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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  
    Long Center for the Performing Arts
  • 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-2pm  
    Butler Park
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    A Silent Disco

    Tunes provided by DJ 401(k)/Hallpass and DJ jNilla.
    Fri., April 5, 9-11pm. 21 and up, free; under 21, $10.
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    ACC Spring Job Fair

    Meet area employers, explore job opportunities, and prepare to start your dream career. The fair features employment opps, but also a LinkedIn headshot photo booth, workwear fashion show, résumé labs, free credit reports, and more.
    Fri., April 5, 1-4pm. Free.
    ACCelerator at Highland Campus, 6101 Highland Campus Dr
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    Austin Bat Cave's School Supplies Drive

    Austin Bat Cave, a nonprofit organization that offers free creative writing programs to local youth ages 6 to 18, is holding a school supplies drive through April. If you would like to donate pencils, pens, paper, tape, composition notebooks, or any other classroom supplies, email heather@austinbatcave.org to learn how and where to drop off your items.
    March 11-April 30. Free.
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    Calling, Character, and Creativity: The Gifts of the Wounds

    A lecture with Dr. Jennifer Selig on exploring your own creative giftedness.
    Fri., April 5, 7-9pm. $12-20.  
    Trinity Church of Austin, 4001 Speedway
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    Cap City Cobras Season Kickoff Party

    Founded in 2014, the Cap City Cobras are "wood bat swinging, overhand throwing, fun loving community minded baseball team." Here's your chance to win some swag; raffle proceeds go to the Cobras.
    Fri., April 5, 5-9pm. 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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    Fiddle Fest

    You won’t just be fiddling around when you attend the fiddle contest and concerts.
    Fri.-Sun., April 5-7
    Llano
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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 Baseball

    Two double-headers against Jarvis Christian College.
    Fri., April 5, 4pm; Sat., April 6, 1pm  
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    Live Music Crawl

    Learn more about Austin live music history, get the latest scoop on the current music scene, and see iconic venues and new clubs, all while getting an overview of the city from a local musician.
    Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. $50.
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    Logix Fiber Networks BBQ

    Enjoy some lunch from Smokin Cochinos at the Austin Data Center. Stick around for a tour and networking opportunities.
    Fri., April 5, 11am-3pm. Free.
    1905 E. Sixth
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    National Public Health Week

    Celebrating the contributions of public health with Austin Public Health, which strives to protect and improve Austinites' health and well-being.
    April 2-8  
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    Quest for the Summit

    Enjoy food & drinks while you help raise funds in support of Explore Austin’s mission to empower youth living in low-income communities via mentoring and outdoor adventure.
    Fri., April 5, 6-9:30pm. $100.  
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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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    Round Top Antiques Fair

    Dealers set up in the fields along Hwy. 237 selling everything imaginable from jewelry to farming implements.
    Mon.-Sat., April 1-6
    Round Top
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    Sherwood Forest Faire

    Get out your corsets and chain-mail and join the fun and fantasy in the medieval village with scads of performances each day, plus food, shopping, live music, jousting, and unparalleled people watching.
    Weekends, March 2-April 21. $22 ($12, child).  
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    Silent Disco 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., April 5, 10pm. $10-20.  
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    Southwestern University Men's Tennis

    Vs. Colorado College: Thu., April 4, 5pm. Vs. Austin College: Fri., April 5, 5pm. Vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor: Sat., April 6, 10am. Vs. Texas Lutheran: Sat., April 6, 4pm  
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    Southwestern University Softball

    Two double-headers against Trinity.
    Fri., April 5, 5pm; Sat., April 6, 1pm  
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    Southwestern University Women's Tennis

    Vs. Colorado College: Thu., April 4, 5pm. Vs. Austin College: Fri., April 5, 5pm. Vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor: Sat., April 6, 10am. Vs. Texas Lutheran: Sat., April 6, 4pm  
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    St. Edward's Softball

    Vs. Texas A&M: Fri., April 5, 3pm; Sat., April 6, noon & 2pm. Vs. Oklahoma Christian University: Wed., April 10, 1 & 3pm. Free.  
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    Texas State Baseball

    Vs. Troy.
    Fri., April 5, 6pm; Sat., April 6, 2:30pm; Sun., April 7, 11:30am  
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    Texas State Softball

    Vs. Appalachian State.
    Fri., April 5, 5:30pm; Sat., April 6, 2pm; Sun., April 7, 11am  
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    UT Women's Tennis

    Vs. TCU: Fri., April 5, 5pm. Vs. Texas Tech: Sun., April 7, noon  
    Texas Tennis Center
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    Yoga for Grief and Loss Therapy Group – Spring 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.
    March 29-May 3. Fridays, 10-11:15am. $90 for the series; scholarships available.
    The Austin Center for Grief & Loss, 2413 Greenlawn Pkwy

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