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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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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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Austin Flea + AHS
Delicious cocktails and great handmade wares from vendors aplenty at an indoor/outdoor event, plus live music throughout the day and Austin Humane Society on-hand with adoptable pets, gift bags for early birds, and by-donation Rambler and Austin Beerworks (proceeds go to AHS).Sat., Aug. 7, noon-5pm. Free.Still Whiskey/Site ATX, 440 E. St. Elmo -
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Austin's Birthday Bash
Downtown Austin Alliance presents a fun, fam-friendly day to celebrate the founding of the city we all know and love. There'll be crafts for kids, music by SaulPaul and Edward Balassanian's DJ'ing art car, live painting by NizG, discounts on food and bevs, giveaways for early birds, and lots more fun. Happy birthday, indeed!Sat., Aug. 7, 5-10pm -
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Back-to-School Shots With AISD
Austin ISD offers immunizations required for school attendance, as well as COVID-19 vaccines for kids 12 and over, which aren't required to attend school. Free shuttles to the PAC will be provided from 11 school locations all over town, and walk-ins are welcome!Sat., Aug. 7, 9am-1pm -
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Donate Blood, Get Ice Cream
“Pint for Pint” is back! We Are Blood teams up with Blue Bell Creameries to give donors a voucher for a free pint of ice cream. Appointments are mandatory; schedule online or call 512/206-1266.Aug. 1-14We Are Blood donor centers -
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Make a Modern Succulent Arrangement
Learn how to create an incredible centerpiece succulent arrangement for your table or patio, with all supplies included.Sat., Aug. 7, 10am. $75. -
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Round Rock Express
Vs. Sugar Land. Pints & Pups is Thursday, there's fireworks Friday, and on Sunday, kids get pregame train rides and a run around the bases after the game. See schedule for details and more events.Aug. 5-10. Thu.-Sat. & Mon.-Tue, 7:05pm; Sun., 6:05pm
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AISD Back-to-School Shots and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Free vaccines required by state law to attend school will be administered, in addition to the COVID-19 (which is not required to attend school). Masks are required to enter the site, and a parent or guardian must be present. See here for a schedule of free AISD shuttles running that day between the PAC and sites around town.Sat., Aug. 7, 9am-1pm. Free. -
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All-Ages Virtual Storytime
Featuring stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and other extension activities. Registration required.Saturdays, 10:30amVirtual -
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Austin City Council Redistricting Public Forums
The Austin Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission will soon redraw the 10 City Council districts, and are holding public forums to gather input from each current district. Due to COVID-19, previously scheduled in-person forums will now be held online.Tuesdays & Saturdays through Aug. 17Online via Zoom -
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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.Sat., Aug. 7, 7:30pm -
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Austin FC Watch Party
Austin FC supporters Austin Anthem will be watching the team take on FC Dallas.Sat., Aug. 7, 7:30pm -
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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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Austin Sol
The Ultimate Frisbee team faces the Dallas Roughnecks in an attempt to advance to the West Division playoffs.Sat., Aug. 7, 7pm. $10 in advance; $12 at the gate; 12 & under free. -
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Barnyard Buddies
Meet animal friends at a special hands-on farm tour where a handler will introduce youngsters to chickens, horses, and donkeys.Sat., Dec. 18, 10am -
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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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BFREE Yoga at Beyond Van Gogh
"Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience" welcomes guests to join BFREE Yoga for an enchanting yoga experience under the Starry Night Pavilion.Saturdays through Aug. 7, 8:30am. $56.99. -
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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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Canyon Lake Gorge Tours
Take a three-hour tour through the geological wonder created when the lake topped the spillway in 2002 and cut a new channel.Sat.-Sun., Aug. 7-8. $10.Canyon Lake -
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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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Celebrate Austin's Birthday on Second Street
Celebrate Austin's 182nd birthday on Second Street before and after the bash at Republic Square, with face-painting and balloons for the kids (5-7pm), sidewalk sales, live music, and more. Plus, tagging @2NDStDistrict on Instagram enters you in a contest to win a $100 gift card.Sat., Aug. 7 -
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Chester Cup Invitational
Harvey Penick Golf Club's nine-hole annual tournament is open to all ages and abilities, with prizes for flight winners, long drive, and closest to the pin.Sat., Aug. 7, 9am-noon. $20; $32 with cart. -
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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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Dreamland Kids' Day
A day of fun for kids to enjoy activities like like face painting, a balloon artist, rock painting, and a fun new bouncy house. Kids with a November birthday get free activities.Sat., Nov. 5, 10am-1pm. Free entry; activity tickets $1 or 15 for $12. -
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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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Farm Yoga at Boggy Creek
Enjoy a peaceful morning yoga session at East Austin's Boggy Creek Farm, then stay to peruse the farm's fresh produce and local goods.Every other Saturday, 9am. $30. -
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Fitness in the Park
Austin Parks Foundation and Cap Metro present a virtual two-step class with instructor Beth Coffey and music provided by local singer Weldon Henson. Hosted by DJ Mel, aka Obama’s DJ and creator of the smash hit Living Room Dance Party series.Sat., Aug. 7, 5pmOnline from Zilker Clubhouse -
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Hotel Vegas & The Volstead 10.5th Anniversary Weekend
To make up for lost time, they're celebrating with happy hours, DJs, live music, comedy, vendors, specials, giveaways, and live screenprinting. First 110 guests get a free T-shirt.Thu.-Sat., Aug. 5-7Hotel Vegas & The Volstead, 1502 E. Sixth -
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Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting
Provide public comment and feedback on Austin’s current City Council district map with the commission that’s tasked with redrawing the city’s 10 Council district boundaries. This meeting focuses specifically on District 3.Sat., Aug. 7, 1pmVideoconference -
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Jaws on the Water (1975)
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water ... Alamo Drafthouse is bringing back the beloved "dive-in" screening of Jaws. As in years past, you'll view the film from a flotation device as scuba divers tease your dangling toes, and tickets get you access to the water park prior to the film. This year, bring your own floatie, and snap up those tix fast because attendance will be limited!Saturdays through Aug. 21, 5pm -
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Los Verdes Austin FC Away Travel
Austin FC supporters Los Verdes have limited tickets available for some upcoming away games. Email them if you're interested in traveling to support the team.Sat., Aug. 7Various locations -
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Monster Jam
It’s time to fire up the engines again as the action-packed motorsports experience roars back for a high-octane weekend. It's the ultimate mix of high-flying stunts and four-wheel excitement for the whole family to enjoy.Sat.-Sun., Aug. 7-8 -
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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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Shakespeare at Winedale
Student actors present unique takes of Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet, and Richard III in the: converted barn.Fri.-Sun., July 30-Aug. 15. $10.Round Top -
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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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Texas Ranger Day and History Symposium
Step back in time as reenactors tell the stories of frontier rangers, settlers, and Native peoples.Sat., Aug. 7, 10am-1pm. Free.Fredericksburg -
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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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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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Vino Vinyasa
Vinyasa-based yoga, fun wine facts, and a tasting.Sat., Aug. 7, 11am. $30.Wanderlust Wine Co,. 702 Shady -
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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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Workday at Blunn Creek
The Blunn Creek Partnership is working on ecological restoration of the 38-acre Blunn Creek Nature Preserve. Volunteers are welcome to join Keep Austin Beautiful to help with the project; wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and a long sleeved shirt, and bring a water bottle and gloves. Parking near 1200 St. Edwards Dr. and meet promptly at 8:30am as it is a short hike to the working location.First Saturdays, 8:30am-noon
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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
