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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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    37th Street Lights

    This is how Austin does holiday lights. This yearslong tradition took a hiatus, but it's back this year and it's weirder than ever.
    Through Jan. 5. Free.  
    505 W. 37th, across from Amy's Ice Creams on Guadalupe
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    Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Draft Review

    View the ASMP's draft policies and maps – now available in both English and Spanish – to see the city's revamped transportation plan, then share your feedback online.
    Feedback accepted through Jan. 13  
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    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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    “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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    City Council Calls for Central Health Board of Managers Applications

    Qualified folks – with an interest in "serving the health care needs" of Travis County residents with low income and no access to insurance – are encouraged to apply. The term runs January 2019 through December 31, 2022.
    Due Fri., Jan. 4, 5pm  
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    City of Austin Holiday Closures

    City of Austin offices will be closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
    Mon.-Tue., Dec. 24-25; Tue. Jan. 1  
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    Sports

    Concordia Men's Basketball

    Vs. Wisconsin-Whitewater: Sat., Dec. 29, 7pm. Vs. Covenant (Georgia): Tue., Jan. 1, 1pm  
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    Eisbahn: Outdoor Ice Skating Rink

    A portion of the proceeds is donated to the Lifeline Foundation (supporting cystic fibrosis research) and the Boys & Girls Club of Fredericksburg.
    Nov. 23-Jan. 6. Open daily except for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. $15, day pass.  
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    New Year's Guide

    First Day Hikes

    Celebrate the outdoors (and this new year) on a guided hike or nature walk at a state park, including nearby parks like McKinney Falls, Bastrop, Pedernales Falls, and Lockhart.
    Tue., Jan. 1  
    area parks
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    Five Years of Austin B-cycle

    Austin B-cycle celebrates five years, 1.1 million miles ridden, and 76 stations, with discounted memberships. Sign up or renew for another year and get 50% off. Through Jan. 6, 2019!
    Through Jan. 6, 2019  
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    Hair of the Dog

    Start the new year right with a day of free music and the hair of the dog that bit you – in the oldest dance hall in Texas!
    Tue., Jan. 1. Free.
    Gruene
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    Healthy Resolution Celebration

    Join Myo at their newly expanded location for chair massages, free classes, massage and acupuncture demos, and drinks from Daily Juice.
    Tue., Jan. 1, 1:30-4:30pm. Free.
    Myo Massage, Movement, and Acupuncture, 4616 Triangle Ave. #407
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    Help Families This Tax Season

    United Way of Williamson County is looking for volunteers to help provide free tax prep assistance in Georgetown, Hutto, Leander, and Taylor. Tax preparers, translators, and greeters are needed. Those interested should apply by January 1, 2019.
    Apply by Jan. 1. Free.
    Throughout Williamson County
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    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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    LegalLine

    Need a legal question answered? This hotline can help. Lawyers will answer your questions and give referrals to appropriate community organizations.
    First Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Free.  
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    New Year's Day Recovery Party

    If NYE kicked your ass, no worries. Jackalope's got you covered with chair massages, a hydration clinic to administer vitamin B12 shots and IV vitamin therapy, and the usual hangover drinks plus some specials made with Pedialyte and coconut water.
    Tue., Jan. 1, 2-6pm. Free.  
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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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    Survey for QPOC Communities

    QPOC community members are asked to fill out an anonymous survey on health care to better support allgo’s upcoming health care provider trainings to ensure providers better serve QPOC patients.
    Deadline: Jan. 31, 2019  
    Online
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    The Park: New Year's Day Brunch

    That first day of the new year will require a heaping helping of brunchtime self-care, n'est-ce pas? Here: biscuits and gravy, applewood smoked bacon, migas, sausage, french toast, pancakes, and more on the welcoming buffet. With five, count 'em, five flavors of mimosas – and a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar.
    Tue., Jan. 1, 11am-5pm. $16.
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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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    Out of Town

    Walkway of Lights

    More than 2 million lights turn Lakeside Park into a wonderland of the colors and sounds.
    Nov. 16-Jan. 1. Free.
    Marble Falls

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