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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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    "Tangible/Nothing"

    In the first reinstallation of the collection galleries since it opened in 2019, Ruby City will present an exhibit of artwork from the Linda Pace collection by national and international artists.
    Through July 30, 2023  
    Ruby City, San Antonio
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    "Texas Governors and Their Times, 1846-1946"

    This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.
    Sept. 19, 2022-May 15, 2023. Free.
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    AISD Budget Community Conversation

    Join a meeting about the 2024 AISD budget presented in English and Spanish.
    Wed., Jan. 25, 6-7pm  
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    Birds Barbershop's Haircuts Fighting Hunger

    In celebration of Birds' ninth location opening, they'll donate all haircut proceeds to the Central Texas Food Bank during the first week of business.
    Through Jan. 27
    Birds Barbershop, 3601 William Cannon
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    Cinderella

    This enchanting musical fairy tale will put a spell on audiences of all ages. In partnership with Deaf Austin Theatre and performed simultaneously in English and American Sign Language, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella showcases favorite tunes and plenty of stage magic.
    Through March 5  
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    College Day at the Dock

    The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays. Have your student ID ready, because it'll get you half off a boat rental all day.
    Wednesdays  
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    Donate Blood, Get a Free Sub

    We Are Blood partners with ThunderCloud Subs to reward blood donors with a free small sub. Do some good in exchange for an Office Favorite, Texas Tuna, Veggie Delite, or whatever strikes your fancy.
    Jan. 16-31  
    We Are Blood donor centers
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    Drawing & Painting Classes for Kids

    Calling all mini Monets! Registration is now open for afterschool and weekend art classes with professional artist and educator Amanda Jones, teaching students ages 8-18. Professional illustrator Carly Dennis also offers a special weekly class for younger artists.
    Ongoing. $122.50-160 monthly.  
    607 W. St Johns #10
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    Fitness Classes With Stronger Austin

    Stronger Austin offers a variety of virtual fitness classes from chair yoga to kickboxing to Zumba, with something bound to fit in everyone's schedule. All you need to do is register and RSVP online!
    January to May. Free.  
    Virtual
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    Fortlandia

    The Wildflower Center's annual exhibition of explorable secret hideouts designed by local artists will transport you to imaginary worlds and spark an appreciation for art and nature.
    Through Jan. 29
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    Geeks Who Drink Trivia

    Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.
    Wednesdays, 7pm. Free.  
    Patrizi’s West, 1705 Cuernavaca Dr. N.
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    Governor's Community Achievement Awards

    The GCAA program has recognized outstanding communities since 1969, with the Texas Department of Transportation providing landscaping award funding since 1985. This year, ten winning communities will share $2 million in landscaping awards from TxDOT, with the amount based on population size. The funds are used for landscaping projects along state rights of way. Applications are now being accepted.
    Through Feb. 16. Free.
    Statewide
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    Ground Zero 360 Remembrance Exhibit

    More than 70 artists, painters, and sculptors contributed to this powerful exhibit remembering the terrorist attack on 9/11 including photographs taken from the streets of New York City.
    Sept. 12, 2022-Jan. 31, 2023
    Houston
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    January Classes at Pioneer Farms

    Start the year learning a new old skill at the historic farm. They've got basic blacksmithing and leatherworking classes all month and you can learn to craft your own custom belt or a knife made from a railroad spike.
    Ongoing  
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    Keep Austin Beautiful Volunteer Opportunities

    Keep Austin Beautiful has plenty of shifts open for volunteers around town to clean up at parks and outdoor areas. Find one near you on the org's calendar and get to beautifying!
    Various dates & times  
    Various locations
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    Liberty Ukraine Foundation Fundraiser

    It's a special evening at the movies to raise funds for the children of Ukraine. All ticket proceeds and 50% of food and beverage sales will be donated to the Lviv children’s hospital in Ukraine. A screening of Ukrainian-American historical drama The Rising Hawk is preceded by mingling at a charitable happy hour in the pub (6:30pm), and tickets include a chance to win prizes.
    Wed., Jan. 25, 7pm. $25.  
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    Live at the Hive: Open Mic

    Bring your passions, bring your talents, bring your friends, and be a part of the Hive.
    Wednesdays, 6:30-10pm. Free.
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    Mixed Media + 3D Art Class

    A weekly class for kids to explore different 3D art mediums such as clay, sewing, glass fusion, collage, and more.
    Jan. 25-Feb. 29; March 23-April 26. Wednesdays, 5:45pm. $225.  
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    Port Aransas Restaurant Week

    More than a dozen local restaurants are participating in 10 days of special prix fixe menus to give visitors a chance to sample the coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner.
    Fri.-Sun., Jan. 20-29
    Port Aransas
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    Quanah Parker Exhibit: One Man, Two Worlds

    Using 46 rare photographs, this exhibit tells the story of Cynthia Ann and Quanah Parker as the mother and son made their way through a changing world.
    Jan. 14-April 15
    Temple
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    Résumé Skills Workshop

    Learn to create effective résumés and avoid common pitfalls using Google Docs templates. Computers and Wi-Fi are available, and you can bring your own device. A free Google account is required. Meet on the fourth floor.
    Mon., Jan. 23, 6-7:30pm; Wed., Jan. 25, 1-2:30pm; Fri., Jan. 27, 3-4:30pm. Free.  
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    Republic Square Park Fitness

    A mostly bodyweight bootcamp unlike any workout you've ever experienced, focused on building strength, power, speed, and mobility a while having the time of your life.
    Wednesdays, 6pm. Free, but RSVP.  
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    Restaurant Weeks

    Now is a great time to explore San Antonio’s best eateries as they offer special three-course prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner.
    Mon.-Sat., Jan. 16-28
    San Antonio
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    Taquero Mucho Shotgun Wedding J-Lo Night

    In celebration of Prime Video's new film starring Jennifer Lopez, Shotgun Wedding, Taquero Mucho offers pink tacos, a special J.Lo-themed drink, and all your favorite J.Lo hits.
    Wed., Jan. 25, 11am-11pm. Free.
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    Trout Fishing on the Guadalupe River

    Camp Huaco Springs on the Guadalupe River is open to anglers wishing to try their luck catching their daily bag limit of 5 of the more than 20,000 rainbow trout stocked by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department through late February. Anglers 17 years old and older will need a valid state fishing license.
    Through March 4  
    New Braunfels
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    UT Women's Basketball

    Pride Night; vs. Oklahoma.
    Wed., Jan. 25, 7pm  
Ongoing
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    WIC Mobile Unit

    Resources and info about Austin Public Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program for qualifying pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
    Check online for current schedule. Free.  
    Various locations

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