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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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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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Craft Night at ACR
This month's craft night will focus on how to organize all those supplies, and includes a bucket to fill with gadgets you can use to declutter your craft area.Thu., Aug. 26, 6pm. $5. -
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Lumber Society: Wound Salve-Making
Wilderness guide Chris Hyde will teach participants how to make healing salves using local herbs.Thu., Aug. 26, 7-10pm. $25. -
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National Dog Day at Austin Eastciders
What better way to celebrate National Dog Day than with a leash in one hand and a drink in the other? Bring your pup for a paw-some happy hour where all proceeds will benefit Austin Pets Alive!, who'll be on-site with mobile adoptions. Paws on Chicon brings treats and doggie fro-yo, you can get profesh photos done with your pup, and there's a raffle with prizes from Drooly and Barkin' Creek.Thu., Aug. 26, 6-8pm -
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National Dog Day at Z'Tejas
While you are enjoying your lunch or dinner at Z’Tejas, stop by the bar to purchase a cool custom dog bandanna to help raise funds for the Austin Humane Society. Each bandanna sold sends money to AHS, and kicks your furry friend's fashion up a notch!Aug. 26-29. $15. -
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National Dog Day Portraits
Get a puppy portrait done and it'll be entered in an Instagram contest with a grand prize bundle valued at $200. Message them or call the store at 512/474-SOUL to reserve a spot.Thu., Aug. 26Hearth & Soul, 2727 Exposition -
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TexARTS Fall Classes: Welcome Week
Prospective students are welcome to try a free class in acting, voice, ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and more.Aug. 23-27 -
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YAS QUEEN: Women's Equality Day
This one’s for the ladies! Treat yourself to a day of fun with your homegirls and celebrate women empowering women on Women’s Equality Day. DJ AJ spins all the girl-power jams, and there'll be themed tattoos, a raffle of lots of goodies, a braid bar, and live painting. All raffle proceeds will be donated to the SAFE Alliance.Thu., Aug. 26, 7pm. Free entry.
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Anime Drawing Class
Got a youngster who loves anime? In this class, the instructor will prepare a drawing then break down the steps and techniques so students can learn to draw their own. Email info@indigoplay.com with your child's name and age to sign up; recommended for ages 7-10.Thursdays, 5:30pmIndigo Play, 13530 Research #102 -
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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 Humane Society's Mutts About Trivia Night
Celebrate shelter pets with an all-out trivia battle royal with purr-plexing questions. You’ll also meet furry friends from the shelter and compete for prizes from sponsors. Be sure to wear your best animal-themed accessory or show off your pet's favorite human-themed accessory.Thu., Aug. 26, 6pm. Free.Virtual -
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Austin ISD Board of Trustees Regular Voting Meeting
The board convenes for its first regular voting meeting since the 2021-22 school year kicked off on Aug. 17. See agenda for details.Thu., Aug. 26, 5:30pmAISD.TV; AISD FB page -
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AYC Coffee Connection
If you're interested in joining the Austin Young Chamber, start your morning with this virtual meetup.Thu., Aug. 26, 8am -
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Beyond Van Gogh
Cutting-edge projection technology creates an engaging journey into the world of Van Gogh.June 25-Sept. 5 -
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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.Online -
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Cedar Park Scavenger Hunt
Cedar Park Parks & Rec presents a scavenger hunt you do at your own pace at each of its 10 lovely parks. Find the QR code, solve the clue, and take a photo to submit for a chance to win prizes.Through Sept. 30Various locations -
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Chicken Keeping Class
Learn how chickens can help recycle your food scraps.Thu., Aug. 26, 6-7pm. Free (registration required).Online -
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Craft Night at ACR
On craft night, $5 gets you a bucket to fill with all the goodies you can manage, and then you'll be guided through a craft project with the items. July event is sold out.Last Thursdays, 6-8pm -
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Donate Blood, Enter to Win Graphics Card
Donate blood or platelets this month to be entered in a drawing to win a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition graphics card, a hard-to-find and valuable item. Appointments are mandatory; schedule online or call 512/206-1266.Through Aug. 31We Are Blood donor centers -
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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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Fair Chance Hiring Workshop
This workshop will focus on educating the business community and employers on Austin’s Fair Chance Hiring ordinance.Thu., Aug. 26, 1-2:30pm. Free (registration required).Online -
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Gillespie County Fair
The oldest continuously operating county fair in Texas marks its 133rd year with traditional events as well as pari-mutuel horse racing.Thu.-Sat., Aug. 26-28Fredericksburg -
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Healthspeak Education Series: Weight Loss
Join bariatric surgeon Jinnie Bruce, MD, for an informative virtual discussion about successful weight loss through bariatric surgery. Learn about the available procedures, who is a good candidate, and the many health benefits for addressing chronic conditions and obesity through surgical methods.Thu., Aug. 26, noon. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Left Side Vintage Market
Check out cool vintage goods, get specials on food and drinks, and hear tunes from DJs.Thursdays, 7pm-12mid -
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Museum of Ice Cream
Experience the joy of ice cream at this imaginative and immersive museum filled with installations and fun for kids and adults.Aug. 21-Sept. 30; open daily except Tuesdays, 10am-8pm. $39.11506 Century Oaks Terrace #128 (at the Domain) -
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National Dog Day at Torchy's
Make it a Taco Thursday and help local shelter pets by mentioning Austin Pets Alive! when you order at Torchy's Tacos, and they'll donate 15% of sales to APA!Thu., Aug. 26Torchy's Tacos (multiple locations) -
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National Dog Day Yappy Hour
Raise some funds for Austin Pets Alive! and maybe even take home a best friend. There'll be on-site adoptions, a donation-based raffle, drink specials, and puppy portraits.Thu., Aug. 26, 4-6pm -
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National Thrift Store Day Workshops
Austin’s Circular Economy Program hosts a workshop series for local reuse and thrift stores on how to grow a resale business by adding new business models.Tue.-Thu., Aug. 24-26, 1-2pm. Free (registration required).Online -
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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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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.San Antonio Botanical Gardens, San Antonio -
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Project Walk Fundraiser
Bid on items at the virtual silent auction to raise fund for Fortis Therapy Centers' Project Walk, which aims to support five families for six months with free physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy.Aug. 25-Sept. 5Online -
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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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Support Group for Military Women
Join in on Zoom for free support for women who are currently active duty or veterans. Call or email to register.Tuesdays, 10-11am; Thursdays, 6-7pm. Free.Virtual -
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Swim Sessions With Future Front Texas
Boss Babes ATX has changed names to Future Front Texas, and their monthly poolside series includes music from femme and queer DJs, an outdoor market, and an installation by Paloma Mayorga in the hotel's lobby. Staycation-inclined guests can get a discounted room at the hotel using code GETHERE.Last Thursdays, 7-10pm. $10. -
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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 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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The Office Trivia With Get It Gals
Win prizes for proving you and up to six pals know the most about The Office. Bring a charged device because answers will be made online, and wear your mask and observe social distancing guidelines.Thu., Aug. 26, 7-9pm. Free. -
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Trivia With Get It Gals
"Best of Austin" winners Get It Gals are back with tons of trivia nights planned for y'all, with several based on TV programs you may have binged over the last year for some reason. Stay tuned on their socials because they are all over the place.OngoingVarious locations -
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Trovador Lone Star Heritage Launch
Enjoy live music and free drinks, and shop the latest hat collection from Trovador.Thu., Aug. 26, 8pm. Free. -
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Virtual Chicken Keeping Class
The class will cover topics ranging from selecting the right chicken coop to types of feed and flock. And because it's part of the city's Home Rebate Program, attendees could be eligible for a $75 rebate on a chicken coop.Thu., Aug. 26, 6pm. Free.Online -
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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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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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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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Arc of the Capital Area Wildflower Program
In collaboration with Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, The Arc offers classes for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities focusing on social-emotional growth, vocational studies, life skills, active recreation, and Texas nature.Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am-2pm. $150-300 per month.Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse -
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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
