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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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Robert Mueller's Greatest Hits
Robert Mueller (as played by Hyde Park Theatre's own Ken Webster), with help from a rotation of local all-star actors, presents highlights of the special counsel’s two-volume, 400-plus page report in this staged reading – including, of course, the Mueller team's assessment of Russian interference and the president’s efforts to obstruct the investigation into his campaign. Conceived and directed by Mark Pickell for Capital T Theatre. (Also, we feel compelled to add, in the interests of full disclosure: FUCK TRUMP.)Through Aug. 31. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. Pay what you can, impeach if possible.
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46th ALEC Annual Meeting
Conservative think tank the American Legislative Exchange Council returns to town with new right-wing ideals. Why they insist on meeting in Austin? Who can say, but we hear protests could be planned. Stay tuned.Aug. 14-16 -
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Anime Austin
This convention is a place where you can enjoy Japanese animation, pop culture, and video and board games, as well as share in the cosplay community.Fri.-Sun., Aug. 16-18. $45. -
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Beer by the Bay Music Festival
This year’s headliners include Texas Troubadours crooner Roger Creager on Fri., Aug. 16, and LeAnn Rimes on Sat., Aug. 17. Packages include concert admission, plus culinary offerings and craft beer tastings inside the festival site.Fri.-Sat., Aug. 16-17. $219+. -
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Circus Chickendog: The Wizard of Dogz
How many amazements in just 60 minutes? Join your host and canine-savvy jester Darren Peterson for this delightful spectacle of five circus dogs, a singing scarlet macaw, and one human. Featuring juggling, unicycling, Rola-Bola, yo-yo tricks, and other such antics – all in the air-conditioned afternoon!Through Aug. 16. Mon.-Thu, 1pm; Fri., 2pm. $10-15. -
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City of Austin Employees’ Retirement System Investment Committee Meeting
See agenda for details.Fri., Aug. 16, 9am6850 Austin Center Blvd. #320 -
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DIY Musician Conference
If you’re serious about your music career, this is the weekend for you. Three days of music marketing strategy, industry networking, mentoring opportunities, and performances.Fri.-Sun., Aug. 16-18. $159. -
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Driftwood Nights
This is a weekly songwriter series; tonight's show features Daniel Thomas Phipps. A portion of draft beer sales during each show will be donated to Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM).Fri., Aug. 16, 7-9pm -
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Escape Room: Haunted Hospital
Solve the clues to find your way out of the former hospital while learning about Elgin’s history.Thu.-Fri., Aug. 15-16. $10.Elgin -
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Georgetown’s Music in the Square Summer Concert Series
Free, family-friendly live music shows with something for everyone, from Motown to country rockabilly.June 14-Aug. 30. Fridays except for June 7, July 5, and Aug. 2,6:30-8:30pm. Free. -
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Havana Nights Party
End the summer with tropical drinks and free pool for guests who dress up in tropical attire.Fri., Aug. 16, 7pm-2am -
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KOKEFEST
KOKE-FM presents this music fest in Hutto with performances from Cody Johnson, Koe Wetzel, and Parker McCollum. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Honor Flight Austin.Fri.-Sat., Aug. 16-17. Two-day GA, $72; single-day GA, $38.1001 CR 137, Hutto -
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Lazydaze After Dark Freaky Friday Edition
Head to Lazydaze for an Amsterdam-cafe-style party with DJ Menace, drink specials, food, and all your CBD needs.Fridays through Sept. 27, 8pm-12mid. Free.Lazydaze Downtown, 607 San Jacinto -
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Mandala Sand Painting by the Mystical Arts of Tibet
Tibetan Buddhist monks from South India construct a mandala sand painting and perform special ceremonies in a traditional ceremony to promote peace and harmony.Wed.-Sun., Aug. 14-18Houston -
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Metz Recreation Center Back to School Bash
Celebrate the start of a new school year with food, games, and prizes, followed by a free movie in the park.Fri., Aug. 16, 5:30-7:30pm. Free. -
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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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Pandas Hack
Walmart Technology hosts a weekend hackathon with nonprofit numFOCUS – which supports open source scientific computing – to provide updates and bug fixes for open source data science tool Pandas.Fri.-Sun., Aug 16-18. Free, but RSVP.Walmart Technology, 409 Colorado -
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Peak Pilates Teacher Training Workshop
Peak Pilates is a Pilates Method Alliance-recognized program for those interested in becoming a Pilates instructor. The four-month workshop will include apprenticeship opportunities.Weekend one: Fri.-Sun., Aug. 16-18; weekend two: Fri.-Sun., Sept. 13-15; weekend three: Fri.-Sun., Oct. 11-13; weekend four: Fri.-Sun., Nov. 15-17. Price varies.Austin Pilates Barn, 1300 Northwood Rd. -
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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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Round Rock Express
Whole lotta promotions: Hall of Fame Night (Aug. 16), Eighties Night (Aug. 17), and Round Rock Chupacabras Game (Aug. 18).Vs. Oklahoma City Dodgers: Thu.-Fri., Aug. 15-16, 7:05pm; Sat.-Sun., Aug. 17-18, 6:05pm -
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School Supply Drive
St. Elmo Brewing Co. is collecting school supplies for teachers in the community. All (unused) items are welcome, including gift cards and computers. The supplies will be distributed at the brewery's Teacher Happy Hour on Fri., Aug. 16, 6-9pm.Through Aug. 16. Free. -
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Study Social
A party with a purpose benefiting Literacy First, a local nonprofit that helps teach children in low-income communities how to read.Fri., Aug. 16, 8pm. $45-55. -
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Summer Playgroups: East Communities
Enjoy a tumbling station, imagination station, puzzle station, and more. Open to families with children ages 1-6.Fri., Aug. 16, 10am-noon. $5, nonmembers; $3, YMCA members. -
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Teacher Happy Hour
To help teachers prep for back to school (and kiss summer break goodbye), teachers with a valid ID will receive 50% off all pints. Live tunes from Big Breakfast, and new school supplies will be distributed to teachers.Fri., Aug. 16, 6-9pm -
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We Are Blood: Austin's Pizza & Mama Fu’s
Donors between Aug. 15-31 will receive a voucher that can be redeemed for either an Austin's Pizza 10-inch, two-topping pie or a Mama Fu’s Asian House single entree.Aug. 15-31. Free.Austin-area We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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Wholesome Generation Open House
Learn about the Reggio Emilia-inspired community school focusing on healthy nutrition, organic gardening, and outdoor exploration.Fri., Aug. 16, 9-11:30am. Free.Wholesome Generation, 12251 Running Bird Ln.
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Austin FC Season Membership Deposits
Austin's Major League Soccer team, Austin FC, is officially taking deposits for 2021 season memberships. Your deposit will reserve your spot in line, which means the earlier you purchase your membership, the earlier you're eligible to select your seats for the season.Ongoing. $50.
