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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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AISD Salute 2021 Awards
Austin ISD recognizes teachers of the year and teachers of promise from each campus, among other recognitions for district staff and campus members.Thu., May 20, 6:30pmOnline -
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Austin ISD COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: Anderson High School
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Austin's Next Police Chief Community Meeting
City Manager Spencer Cronk has brought in executive recruiters Ralph Andersen & Associates to help the city find candidates for Austin Police's next chief. Community members will have the opportunity to provide the consultants from Ralph Andersen & Associates with feedback during these virtual meetings. Those unable to attend may still submit feedback via the SpeakUp Austin website or by sending an email.Meetings: Mon., May 17, noon-1pm & 6:30-7:30pm; Thu., May 20, 9-10am; Fri., May 21, 10-11am & 2-3pmOnline -
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Black Austin Democrats General Body Meeting
Cliff Albright of Black Voters Matter and Charlie Bonner of MOVE Texas talk about the state of voting rights in Texas.Thu., May 20, 6pmFacebook Live -
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BSC Reopening Business Safely Global Forum
Business is not as usual. This is a safe place to talk about business concerns, share ideas, and hear from weekly business expert guests.Thursdays, 12-1pm. Through Dec. 16. Free.Online -
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Building Community Power
Join Asian Family Support Services of Austin's for its monthlong virtual conversation series on building power within and beyond Asian American Pacific Islander communities.Through May 27. Thursdays, 5pm. Free (registration required).Online -
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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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Come and Taste It
Two of our favorite Texas-based adult beverages – Becker wines and Shiner Beer – will be in the garden talking about and providing tastings of their wares while Bret Graham provides the soundtrack.Thu., May 20, 5-8pm. Free.Gruene -
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COVID-19 Walk-Up Vaccine Clinic: Delco Center
Residents 18 years of age and older can arrive without an appointment. Pre-registering online is not required but highly encouraged to help save time. This is for first dose Moderna vaccines, however, if you are more than 28 days past your Moderna first dose and have not received your second dose, you can also walk up and present your CDC vaccination card.May 19-22. Wed.-Fri., 3-7:30pm; Sat., 10am-2:30pm. Pre-registration encouraged. -
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COVID-19 Walk-Up Vaccine Clinic: SE Branch Library
Residents 18 years of age and older can arrive without an appointment. Pre-registering online is not required but highly encouraged to help save time. This is for first dose Moderna vaccines, however, if you are more than 28 days past your Moderna first dose and have not received your second dose, you can also walk up and present your CDC vaccination card.Wed.-Fri., May 19-21, 2-7:30pm. Pre-registration encouraged. -
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Create & Heal: Art and the Celebration of Life With Dawn Okoro
Create & Heal works to help our community process the senseless killing of Black and brown people in America. Facilitated by Dr. Jacqueline Smith-Francis and opened with libations from Iya Nailah I. Akinyémi-Sankofa.Thu., May 20, 7pm -
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Donate Blood, Get $5 at Torchy’s
We Are Blood is partnering with Torchy’s Tacos to give all blood donors a $5 Taco Money card to use toward a purchase at any Torchy’s Tacos (while supplies last). Appointments mandatory; call or schedule online.May 15-31We Are Blood centers & mobile drives -
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Dress for Success Austin Virtual Restaurant Series
Nonprofit DFSA is partnering with four ATX staples to support Austin women and local restaurants and bring you delicious meals all month. Dinner for two will include a basket with wine or Tito's cocktails and either precooked dinners or prepped-to-cook ingredients with instructions. You'll Zoom in with the restaurant of the week for a chat about the meal and drink pairing, plus inspiring news from DFSA, which provides career support and business attire to women striving for financial independence.Thursdays in May, 6:30pm. $100 per week; $325 for four-part series.Virtual -
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Escape the Box
Take a journey through time exploring the hidden clues of Austin with Escape the Box, an outdoor guided tour, scavenger hunt, and escape game all in one! It entertains groups of 2-6 at $75 per group. The box features a number of puzzles and clues that can all be found in wonderful Austin neighborhoods along with discounts to participating businesses.Ongoing; see website for scheduled pickup times. $75. -
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Esquina Tango Outdoor Classes
Esquina Tango has a full calendar of socially distanced, donation-based outdoor classes like samba, salsa aerobics, and of course, tango. Check out the full calendar online.Ongoing -
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I-35 Capital Express South Public Hearing
Review the draft environmental assessment and the recommended alternative for improvements to I-35 from Hwy. 290 W./SH 71/Ben White Blvd. to SH 45 Southeast.Through May 26Online -
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It’s Strawberry Time
The berries are ripe for the picking! Check the website for the latest updates. Enjoy additional farm activities on weekends; closed Wednesdays.Through May. Mon.-Tue., 8:30am-5:30pm, Thu.-Sat., 8:30am-5:30pm, Sun., 1-5pmSweet Berry Farm, Burnet -
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Kitchen Compost Collector Pick-Up: Dick Nichols Park
Austin Resource Recovery customers who were part of the most recent curbside composting service expansion may pick up a free kitchen compost collector and compostable bags.Thu., May 20, 6-7:30pm. Free. -
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Maravilla at the Domain Lunch & Learn
Learn more about senior living at Maravilla in an informative presentation and tour of the community, then enjoy a specially prepared lunch. RSVP via phone or email.Thu., May 20, 11:30am. Free. -
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Maudie's Margarita Run Benefiting the Trail Foundation
Back for the 18th year, Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run brings two of Austin’s favorites together: running and margaritas! You can complete your 5K anytime through May 31, and a drive-through packet pickup party will be held on June 4, including yummy Maudie's chips & dips and margaritas. Each dollar raised benefits the Trail Foundation.Run through May 31; party, June 4Virtual -
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Night Vibes
An evening of drinking and shopping vintage and handcrafted items with Eastside Pop Up under the beautiful Texas sky.Thu., May 20, 6-10pm -
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No Stone Unturned: A Lifetime of Archaeology
Ben McReynolds has donated his extensive and unique collection to the museum. It will be on view for a year along with the permanent collection that includes artifacts from La Belle, the French ship discovered in Matagorda Bay; the story of ranching on the coast; and more than 13,000 years of Texas history.April 23, 2021-April 30, 2022. Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pmMuseum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria -
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Noches de Frida
Take a docent-led or self-guided tour of "Frida Kahlo Oasis," a rendition of the artist’s Casa Azul home and garden, and the rest of the botanical garden. Food and drink available for purchase.Select Thursdays through Aug. 26, 6-9pm. $13-15.San Antonio Botanical Gardens, San Antonio -
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RENT: Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants
The RENT Assistance Program application portal is now open, and provides $25 million of direct support for income-eligible Austin renters who are financially impacted by COVID-19. Get all the eligibility details and apply online, or call 512/488-1397.March 15-June 18 -
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Repeat Platelet Donors Get Special Gift
Platelet donors at We Are Blood will receive a limited-edition "Donate Platelets Y'all" T-shirt when they donate twice in May. Appointments required; schedule online or call 512/206-1266.May 1-31. Free.We Are Blood donor centers -
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Virtual Family Program: Guitars Rock!
Discover the Bullock's newest exhibit, "GUITAR: The Instrument that Rocked the World," and explore the science and sounds behind the world's most iconic instrument. Then build your very own guitar using recyclable materials you already have at home.Thu., May 20The Bullock Museum online -
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Volunteer Days at ACR
Organized types will have fun volunteering to help Austin Creative Reuse sort through donated items, roll fabric, and detangle yarn. Registration required.Tuesdays & Thursdays -
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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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Zero-Waste Webinar
Keep Texas Beautiful presents a webinar about goals in the drive toward waste-free communities, including national and local speakers.Thu., May 20, 1-2pm. Free.Online
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Austin Resource Recovery Comprehensive Plan Survey
Share your feedback on ARR reaching its zero waste goals to help guide departmental efforts to measure Austin’s zero waste progress.Deadline: June 1Online -
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Austin Transit Partnership Advisory Committees Applications
Applications are now open to join the following committees: Engineering, Architecture, and Construction;: Finance and Risk; and Planning, Sustainability, Equity, and DBE Advisory. The governing body of the agency created to build out Project Connect, ATP will oversee funding, designing, and implementing the $7.1 billion mass transit overhaul.OngoingOnline -
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Drive-Through Vaccine Clinic Volunteers
If you're interested in volunteering at Travis County's drive-through vaccine clinic at COTA, sign up here.Clinic open: Fridays-Sundays -
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I-35 Capital Express North Public Hearing
Review the draft environmental assessment and the recommended alternative for improvements to I-35 from SH 45 N. to Hwy. 290 E.Through June 10Online -
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Palm District Planning Survey
Austin’s Palm District is located on the eastern edge of Downtown between I-35 and Trinity St., running from Rainey St. to 15th St. The city's Housing and Planning Department seeks public input on the future of the area as it develops the final Palm District Small Area Plan. Explore the area, take a survey, and ask questions on the city’s project website.OngoingOnline -
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Winter Storm Review Task Force Seeks Public Comment
Share your experiences and recommendations related to Winter Storm Uri, which will then be incorporated into a final report for City Council. Provide feedback online via the SpeakUp Austin website, or to speak remotely at the task force meetings, call (512/974-6339) or email no later than noon the day prior to the meetings on May 14 & 28 and June 11 & 23.OngoingRemote -
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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
