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Wild Waterloo
One must treasure the days when enjoying Austin’s outdoor amusements doesn’t also feel like walking on the sun’s surface. So gather up the fam – bio or chosen – for an evening at Waterloo Park presented by Families in Nature. Family-friendly activities pervade, including park tours and tasty treats from local food vendors. Once the sun goes down, the Moody Amphitheater lawn becomes a grassy screening room showing Oscar-nominated animation The Wild Robot – a sweet and relaxing time for all. – James ScottSat., April 19 -
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Fantasy Prom
Do you wish to clip a corsage to a centaur? Bestow a boutonniere on a basilisk? Grind to “Yeah!” by Usher with a goblin? Have I got the prom for you, buddy. Arrive gussied up in your fantasy finery and ready to throw down for prom royalty titles via the Tiny Minotaur’s PvP combat cards. There ain’t no paper ballots here: only honest fair tournament fight victory. Parties uninterested in procuring royal status can still enjoy special session festivities, including punches for the sober and non teen-dream tunes, and much more. Ticket sales from non-members ($15) help fundraise for our faire tavern to keep up the good, weird work. – James ScottSat., April 19 -
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Green Acres Hop Fest & Springtime Art Market
Art thou feeling it now, Mr. Krabs – I mean, Chronicle reader? Those first sunny spring days have shown their cloudless faces, and now the Hill Country calls for us to all go drink sour beers among goats. Such is the reason for this Jester King season, where the massive brewery complex unfurls not only a psych-sational music lineup featuring tribute bands aplenty but also an art market with more than 60 creators; guest taps from Brujos Brewing, Cellar Maker, Rustic Ales, and more; on-site terp tipples by Tejas Tonic; and Jester King Kitchen’s usual gustatory goods, aka pizza and smashburgers. Not enough for ye? Try these offerings on: a balloon artist, face-painting, glass blowing, tours of the grounds, live tattooing, pottery making, screenprinting, a bonfire, tie-dye, and goats in tie-dye. Then gather round for the day-capper screening of Dazed and Confused from Rocket Cinema. – James ScottSat., April 19 -
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John Waters Live
Happy birthday to the king of sleaze and the jewel of Baltimore. Technically, the celebration of when everyone’s favorite purveyor of moral turpitude and hysterical truths leapt – fully formed and pencil-mustache perfectly trimmed – into this world is on April 22, 1946, but that’s too much celebration to cram into just one day. So he’s calling this jaunt to the Paramount the filthiest birthday ever as he regales and assails the audience with tales of his years in the cinematic trenches, transgressive truths that will upset everyone, and raunchy anecdotes about just being him. And just remember: You can’t say “obscenity” without “oh!” – Richard WhittakerSat., April 19 -
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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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Baby Bloomers
A special program for visitors ages 0-3 and their families, providing caregivers and early learners the chance to experience the children's museum together. Thinkery will host two storytimes and free play that support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the earliest learners.Saturdays, 8-10am -
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Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Beep beep! Make way for this vehicular bird, who springs from author Mo Willem’s Pigeon picture books onto the Zach stage for this family-friendly musical. Originally commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the production is suitable for kids 3 years old and up – so a perfect pick if you’ve got antsy toddlers yearning to dance and sing during stageplays. Plotwise, this isn’t a challenging piece: When a bus driver disembarks from their seat, a mischievous fowl takes the wheel to expectedly chaotic results. Feathers will fly, I’m told. – James ScottThrough May 18 -
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Easter Bunny Photo Time
Maybe all parents know this the moment their child is born, or maybe you need me to inform you, but the freakin’ Easter Bunny’s at the mall right now. As we speak – or as you read, TBH – he’s sat on a wicker throne aside kiddos in their Sunday best getting photos snapped that elderly relatives will just love. The youth may enjoy the experience, too, as this bespectacled bun’s a handsome fellow with soft fur and a winsome smile. Stop by any time between mall open to close and capture the Easter spirit. Plus, the photo area’s right by the Cheesecake Factory – so lunch/dinner plans made, basically! – James ScottThrough April 19 -
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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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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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GoldenGaia Vendor Market + Holistic Fair
Explore a diverse selection of vendors, including artisans, psychic readers, and holistic practitioners who can help heal mind, body, and spirit.Sat.-Sun., 11am-5pm. Free. -
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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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Sherwood Forest Faire
Just an hour east of our fair town is a faire towne of a different sort: an enclave of wonderment that invites you to get in on the fun. The sheer number of entertainment options are staggering with acrobatics, comedy, magic, juggling, theatre, song, dance, and more – both onstage and roaming among the attendees. Costumes are encouraged, and the wooded environment will help you get into character, be it a knight, fairy, wench, jester, or a creation of your own imagination. If things get too fantastical for you, take a break with the myriad food and shopping options before embarking on the next adventure. – James RenovitchWeekends through April 20 -
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Small Business Division Webinars
Do you own a small business or have entrepreneurial dreams? The city's Small Business Division is here to help! Find resources and a selection of instructional webinars on the city's site, with many free classes and some with a small fee.OngoingVirtual -
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The Amazing Acro-Cats
In sixth grade, my science fair project was designed to determine once and for all whether cats can be trained. Countless hours of research determined that it was impossible. Now here come the Amazing Acro-Cats, disproving all that research – mostly. These kitties jump through literal hoops proving how trainable they are, even playing instruments together as the band Tuna and the Rock Cats, doing all kinds of cute tricks and feats of agility for our a-mews-ment. Until they don’t want to anymore and they just lay down. Kitties will be kitties, after all! Their purr-formance supports Rock Cats Rescue, which provides feline education, rescue services, and clicker training demos across the country. – Kat McNevinsThrough April 20 -
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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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