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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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125th TSHA Annual Meeting
The Texas State Historical Association's 125th annual meeting is all online, with more than 30 sessions featuring the research and work of top Texas historians. Regular sessions are prerecorded to watch at your own pace, and live events and Q&A sessions will take place March 3-6.Feb. 17-March 6. $25; VIP, $125. -
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Austin Disaster Relief Network
Austin Disaster Relief Network deployed volunteers to emergency shelters during the storm and is now seeking donations and volunteers for crisis cleanup. If you need assistance, call the hotline at 1-800-329-8052 through March 2.Feb. 16-March 2Sign up/donate online -
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Black History Month With Austin Music Foundation
AMF will celebrate Black History Month by featuring 28 days of Austin music history told through a series of stories by rock maverick Bevis M. Griffin, the first Black glam rock artist in Texas. Follow along on their blog all month.Through Feb. 28 -
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Black History Month With Texas State Parks
Park rangers from around Texas, including the Buffalo Soldier Heritage Outreach Program and the Texas Outdoor Family staff, are debuting a new series of virtual programs celebrating Black history, culminating in a live, interactive trivia challenge at 6 p.m. on Feb. 27.Through Feb. 27 -
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Black History With Outschool
Local teachers are using the platform Outschool to reach more students to educate about Black history. Check out the many, many activities and classes online by searching "Black History Month" and sort by age group, date, and more.Through Feb. 28 -
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City of Austin Home Repair Program
The city has announced an infusion of $1 million to its home repair program for low- to moderate-income homeowners to assist with repairs needed due to damage from Winter Storm Uri. Get details and apply online.OngoingOnline -
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Elissa Day Sails
General public tickets go on sale Feb. 22 for a once-in-a-lifetime six-hour journey on the 143-year-old: Official Tall Ship of Texas in April.Mon., Feb. 22, 10am. $250.Galveston -
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Free Lunch ATX
Austin's Free Lunch program provides home-cooked meals to people experiencing homelessness. Make a donation, or contact them at freelunch.atx@gmail.com if you or someone you know is in need of support.Feb. 15-25 -
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Front Steps Blanket Drive
Nonprofit Front Steps makes it easy to donate a blanket to a cold Austinite in need. They offer several good options to order online and have shipped directly to them, or you can drop one off at ARCH. Even easier: Simply hit the "Donate Now" button on their site and make a one-time or recurring donation to support their ongoing work serving those living without homes.OngoingOnline or at Front Steps (ARCH), 500 E. Seventh -
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Support Austin Pets Alive!
Head over to APA!'s blog to learn about the many ways you can help animals during the freeze and get resources if you need them. Monetary donations are always welcome, and they're collecting water and gas for generators. Staff and volunteers are answering emails to cold@austinpetsalive.org regarding donations and inquiries about help for animals stuck in the cold.Feb. 15-22 -
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Survive2Thrive Fundraiser
Survive2Thrive partnered with Austin Hotel and Lodging Association to provide hotel rooms for the unhoused during the historic freeze. Donations are still being accepted.Feb. 16-March 8 -
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Texas Science Festival: Science for a Changing World
UT-Austin's fest offers a series of virtual events, most of them live. Hear from world-changing researchers, COVID-19 vaccine innovators, and more; join virtual star parties with astronomers; and get step-by-step guidance for fun at-home experiments.Feb. 16-March 26. Free.Virtual -
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UPDATED: AISD Warming Centers
Austin ISD has opened four schools to serve as warming centers, 9am-9pm::- South: Joslin Elementary School, 4500 Menchaca Rd.:
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- Central (UT campus area): Lee Elementary, 3308 Hampton Rd.:
- Far West area: Murchison Middle School, 3700 North Hills Dr.:
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A Neighbor in Need A/C Giveaway
Do you know of a homeowner in your area whose heating and air system no longer works? Someone that needs a new system but can’t afford it? Tell Del's Heating & Air Conditioning their story, and Del’s will provide one winner with a new HVAC system.Through April 15; winner chosen April 30www.delsacservice.com -
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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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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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Austin Spurs
The Austin Spurs tipped off their 2021 season Feb. 10 in Orlando, and will play 15 games before the top eight teams advance to play a single-elimination playoff. Check the schedule to find out how to watch the games.Feb. 10-March 6 -
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Beautify Texas Awards
The Beautify Texas Awards, formerly the Keep Texas Beautiful Awards, recognize the efforts of those working to enhance their community and protect the Lone Star State. Anyone is welcome to nominate an exceptional environmental leader; get all the details on the website.Nominations accepted through March 25. Free.Online -
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Black History Month With Creative Action
Follow Creative Action on social media to find out tow to join in uplifting local and young Black creators. Learn about how to support an artivist movement among youth, and honor the dynamic artistry of our Black communities.Through Feb. 28 -
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Books & Babies Virtual Storytime
Join in on Microsoft Teams for a lap-sit storytime interspersed with songs, rhymes, and finger plays for babies and parents.Mon., March 1, 2pm. Free, but RSVP. -
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Celebrate the Year of the Ox
Austin's Asian American Cultural Center will post 18 links of various Asian dance and music performances to: help celebrate the arrival of the Golden Ox and put the challenging Year of the Rat behind us.Beginning Feb. 12 -
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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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Club Latinitas
Enrollment is open and ongoing for this free bilingual afterschool club for all girls age 9-14, which includes fun, educational activities with technology and media.Through May 21, 4-6pm -
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Create Away Afterschool Program
Dougherty Arts Center's afterschool program is held over Zoom so students ages 5-12 can connect with others, socialize with peers, and flex their creative skills under the guidance of arts instructors.Registration now open; spring session runs March 1-April 15 -
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Dallas Blooms
The largest floral festival in the Southwest celebrates “America the Beautiful” with an explosion of: color over 66 acres on the shores of White Rock Lake.Feb. 20-April 11. $12-17.Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Dallas -
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Governor's Community Achievement Awards
Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation invite communities across Texas to apply for the prestigious Governor's Community Achievement Awards, which are judged on achievements in areas such as environmental education and community improvement.Deadline: March 4, 5pm. Free.Online -
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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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Muzingo! Virtual Fundraiser
Get It Gals host a virtual fundraiser with proceeds going to Austin Justice Coalition. Muzingo means music bingo: hear a bit of a song, mark it on your bingo card, and call "Muzingo!" when you've got a row. This sounds super fun and it's for a great cause. Only $10 to play.Mon., Feb. 22, 8pm -
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Need Transportation to Shelter?
If you are unable to shelter in place, call 311 if you need transportation, or send the following information to COAEmergencyRides@austintexas.gov, and they will do their best to assist with the limited resources available::- :
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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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Sun Radio Recharge
The Sun Radio Recharge program has pledged $40,000 in disaster relief funding for any Central Texans affected by the recent winter storm. Apply online for a $100 check if you were affected, or donate to keep the fund going so Sun Radio can help more folks. All funding has been allocated at this time.Application period opened Feb. 8, will close when funds are expendedOnline -
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Thinkery Reopening
Austin's premier children's museum is finally reopening to the public after a long hiatus. Capacity will be extremely limited and masks must be worn by anyone over the age of 2, and opening hours are limited to Fri.-Sun. for now. Baby Bloomers, a special session for toddlers, also returns: Saturdays, 9-11am.Opening day: Fri., Feb. 19, members; Sat., Feb. 20, nonmembers -
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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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Virtual Night Crafters
Austin Public Library invites the crafty to join in for chat, show & tell, and creative learning fun, this month celebrating Earth Day with a cork planter kit.Mon., April 26, 6:30pm. Free, but RSVP.Online -
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Wilco Free Tax Prep
United Way of Williamson County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is offering free drop-off/pickup tax preparation service by appointment only. IRS-certified tax preparers will provide assistance to households earning $57,000 or less annually and to older adults of all income levels, and services are available in English and Spanish.Feb. 10-April 151205 Round Rock Ave. #106, Round Rock -
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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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Young Texan Ambassadors
Keep Texas Beautiful is accepting applications for its Young Texan Ambassador program. Ambassadors are passionate about the environment and are committed to making Texas the best place to live, work, and play through volunteerism and leadership. Program is open to young people age 15-25.Deadline: March 5. Free.Online -
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Youth Sailing Classes Spring Session
The Austin Yacht Club's Junior Sailing Program provides the opportunity for youth to develop the skills and confidence necessary to spark a life-long love of the sport. Register now for spring sessions beginning in March.Program runs weekly, March-May. Weekly: $150, members; $350, nonmembers.Austin Yacht Club, 5906 Beacon Dr.
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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
