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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-2pm  
    Butler Park
  • 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
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    Born Into This

    Doula Training International hosts a conference about all things birthing. Expect 200 birth workers, holistic health professionals, and leaders in the field for three days of resource sharing, skill building, and professional development.
    Thu.-Sat., June 6-8. $299-425.  
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    Call for Applications: Visiting Justice of the Peace

    Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt is currently accepting applications for a visiting justice of the peace to hear class C misdemeanor cases and more. Those selected – a legal background is required – will be part of a roster available to serve when a sitting Travis County judge is away.
    Deadline: Mon., June 10, 5pm  
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    Central Texas Food Bank Distribution

    CTFB will be on the ACC Riverside Campus handing out healthy and nutritional food to those who need it. APD officers will be onsite to assist recipients with carrying and loading donations.
    Fri., June 7, 9-11am. Free.  
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    Embodied Yoga Principles Teacher Training

    A professional development course designed for yoga teachers looking to deepen their asana classes psychologically.
    Wed.-Sun., June 5-9, 9am-5pm. Free.  
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    Evenings Out: National Donut Day

    Celebrate the holiday with treats from Gourdough's Donuts, trivia, and tours of the museum's "WWI America" exhibit. Why donuts, you ask? During World War I, volunteers served the doughy goods to American soldiers, therefore the holiday was created in 1938 in recognition of their work.
    Fri., June 7, 6-8pm. Free.  
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    Family Night: Bricks ‘n Blocks Bonanza

    Explore art, physics, and engineering with brick-building experts. While the kiddos play, caregivers can enjoy a beverage from the on-site cash bar.
    Fri., June 7, 6-9pm. $11-15.  
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    First Friday at the Williamson Museum

    The museum will be open from 6-8pm to unveil its new artifact of the month and latest art exhibit.
    Fri., June 7  
    Williamson Museum Georgetown Square, 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown
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    Future Frontiers

    Experience that newfangled "Optimistic Futurism" at this hybrid conference-festival featuring panels and workshops from folks hoping to solve "humanity's greatest challenges," like Whole Foods founder John Mackey soliloquizing on the "Secrets to Building a Conscious Multibillion-dollar Company." Topics include space colonization, consciousness, psychedelic medicine, and more offbeat subjects.
    June 7-9, Sat., June 8 and Sun., June 9. $50-399.  
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    Google: Help Customers Find You!

    An intro on how to get your website found through Google and other search engines.
    Fri., June 7, 6-9pm. $35.  
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    Hatchling Release

    Baby sea turtles are released in batches, with late June and early July being the busiest. The turtles decide when they want to break from their shells and dash into the surf.
    June 1-July 18. Free.  
    Padre Island National Seashore, Corpus Christi
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    International Exposition of Agate

    Vendors, speakers, exhibits, and collectors from around the world showcase the mind-boggling world of that swirly gemstone agate. Plus, kids’ activities, daily raffles, and door prizes!
    Thu.-Sun., June 6-9. $15-120.  
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    Kerrville Folk Festival

    Celebrating their 48th year, the Kerrville Folk Festival will be hosting more than 100 musicians and will have enough plucking to frighten away chickens for miles around.
    May 23-June 9
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    Murder Walk Austin

    This true-crime walking tour takes you on the morbid journey of America's first serial killer, "The Midnight Assassin" (aka "Servant Girl Annihilator"), who terrorized Austin in 1885. The walk covers two miles of historic Austin at a leisurely pace, plus a drink stop at the Driskill Hotel.
    Through Nov. 30. Fridays & Saturdays, 8pm. $40 (ages 13+ only).  
    Departs from intersection of Bowie & W. Sixth
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    Pound: Rockout. Workout

    Full-body cardio workout session inspired by playing the drums.
    May 31-Aug. 16. Fridays, 1-1:45pm. $5-25.  
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    Prince Party: A Pretty Purple Birthday!

    Celebrate the birthday and legacy of the High Priest of Pop with Prince spinning all light long, on-site shirt printing, and themed drink specials. Funds raised will be donated to Dress for Success Austin to empower women to achieve economic independence. 21+ to party, and costumes highly encouraged.
    Fri., June 7, 10pm. $5 suggested donation.  
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    Robert E. Howard Days

    Take tours of the home of the creator of Conan the Barbarian during this weekend exploring his life and writings.
    Fri.-Sat., June 7-8
    Cross Plains
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    Shrimporee

    Enjoy the weekend at the beach with music, a carnival, outhouse races, farmers' market, and lots of fresh Gulf shrimp.
    Fri.-Sun., June 7-9
    Aransas Pass
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    Sporting Clay Shoot-Out

    A charitable fundraising event challenging teams of four shooting 12- or 2-gauge shotguns at 10 stations. Proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – Austin Chapter, which provides education and resources for families and caregivers of children and adults with Type 1 diabetes.
    Fri., June 7, 9am-2:30pm. $200 per single shooter; $800 team of four shooters.  
    Capitol City Clays, 8707 Lindell Ln.
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    Summer Soccer Viewings at Native

    Native Hostel is kicking off its summer of soccer with viewings of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup from Fri., June 7, through the last game on Sun., July 7, with special showings for U.S. and Mexico games TBA. Beginning on Fri., June 14, Native will also be showing the 2019 Copa América and the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup games. Bonus: Austin FC will be at Native with prizes for select matches, and a portion of the proceeds from drink specials will benefit local youth soccer program Upper Ninety.
    June 7-July 7. Daily; see FB for matches and scheduling. Free.  
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    Test Before You Invest: The Lean Startup Method

    Folks starting out on the entrepreneurial journey are invited to attend this class on the “lean start-up process” and how it differs from a traditional start-up plan to decide what's right for you.
    Fri., June 7, 9am-noon. $15.  
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    Texas Folklife Festival

    The diversity of people is what makes Texas great, and this celebration of the food, dances, culture, and music from around the world brings us all together.
    Fri.-Sun., June 7-9
    San Antonio
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    Women's Premier Soccer League

    The WPSL is an independent national league representing the highest level of talent in women's soccer. The Lonestar (Central Texas) club hosts their games in Round Rock. They take on the San Antonio Blossoms Friday night, and the Texas Titans on Sunday.
    Fri., June 7, 7pm; Sun., June 9, 5pm. Adults, $12; kids ages 18 & under, free.  
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    Women's World Cup Watch Party

    Jack & Ginger's is broadcasting all of the Women's World Cup matches from Fri., June 7, to Sun., July 7.
    Through July 7. Daily; see FB for matches and scheduling  
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    Women's World Cup Watch Party

    The Eastside gastropub is showing all of the Women's World Cup games with full audio & visual across six indoor TVs, in addition to club soccer matches (Italian, French, Spanish, and English leagues).
    June 7-July 7. Daily; see FB for matches and scheduling. Free.  
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    Women's World Cup Watch Party

    In addition to enjoying drink specials throughout the tournament, fans can email in advance and reserve a spot at the bar to watch the match.
    June 7-July 7. Daily; see FB for matches and scheduling  
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    Wood Reclamation

    Austin Parks and Recreation hosts a log pickup for community members working on art projects or milling. Must be able to load and haul wood.
    Fri., June 7, 9am-3pm
    PARD Wood Reclamation Yard, 2405 Stratford Dr.

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