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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  
    get tickets
    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  
    More Info
    Butler Park
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    Clear the Shelters

    Now's a great time to add to your fur family! Local shelters are waiving adoption fees for a limited time as part of the "Clear the Shelters" initiative, and have several upcoming adoption events. Check out pet profiles and find your next buddy at austinpetsalive.org or austintexas.gov/department/adopt-pet.
    Through Sept. 19
    Austin Animal Center, 7201 Levander Loop; Austin Pets Alive!, 1156 W. Cesar Chavez

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    Foster Dog Matchmaking

    Are you ready to meet the foster dog of your dreams? Austin Animal Center wants to help you find the perfect match for your home. No experience is necessary, and they provide plenty of support. All you need is compassion, understanding, and a safe place with no small children and either no pets or a social doggo ready for a friend.
    Thu., Sept. 2, 5-7pm  
    facebook event link
    Austin Animal Center

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    Frida Friday ATX #WCW

    #WCW is back with DJs La Morena and La Nancita, tons of cool vendors to shop, and of course, tasty brews from Meanwhile.
    Thu., Sept. 2. Free.  
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    Meanwhile Brewing Co.

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    Shoal Creek Social

    Celebrate the beauty of Shoal Creek with two weeks of fun and education, including a fundraiser, hangouts, and a scavenger hunt. Hangouts are scheduled for Saturdays, 9am-1pm, at Duncan Park and Northwest District Park, and will include lots of family fun like games and tours. Throughout the social, contribute to help reach the $25k fundraising goal, and learn about the area by finding items on the scavenger hunt like flora & fauna, structures, and natural features.
    Sept. 1-15  
    Facebook event
    Shoal Creek Trail

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    Kids

    Starry Night at Girlstart

    Learn about astronomy at Girlstart's mini planetarium with a solar system star show and participate in related hands-on activities.
    First Thursdays, 5 & 6pm. Free.  
    info & rsvp
    Girlstart STEM Center
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    An Evening With Alice Embree

    Join BookWoman online for a conversation with Alice Embree, activist and author of recent memoir Voice Lessons. Moderated by the Ruthe Winegarten Foundation's Melissa Hield.
    Thu., Sept. 2, 7pm. Free.  
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    Online via Zoom

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    Kids

    Anime Drawing Class

    Got a youngster who loves anime? In this class, the instructor will prepare a drawing then break down the steps and techniques so students can learn to draw their own. Email info@indigoplay.com with your child's name and age to sign up; recommended for ages 7-10.
    Thursdays, 5:30pm  
    info
    Indigo Play, 13530 Research #102

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    Sports

    Austin FC Pub Club

    If you can't be at the game, the next best thing is watching it at one of Austin FC's bar partners. Check out the list to find one near you.
    Ongoing  
    info
    Various locations

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    Austin Fire Youth Explorers

    City of Austin Fire Department is recruiting youth ages 14-20 to join Exploring, Boy Scouts of America's character and career development program for youth. The AFD Explorer Post #370 teaches youth about careers in fire rescue and helps them sharpen leadership skills.
    Deadline: Oct. 1. Free.  
    register
    Apply online

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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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    Circuit of the Americas

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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.  
    info and rsvp
    Online

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    Cedar Park Scavenger Hunt

    Cedar Park Parks & Rec presents a scavenger hunt you do at your own pace at each of its 10 lovely parks. Find the QR code, solve the clue, and take a photo to submit for a chance to win prizes.
    Through Sept. 30  
    info
    Various locations

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    Civic Events

    Central Health Public Hearing

    Submit public comment on Central Health’s proposed FY 2022 budget and its associated tax rate. Central Health will also announce details of the meeting at which Central Health will vote to adopt the budget.
    Thu., Sept. 2, 5-9pm  
    Agenda & info
    Central Health, E. Cesar Chavez

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    City Council Meeting

    See agenda for details.
    Thu., Sept. 2, 10am  
    Agenda
    City Hall

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    Disaster Preparedness Art Contest

    September is National Preparedness Month, so what better time to create art about preparing for emergencies? The city's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is putting together a calendar that will feature elementary schoolchildren's artwork that's focused on the topic of disaster preparedness. Get out the art supplies and submit by Oct. 1.
    Deadline: Oct. 1  
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    Submit online

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    Donate Blood, Get a Free Car Wash

    Blood and platelet donors get a special bonus this month: a free Lucy's Express Wash from Arbor Car Wash. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.
    Sept. 1-15  
    schedule an appointment
    We 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.  
    info
    Austin Visitor Center

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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  
    calendar
    Esquina Tango

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    Kids

    Homeschool Afternoon

    Reading aloud is a great way to develop literacy, so the Austin Public Library presents a virtual storytime to read high-interest chapter books, with a special welcome for home-schooled kiddos.
    Thursdays, 2pm  
    register
    Online

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    Left Side Vintage Market

    Check out cool vintage goods, get specials on food and drinks, and hear tunes from DJs.
    Thursdays, 7pm-12mid  
    info
    Hotel Vegas

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    Out of Town

    Mollie B & Squeezebox in Concert

    The wife-and-husband team and polka hall-of-famers kick off Oktoberfest with a night of toe-tapping: fun.
    Thu., Sept. 2. $25.  
    info
    Krause’s Café & Biergarten, New Braunfels

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    Museum of Ice Cream

    Experience the joy of ice cream at this imaginative and immersive museum filled with installations and fun for kids and adults.
    Aug. 21-Sept. 30; open daily except Tuesdays, 10am-8pm. $39.  
    get tickets
    11506 Century Oaks Terrace #128 (at the Domain)

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    Out of Town

    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-4pm  
    info
    Museum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria

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    Project Walk Fundraiser

    Bid on items at the virtual silent auction to raise fund for Fortis Therapy Centers' Project Walk, which aims to support five families for six months with free physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy.
    Aug. 25-Sept. 5  
    facebook event
    Online

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    Sports

    Sundown Soundsets

    A rooftop series of meditative movement and sounds overlooking downtown Austin at nightfall, with yoga and a sound bath, followed by DJ sets. Yoga mats, towels, and Richard's Rainwater will be provided.
    Every other Thursday starting July 10, 8pm. $30.  
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    Lamar Union Plaza, 1100 S. Lamar

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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.  
    info
    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
    Bullock Texas State History Museum

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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.  
    info
    Long Center for the Performing Arts

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    Civic Events

    Travis County Commissioners Court Special Voting Session

    Travis County commissioners continue their markup of the county’s FY 2022 proposed budget.
    Thu.-Fri., Sept. 2-3, 9am  
    Agenda
    Travis County Commissioners Court

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    Trivia With Get It Gals

    "Best of Austin" winners Get It Gals are back with tons of trivia nights planned for y'all, with several based on TV programs you may have binged over the last year for some reason. Stay tuned on their socials because they are all over the place.
    Ongoing  
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    Various locations

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    University of Texas Soccer

    Vs. New Mexico State: Thu., Sept. 2, 7pm. Vs. Oregon: Thu., Sept. 9, 7pm  
    info & schedule
    Mike A. Myers Stadium

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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  
    sign up
    Austin Creative Reuse

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    Whisper Valley 5K

    This timed 5K fun run is dog- and stroller-friendly and will take you through Whisper Highlands, with a farmers' market, food trucks, and live music to round it out. Participants get a medal, T-shirt, swag bag, and chances to win prizes in a raffle drawing. A portion of the proceeds will benefit nonprofit FarmShare Austin.
    Thu., Sept. 2, 8-11am. $25-30.  
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    Whisper Valleym 9400 Petrichor Blvd., Manor

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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.  
    Info
    Online
Ongoing
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