors all across the sunrise side of our busy city, for your pretty-much-nonstop opps for shopping, shmoozing, interactive presentations, workshops, parties, and afterparties into the wee hours of each night. Discover new artists. Rekindle old relationships. Check the EAST website for a vast panoply of details and go ahead, citizen: Be a part of the art deep in the slightly arrhythmic heart of Texas.
    Nov. 10-11 & 17-18
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    Family Day at Umlauf

    Every second Sunday throughout the year, Umlauf invites families for a day of activities ranging from yoga to ballet performances to puppet theatre.
    Second Sundays, noon-4pm. Free.  
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    Farmgrass Comeback Concert

    Enjoy an outdoor, kid-friendly concert with Sour Bridges and Jomo & the Possum Posse. Free beer from Independence Brewing and raffle prizes from local restaurants. Proceeds support Farmshare Austin, a local nonprofit that provides hands-on education and resources for up-and-coming farmers.
    Sun., Nov. 11, 1-4pm. $10 suggested donation.  
    Tillery Place, 801 Tillery
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    Kids

    Father-Son Weekend Camp Getaway

    Activities include canoeing & kayaking, swimming, hiking, ropes course challenges, basketball, carnival games, robot building, volleyball, arts & crafts, and much more. Proceeds to go Austin Sunshine Camps, which provides free camp experiences to low-income youth and their families.
    Fri.-Sun., Nov. 9-11. $575 for room, board and entertainment per father/son pair.  
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    Out of Town

    Fischer Fest

    Yardbird tickets will be on sale at the box office for a weekend of music featuring Terry Allen, Bill Kirchen, and many more.
    Fri.-Sun., Nov. 9-11
    Fischer
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    Out of Town

    Free State Park Entrance

    In recognition of Veterans Day, TPWD will waive entry fees for everyone to come enjoy our parks.
    Sun., Nov. 11. Free.
    All state parks
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    Gifted2Give

    A Spacious Place, a local nonprofit, invites you to hang out and create holiday gifts from simple and recycled materials. Project costs range from 25 cents to $3 and include jewelry, leather tooling, glasswork, and more. There will also be snacks, live music, and auction items.
    Sun., Nov. 11, 1:30-5:30pm
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    High 5 Anderson Lane Grand Opening

    This weekendlong celebration at the local entertainment center offers beer & bourbon flights on Friday; free bowling, food, and drinks on Saturday; and mimosas during brunch hours on Sunday. 10% of Game Room proceeds will benefit CASA on both Friday and Saturday.
    Fri.-Sun., Nov. 9-11. Free.
    High 5, 2700 W. Anderson #101
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    Historic Hyde Park Homes Tour

    Tour seven homes in the neighborhood, plus the Presbyterian Church and the Tibetan temple, Palri Pema Od Ling. The annual walking tour serves as a fundraiser for the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, and this year a portion of the proceeds will go toward improving Shipe Park.
    Sun., Nov. 11, 11am-5pm. $20-25.  
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    Holiday Food Drive to Benefit Local Food Banks

    US Storage Centers has partnered with Move for Hunger to be a designated drop-off point in the community. Until the end of December, they will be collecting food items to donate to local food banks.
    Oct. 26-Dec. 28. Free.
    201 W. Stassney
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    Out of Town

    Inside Out

    The evolution of women’s undergarments is exposed in the groundbreaking exhibit that explores what’s under the fashions of the day.
    Sept. 20, 2018-Jan. 20, 2019
    San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo
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    Sports

    Inspire Pro Wrestling: Fade to Black 4

    Various championships and a Texas bullrope match.
    Sun., Nov. 11, 5:30pm. $20.  
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    Sports

    Lakes, Springs, and Bridges Bicycle Tour

    Take a guided bike tour around the Butler Trail circling Lady Bird Lake. Stop to learn about Austin's historical beginnings as the city of Waterloo. Swing by the Congress Street Bridge to see the bats, and finish with a swim at Barton Springs.
    Sundays, 1pm. $49 per person, guide and bike included.
    Austin Bike Tours and Rentals, 102 W. Third
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    Landmarks: Backyard Story Night

    Join Landmarks, Dell Medical School, and the Humanities Institute for an evening of stories centered around the theme "Healing Touch," where Ann Hamilton's larger-than-life portraits will serve as the event's backdrop.
    Sun., Nov. 11, 6pm. Free.
    Health Transformation Building, 1601 Trinity
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    LCC Fast & Classic Car Show

    A car show raising funds for veterans' charities.
    Sun., Nov. 11, 1-4pm. Free for spectators; $25 to enter.
    15th & Congress
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    Out of Town

    Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival

    The fun begins with an after-dark festival featuring music and art, and continues with a Community Arts Day.
    Sat.-Sun., Nov. 10-11
    San Antonio
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    Out of Town

    Neighborhood Fishing

    The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is stocking 17 locations in 16 cities, including Austin, with channel catfish throughout the summer.
    Through November. Free with fishing license.
    Various locations
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    Civic Events

    Open Enrollment Health Insurance Help – North

    It's that time of the the year, again. Don’t miss your chance to switch your health insurance plans or get covered via the Marketplace with support from Foundation Communities. (Seriously, they're the best!) For more info visit the website or call 211.
    Nov. 1-Dec. 15: Mon.-Thu., 9am-7pm; Fri.-Sat., 9am-4pm; Sun. 1-5pm. Free.
    Community Financial Center North, 5900 Airport Blvd.
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    Civic Events

    Open Enrollment Health Insurance Help – South

    It's that time of the the year, again. Don’t miss your chance to switch your health insurance plans or get covered via the Marketplace with support from Foundation Communities. (Seriously, they're the best!) For more info visit the website or call 211.
    Nov. 1-Dec. 15: Mon.-Wed., 10am-7pm; Thu., 10am-4pm; Fri.-Sat., 9am-1pm. Free.
    Community Financial Center – South, 2600 W. Stassney
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    People For Bikes Community Survey

    Share your biking-in-the-city experiences with Austin leaders for a chance to win neat prizes while helping to improve local condition.
    Through Nov. 16  
    Online
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    Kids

    Pitch-a-Kid at St. Stephen's Episcopal School

    Come see entrepreneurs pitch their companies to a panel of savvy kid judges. It's a traditional pitch format where entrepreneurs will present their companies to a panel of six judges for cash and prizes.
    Sun., Nov. 11, 1-3pm. Free for kids 12 and under; $10 for adults.
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    Saddle Up: Texas Ranching Tradition

    This exhibition, produced by Joe Vitone and Lori Najvar, honors hardworking ranch families from Jeff Davis and Lavaca Counties, as they wrangle livestock, battle weather, and study markets to stay on the rugged landscape they love.
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    Kids

    Santa Photo Experience at Barton Creek Square

    Go straight to the source and tell Santa what you want for Christmas. You can skip the line with a fast pass; see website.
    Through Dec. 24. Prices vary.  
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    Out of Town

    Scottish Gathering and Highland Games

    Follow the fifes and bagpipes to see dancers, athletic competitions, Scottish and Texas fare, and more.
    Fri.-Sun., Nov. 9-11
    Salado
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    Civic Events

    Stab 'Em in the Backlog!

    A night of true-crime trivia hosted by Who Wants a Dollar? Funds raised go to Endthebacklog.org to ensure rape kits are tested and used in a timely manner.
    Sun., Nov. 11, 6pm-12mid. $20 suggested donation.  
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    TGQ Social

    A social, gender-diverse space for anyone who identifies on the genderqueer, trans, and/or nonbinary spectrum as well as advocates and allies. Wanna know more about the meetup? We've got that too.
    Second Sundays, 6-9pm. Free.
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    The Austin Flea at the ABGB

    Shop local handmade items and vintage wares. Music from Strahan & the Good Neighbors.
    Sun., Nov. 11, noon-6pm. Free.  
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    Kids

    Tortoise and Hare

    A new spin on the old fable with modern music, written by Allen Robertson and Damon Brown.
    Sept. 8-Jan. 27. $18-24.  
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    Sports

    UT Men's Tennis

    Longhorn Invitational.
    Fri.-Sun., Nov. 9-11  
    Texas Tennis Center
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    Out of Town

    Veterans Day Parade

    To commemorate the end of World War I, the parade of vintage military vehicles and marching bands will go down Main Street followed by music from the era at Marktplatz park.
    Sun., Nov. 11, 2pm. Free.
    Fredericksburg
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    Civic Events

    Veterans' Day Parade

    The annual Austin Veterans' Day Parade commemorates the 100th anniversary of World War I's end.
    Sun., Nov. 11, 9:30am  
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    VOLUME

    In an effort to preserve women's histories in Texas, #bossbabesATX and Chulita Vinyl Club will accept donations of vinyl, zines, and prints from the community. Drop off items at any upcoming #bossbabesATX event between now and Nov. 15. You can also schedule a drop-off by emailing [email protected].
    Through Nov. 15. Free.
    605 N. Edward Gary St., San Marcos
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    Kids

    Wake Up, Brother Bear!

    Watch Brother Bear and Sister Bear experience a full year of glorious seasons: see a waterfall melt, meet a butterfly, chase an elusive fish, and skate on an icy pond. Children are invited to join the action to help create magical moments. (Geared toward ages 6 and under.)
    Through April 21. Tue. & Thu., 10am & noon; Sun., 2pm. $10 and up.  
    ZACH North, 12129 RR 620 N. #10
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    Women Who Cook

    This annual benefit for Austin Girls' Choir showcases local musicians and chefs. Enjoy food & wine pairings, a silent auction, and a musical performance by country singer-songwriter Heather Victorino.
    Sun., Nov. 11, 5:30-8pm. $50 ($55 at the door).  
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    Out of Town

    Wurstfest

    The annual salute to sausages and all things Bavarian hosts a revolving list of bands and food.
    Fri.-Sun. Nov. 2-11
    New Braunfels
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    Yacht Rock Sundays

    Soft rock, delicious cocktails, and leisurely yard games.
    Sundays, 3-7pm. Free with RSVP.  
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    Kids

    Zumbini Music and Movement Classes

    For kids ages 0-4, the Zumbini® program combines music, dance, and educational tools. 45-minute classes two times a week.
    Wednesdays, 9:30am & Sundays, 3pm. $15 per class.
    N'Caliente Fitness Studio, 2111 Sam Bass Rd. Ste. 100-A, Round Rock

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