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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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Art Free-for-All
Get to know all the Contemporary has to offer at this family-friendly open house. Explore the sculpture park and the art on view, grab a kit at the front desk to create some art of your own, and see amazing online art demonstrations from anywhere you like, featuring Contemporary Art School instructors.March 13-19 -
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atxGALS: Springfest
This festival from atxGALS features visual art by local artists, live music performances – Christelle Bofale, Jordan Young, Keith Sanders, Sir Woman, Keelan Donovan, Nané, Drew Davis, and Tameca Jones – and panel sessions on local entrepreneurs, art, and community. Of course it’ll be socially distanced – ticket prices are per group/table – and of course it’ll be swanky with an open bar and catered noms, and everything happening at that beautiful Cathedral space. Ah, look – we told you a little about this creative crowd right here.Thu.-Sat., March 18-20. $130-390. -
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Austin Humane Society Adventure Week
Spring break is going to the dogs (and cats) at the Austin Humane Society! Young participants will spend the week exploring how animals and the humans who love them can get outside and stay active. The week kicks off with a "funniest pet" photo contest, and continues with hands-on, educational sessions including storytime, Backyard Bingo with Austin Wildlife Rescue, leash and pet bed craft tutorials, live walks with adoptable dogs, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the shelter. On Saturday, activities will be offered in Spanish.March 15-20. Free.Virtual -
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Bark for the Arc
The Arc of the Capital Area is once again joining forces with its dog therapy partner, Divine Canines, to host this virtual art auction featuring original pet-inspired art created by local artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Artwork sales will benefit the student artists, as well as virtual programs provided by The Arc of the Capital Area to Central Texans with disabilities. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to Divine Canines to help them continue free dog therapy services. You can browse the artwork and merchandise and start bidding now.Thu., March 25, 7pm -
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Discovery Green Spring Break
Celebrate Spring Break with Girlstart and Discovery Green with five fun-packed days for the whole family. Materials lists are online, and a new hands-on STEM activity is posted each day.March 15-19 -
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Jurassic Quest
From adorable baby dinos to a fierce T. rex, guests embark on the adventure of a lifetime led by an audio tour as they view 70 photorealistic dinosaurs that move and make sounds, all from the comfort of their own vehicles. Optional Quest Packs include dino surprises and activities to do at home.Through March 28. $49 and up per vehicle. -
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SXSW Online 2021
South by Southwest is virtual this year, with global music festival experiences and sets from iconic comedy clubs around America, sessions from speakers ranging from astronauts to entrepreneurs, and some of the best and brightest talents in film brought to you wherever you are.March 16-20. $399. -
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Texas Science Festival: Science for a Changing World
UT-Austin's fest offers a series of virtual events, most of them live. Hear from world-changing researchers, COVID-19 vaccine innovators, and more; join virtual star parties with astronomers; and get step-by-step guidance for fun at-home experiments.Feb. 16-March 26. Free.Virtual
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A Neighbor in Need A/C Giveaway
Do you know of a homeowner in your area whose heating and air system no longer works? Someone that needs a new system but can’t afford it? Tell Del's Heating & Air Conditioning their story, and Del’s will provide one winner with a new HVAC system.Through April 15; winner chosen April 30www.delsacservice.com -
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AHS Car Raffle
You could win a Mazda Miata convertible through the 17th annual Austin Humane Society car raffle powered by Roger Beasley Mazda. Each ticket provides one night of safe and warm shelter, nutritious food, quality medical care, and lots of love for a cat or dog who is waiting to find a home.Tickets available now; drawing held April 17. $20; three tickets for $50. -
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Austin Gilgronis Memberships
Join AG Nation by purchasing a 2021 season membership for Major League Rugby's Austin Gilgronis. Matches will be held at Bold Stadium at Circuit of the Americas, and a season pass gets you access to eight home matches and all kinds of perks. Legendary DJ Paul Oakenfold will perform after the opening game March 20.Ongoing; season begins March 20. $120 and up. -
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Barnyard Buddies
Meet animal friends at a special hands-on farm tour where a handler will introduce youngsters to chickens, horses, and donkeys.Sat., Dec. 18, 10am -
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Beautify Texas Awards
The Beautify Texas Awards, formerly the Keep Texas Beautiful Awards, recognize the efforts of those working to enhance their community and protect the Lone Star State. Anyone is welcome to nominate an exceptional environmental leader; get all the details on the website.Nominations accepted through March 25. Free.Online -
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Best of Legally Blonde: Spring Break Musical Theatre Camp
Elle Woods fans will love spending spring break singing, dancing, and crafting with the best songs and scenes from the smash hit musical.March 15-19. Full day, $365; half day, $265. -
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BizOpen: Commercial Property Requirements Webinar
Learn more about the potential steps in the city's development process, including development assessment, land use and zoning, site plan review, building plans and permits, and inspections and certificate of occupancy.Thu., March 18, 10-11am. Free (registration required).Online -
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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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Carnival at Pinballz
Crabtree Amusements is bringing all kinds of family-friendly outdoor attractions for spring break.Through March 27 -
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Carnival of Games
Pinballz will place golden cards in select ticketed games, and all you have to do is find them! With every Gold Card captured, you get the opportunity to redeem for specialty prizes.Through March 28 -
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Central Texas Food Bank Mass Food Distribution
Although this is primarily designed as a drive-through event, no one in need of food will be turned away. Recipients without vehicles are recommended to bring containers to help carry food.Thu., March 18, 9am-noon. Free. -
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City of Austin "How to Help" Portal
Looking for the right way to help your community during the pandemic? Or do you have a volunteer opportunity that you want to list? Visit the city's "How to Help" portal to make a match. The portal includes ways to help from home, donation drives, and active community engagement opportunities.OngoingOnline -
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City of Austin Recovery Resources
Looking for info on water distribution, code complaints, or anything related to fallout from the winter storm? Check the city's site for the most up-to-date information.Feb. 25-April 5 -
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Club Latinitas
Enrollment is open and ongoing for this free bilingual afterschool club for all girls age 9-14, which includes fun, educational activities with technology and media.Through May 21, 4-6pm -
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Community Resilience Trust
CRT is working with multiple groups and departments to address the crisis of care facing our unhoused community members. Surplus funds will be allocated to efforts focused on long-term care.Feb. 25-April 5 -
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Dallas Blooms
The largest floral festival in the Southwest celebrates “America the Beautiful” with an explosion of: color over 66 acres on the shores of White Rock Lake.Feb. 20-April 11. $12-17.Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Dallas -
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Dance Break: Spring Break Musical Theatre Dance Intensive
A weeklong dive into classic and contemporary musical theatre dance, with each day focusing on a different show.March 15-19. $350. -
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Donate Blood, Get a Free Car Wash
Kick off spring cleaning with We Are Blood and Arbor Car Wash. Donate blood, platelets or convalescent plasma and get a voucher for a free "Lucy's Special Express" car wash at Arbor.March 15-31. Free.We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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Donate Blood, Get a Thunderbird Food Bar
We Are Blood is partnering with local company Thunderbird Food Bars to give all donors a healthy and tasty snack. Appointments are mandatory; call or schedule online.Through March 31. Free.We Are Blood donor centers & mobile drives -
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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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Federal Disaster Assistance
Homeowners and renters who suffered damage due to the winter storm may apply for assistance from FEMA. If you have insurance and are applying for disaster assistance, you must also file a claim with your insurance company as soon as possible; if insurance does not cover all your damage, you may be eligible for federal assistance.: Take photos and keep receipts for related expenses, and apply online or call 800/621-3362.Feb. 25-April 5 -
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Foundation Communities Emergency Assistance Fund
It will take some time to fully recover from the recent storm. You can help by contributing to Foundation Communities' fund providing direct relief for food, water, rent, medical assistance, and more.Feb. 25-April 5 -
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George Floyd Act Rally
The case of George Floyd calls out for justice in many different ways. In conjunction with the George Floyd family and the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, Chairwoman Senfronia Thompson and Sen. Royce West authored and filed the George Floyd Act (HB 88/SB 1224) to bring to Texas a range of reforms that will prevent others from experiencing the police misconduct that George Floyd and other black Texans have experienced. Join in to show support for the measures.Thu., March 18, 8:30am -
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Graphic Novel Book Club Jr.
This book club for ages 8-12 discusses My Video Game Ate My Homework this month.Thu., March 18, 4:30pm -
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Healthspeak Education Series: Mind-Body Connection
Join physician Tara Kulkarni for an informative discussion about the "mind-body connection" and how emotions can affect us physically and vice versa, especially when it comes to chronic pain conditions.Thu., March 18, 1pm. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Hollywood’s Sistine Chapel: Sacred Sets for Stage & Screen
Six hand-painted soundstage backdrops are on exhibit alongside artwork from the Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts. The backdrops, on loan from Texas Performing Arts at UT-Austin, were created for MGM’s 1968 papal drama, The Shoes of the Fisherman, starring Anthony Quinn. These six replicas of Renaissance masterpieces in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel were nearly discarded before being rescued in 2017.Through April 4. $10-20; free on Thursdays, 4-6pm, and first Sundays, noon-5pm.McNay Museum, San Antonio -
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Host Families Needed for Exchange Program
International Student Exchange is seeking local volunteers to host exchange students during the 2021-22 school year. Contact regional adviser Keisha Burgess at keishab.ise@gmail.com or 512/955-4340 for more information.Ongoing -
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I-35 Virtual Public Scoping Meeting
Review design materials for the Texas Department of Transportation's proposed I-35 Capital Express Central Project and provide feedback to TxDOT by April 9. The project proposes to add two non-tolled lanes in each direction along I-35 from U.S. 290 E. to Hwy. 71/Ben White Blvd.March-11-April 9Online -
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Jump Into Spring Break
Altitude Trampoline Park offers expanded hours of fun and is introducing mini golf starting this spring break. They follow the Certified Clean program to ensure a clean and safe environment for the family, and social distancing and current COVID-19 restrictions will be followed.March 15-21, 10am-9pm. $9-20.Altitude Trampoline Park, 2800 S. I-35, Round Rock -
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Keep Austin Rooted
Gifting a tree through Treefolks is a fun way to surprise a friend or family member with a present that could last a lifetime, while beautifying and benefiting the community. Donors can opt for preset donation tiers of $30 (10 trees), $75 (25 trees), $150 (50 trees), or an amount of their choice.OngoingOnline -
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Make Your Voice Heard With Lena Hill
Starting a podcast? Just getting into voiceover? Or maybe you have 10,000 Zoom meetings a week and want to sound better? Explore the basics of voice audio engineering in this intro class. All participants will receive a free Source-Connect Standard/Pro setup from Source Elements.Thu., March 18, 7pm. $10.Online via Zoom -
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New Perspectives
Join the Bullock Museum for a discussion with historian Nicholas Roland on the topic of violence in the Hill Country during the Civil War, the topic of his recent book, which is available through the museum store.Thu., March 18, 7pmThe Bullock Museum online -
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Online Portuguese Conversations
Esquina Tango offers virtual Portuguese conversation sessions for speakers of all levels to get more comfortable using the language.First & third Thursdays, 7pmOnline -
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Oyster Season
It was a brave soul who ate the first oyster, and now the bivalve mollusks are on the dinner table. This is the time to get the freshest oysters as fishermen come into the Rockport/Fulton Harbor around 4-5pm. The annual Fulton Oyster Festival has been canceled for this year, but there are still plenty of oysters available at local markets and restaurants.Through April 30Rockport/Fulton -
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Recycle & Reuse Drop-Off Center Appointments
The center reopens Tuesday, March 9, by appointment only. Accepted items include household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, plastic bags, Styrofoam, and clothing and housewares. Schedule an appointment here.Effective: Tue., March 9Recycle & Reuse Drop-Off Center, 2514 Business Center Dr. -
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Red Cross Seeks Blood Donations
The winter storm put a damper on blood drives, and now supplies need to be replenished. Donors, especially type O, are encouraged to find a Red Cross drive to visit in the coming days and weeks.Feb. 23-April 5Citywide -
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RENT: Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants
The RENT Assistance Program application portal is now open, and provides $25 million of direct support for income-eligible Austin renters who are financially impacted by COVID-19. Get all the eligibility details and apply online, or call 512/488-1397.March 15-June 18 -
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Rock-About Climbing Camp
A weeklong climbing camp for young adventurers to explore the Greenbelt, Reimers Ranch, and Enchanted Rock.March 15-19Meet at MoPac & 360 -
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Spring Break at High 5
High 5 has made spring break fun a breeze with an all-access pass for $32.99, including unlimited bowling, bowling shoes, unlimited laser tag, and a 40-point game card. Come before 2pm to get half off.March 15-19 -
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Spring Break Live Music Series
Hear local artists in Natural Bridge Caverns' Discovery Village as you play yard games and enjoy sweets and treats. Plus check out the maze, zipline, and other outdoor adventures.Through March 21; live music noon-3pmNatural Bridge Caverns, 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd., San Antonio -
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Texas State Women's Volleyball
Vs. Baylor.Vs. TCU: Thu., March 18, 1pm. Vs. North Texas: Thu., March 25, 6pmStrahan Arena, 106 Charles Austin Dr., San Marcos -
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Tiny Bakery Spring Break Camp
This collab between Austin Tinkering School and Bake Austin will have kids build a real tiny bakery and stock it with real tiny treats.March 15-19. $300.Online -
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Travis Audubon Golden-Cheek Week
Travis Audubon celebrates its birthday week with programming dedicated to its favorite songbird, the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler. Check here for the complete schedule.Mon.-Fri., March 15-19. Free (registration required).Online -
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Vehicle Registration Deadline Approaches
The grace period for vehicle registration renewal and title applications will soon end, and missing the deadline can result in costly fines. If you've postponed these activities due to the pandemic, now is the time to act: Get your vehicle inspected and renew online at Texas.gov, or bring your DMV renewal form, passing inspection, insurance card, and payment to H-E-B, Fiesta Mart, or AAA. Title applications require appointments to be made at the Travis County Tax Office, and they fill up fast, so don't wait!Deadline: April 15 -
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Virtual Spring Break
Join the Bullock virtually to take a peek at select museum artifacts and exhibitions and connect history with the current day, and enjoy storytimes and demonstrations of hands-on activities for kids of all ages. A limited number of activity kits are available for pickup, and materials lists are posted online.March 16-19; kits available March 10-12. Free; $5-10 for kits.The Bullock Museum online -
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Wilco Free Tax Prep
United Way of Williamson County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is offering free drop-off/pickup tax preparation service by appointment only. IRS-certified tax preparers will provide assistance to households earning $57,000 or less annually and to older adults of all income levels, and services are available in English and Spanish.Feb. 10-April 151205 Round Rock Ave. #106, Round Rock -
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Women's History Month Youth Craft Kits
Celebrate women's history with a suffragist rosette and sash craft and writing activity. Available while supplies last.Through Friday, March 19Austin Public Library curbside branches -
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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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[Working Title]: Curating Curación
Austin Emerging Arts Leaders' [Working Title] series is a monthly workshop built to help you explore aspects of your creative practice while holding space for your artistic work, side hustles, or that thing you keep dreaming about but can’t quite pin down (or cross off your list).Thu., March 18, 7pm. Free.Online
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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
