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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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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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Austin FC
Vs. Columbus Crew. Read our coverage of the team, stadium, and fans on our Austin FC page.Thu., July 1, 8:30pm; Wed., July 7, 8pm -
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DIY Stamp Illustration Workshop
Austin Parks Foundation and Texas Book Festival present a workshop with local authors the Pumphrey Brothers. RSVP by July 3rd to have your activity kit delivered to your door. Little Hummingbird Society members get a free kit; for nonmembers it's $15.July 10, 10am; register by July 3austinparks.org -
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Round Rock Express
Vs. Sugar Land. Dogs are welcome on Thursday, and there'll be postgame fireworks all weekend, with an extra-special celebration Sunday for Independence Day. See schedule for details and more events.July 1-6. Thu.-Fri. & Mon.-Tue, 7:05pm; Sat.-Sun., 6:05pm -
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AISD Warehouse Pop-up Sale
Open to the public. Items include foodservice equipment, classroom furnishings, AV equipment, and more.Thu., July 1, 7:30am-3:30pmAISD Central Warehouse, 3701 Woodbury -
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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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Battle of the Badges
The Austin Police Department, Austin-Travis County EMS, and Austin Fire Department will “battle” it out to see who can recruit the most blood donors; the department to receive the most votes via donors is declared the winner. Donors cast their vote for their favorite first responder and receive a limited-edition “Battle of the Badges 2021” T-shirt. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.July 1-9. Free.We Are Blood donor centers -
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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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BSC Reopening Business Safely Global Forum
Business is not as usual. This is a safe place to talk about business concerns, share ideas, and hear from weekly business expert guests.Thursdays, 12-1pm. Through Dec. 16. Free.Online -
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Buford the Book Bus
Free books will be available in English and Spanish for all reading levels – from toddlers to young adults.Thu., July 1, 10:30am-12:30pm. Free.Blazier Elementary School, 8601 Vertex Blvd. -
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Controversy & Conversation: Requiem for the American Dream
Robert Jensen, professor emeritus in the School of Journalism and Media at UT-Austin, will lead a discussion on the doc in which Noam Chomsky discusses how the concentration of wealth, and thus the concentration of power, is leading to higher tensions between socioeconomic classes.Thu., July 1, 7:30pm. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Donate Blood, Get a Taquito
Blood and platelet donors can get a special treat from Whataburger: a voucher for one of their famous taquitos. Appointments mandatory; schedule online or call 512/206-1266.Through July 15We Are Blood donor centers -
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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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Float to Freedom
True Rest Float Spa offers unlimited floats when you sign up for any membership level in July.Through July 31. $65 for basic membership.10721 Research Ste. B-170 -
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Free Minds Program Applications
The Foundation Communities program offers a free, yearlong college course in humanities to adults who have faced barriers to education.Deadline: July 9. Free. -
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Gazelle Foundation Run for the Water
This race through Downtown Austin benefits the Gazelle Foundation, dedicated to providing clean water to the people of Burundi. Each registration equals clean water for one person for life, which provides a path out of poverty, bringing access to better health, stronger communities, jobs, education, and most of all: hope.Sun., Nov. 7, 7-10:30am. $10-65.Begins at Cesar Chavez & Lamar -
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Givens Pool Community Meeting
Staff present the top concept for the renovation of the Eastside pool.Thu., July 1, 5:30pmFacebook Live -
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Healthspeak Education Series: Urogynecology
Join Erin Dougher, MD, for an informative discussion on conservative and surgical treatments for women affected by pelvic floor disorders.Thu., July 1, noon. Free.Zoom -
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Healthy Summer Skin Happy Hour
Enjoy complimentary skincare samples from Symbiome, light bites, and rosé, and get recos for a customized summer skincare regimen.Thu., July 1. Free. -
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Introduction to QuickBooks Desktop Webinar
Learn accounting basics, tracking revenue and expenses, bank reconciliation, and file setup using QuickBooks Pro accounting software.Tue. & Thu., June 29 & July 1, 2-5pm. Free (registration required).Online -
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July Fourth Weekend at Blue Starlite
Drive in to see a screening of Independence Day and Blue Starlite's digital fireworks show.Thu.-Sun., July 1-4, 8:40pm -
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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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Noches de Frida
Take a docent-led or self-guided tour of "Frida Kahlo Oasis," a rendition of the artist’s Casa Azul home and garden, and the rest of the botanical garden. Food and drink available for purchase.Select Thursdays through Aug. 26, 6-9pm. $13-15.San Antonio Botanical Gardens, San Antonio -
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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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Sunflower Festival
Walk through 6.5 acres with 35 varieties of pick-your-own sunflowers, but stay for the music, visit the petting zoo, or just play around on the farm.Through July 18. $18 online, $23 at gate.Sweet Eats Fruit Farm, Georgetown -
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Support Group for Military Women
Join in on Zoom for free support for women who are currently active duty or veterans. Call or email to register.Tuesdays, 10-11am; Thursdays, 6-7pm. Free.Virtual -
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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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The Drop-In
Presented by ACL Radio & Long Center and driven by Austin Subaru, the Drop-In keeps the music going all summer long by showcasing a diverse lineup of Austin’s favorite and emerging artists, with select dates programmed in partnership with Black Fret. Stay tuned to Long Center & ACL Radio socials on Fridays to learn which artist is performing that week.Thursdays, 8pm (doors at 6:30). Free, but RSVP. -
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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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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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WLT on the Craft of Writing
Co-presented with the Writers' League of Texas, ReWriting History welcomes authors Bryan Burrough and Chris Tomlinson for a talk about their book Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth and the craft of writing with Becka Oliver, executive director of WLT.Thu., July 1, 8pmThe Bullock Museum online -
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YMCA Early Learning Readiness Program
A free community program for qualifying low-income families that focuses on preparing children ages 2-4 for school, while providing their caregivers with the tools to facilitate their child’s development. Classes are offered twice a week in English and Spanish and last one hour.English: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Spanish: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am.. Free.Online -
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APA! Pours for Pets
Austin Pets Alive! puts the "fun" in "fundraiser" this month: For $40, you can purr-chase a passport to use participating locations throughout July, and at each stop, pick up a coffee, beer, glass of wine, or even a refreshing agua fresca. The nonprofit animal shelter is partnering with Austin favorites like Irene’s, Hank’s, Cosmic Coffee, Yard Bar, and more, and proceeds go to pets in need.July 1-31. $40 donation.Citywide -
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2021-22 Budget Engagement
The Budget Office’s website includes explanatory videos in English and Spanish about the city’s FY 2021-22 budgeting process, as well as a short survey for residents to share their thoughts on spending priorities. The mayor and City Council are scheduled to adopt Austin’s FY 2021-22 budget and tax rate between Aug. 11-13.OngoingOnline -
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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
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