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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-6pm  
    BookSpring
  • 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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    Maudie's Moonlight Margarita Run

    What’s better than piña coladas and getting caught in the rain? Drinking margaritas after a nighttime run! This all-ages 5K benefiting the Trail Conservancy provides two margaritas to runners (ages 21 and up) at the finish line.
    Thu., June 8, 8pm
    Sand Beach Park, 111 Sandra Muraida Way
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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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      AISD Board Info Session

      See agenda for details.
      Thu., June 8, 6pm  
      Broadcast on aisd.tv
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      Austin Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Wanted!

      Habitat is looking for folks ages 18 and up to assist in building six new homes in Northeast Austin. You'll learn new skills, do something great for the community, and maybe get a free T-shirt.
      Ongoing
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      Blue Star Museums

      The Bullock Museum is part of a collaboration of the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America, which means active duty military members and their families get free exhibit admission all summer, from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day.
      May 20-Sept. 4  
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      Central Texas Lobos

      The local soccer team plays Daggers CTX Thursday and TBA Saturday.
      Thu. & Sat., June 8 & 10, 7:30pm  
      Bob Shelton Stadium, 4800 Jack C Hays Trail, Buda
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      Chisholm Trail Roundup

      Celebrate the days of the cattle drives with a rodeo, carnival, barbecue and chili cook-offs, and lots of music.
      Thu.-Sat., June 8-10
      Lockhart
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      City Council Regular Meeting

      Council will try to wrap up all its business before a summer break, with the next scheduled meeting after this being July 20. See agenda for details, and follow along on ATXN.
      Thu., June 8, 10am  
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      Donate Blood, Get Free Pizza

      We Are Blood teamed up with Mr. Gatti's to reward blood and platelet donors for a voucher good for a medium pizza.
      June 1-15
      We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives
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      Explore Austin Celebrates Great Outdoors Month

      June 8 is National Get Outdoors Day! Celebrate with a kid-friendly program hosted by Explore Austin. Refreshments and interactive activities from Keep Austin Beautiful will be followed by a 45-minute panel discussion on the benefits of the outdoors on youth development, with a focus on how time in nature helps us be healthier, more creative, more empathetic, and more apt to engage in the world and with each other.
      Thu., June 8, 5-7pm. Free.
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      Fall Registration Open

      Austin Community College is now registering for the fall semester, offering more than 100 programs including associate degrees, workforce certificates, and more. ACC offers free support and resources to students like tutoring, advising, and financial guidance. Classes start Aug. 21.
      Ongoing  
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      Fresh for Less Mobile Markets

      This program from the city of Austin, run by Farmshare Austin, has opened new market locations. There are now six weekly markets around town that sell Texas-grown produce, eggs, honey, and other groceries all at reduced prices. Most major cards are accepted at these markets and if you are a SNAP customer, you can also use your Lone Star card and Double Up Food Bucks. Locations and schedules are subject to change, so check the current info online to find one near you.
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      Galveston Juneteenth

      Visit the birthplace of the national celebration honoring emancipation with self-guided tours, festivals, gospel music, picnics, art, and more.
      Through June 19  
      Galveston
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      Geeks Who Drink Trivia

      The masters of minutiae present trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. Find them at watering holes all over town each week.
      Ongoing
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      Gin & Juice

      Get drink specials and hear music inspired by Nineties West Coast hip-hop.
      Second Thursdays, 8pm-12mid. Free.
      Gin Bar, 1813 E. Sixth
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      Harry Potter Trivia Series

      Qwizards quiz HP fans over a different book each month with content split by difficulty level.
      May 11 & 18; June 8 & 22. $8.
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      Kerrville Folk Festival

      Tony and Grammy award winner and 2003 New Folk winner Anais Mitchell returns to kick off the 51st year of the 18-day festival at the Quiet Valley Ranch south of town.
      Thu., May 25-Sun., June 11
      Kerrville
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      MathHappens at the Millennium All Summer

      Join MathHappens in the MYEC atrium for free activities, games, and interactive demonstrations for the whole family.
      Through Aug. 19. Thu. & Sat., noon-6pm  
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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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      Ride Bikes Thursday

      Join Ride Bikes Austin for a socially paced group ride starting and ending at Parque Zaragoza and visiting a different park each week. Meet at the basketball court for an 8pm departure on a 10- to 15-mile route.
      Thursdays, 7:30pm. Free.  
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      Small Batch Trivia From Geeks Who Drink

      Join a short & sweet trivia game with five rounds of five questions each, including audio and visual elements.
      Thursdays, 7pm. Free.  
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      Texas State Parks Photo Contest

      Capture your adventures at Texas State Parks. Explore a new trail, discover a cool critter, or catch an awesome sunset, then submit your pics or tag them on social media (#TexasStateParks and #TexasParks100) to win parks passes or H-E-B gift cards.
      Deadline: Nov. 27  
      Submit online
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      Thursday Night Social Ride

      Join Social Cycling Austin for a fun themed ride with post-ride activities, and check the event page for details on themes and stops.
      Thursdays  
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      Traffic Show

      This wholesale trade show hosted by Cinco Kings gives retailers the green light to explore fitness and outdoors related brands to find the perfect fit for their stores.
      Wed.-Thu., June 7-8
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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 Giving Double Campaign

      Double your giving this month in one fell swoop: Blood and platelet donors at We Are Blood can choose either Central Texas Food Bank or Austin Humane Society as recipients of a $5 donation from WRB. As part of the campaign, they'll host blood drives at Austin Humane Society (124 W. Anderson, Thu., June 15, 11am-1:30pm) and at the Central Texas Food Bank (6500 Metropolis, Tue., June 20, 11am-2pm).
      June 1-30. Free.
      We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives
    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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