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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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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-2pmButler Park
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Eastside Kings Festival
This 11th annual showcase of the best blues, jazz, and gospel musicians is held over two days at various Eastside locations, with an opening night show Sept. 8 at Antone's Nightclub (305 E. Fifth, Downtown). Saturday also includes a blues workshop at Austin Vintage Guitars (4306 Red River).Sat.-Sun., Sept. 9-10. $25; wristbands sold at Antone's Record Shop.Various locations; find schedule online -
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Zilker Relays
A 10-mile race with teams of four runners each taking a 2.5-mile loop to and from the central festival/transition area, with an afterparty including goodies from Tacodeli and Real Ale.Fri., Sept. 8, 6pm -
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MotoAmerica Superbikes at Texas
Featuring superbikes speeding around at 190mph along with plenty of family fun with the Kids Zone, free carnival games, a stunt show, bike show, and more.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 8-10
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An EGG-cellent Reward For Donating With We Are Blood
Blood donors get a tasty reward from P. Terry's, who'll provide a voucher for a free egg burger.Sept. 1-15We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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Austin International Folk Dancers
Join AIFD for an evening of dances from around the world with no experience or partner required.Fridays, 7-9:45pm. $5 (under 18, free). -
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Austin Restaurant Weeks
Austin Restaurant Weeks is a two-week-long dining event featuring specially priced lunches, dinners, and cocktails at restaurants (many of the best places in town among them) throughout the greater Austin area, with a portion of the price of each meal going directly to the Central Texas Food Bank.: A portion? Yes: Restaurants donate between $3-9 for each meal sold during the event. The Food Bank can make the most of every dollar donated, so a dinner for two people can generate more than 50 meals for Central Texans facing hunger.: (Note: Prix fixe meal options can include lunch or brunch for $20 and dinner for $40 or $60. Cocktail, beer and wine options may also be available.)Through Sept. 17Community
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Beat the Heat
With Central Texas experiencing extremely high temperatures, city leaders issued a reminder to be aware of Excessive Heat Watch and Excessive Heat Warning alerts from the National Weather Service. A warning means action should be taken immediately to avoid heat-related illness. The city began a pilot program in July at Republic Square with misting tents and cold bottled water, and always offers facilities like rec centers and libraries as cooling centers. In addition, city pool fees are waived Aug. 9-Sept. 30, except for Barton Springs. Visit the city's website for more information, and always check before you head to an outdoor event: For safety, organizers may cancel events that put people at risk due to the heat.OngoingCommunity
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Colorado County Fair
It’s county fair season with a lineup of concerts plus a rodeo, livestock show, carnival, barbecue cook-off, and lots of fried fair food.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 8-10ColumbusCommunity
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Fiddlers Fest
The fun kicks off on Friday evening and goes through Saturday with a barbecue cook-off, fiddle contests, concerts, a car show, and food vendors.Fri.-Sat., Sept. 8-9SintonCommunity
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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.Community
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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.OngoingCommunity
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Help Stock Your School Library
Austin Books and Comics has a neat deal for back to school: Get 15% off “all ages” graphic novels for a limited time, and use your coupon to vote for your school to receive a $250 gift card to stock the school library with graphic novels.Through Sept. 17Community
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Heritage Preservation Grant Awareness Workshop
The city's Heritage Preservation Grant program promotes tourism through historic preservation projects and activities designed to be inclusive. Learn about eligibility, application guidelines, and more at this informative seminar.Fri., Sept. 8, noon-1pmVirtualCommunity
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Karaoke With Charlotte & DJ Chris
Doors at 10, singin' starts at 10:30pm. Free; 21 and up.Fri., Sept. 8. Free.Community
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Learn to Farm
Farmshare Austin's Farmer Starter program is an immersive training program on a working, certified organic, diversified vegetable farm designed to provide aspiring farmers with the essential skills and training needed to manage a sustainable farming business. Get more info and apply online.Applications due Oct. 1Apply onlineCommunity
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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.Community
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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. 27Submit onlineCommunity
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Texas State Volleyball
Bobcat Classic.Thu.-Sat., Sept. 7-9Strahan Arena at the University Events Center, 106 Charles Austin Dr., San MarcosCommunity
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World Heritage Festival
Take behind-the-scenes tours of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas.Wed.-Sun., Sept. 6-10. Free, but reservations encouraged.San AntonioOngoing-
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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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