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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-2pm  
    Butler Park
  • 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 5  
    Long Center for the Performing Arts
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    AISD Board of Trustees Regular Voting Meeting

    The meeting is preceded by a public hearing on the FY 2023 budget. Sign up to speak by 3pm by calling 512/414-0130.
    Thu., June 23, 5:30pm  
    Broadcast on aisd.tv
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    Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

    Join the Alzheimer's Association in going purple and raising awareness this June. Find out how to donate and get involved online.
    Through June 30  
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    Austin Humane Society's Summer Kids Series

    Summer sessions will take Humane Heroes on an epic adventure to learn what it means to care for a pet of their own and explore ways to help animals in need. The beloved Teddy Bear surgery is back for two sessions, and an outdoor movie night screens June 23. It all culminates in graduation Aug. 3.
    June 7-Aug. 3. Free.  
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    B.D.F.O. Lifestyle Summer Launch Event

    B.D.F.O., which stands for Bold. Determined. Fierce. Outstanding, is on a mission to instill confidence through clothing. Celebrate its launch with a fashion show, a pop-up with early access to the line, an Urban Betty beauty bar, shopping with local vendors at the Lemi Live Market, giveaways, and more.
    Thu., June 23, 6-9pm. $5-50.  
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    Baby Formula Resources

    Due to the nationwide shortage of baby formula, which disproportionately affects low-income families with transportation and time restraints, Community Resilience Trust provides a helpful online resource. Families in need can sign up for updates on local formula supply and info from WIC, and those in the know can help track the supply by reporting information. Anyone with formula to donate can drop it off at any of several locations; get all the info online.
    Ongoing  
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    Ballet Austin Online Fitness Classes

    Choose from a variety of movement classes offered via livestream.
    Sat., April 4  
    Online
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    Black Girl Ventures x Pimco Austin Pitch Competition

    Black Girl Ventures is an organization that provides Black and Brown woman-identifying founders with access to community, capital, and capacity building. Small-business owners are invited to pitch to a panel of judges for a chance to win prizes of up to $10,000, which will be matched by Capital One. Apply now; finalists will be notified on July 18 for the pitch competition in the fall.
    Deadline: Fri., July 1  
    Apply online
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    Breath Work Sound Healing

    A class exploring the depth of breath work followed by a sound healing meditation.
    Thursdays, 11am. $22.  
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    Coed Pickleball Tournament

    Players will draw names from a hat to choose their partner for the tourney. Registration required.
    Thu., June 23, 9:30am  
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    Community Conversation About DACC Changes

    The Downtown Austin Community Court is exploring potential changes that could impact which cases are processed by DACC. Learn more and give feedback at one of two meetings.
    Thu., June 23, noon  
    Virtual
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    Community Conversation About DACC Changes

    The Downtown Austin Community Court is exploring potential changes that could impact which cases are processed by DACC. Learn more and give feedback at one of two meetings.
    Thu., June 23, 6pm  
    Virtual
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    Ecstatic Dance

    Connect with yourself and others at this meditative and transcendent barefoot dance night with a live DJ.
    Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-10:30pm. $22; $77 for eight-dance membership.  
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    Free Fitness Classes

    Stronger Austin, powered by It’s Time Texas, offers a variety of free fitness classes, from cardio to Zumba.
    Ongoing. Free.  
    Online via Zoom
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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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    Oceans of Stories With Austin Bat Cave

    Kids will explore books, write stories, and visit the Austin Bat Cave Batmobile to choose books for themselves. Students will get the chance to be published in the ABC anthology as well.
    Thu., June 23, 11am. Free.  
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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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    Our Hearts Are With Uvalde

    Participating McDonald's restaurants will donate 10% of lunch sales to support Ronald McDonald House Charities in San Antonio, which is serving families in Uvalde affected by the recent shooting. Donations will also be made to First State Bank of Uvalde, benefiting victim families through the Robb School Memorial Fund.
    Thu., June 23, 11am-2pm  
    Participating McDonald's restaurants
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    Pride Fitness Classes

    Work out for a good cause, with proceeds going to Out Youth, a local org that provides programming and services for young LGBTQ folx. Virtual and in-person options are available; look for classes on the schedule marked "Benefiting Out Youth."
    June 20-26. Choose your donation amount, $10-100.  
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    Rocky Horror Pride Show Shadowcast

    Join Starlet Burlesque for a can't-miss showcase with all the bells, whistles, and prop bags. Also featuring burlesque dancers, drag performers, and a big celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride. Dress code is rainbow or Rocky costumes ... or both!
    Thu., June 23, 8pm  
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    Round Top Music Festival

    More than 80 young artists present orchestra, chamber, and solo work with concerts on Saturdays over six weeks. Weekday rehearsals in the concert hall are free and open to the public.
    June 5-July 17  
    Round Top
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    Summer Family Programs: Lend a Hand With Alex George

    Kids will create a collaborative art piece using handprints to support mental health and wellness.
    Thu., June 23, 10:30am. $12 per child, $6 per member child.  
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    The Drop-In

    A free outdoor concert series with select nights programmed by Black Fret.
    Thursdays through Aug. 11, 8pm. Free.  
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    TreeFolks Pride Shirt Design Contest

    Nonprofit TreeFolks will be participating in the Pride Parade for the first time this year, and is seeking submissions for a T-shirt logo to showcase. Get all the deets and submit your design online.
    Deadline: June 30  
    Submit 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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    We Are Blood's "Giving Double" Campaign

    We Are Blood is rewarding blood and platelet donors with a special opportunity to double the good of a donation. With each visit, donors can choose to donate $5 to either Central Texas Food Bank or Austin Humane Society, and We Are Blood will send all the proceeds to the orgs in July. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.
    Through June 30  
    We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives
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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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