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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-6pm  
    BookSpring
  • 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  
    Long Center for the Performing Arts
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    AAYHF Dominoes & Donations

    Join the African American Youth Harvest Foundation for a day of card games, video game competitions, and other fun activities as part of Amplify Austin.
    Fri., March 1, 10am-8:30pm
    6633 Hwy. 290 E
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    Amplify Austin Day

    Austin nonprofit I Live Here, I Give Here is holding their seventh annual Amplify Austin Day, which hopes to raise $11 million in 24 hours online for more than 700 mission-driven organizations across seven Central Texas counties. Over the past six years, Amplify Austin has raised over $45 million for hundreds of local organizations. And you can schedule your donation in advance if that's more convenient. See website for additional details. And donate, donate, donate!
    Thu.-Fri., Feb. 28-March 1
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    Blancpain GT World Challenge America @ COTA

    The season opener showcases a new race format with 90-min double-header races featuring full service pit stops, driver changes, and increased strategy.
    Fri., March 1, 8am. $30-120.
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    City Seeks Resident Thoughts About Single-Use Plastic Bags

    Austin Resource Recovery invites Austinites to participate in an online survey about their beliefs regarding plastic bags.
    Through March 8  
    Online
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    Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Special Called Meeting

    See agenda for details.
    Fri., March 1, noon-1:30pm. Free.  
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    Don't Mess With Texas K-12 Art Contest

    Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation invite Texas students in kindergarten through 12th grade to submit their best litter prevention-inspired artwork to be considered for the Don’t Mess With Texas calendar. Students with the top 13 designs will have their work featured; one winner will be selected from each grade.
    Deadline: Mon., April 22. Free.
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    Fareground Concerts on the Plaza

    Two free concerts on the plaza with DJ Mixer Rogers and music artist Aubrey Hayes.
    Fri., March 1, 5:30-9:30pm. Free.
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    Free Tax Preparation

    Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.
    Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 11am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., 11am-5pm; Sat., 9am-5pm. Free.  
    Southeast Health & Wellness Center, 2901 Montopolis
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    Free Tax Preparation

    Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info. ASL appointments for the deaf/hard of hearing available at this location.
    Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 9am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. Free.  
    Community Financial Center South, 2600 W. Stassney
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    Free Tax Preparation

    Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.
    Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Fri., 11am-4pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Thu., 11am-8pm; Sat., 10am-4pm. Free.  
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    Free Tax Preparation

    Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.
    Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 9am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. Free.  
    Community Financial Center North, 5900 Airport
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    Free Tax Preparation

    Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.
    Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 11am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., 11am-4pm; Sat., 9am-4pm. Free.  
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    Huston-Tillotson Softball

    Vs. Texas College.
    Fri., March 1, 1pm; Sat., March 2, noon. Free.  
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    Leap of Joy: Eclectic Magic

    This fundraiser (to benefit the seventh annual Care To Dance spring recital from Leap of Joy) features an array of community artists showcasing various talents.
    Fri., March 1, 8pm. $15.  
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    Mardi Gras! Galveston

    Texas’ oldest and largest celebration going up to Fat Tuesday features 22 parades, two big stages of entertainment, and lots of Coastal cuisine.
    Fri.-Tue., Feb. 22-March 5. $22.
    Galveston
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    P6 Opening Party at the LINE Austin

    Celebrate the launch of P6, the LINE Austin’s new rooftop lounge with panoramic views of Town Lake, the South Austin skyline, and the Congress Avenue bat bridge. Enjoy a cava toast at 4pm followed by a special music performance by electronic duo Classixx at 7.
    Fri., March 1, 4-11pm. Free with RSVP.
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    Real Austin Tour

    This “bucket list tour” gives you a city overview in just two hours. Get acquainted with Austin's art, music, culture, food, history, parks, and famous people while touring major landmarks, lesser-known gems, neighborhoods, and food trucks. And, with the Mercedes tour van, you'll be riding in style.
    Multiple tours daily, starting at 10:30am. $35.
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    Shoot for the Stars: Imagine a Way's 4th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament

    It's an all-day shooting tournament along with side games and a barbecue dinner & awards show at the end. Proceeds benefit Imagine a Way, an Austin nonprofit helping families raise children with autism.
    Fri., March 1, 9am-5:30pm. $240, individual; $1,200, team.  
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    Silent Disco Party A-TX Style

    Hundreds of party-goers singing, dancing, and drinking with three live DJs battling for your attention, a 25-foot HD video projection wall, and a full kitchen serving Mexican food.
    Fri., March 1, 10pm. $10-20.  
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    St. Edward's Baseball

    Vs. Texas A&M.
    Fri., March 1, 12:30pm; Sat., March 2, 1pm. Free.  
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    Texas Birthday Bash

    Celebrate all things Texas with music, food, and lots of fun for all ages.
    Fri.-Sat., March 1-2
    Navasota
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    Texas Stars

    Vs. Chicago Wolves.
    Fri.-Sat., March 1-2, 7pm. $22-50.  
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    UT Baseball

    Vs. LSU: Fri., March 1, 6:30pm; Sat., March 2, 3:30pm; Sun., March 3, 1pm. Vs. UTRGV: Tue., March 5, 6:30pm. $3-25.  
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    Whole Planet Foundation’s Prosperity Campaign

    Whole Planet Foundation's mission is funding microcredit to alleviate poverty around the globe for the world’s poorest people – mostly women – living in communities where Whole Foods Market sources products. This year’s campaign goal is to raise $4 million, and you can donate at the store as you pay for your groceries.
    March 1-31
    Any Whole Foods Market
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    Yoga for Grief and Loss Therapy: Winter Series

    This gentle, restorative, and trauma-informed yoga class offers the space for letting go of tension in the body, and in turn, creating greater ease within the mind.
    Feb. 1-March 8. Fridays, 10-11:15am. $90 for the 6-week series; scholarships available.
    The Austin Center for Grief & Loss, 2413 Greenlawn Pkwy

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