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BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration
Join BookSpring for an enchanting celebration of reading at BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration! Enjoy inspiring stories read aloud from pillars of the community, carnival games, a petting zoo, face painters, balloon makers, books, and refreshments (ALL FREE).Sat. May 4, 12pm-6pmBookSpring -
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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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Pollinator Day
Did you know pollinators like bees, butterflies, moths, bats, and birds are essential to human survival? Celebrate these fascinating creatures with interactive presentations, free samples from Meridian Hive, an art class, dance activity, and more. Admission is free all day, but most of the action happens 9-1pm.Sat., July 16, 9am-5pm. Free. -
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Teen Central Music Lab
Teens are invited to learn how to build their own synthesizers with guidance from guest artist John-Mike "Dr. Bleep" Reed. Trust us: These things are cool!Sat., Sept. 3, 1-3pm -
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Caturday Adoption Event
Find Austin Pets Alive! near Flower Child at Domain NORTHSIDE, where they'll have adorable, adoptable cats and kittens that are fully vetted, spayed or neutered, and have updated vaccines and a microchip. Best of all, adoption fees are waived!Sat., July 16, 10am-3pm -
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Adult Skate Night
Leave the rugrats at home and enjoy the roller rink with other grownups.Tuesdays, 7-11pm; Saturdays, 9pm-midnight -
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AISD Bond Community Conversations
Review Austin ISD's draft bond package, which includes proposed school modernizations, facility upgrades, and other investments. Share your input before a final proposal is presented to the school board in August.Virtual: Tue. & Thu., July 12 & 14, 6pm. In person, Sat., July 16: Dobie MS, 10am; Travis ECHS, 1:30pmVirtual; Dobie Middle School, 1200 E. Rundberg; Travis ECHS, 1211 E. Oltorf -
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Art in Public Places Applications Welcome
The city seeks Texas-based artists to beautify public spaces, with commissions ranging from $43,000 to $625,000.Deadline: Thu., Aug. 4Apply online -
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Austin Completely Booked Summer Bash
Explore "Oceans of Possibilities" with aquatic-themed activities, games, and crafts for all ages, celebrating the library's summer reading program.Sat., July 16, 2-4pm. Free. -
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Austin FC Watch Party
Watch the Verde play local rivals Dallas FC with the supporters' group Austin Anthem.Sat., July 16, 8pm -
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Austin Flea
It's Christmas in July! Shop local handmade and vintage vendors and see Santa Marvis spread cheer from 2-4pm. Snap a photo with him and donate $10 or two cans of food to the Central Texas Food Bank to be entered in a raffle.Sat., July 16, noon-5pm -
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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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Ballet Austin Online Fitness Classes
Choose from a variety of movement classes offered via livestream.Sat., April 4Online -
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Bastille Day Celebration
Celebrate French culture and heritage at the home of Austin's largest Bastille Day festivities for the last 27 years. Enjoy an afternoon of music, lawn games, face painting, stories, pétanque, and more. Bring a chair or blanket, and either come with a picnic or stop in at the cafe.Sat., July 16, 10am-4pm. Free. -
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Bilingual Yoga
Sana Yoga provides a pathway for healing with equitable and accessible programming, while organizing to reduce systemic factors that negatively impact mental health, physical health, and social well-being among our Latinx community and other marginalized communities.Saturdays through July 30, 10-11am -
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Comicpalooza
Leave the comic books at home and enjoy the cosplay, shopping, entertainment, and meeting celebrities like Alice Cooper and Kyle MacLachlan.Fri.-Sun., July 15-17Houston -
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Donate Blood, Get Movie Tickets
We Are Blood teams up with Alamo Drafthouse to reward blood and platelet donors with a voucher for a free movie ticket. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.July 16-31We Are Blood donor centers & mobile drives -
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Ecstatic Movement
A cacao ceremony, guided movement, and a sober dance celebration without talking, cellphones, or irritating DJs.Sat., July 16, 7pm. $15-40 donation.Flow Yoga, 202 Walton Way #200, Cedar Park -
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End of Isolation Tour: The Box
An immersive theatre experience exposing the humanity and horror of solitary confinement, written by a survivor and presented by the Pulitzer Center, ending with an engagement circle discussing transformative justice.Fri.-Sun., July 15-17, 7:30pm -
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Escape the Box
Explore the hidden side of Austin with an event billed as "an escape room, but outdoors, with time travel." Guests will explore an iconic neighborhood, solve puzzles, and take memorable photos. Book online or call 512/633-9356.Saturdays, 11am. $35/person; $15/person 10 and under.South Congress/East Austin -
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Experiential Workshop: Whole Brain Learning
An workshop for educators and caregivers focused on children's mental health and well-being.Sat., July 16, 10am. Free. -
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Fall Art Classes
Art Garage is now registering students for eight- to 12-week classes this fall, which allow your kiddos ages 4-16 to explore several art mediums with certified art educators at afterschool and home school sessions.Classes begin Sept. 12. $350-550. -
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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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FreeFlow Breathwork
Breathwork, transformative music, and vocal guidance will reduce stress and improve physical and mental health.Sat., July 16, 2-5pm. $20-40.Flow Yoga, 4477 S. Lamar -
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Grounded Dance Cardio
Pop in for an upbeat, high-energy dance cardio session with Austin's best instructors.Saturdays through July 30. Free. -
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Jester King Summer Sessions
A unique concert series at the Hall at Jester King with live music, dinner, and JK's world-renowned farmhouse ales. On-site lodging and campsites are available if you'd like to stay over after the show. Get the full star-studded lineup online.July 14, 16, 22 & 30; Aug. 5, 12, 20 & 27. Doors, 7pm; music, 8pm. $120. -
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Laredo International Sister Cities Festival
The arena becomes an indoor mercado featuring artisans from Mexico selling a variety of products from leather goods, home decor, jewelry, clothing, and delicious food.Fri.-Sun., July 15-17. Free.Laredo -
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Live Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing
Quarter horse and thoroughbred races with a post time of 1pm are a highlight at the county fair.Sat.-Sun., Aug. 27-28. $10.Fredericksburg -
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Monster Madness Roller Derby
Austin Anarchy is back after a two-year hiatus, rolling in with a spooky showdown between the Zilker Zombies and the Lady Bird Lake Monsters.Sat., July 16, 4pm. $11. -
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MoveOutATX
The city seeks volunteers for its event that collects gently used items from UT-Austin students during move-out season to divert items from the landfill. New this year is a Free Furniture Market (4901 Guadalupe), where Austinites can pick up completely gratis furniture (2:30-7pm each day). Sign up to volunteer and get plenty of perks from area businesses.July 28-31, 11am-6pmWest Campus -
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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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Night Owl Ghost Tour
Paranormal experts from The Night Owl Podcast host a spooky tour of the haunted sites around the historic farm.Third Saturdays, 7pm -
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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. 20Apply online -
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Pours for Pets
Support Austin Pets Alive! and stay cool this summer by purr-chasing a passport that gets you a free drink at a variety of locations offering beer, wine, coffee, and more. Buy online and pick up your passport at any of the APA! thrift stores.Through July 31. $45.5801 Burnet Rd.; 1409 W. Oltorf; 5102 Clarkson -
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Reuse on the Runway Applications Welcome
Austin Creative Reuse is putting on its second fashion show on Nov. 4 with looks made from upcycled materials, and seeks volunteers and designers. If you've got a creative fashion idea or a skill to contribute such as makeup artistry, set design, or modeling, apply now to get involved.Deadline: Sun., July 31. Free. -
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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 17Round Top -
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Slow Flow + Sound
A slow flow ending with a sound bath of crystal bowls, gongs, rain sticks, and more.Sat., July 16, 7-9pm. $10-40 donation.Flow Yoga, 4477 S. Lamar -
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Teen Doula Training
A three-day training to support teens as they make informed and evidence-based choices for their reproductive health.June 10-12; July 15-17. Free.DTI HQ, 916 Springdale, Bldg. 4 #109 -
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Texas Playboys Yeti Raffle Fundraiser
The Texas Playboys all-star baseball game supports mushroom fan club Central Texas Mycological Society, with "doornations" going to a raffle for a Yeti cooler packed with prizes. Also, sip mushroom-infused bevvies and play on the slip & slide as you root for the Playboys.Sat., July 16, 4pm. $10+. -
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Ukulele Happy Hour
Drinks, snacks, and ukuleles are provided, but sign up in advance because space is limited.Sat., July 16, 5:30pm. Free. -
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Volunteer With TCDP
With election day coming right up and early voting in progress right now, the Travis County Democratic Party is out in full force and could use help getting out the vote. Sign up online for one of their many volunteer opportunities all over town.OngoingVarious locations -
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Wrede School Open House
Memorabilia of the school days from the 1920s and 1930s will be on display at the one-room school built in 1896.Sat., July 16, 11am-4pm. Free.Gillespie County
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