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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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Eastside Kings Festival
This 11th annual showcase of the best blues, jazz, and gospel musicians is held over two days at various Eastside locations, with an opening night show Sept. 8 at Antone's Nightclub (305 E. Fifth, Downtown). Saturday also includes a blues workshop at Austin Vintage Guitars (4306 Red River).Sat.-Sun., Sept. 9-10. $25; wristbands sold at Antone's Record Shop.Various locations; find schedule online -
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MotoAmerica Superbikes at Texas
Featuring superbikes speeding around at 190mph along with plenty of family fun with the Kids Zone, free carnival games, a stunt show, bike show, and more.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 8-10 -
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Teresa Lozano Long Free Community Day
Join the Long Center for a free open house featuring films and performances by Montopolis, Ballet Folklórico de Austin, Austin Soundwaves, Austin Shakespeare, musicians of the Austin Symphony, Ballet Austin's Rhythm on Stage, Austin Opera and more. Plus a kids zone, games, food trucks, community partner showcase, ticket deals, and more.Sat., Sept. 9, noon -
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Trash Makeover Challenge
The Texas Campaign for the Environment presents a creative circular economy event with a unique fashion show highlighting amateur and professional fashionistas who use at least 90% recycled materials. Beyond the catwalk, see amazing wildlife, enjoy delish food and drinks, check out items from the live and silent auction, and lots more.Sat., Sept. 9, 5:30pmTexas Disposal Systems Wildlife Ranch & Pavilion, 11508 Carl Rd., Buda -
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AARC Music Creative Hub Town Hall
The city is interested in providing underserved local musicians and artist communities with resources to perform, rehearse, livestream, and record, as well as assistance with business development and marketing. This meeting will help assess community needs and guide the process.Sat., Sept. 9, 11am-noon -
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Adult Skate Night
Leave the rugrats at home and enjoy the roller rink with other grownups.Tuesdays, 7-11pm; Saturdays, 9pm-midnight -
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An EGG-cellent Reward For Donating With We Are Blood
Blood donors get a tasty reward from P. Terry's, who'll provide a voucher for a free egg burger.Sept. 1-15We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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An Enchanted Evening
Austin Girls’ Choir’s summer singers present a musical walk down Memory Lane via American Songbook classics, Sixties favorites, and more. See the show Saturday at St. John's or Sunday at Westminster Presbyterian.Sat.-Sun., Sept. 9-10, 7pm. Free; suggested donation $10.St. John’s Episcopal Church, 11201 Parkfield Drive; Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3208 Exposition -
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Austin Restaurant Weeks
Austin Restaurant Weeks is a two-week-long dining event featuring specially priced lunches, dinners, and cocktails at restaurants (many of the best places in town among them) throughout the greater Austin area, with a portion of the price of each meal going directly to the Central Texas Food Bank.: A portion? Yes: Restaurants donate between $3-9 for each meal sold during the event. The Food Bank can make the most of every dollar donated, so a dinner for two people can generate more than 50 meals for Central Texans facing hunger.: (Note: Prix fixe meal options can include lunch or brunch for $20 and dinner for $40 or $60. Cocktail, beer and wine options may also be available.)Through Sept. 17Community
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Baby Bloomers
A special program for visitors ages 0-3 and their families, providing caregivers and early learners the chance to experience the children's museum together. Thinkery will host two storytimes and free play that support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the earliest learners.Saturdays, 8-10amCommunity
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Beat the Heat
With Central Texas experiencing extremely high temperatures, city leaders issued a reminder to be aware of Excessive Heat Watch and Excessive Heat Warning alerts from the National Weather Service. A warning means action should be taken immediately to avoid heat-related illness. The city began a pilot program in July at Republic Square with misting tents and cold bottled water, and always offers facilities like rec centers and libraries as cooling centers. In addition, city pool fees are waived Aug. 9-Sept. 30, except for Barton Springs. Visit the city's website for more information, and always check before you head to an outdoor event: For safety, organizers may cancel events that put people at risk due to the heat.OngoingCommunity
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Black Austin History Tours at the Oakwood Chapel
Angela Thornton will lead tours to talk about the Historic Colored Grounds and the burials that were segregated by race and class in the 1800s. There are many individuals buried in this section that represent Black excellence and are inspirations today. Thornton can also offer history about the chapel and online resources to learn more.Through Dec. 16. Saturdays, 12:30pm. Free.Oakwood Chapel, 1601 NavasotaCommunity
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Colorado County Fair
It’s county fair season with a lineup of concerts plus a rodeo, livestock show, carnival, barbecue cook-off, and lots of fried fair food.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 8-10ColumbusCommunity
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Concert by the River
Pack the lawn chairs or blanket for an evening in Louise Hays Park when Josh Murley and friends take the stage on the banks of the Guadalupe River.Sat., Sept. 9, 7pm. Free.KerrvilleCommunity
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Fiddlers Fest
The fun kicks off on Friday evening and goes through Saturday with a barbecue cook-off, fiddle contests, concerts, a car show, and food vendors.Fri.-Sat., Sept. 8-9SintonCommunity
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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.Community
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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.OngoingCommunity
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Genealogy Seminar
Gina Alba-Rogers of the Hays County Council for the Indigenous and Tejano Community presents “A Century of Hays County Tejano History,” sharing oral histories from 10 people whose families have lived in Hays County 100 years or longer.Sat., Sept. 9, 10am-noonCommunity
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Goat Couture
Is there anything cuter than a goat decked out in a tiara and boa? The goats put on a fashion show at Ranch Park to benefit the FFA of Blanco and Hays counties along with games, food, drink, and music.Sat., Sept. 9, 10am-3:30pmDripping SpringsCommunity
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Grounded Dance Cardio
Pump up the jams and get moving with a dance fit cardio series blending freestyle, choreography, and toning grooves.Saturdays, 10am. Free, but RSVP.Community
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Help Stock Your School Library
Austin Books and Comics has a neat deal for back to school: Get 15% off “all ages” graphic novels for a limited time, and use your coupon to vote for your school to receive a $250 gift card to stock the school library with graphic novels.Through Sept. 17Community
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Iris Society of Austin Annual Rhizome Sale
Find beautiful blooms, including drought-tolerant tall bearded irises that can thrive in our Central Texas weather.Sat., Sept. 9, 9am-3pm. Free.Norris Conference Center, 2525 W. AndersonCommunity
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Join the Beerthoven Volunteer Crew!
The Beerthoven Concert Series, which brings classical chamber music to approachable settings, runs with help from a crew of cool and sophisticated volunteers. Could that be you? Learn more at an orientation event prior to the 10th season, running this fall through spring 2024.Sat., Sept. 9, 3-4:30pm. Free.Memorial United Methodist Church, 6100 BerkmanCommunity
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Learn to Farm
Farmshare Austin's Farmer Starter program is an immersive training program on a working, certified organic, diversified vegetable farm designed to provide aspiring farmers with the essential skills and training needed to manage a sustainable farming business. Get more info and apply online.Applications due Oct. 1Apply onlineCommunity
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Love Where You Live Day
Keep Austin Beautiful developed this event to invite Austinites to beautify the areas around their homes and neighborhoods. Pick up some litter, weed a garden bed, or rake some leaves; it’s up to you! Check out the website for details on cleanup kit registration and social media giveaways.Second Saturdays, 9-11amCitywideCommunity
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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.Community
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Pearl Bluegrass Jam
Most pickers and music lovers come for the great music and community in the historic schoolhouse, but some get there early to be sure to grab some of the homemade pies.Sat., Sept. 9, 1pm. Free.GatesvilleCommunity
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Second Saturday at the Blanton
Kick back on the Moody Patio and enjoy music by DJ Celly, Easy Compadre, and Schi the God, plus bites and bevs for purchase. New exhibitions on view include "Forces of Nature: Ancient Maya Art from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art," "If the Sky Were Orange: Art in the Time of Climate Change," and special pop-up print exhibition "HEAT."Sat., Sept. 9, 3-8pmCommunity
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Shoal Creek Social: Creekside Hangout
Join Shoal Creek Conservancy for a fundraising event with games, giveaways, and outdoor fun. Drop in anytime and make a seed packet, take an audio walking tour, spoil your dog with treats and a bandanna, and more.Sat., Sept. 9, 9am-1pm. Free.Community
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Texas Fruit Festival
Anyone who appreciates the power of eating raw food and fruits to promote self-healing will enjoy this fest with food, friends, speakers, and live music. Admission is free, but bring fruits to share if you can!Sat., Sept. 9, 10am-6pm. Free.Community
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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. 27Submit onlineCommunity
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Texas State Volleyball
Bobcat Classic.Thu.-Sat., Sept. 7-9Strahan Arena at the University Events Center, 106 Charles Austin Dr., San MarcosCommunity
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Tree ID Lesson
Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks give you the skinny on what's growing around you.Sat., Sept. 9, 10:30am-12:30pm. Free.Community
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World Heritage Festival
Take behind-the-scenes tours of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas.Wed.-Sun., Sept. 6-10. Free, but reservations encouraged.San AntonioCommunity
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Yoga at Republic Square Park
Welcome the weekend with a balancing and renewing yoga class surrounded by the beautiful views of Downtown. Come early or stay late to explore the SFC market.Saturdays, 11am. Free.Ongoing-
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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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