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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-2pm  
    Butler Park
  • 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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    CANCELED: The Austin Chronic 4/20 Party

    Due to inclement weather in the forecast dampening our buzz, the celebration of weed culture on the grounds of the Chronicle has been canceled.
    Thu., April 20
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    Old Settler’s Music Festival

    The 36th annual iteration of the fest offers four days of Americana/roots music, camping, jamming, and family fun in beautiful Dale, Texas (just outside of Austin). There'll be music workshops, kids' activities, and a stellar lineup including Yola, the Wood Brothers, Molly Tuttle, Shovels & Rope, Elephant Revival, Tommy Emmanuel, Shinyribs, Sunny War, Melissa Carper, Buffalo Nichols, and lots more.
    April 20-23  
    Dale
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    "Tangible/Nothing"

    In the first reinstallation of the collection galleries since it opened in 2019, Ruby City will present an exhibit of artwork from the Linda Pace collection by national and international artists.
    Through July 30, 2023  
    Ruby City, San Antonio
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    "Texas Governors and Their Times, 1846-1946"

    This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.
    Sept. 19, 2022-May 15, 2023. Free.
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    4/20 Fiesta With Los Alcos & Special Guests

    An evening full of local Latin grooves, hip-hop, and stoner rock benefiting the Last Prisoner Project, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals incarcerated due to marijuana charges. East Side Pies and GRAV Labs will be posted up giving away free gifts for guests.
    Thu., April 20, 8pm. $10 advance; $15 at the door.
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    An Evening With Tones

    The Asian American Resource Center presents a cozy and casual night of music including live performances, a short Q&A with the performers, and a song exchange/open mic.
    Thu., April 20, 7-9pm. Free.  
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    Civic Events

    Austin Parks & Rec Summer Camps Now Hiring

    Multiple positions at a variety of camps are currently hiring for the summer, starting at $20 an hour.
    Ongoing  
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    Circular Enterprise Connect & Share

    The city's Circular Economy Program invites owners, managers, and entrepreneurs of circular economy enterprises for a networking and education session. Circular economy enterprises include for-profits and nonprofits involved in resale, repair, rental, sustainable materials innovation, remanufacturing, recycling, upcycling, and other related industries.
    Thu., April 20, 8:30am-noon. Free.  
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    City Council Regular Meeting

    See agenda for details, and follow along on ATXN.
    Twice monthly on a Thursday; find details online  
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    City Council Regular Meeting

    See agenda for details, and follow along on ATXN.
    Thu., April 20, 10am  
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    Donate Blood, Get a Free Short Stack From IHOP

    Get a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes when you donate blood during the last half of April.
    April 16-30  
    We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drives
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    Downtown Austin Alliance Seeks Community Input

    The Downtown Austin Alliance, Old Bakery and Artisan Emporium, city of Austin Parks & Recreation Department, and Austin Parks Foundation are partnering to transform Old Bakery Park through public artwork and other space enhancements. Giving your feedback on the project can make you eligible to win a $50 gift card to a Downtown business, so log on to get more info and complete the survey.
    Ongoing  
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    Drawing & Painting Classes for Kids

    Calling all mini Monets! Registration is now open for afterschool and weekend art classes with professional artist and educator Amanda Jones, teaching students ages 8-18. Professional illustrator Carly Dennis also offers a special weekly class for younger artists.
    Ongoing. $122.50-160 monthly.  
    607 W. St Johns #10
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    Earlybird & KOOP Radio Present: A 4/20 Love Story

    Get free samples from the Earlybird gummy ball machine, provisions from Spicy Boys and Bad Larry, vinyl selections from Art Baker and Honest John, a curated smoke shop by Space Camp, and live music from 4 to 8pm.
    Thu., April 20, 4pm. Free.
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    Fitness Classes With Stronger Austin

    Stronger Austin offers a variety of virtual fitness classes from chair yoga to kickboxing to Zumba, with something bound to fit in everyone's schedule. All you need to do is register and RSVP online!
    January to May. Free.  
    Virtual
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    Fresh for Less Mobile Markets

    This program from the city of Austin, run by Farmshare Austin, has opened new market locations. There are now six weekly markets around town that sell Texas-grown produce, eggs, honey, and other groceries all at reduced prices. Most major cards are accepted at these markets and if you are a SNAP customer, you can also use your Lone Star card and Double Up Food Bucks. Locations and schedules are subject to change, so check the current info online to find one near you.
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    Geeks Who Drink Trivia

    The masters of minutiae present trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. Find them at watering holes all over town each week.
    Ongoing
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    Harry Potter Trivia Series

    Test your knowledge of Harry, Hermione, and the gang. Registration required.
    Thu., April 6 & 20, 7pm. $8.  
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    John Slatin AccessU

    AccessU is the No. 1 training conference in accessible digital design and is trusted by professionals nationwide. Whether you’re a designer, code slinger, researcher, manager, or any other role, AccessU is the best way to deepen your learning, strengthen your skills, and expand your network. Attend in person or online, and consider volunteering: the conference seeks volunteers for the help desk, AV/tech support, and session moderators. Volunteers are encouraged to apply by May 1, but may do so through May 8.
    Tue.-Fri., May 9-12. Get full schedule of conference and after-hours events online. $445-895.  
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    Modern Buddhism: Guarding the Mind

    Learn to control negative thoughts with Kadampa Meditation Center's Noreen Flack, who will share Buddha's wisdom and advice.
    Thursdays in April, 7-8:15pm. $12; $6 for seniors/students.  
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    Night Golf

    A nighttime shotgun-style nine-hole round made more fun and challenging with glow-in-the-dark balls.
    Thu.-Sat., 6-9:30pm. $20.  
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    Out of Town

    Pick Your Own Strawberries and Tulips

    Pick a basket of fresh strawberries or tulips, enjoy the farm animals and games, and don’t forget to try the homemade ice cream.
    Thu.-Tue., through mid-May
    Sweet Berry Farm, Marble Falls
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    Protect Your Privacy With Document Shredding at Frost

    Frost Bank offers treats while you get up to 10 containers of paper shredded by Shred-It.
    Thu., April 20, 10am-1pm. Free.  
    Lake Travis Financial Center, 12532 FM 2244, Bee Cave
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    Ride Bikes Thursday

    Join Ride Bikes Austin for a socially paced group ride starting and ending at Parque Zaragoza and visiting a different park each week. Meet at the basketball court for an 8pm departure on a 10- to 15-mile route.
    Thursdays, 7:30pm. Free.  
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    Sexual Reproduction of Fungi

    Join Central Texas Mycological Society online or in person for a talk about "how fungi get freak-ay."
    Thu., April 20, 7pm. Sliding scale donation.  
    Central Austin; location emailed to guests
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    SomeBunny to Love

    Hop through the Domain NORTHSIDE to get chummy with the blossoming bunny topiaries sprouting up throughout the center, and share a photo on Instagram to be entered to win a $500 shopping spree.
    Through April 30  
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    Teen Music Lab Mentoring Artist Series

    Teens are invited to chat with a local musician to figure out how to take their music to the next level in this monthly series.
    Through May 18. Third Thursdays, 6-7pm  
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    Terrarium-Making Class

    Get your hands dirty at a Terrarium & Sip night inspired by Bullock exhibit "Art of Texas State Parks," and go home with your own mini naturescape. Texas Parks & Wildlife's Katie Raney will give a talk about Texas topography as well.
    Thu., April 20, 5:30pm. $15-20.
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    Texas State Parks Photo Contest

    Capture your adventures at Texas State Parks. Explore a new trail, discover a cool critter, or catch an awesome sunset, then submit your pics or tag them on social media (#TexasStateParks and #TexasParks100) to win parks passes or H-E-B gift cards.
    Deadline: Nov. 27  
    Submit online
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    The In Between

    Delve into a one-hour immersive experience exploring where the mind goes during the last minutes of consciousness.
    April 20-22; various time slots available. $20-35.  
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    Thursday Night Social Ride

    Join Social Cycling Austin for a fun themed ride with post-ride activities, and check the event page for details on themes and stops.
    Thursdays  
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    Special Screenings

    Tracks: From Amsterdam to Colleyville

    Austin Jewish Film Festival presents a special free event in partnership with the Anti-Defamation League and Shalom Austin. Includes a screening of short film “Tracks,” exploring the laying of memorial stones honoring Holocaust victims in Amsterdam, and a sizzle reel of Dani Menkin's new project “Colleyville,” about the 2022 hostage crisis at the Texas synagogue. A live panel Q&A follows.
    Thu., April 20, 7:45pm  
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    UT Softball

    Vs. Oklahoma State.
    April 20-22. Thu., 8pm; Fri., 4:30pm; Sat., noon  
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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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    Zero Waste Block Leader Orientation

    Help the city achieve its goal of reaching zero waste by 2040 by joining Austin Resource Recovery's Zero Waste Block Leader program, which connects green-minded community advocates and neighbors to help educate and increase participation in recycling, composting, and other programs.
    Thu., April 20, 7-9pm  
    Austin Energy HQ, 4815 Mueller Blvd.
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    WIC Mobile Unit

    Resources and info about Austin Public Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program for qualifying pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
    Check online for current schedule. Free.  
    Various locations

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