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  • ICMCA presents Sarod and Flute legends - Basant Kabra and Nityanand Haldipur

    Join ICMCA for a tribute to the musical legacy of the legendary Annapurna Devi. This special concert features 2 of her most distinguished disciples: Basant Kabra on the sarod and Nityanand Haldipur on the flute - traveling from India for an exclusive performance, presented only by ICMCA. Accompanied by Abhijit Banerjee and Gourisankar on the Tabla.
    Sat. June 7, 5pm  
    Unity Church of the Hills
  • CYT Austin presents Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr.

    The Little Mermaid Jr. takes place in a magical kingdom beneath the sea, where a beautiful young mermaid named Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, the king of the sea, escape the clutches of an evil sea witch and convince a prince that she’s the girl with the perfect voice. Tickets $18.
    June 19-28  
    Brentwood Christian School Performing Arts Center
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    MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas

    The only North American round of the world's premier motorcycle racing championship means a jam-packed weekend of world-class two-wheeled excitement alongside an incredible schedule of off-track activations.
    Fri.-Sun., April 8-10  
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      Round Rock Express

      It's an exciting opening week of baseball vs. El Paso, with an opening-night fireworks show, Pints & Pups on Thursday, a postgame concert from Zoodust on Friday, space-themed fun with NASA on Sunday, and more.
      April 5-10. Tue.-Fri., 7:05pm; Sat., 6:05pm; Sun., 1:05pm  
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      Texas SandFest

      Music, shopping, food, and some of the most amazing sand sculptures on a Texas beach to raise money for local scholarships.
      Fri.-Sun., April 8-10. $5-20.  
      Port Aransas
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      AHS Car Raffle

      The Austin Humane Society and Roger Beasley Mazda are teaming up to celebrate two major milestones with their annual raffle: AHS will celebrate its 70th anniversary, and RBM will celebrate its 50th anniversary, so they’re “Wheelin’ in the Years” and raffling off a beautiful Mazda 2021 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring convertible. Each ticket purchase 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. Raffle ticket purchases must be made by a Texas resident over 18.
      Drawing held Sat., April 9, noon. $20 each or three for $50.  
      Buy online
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      Atelier Beauté Chanel Pop-Up

      Stop in this fragrance and beauty workshop to try products and get skilled guidance.
      March 11-April 24. Free.  
      1009 S. Congress
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      Austin Smiles 25th Annual Shoot for a Smile

      A sporting clays tournament and raffle to benefit nonprofit Austin Smiles, which provides sustainable surgical care to children born with cleft lip and cleft palate.
      Fri., April 8, 9am-5pm  
      Hog Heaven, 24905 RR 12, Dripping Springs
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      Bluebonnet Festival

      Celebrate wildflower season with music, a carnival, wiener dog races, arts & crafts vendors, and a food court.
      Fri.-Sun., April 8-10  
      Burnet
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      Concordia Softball

      Vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor.
      April 8-9. Fri., 2pm (doubleheader); Sat., noon  
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      Donate Blood, Get a Car Wash

      Kick off your spring cleaning with a free wash from Arbor Car Wash as a thank-you for donating blood or platelets. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.
      Through April 10  
      We Are Blood donor centers & mobile drives
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      Good Systems Symposium

      As AI is increasingly integrated into our lives and jobs, learn how UT Austin researchers are working to define, build, and evaluate ethical AI systems in the areas of racial justice, disinformation, robotics, smart cities, smart tools and the future of work, and privacy and surveillance.
      Thu.-Fri., April 7-8. Free.  
      UT Austin campus
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      KUTX Rock the Park

      Bring blankets or stadium cushions and settle in for a family-friendly concert.
      Fri., June 3, 6:30pm. Free.  
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      Margarita Madness

      Patrons get to decide which of 16 popular restaurants make the best margarita in Port A. Contestants are eliminated with weekly tabulations of online voting until the winner is decided on the final day.
      March 11-April 8  
      Port Aransas
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      Night Golf

      A nighttime shotgun-style nine-hole round made more fun and challenging with glow-in-the-dark balls.
      Thu.-Sat., 6-9:30pm. $20.  
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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-4pm  
      Museum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria
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      Obama Portraits Tour

      Portraits of the former president and first lady by Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald are on view before moving to the National Portrait Gallery.
      April 3-May 30  
      Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
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      Other Worlds Screenplay Contest

      Other Worlds Film Festival's eighth annual screenwriting contest, part of its mission to encourage work in science fiction and horror, is accepting submissions. New this year is the "under 18" category for young'uns starting to learn the craft. Early-bird deadline is March 31; entry fees increase with each following deadline (each month until August).
      Final deadline: Aug. 20  
      Apply online
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      Southwestern University Baseball

      Vs. Schreiner. April 8-9. Fri., 7pm; Sat., 1pm (doubleheader). Vs. Texas-Dallas. Tue., April 12, 6pm  
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      St. Edward's University Softball

      Vs. Texas A&M-Commerce. Fri., April 8, 1pm (doubleheader). Vs. UT-Tyler. Sun., April 10, 1pm (doubleheader)  
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      Texas Hill Country Wineries’ Wine and Wildflower Journey

      Take a self-guided tour to a dozen area wineries with complimentary tastings and wine discounts.
      March 28-April 22. $65-100.  
      Various locations
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      Texas State Baseball

      Vs. Georgia Southern. April 8-10. Fri., 6pm; Sat., 2:30pm; Sun., noon. Vs. Baylor. Tue., April 12, 6pm  
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      The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show

      Revival Cycles hosts an expansive showcase of hand-built machines from around the world, plus entertainment, art, and more.
      Fri.-Sun., April 8-10. $15-200.  
      301 S. Congress
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      Tribe CBD Raffle

      Stop by Tribe to enter a raffle to win a CBD or Delta 8 bundle. Winners announced on Instagram Live.
      Through April 19; winner announced April 20, 4:20pm  
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      University of Texas Baseball

      Vs. TCU. April 8-10. Fri., 6:30pm; Sat., 5pm; Sun., noon. Vs. Stephen F. Austin. Tue., April 12, 6:30pm  
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      University of Texas Women's Tennis

      Vs. Kansas. Fri., April 8, 3pm. Vs. Kansas State. Sun., April 10, noon  
      Texas Tennis Center, 2100 Comal
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      Virtual Fitness Classes

      Stronger Austin has a full slate of free virtual classes all week long, from cardio & strength to Zumba, so you can always fit some fitness in your schedule.
      Ongoing. Free.  
      Online

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