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Austin FC Verde Van
Austin FC's mobile merch van has several stops scheduled this week. You'll want to get your merch ready for the soon-to-begin season, so preorder jerseys, caps, and more and choose a location near you to meet the Verde Van for pickup.Through Jan. 31Citywide -
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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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Electric Lady Bird
The Austin Public Library's streaming service, Electric Lady Bird, is now accepting submissions of local music. Upload 1-3 tracks to be considered, and jurors from the Austin music community will select the best albums. Selected musicians will be awarded $200, and the library will receive non-exclusive rights to stream the album/EP for a three-year term.Jan. 22-31 -
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Hi, How Are You Day
Jan. 22 would've been Daniel Johnston's 60th birthday, and this event honors the dearly departed musician and raises funds for nonprofit Hi, How Are You Project's mental health initiatives. This year's HHAYD extends beyond his birthday and takes the form of a "Happy Habit-a-Thon," wherein a digital bingo card leads participants through activities designed to reinforce healthy habits, guide conversation, and reduce the stigma around mental illness. In addition, landmarks (like Johnston's beloved Hi, How Are You mural on the Drag) and sponsor American Campus Communities' West Campus properties will be illuminated in green, the hue of mental health awareness.Jan. 22-31. Free; donations encouraged. -
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Texas Sweats for Pets
For a great way to jump-start your fitness goals and contribute to those in need, look no further. Your donation includes access to three days of virtual workouts with adoptable animals from Austin Pets Alive! to keep you motivated. There's also a raffle and a contest that could get your pet featured in the "Fittest Dogs" issue of Austin Fit Magazine. Event proceeds are split between APA! and It's Time Texas, a nonprofit empowering Texans to lead healthier lives.Wed.-Fri., Jan. 27-29Virtual
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#BlackLivesMatter Survivor Peer Support Group
Led by the SAFE Alliance, one of Austin's nonprofits working to end sexual violence, abuse, and harassment. Email for details.Last Wednesdays, 5:30-7pmOnline -
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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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Cistern History Tours
Take a guided 30-minute tour of the city’s former underground water storage tank. Masks are required.Ongoing. $7; free on Thursdays.Buffalo Bayou Park, Houston -
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City Council Meeting
Among Council's 82-Item agenda is the election of Austin's new mayor pro tem.Wed., Jan. 27, 10amATXN -
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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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Colony Park Aquatics Public Meeting
Meet the Project Team behind Colony Park's future pool and share your design ideas.Wed., Jan. 27, 5:30-7:30pmFacebook Live -
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Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Take a 90-minute guided tour to see the ancient pictographs on the wall of the rock shelter below the park headquarters. Group size limited to 10; advance reservations required.Wed.-Sun., 10am & 3pm. $5.Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site, Comstock -
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Full Moon Blessing
Receive the bright blessings and nurturing energies of the full moon through this virtual community circle.Wed., Jan. 27, 7:30pm. Free. -
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Healthspeak Education Series: Hypertension
Join physician Jasmine Kim for an informative discussion about hypertension and how to prevent and manage it, including diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications.Wed., Jan. 27, 1pm. Free.Online via Zoom -
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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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Marketing Mornings
A casual, weekly, free event to get to know a little more about the Austin American Marketing Association and join fellow marketers for conversation over coffee.Wednesdays, 7:30am. Free for AMA members.Virtual -
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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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Pub Quiz at Baker Street
Get a team together to compete for prizes, and be sure to check the FB on Tuesday to get a preview of the categories you'll need to brush up on.Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Free. -
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Reuse Hack Contest
Have you discovered a great organizing hack with reused materials? Austin Creative Reuse wants to hear about it and reward the best one with a $10 gift card. Submit at least two photos, a description of materials used, and your social media handles to rethink@austincreativereuse.org to enter.Through Jan. 31 -
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St. Edward's University Women's Volleyball
Vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville: Tue.-Wed., Jan. 26-27, time TBA -
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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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Understanding Business Taxes Webinar
Gain familiarity with the tax forms, due dates, and the financial information required to accurately complete various business tax returns. This is a two-day class; registration automatically registers you for both days.Wed.-Thu., Jan. 27-28, 9am-noon. Free (registration required).Online -
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Virtual Community Night Spotlight: Refugee Awareness
Celebrate the refugee and immigrant communities in Austin with a fun virtual event via Thinkery's Facebook page.Wed., Jan. 27, 4pm. Free. -
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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
