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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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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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ACC Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Week
Austin Community College's first TRHT Week focuses on the theme "Social Justice and Collaborative Change: The Time Is Now." The program consists of 12 free virtual learning opportunities, in which ACC will provide dialogues, resources, and engagement around a variety of equity and justice issues for and led by students, faculty/staff, and community members.Through Jan. 22 -
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Donate Blood, Get a Free Thundercloud Sub
Donate blood or platelets with We Are Blood to get a voucher for a free small ThunderCloud sub, redeemable through February. Appointments are mandatory; schedule online or call 512/206-1266.Through Jan. 31We Are Blood donor centers & mobile drives -
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MLK Celebration: Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Virtual Circles
Austin Health Commons, the YMCA, and ACC present a series of guided Zoom conversations designed to help participants gain a deeper understanding of one another.Mon., Jan. 18, 2:30-5:15pm, 3-5:45pm. Donations encouraged. -
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MLK Day Livestream and In-Car Rally
A limited number of cars will be allowed at the in-car rally, but all are welcome to join in for the livestream. Although we can't gather to celebrate, we can share how we're honoring the day using the hashtag #AustinMLKDay and tagging the Austin Area Heritage Council's social media sites. Donations to Central Texas Food Bank in honor of MLK are encouraged as well.Mon., Jan. 18, 10:30amOnline and at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 3417 E. MLK -
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MLK Day of Service
United Way for Greater Austin invites you to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by taking a self-guided walking tour through the city, taking a virtual tour of Dr. King's childhood home, listening to his "I Have a Dream" speech, and participating in an at-home activity. Then gather virtually at 10am Mon., Jan. 18, for a moment of community reflection led by Dr. Kazique Prince.Mon., Jan. 18Virtual
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AHS Car Raffle
You could win a Mazda Miata convertible through the 17th annual Austin Humane Society car raffle powered by Roger Beasley Mazda. Each ticket provides one night of safe and warm shelter, nutritious food, quality medical care, and lots of love for a cat or dog who is waiting to find a home.Tickets available now; drawing held April 17. $20; three tickets for $50. -
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AHS Tailgate Competition
Austin Humane Society's Puppy Bowl XIV Tailgate Competition is officially underway! Andrea's Eats, Jo's Coffee, Austin Daily Press, and Yard Bar each compete with a tasty treat – and they're donating a percentage of sales to AHS. Try them all, and vote for your fave in the Facebook poll. The winning bite will be announced during the Puppy Bowl on Feb. 6.Through Feb. 5Various locations -
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Austin Gilgronis Memberships
Join AG Nation by purchasing a 2021 season membership for Major League Rugby's Austin Gilgronis. Matches will be held at Bold Stadium at Circuit of the Americas, and a season pass gets you access to eight home matches and all kinds of perks. Legendary DJ Paul Oakenfold will perform after the opening game March 20.Ongoing; season begins March 20. $120 and up. -
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Austin Scavenger Hunt
Explore Downtown in search of storied buildings, green spaces, and famous concert venues, all while solving riddles, trivia questions, and completing photo challenges. Now available: "Roam From Home," with family and date night scavenger hunt activities you can do without leaving the house.Anytime. $12.99-24.99.Online and at home -
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Capturing Lee Miller (2020)
This new documentary follows Lee Miller, who went from stunning fashion model to World War II photographer.Through Jan. 22. $10.Online: www.mfah.org/films/virtual-cinema -
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City of Austin "How to Help" Portal
Looking for the right way to help your community during the pandemic? Or do you have a volunteer opportunity that you want to list? Visit the city's "How to Help" portal to make a match. The portal includes ways to help from home, donation drives, and active community engagement opportunities.OngoingOnline -
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Hollywood’s Sistine Chapel: Sacred Sets for Stage & Screen
Six hand-painted soundstage backdrops are on exhibit alongside artwork from the Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts. The backdrops, on loan from Texas Performing Arts at UT-Austin, were created for MGM’s 1968 papal drama, The Shoes of the Fisherman, starring Anthony Quinn. These six replicas of Renaissance masterpieces in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel were nearly discarded before being rescued in 2017.Through April 4. $10-20; free on Thursdays, 4-6pm, and first Sundays, noon-5pm.McNay Museum, San Antonio -
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It’s Time Texas Community Challenge
The It’s Time Texas Community Challenge, hosted by statewide nonprofit It’s Time Texas, is working to make healthier lifestyles accessible to all Texans. Participants track healthy activities, like eating healthy foods and doing physical activity, to earn points for their communities and weekly chances to win prizes. Registration is open now!Jan. 4-Feb. 28. Free.Statewide -
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Keep Austin Rooted
Gifting a tree through Treefolks is a fun way to surprise a friend or family member with a present that could last a lifetime, while beautifying and benefiting the community. Donors can opt for preset donation tiers of $30 (10 trees), $75 (25 trees), $150 (50 trees), or an amount of their choice.OngoingOnline -
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Lonestar Soccer Club Junior Academy
Registration is now open for the Lonestar Junior Academy, which is designed for players who excel at the recreational level and require a more challenging, developmentally appropriate environment in order to maximize their potential.Academy begins Feb. 8. $295.Various locations -
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MLK Day Artist Appreciation Broadcast
In lieu of their usual open mic for MLK Day, the Vortex is broadcasting a celebration of BIPOC talents this year, with donations going to the artists or to Austin Justice Coalition.Mon., Jan. 18, 8pm -
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MLK Day Livestream and In-Car Rally
Although the Austin Area Heritage Council's annual MLK Day in-person march and festival are canceled, the group will livestream a celebratory car parade on FB Live.Mon., Jan. 18, 10:30am. Free.FB Live -
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MLK Day Open Mic: Artist Appreciation Broadcast
It's been the tradition at the Vortex and its Butterfly Bar to hold a open mic for MLK Day. With Covid-19 still so rampant, that's just not possible. Instead, they're hosting a free MLK Artist Appreciation Broadcast – with all donations going directly to the artists involved. Note: Any other donations the Vortex receives through during the broadcast will be sent to Austin Justice Coalition. See website for details.Mon., Jan. 18, 8pm -
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National Day of Service
In honor of MLK Day, the Biden-Harris Presidential Inaugural Committee is partnering with service leaders and orgs nationwide to organize safe volunteer events focusing on COVID-19 relief. Learn more and sign up to volunteer in the Austin community here.Mon., Jan. 18. Registration required.Multiple locations -
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Oyster Season
It was a brave soul who ate the first oyster, and now the bivalve mollusks are on the dinner table. This is the time to get the freshest oysters as fishermen come into the Rockport/Fulton Harbor around 4-5pm. The annual Fulton Oyster Festival has been canceled for this year, but there are still plenty of oysters available at local markets and restaurants.Through April 30Rockport/Fulton -
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Pavilion Wine Tasting
Make a reservation to enjoy a flight of five wines on the covered pavilion with up to six friends and take the glass home as a souvenir.Daily, 10am-5pm. $30/person.Becker Vineyards, Stonewall -
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Request for Proposals: TEMPO 2021
Art in Public Places' TEMPO program seeks proposals from practicing visual artists or artist teams for short-term, outdoor art installations.Deadline: Tue., Jan. 26, 2021, 5pmOnline -
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Suffrage Now: A 19th Amendment Centennial Exhibition
Contemporary Texas women photographers share photos commenting on the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.Aug. 6-Jan. 31Online -
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Texas Red Trivia
A unique and entertaining trivia night with brewery prizes and a trophy to the top team.Thursdays, 7pm -
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Tour Canyon Lake Gorge
Make a reservation online to take a three-hour educational walk through the gorge cut when the Guadalupe River flooded over the dam.Ongoing. $10.New Braunfels -
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University of Texas Women's Tennis
Vs. North Texas: Sun., Jan. 17, 2pm. Vs. SMU: Mon., Jan. 18, 1pmTexas Tennis Center, 2100 Comal -
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YMCA Early Learning Readiness Program
A free community program for qualifying low-income families that focuses on preparing children ages 2-4 for school, while providing their caregivers with the tools to facilitate their child’s development. Classes are offered twice a week in English and Spanish and last one hour.English: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Spanish: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am.. Free.Online
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YWCA Greater Austin Warmline
Call 512/548-9922 for support amidst the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.Mondays-Thursdays, 9am-8pm; Fridays, 9-5pm; Saturdays, noon-4pmCitywide
