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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-6pmBookSpring -
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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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Ales for Tails
A virtual happy hour tasting with a bonus of benefiting Austin Humane Society. The emcees will take you on a virtual scavenger hunt with Yard Bar as you enjoy your tasting kit from Fruit Smash, and you'll meet adoptable puppies and kittens along the way. Tix include a special swag bag with tasting kit, a commemorative tasting mat, Austin Humane Society car decal, goodies for your pet, and more.Wed., July 28, 6pm -
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Live Roundtable: Diverse Voices, Stories, and Mediums
Join Austin Film Festival for a casual and informative roundtable workshop with BIPOC artists and creatives, and come prepared to ask questions.Wed., July 28, 7pm. Free.Vesper Austin, 3106 E. 14th 1/2 -
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Shark Week at the Science Mill
Fans of the fin will find shark activities throughout the museum and outdoor Science & Art Park: hunt for shark teeth in the Fossil Dig, watch great whites on the big screen, sink your teeth into shark trivia, pose with a life-size replica of a megalodon’s jaws, and more.July 28-Aug. 1Science Mill, 101 S. Lady Bird Ln., Johnson City -
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Summer Out Loud
A challenge that encourages families to make time for summer fun with on-demand workouts, activities, and three free visits to the Y. Text SUMMER to 877/799-6220 to register, then pick up a passport filled with ideas and activities, or download it online and get started. Turn in the completed passport at the end to be eligible to win a membership or a family trip.Through Aug. 4. Free.All Austin YMCA locations -
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Wellness Wednesdays
Join Jackie Faye for a HIIT workout.Wednesdays in July, 9:15amHearth & Soul, 2727 Exposition
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Austin FC Watch Party
CMW's massive beer hall and biergarten make it a great place to check out the game, projected in the beer hall and on the taproom TVs.Wed., July 28, 9pm -
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Austin FC Watch Party
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Austin Fire Youth Explorers
City of Austin Fire Department is recruiting youth ages 14-20 to join Exploring, Boy Scouts of America's character and career development program for youth. The AFD Explorer Post #370 teaches youth about careers in fire rescue and helps them sharpen leadership skills.Deadline: Oct. 1. Free.Apply online -
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Austin Hounds Calendar Contest
To help reach the fundraising goal of $10,000 for nonprofit Hound Rescue, Dog Days Photography is holding a calendar contest with a $10 entry fee and vote cost of $1 each. Thirteen lucky puppers will appear in the calendar, and each week will feature mini contests with winning dogs receiving prizes from sponsor businesses. Contest opens at 7am Mon., July 12; get more deets and enter online.July 12-Aug. 23. $10 donation.Online -
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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.Virtual -
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Beyond Van Gogh
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Call for Projects: Experiments in Art and Science
Do you enjoy experimenting with art and/or science? For Collection Rert's open call show they are seeking artists and scientists, from novice to professional, who want to follow their curiosity and document their discoveries. No matter what you're curious about, they welcome the sharable evidence of your experiments. Email collectionrert@gmail.com.Submit intent ASAP for projects due by Aug. 12; show opens Sat., Aug. 14. Free. -
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Cenote Open Mic
Got a song or two, a story to tell, or a joke you want to try on someone other than your S.O.? Cenote's Black Lodge is the perfect place to hop on the mic, and you might just discover the next big thing. Call ahead to confirm it's still on before heading out.Wednesdays, 6-8:45pm; sign up starts at 5:45 -
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Circular Austin Showcase
Circular economy entrepreneurs and business owners will have a chance to pitch their companies and participate in one-on-one meetings with select investors to build their funding networks.Wed., July 28, 6-8pm. Free (registration required).Online -
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Circular Austin Showcase
Circular economy businesses provide sustainable solutions to their customers and practice zero waste within the organization. During this event, entrepreneurs and business owners will pitch their circular economy business ideas and meet with investors to start and/or grow their businesses, with a chance to win $3,000 in prize money.Wed., July 28, 6-8pm. Free, but RSVP.Virtual -
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Duet Already Karaoke
Austin's newest carnival-themed venue invites you to try a $5 "courage shot" and hit the stage.Wed., July 28, 10pm -
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East Side Beer Runners
A community merging the two passions of pounding pavement and pounding pints. Run. Beer. Repeat.Wednesdays, 6:30pm -
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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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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.Ongoing -
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Float to Freedom
True Rest Float Spa offers unlimited floats when you sign up for any membership level in July.Through July 31. $65 for basic membership.10721 Research Ste. B-170 -
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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-4pmMuseum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria -
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Summer Hip-Hop Classes
Dance to the latest styles of hip-hop dance and current hip-hop music. High-energy instructors teach basic to advanced levels.Offered daily throughout summer. $5-26. -
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The Bullock Museum: Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow
This powerful show, a traveling exhibition organized by the New-York Historical Society, explores the transformative years after the Civil War and the rise of Jim Crow, centering on stories of African Americans who pursued the ideals of Reconstruction and persevered in the face of a developing legal system promoting racial inequality.Through Nov. 28 -
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The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (2004)
An evening of film, live music, and Bill Murray at his best. This outdoor screening, sponsored by KOOP Radio 91.7FM, opens with an electronic music set from Claude McCan of Super Creeps, and on-site food trucks provide the grub as Meanwhile pours the brewskis.Wed., July 28, 8:30pm. $10. -
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Virtual Fitness Classes With Stronger Austin
Stronger Austin has a full slate of free exercise classes available via Zoom, ranging from MixxedFit to Zumba, family yoga to yoga en español, and lots more, taking place in the morning, afternoon, or evening, so there's bound to be something that fits your schedule. And did we mention they're all free?Mon.-Sat., times varyOnline -
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Virtual Social Justice Book Club
Join the library to discuss The Power of Purpose: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart by Alicia Garza, an essential guide to building transformative movements from one of the country’s leading organizers and a co-creator of Black Lives Matter movement.Wed., July 28, 7-8pm -
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Washers & Whiskey Wednesdays
Dreamland hosts a free washer tournament with prizes. Come early to enjoy whiskey specials.Wednesdays, 7-8pm. Free. -
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Webinar: CBD for Seniors
Join the webinar to learn abll about cannabidiol's capabilities, side effects, and more for those over 50.Wed., July 28, 3pm. Free.Online -
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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.Online
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APA! Pours for Pets
Austin Pets Alive! puts the "fun" in "fundraiser" this month: For $40, you can purr-chase a passport to use participating locations throughout July, and at each stop, pick up a coffee, beer, glass of wine, or even a refreshing agua fresca. The nonprofit animal shelter is partnering with Austin favorites like Irene’s, Hank’s, Cosmic Coffee, Yard Bar, and more, and proceeds go to pets in need.July 1-31. $40 donation.Citywide
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Drive-Through Vaccine Clinic Volunteers
If you're interested in volunteering at Travis County's drive-through vaccine clinic at COTA, sign up here.Clinic open: Fridays-Sundays -
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Palm District Planning Survey
Austin’s Palm District is located on the eastern edge of Downtown between I-35 and Trinity St., running from Rainey St. to 15th St. The city's Housing and Planning Department seeks public input on the future of the area as it develops the final Palm District Small Area Plan. Explore the area, take a survey, and ask questions on the city’s project website.OngoingOnline -
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YWCA Greater Austin Warmline
Call 512/548-9922 for support amidst the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.Mondays-Thursdays, 9am-8pm; Fridays, 9-5pm; Saturdays, noon-4pmCitywide
