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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 5  
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    Long Center for the Performing Arts

  • 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  
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    BookSpring
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    Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story

    Austin's Glass Half Full Theatre presents its award-winning “story within a story” using puppetry, performed in Spanish and English. Featuring Madison Palomo as Belinda, who – when she confronts her stepmother and stepsisters – learns to embrace her love of poetry and stand up for herself. This captivating bilingual Cinderella story is recommended for ages five and older.
    Available online through June 30. $10.  
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    Lake Travis Film Festival

    More than 100 films are included in the five categories, plus workshops and special events.
    Thu.-Sun., June 10-13  
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    Bee Cave/Lakeway
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    Austin Humane Society's Summer Kids Series

    For a paw-some summer, register your li'l animal lover for AHS's virtual, hands-on educational sessions, including live shelter tours, dog walks, storytime with shelter pets, crafts, and dance sessions. It's all free, and supplies are provided via pickup or you can get a supply list online. Graduation is Aug. 6-7 and comes with a certificate and swag bag.
    June 1-Aug.7. Free.  
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    Virtual

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    BSC Reopening Business Safely Global Forum

    Business is not as usual. This is a safe place to talk about business concerns, share ideas, and hear from weekly business expert guests.
    Thursdays, 12-1pm. Through Dec. 16. Free.  
    info and rsvp
    Online

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    Children’s Art and Literacy Festival

    Downtown becomes a fairground of entertainment and enrichment programs designed to inspire children or all ages toward books and reading.
    Thu.-Sat., June 10-12. $11-16.  
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    Abilene

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    Civic Events

    City Council Meeting

    Council tackles a lengthy 127-Item agenda, which includes a resolution directing city staff to participate in Capital Metro’s Equitable Transit Oriented Development Study, as well as the final vote on raising the general homestead exemption to the state maximum of 20%, among other items. This is Council’s last meeting before its July break.
    Thu., June 10, 10am  
    Agenda
    Videoconference

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    Community Conversation: The Hornsby Bend Health & Wellness Center

    Participate in a virtual tour of the design of Central Health’s center.
    Thu., June 10, 11:30am-2pm. Free.  
    Register
    Online

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    Escape the Box

    Take a journey through time exploring the hidden clues of Austin with Escape the Box, an outdoor guided tour, scavenger hunt, and escape game all in one! It entertains groups of 2-6 at $75 per group. The box features a number of puzzles and clues that can all be found in wonderful Austin neighborhoods along with discounts to participating businesses.
    Ongoing; see website for scheduled pickup times. $75.  
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    Austin Visitor Center

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    Esquina Tango Outdoor Classes

    Esquina Tango has a full calendar of socially distanced, donation-based outdoor classes like samba, salsa aerobics, and of course, tango. Check out the full calendar online.
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    Esquina Tango

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    Innermission Austin

    A retreat/getaway with luxury cabins and yurts, a pool, community areas, walking path, and more. Disconnect from tech and make connections with nature, yourself, and other humans.
    Thu.-Sun., June 10-13. $1275.  
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    Lucky Arrow Retreat, Dripping Springs

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    Moment by Mayawell is Open!

    We told you about how Mayawell, the local and rapidly growing prebiotic beverage brand, is opening a venue that will fuse the best parts of café, marketplace, and community culture, right? A four-month pop-up that promotes all foundations of wellness while bringing together a variety of locally sourced goodness? After this past weekend's debut party, Moment by Mayawell is now officially open for your health-forward relaxation and shopping pleasure – right alongside that burgeoning stretch of eclectic Austin experience AKA East Cesar Chavez.
    2609 E. Cesar Chavez

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    No Stone Unturned: A Lifetime of Archaeology

    Ben McReynolds has donated his extensive and unique collection to the museum. It will be on view for a year along with the permanent collection that includes artifacts from La Belle, the French ship discovered in Matagorda Bay; the story of ranching on the coast; and more than 13,000 years of Texas history.
    April 23, 2021-April 30, 2022. Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm  
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    Museum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria

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    Noches de Frida

    Take a docent-led or self-guided tour of "Frida Kahlo Oasis," a rendition of the artist’s Casa Azul home and garden, and the rest of the botanical garden. Food and drink available for purchase.
    Select Thursdays through Aug. 26, 6-9pm. $13-15.  
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    San Antonio Botanical Gardens, San Antonio

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    Preservation Plan Working Group Applications Open

    The city of Austin invites community members to help create a new historic preservation plan that is inclusive, equity-focused, and community-oriented. Interested in local heritage? Apply to join the project working group, which will meet 10-12 times over the next year to draft the plan. Compensation is available for group members who need financial support to participate.
    Applications due Mon., June 14  
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    RENT: Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants

    The RENT Assistance Program application portal is now open, and provides $25 million of direct support for income-eligible Austin renters who are financially impacted by COVID-19. Get all the eligibility details and apply online, or call 512/488-1397.
    March 15-June 18  
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    R.O.T. Rally

    Republic of Texas Motorcycle Rally

    After over two decades at the Travis County Exposition Center, the rally has changed locations, but offers the same attractions, including plenty of live music, motorcycle manufacturers and aftermarket vendors, bike shows, races, attractions, food trucks, and tons more. Music highlights include Supersuckers, Reverend Horton Heat, Eric Tessmer, and Blackberry Smoke, and there's music all day every day.
    Thu.-Sun., June 10-13. $69/day or $149/weekend.  
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    Circuit of the Americas

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    T-Shirt Giveaway for Blood Donors

    We Are Blood will give all blood/platelet donors a specially designed “Livin & Givin” T-shirt in June. Kick off the summer with a good deed and a fresh new wardrobe item. Appointments are mandatory; schedule online or call 512/206-1266.
    Through June 30  
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    We Are Blood donor centers

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    The Drop-In

    Presented by ACL Radio & Long Center and driven by Austin Subaru, the Drop-In keeps the music going all summer long by showcasing a diverse lineup of Austin’s favorite and emerging artists, with select dates programmed in partnership with Black Fret. Stay tuned to Long Center & ACL Radio socials on Fridays to learn which artist is performing that week.
    Thursdays, 8pm (doors at 6:30). Free, but RSVP.  
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    Long Center for the Performing Arts

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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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    Austin Creative Reuse

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    YMCA Early Learning Readiness Program

    A free community program for qualifying low-income families that focuses on preparing children ages 2-4 for school, while providing their caregivers with the tools to facilitate their child’s development. Classes are offered twice a week in English and Spanish and last one hour.
    English: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Spanish: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am.. Free.  
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