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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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Creek Show
Waterloo Greenway's annual show takes over the newly renovated Waterloo Park for 10 days, with stunning light-based art installations by local designers, activities for kids and families, and live music each night from Austin's top talent of various genres. And it's free! Don't miss this one.Nov. 12-21 -
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Butterfly Bluegrass Jam
Bluegrass fans can either come to enjoy the music or bring an instrument and jam with the group.Third Wednesdays, 8-10pm. Free. -
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Thanksgiving Dining
Group Therapy at Hotel ZaZa
Looking for a Thanksgiving meal as memorable as it is delicious? Reserve yourself a feast at the smart and snazzy Hotel ZaZa right in the heart of Downtown Austin, where the talented kitchen of Group Therapy will treat you very well indeed, fête-ing: you with the likes of a surf-n-turf crostini duo, sweet corn and poblano soup, and a Texas apple salad before you even get to the mains. And those mains? Orange Butter Scallop, with cauliflower pilaf and chili-rubbed baby carrots, is just one of the choices. (They also have the classic turkey option, natch.) You can à la carte everything here, of course, but we are so tempted by that order-the-whole-menu deal.Thu., Nov. 25, 4-11pm. $75.
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"Georgia O’Keeffe, Photographer"
Known for her paintings and married to a famous photographer, this is the first exhibition that explores: O’Keeffe’s connection to photography.Sun., Oct. 17-Jan. 23, 2022Museum Fine Arts, Houston -
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Austin Empty Bowl Project
The 25th annual event is largely virtual, meaning two weeks to make an impact for those experiencing hunger. Go online to shop the store, bid on the silent auction, or make a donation to benefit Central Texas Food Bank and Meals on Wheels Central Texas. Those who buy bowls can pick them up at a drive-through Nov. 21 at CTFB.Through Nov. 20Online; pick up bowls at Central Texas Food Bank, 6500 Metropolis -
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Barr Mansion 40th Anniversary Celebration
Barr Mansion is turning 40! Celebration features a certified organic, plant-based four-course meal. Local beer, Tito’s craft cocktails, and other libations included. Live music throughout the night by Wildflower Strings and special guest speakers. Cocktails from 5-6pm in the Artisan Ballroom and dinner on the Grand Lawn from 6-8pm. Proceeds benefit Clean Water Fund.Wed., Nov. 17, 5-8pm. $100. -
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Bitcoin Is Eating the World
Mystified by Bitcoin? Learn all about it at a free seminar.Wed., Nov. 17, 6:30pm. Free. -
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City Brand Program Community Conversation
Share your thoughts and ideas about how the city can improve how it communicates with the community.Wed., Nov. 17, 6-7:30pmOnline -
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Date Night @ DAC: Block Party
Reconnect with your inner child and meet new friends as you play with LEGO blocks.Wed., Nov. 17, 7pm -
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East Side Beer Runners
A community merging the two passions of pounding pavement and pounding pints. Run. Beer. Repeat.Wednesdays, 6:30pm -
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Effective Communication Strategies
A webinar about communicating with people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.Wed., Nov. 17, noon. Free.Virtual -
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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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Give on the Green
Live music, laughs, and food from Little Ola's, benefiting nonprofit Texans Can Academies, which supports underserved youth seeking high school diplomas.Wed., Nov. 17, 4:30pm. $50. -
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Homeschool Day at Bullock
Enjoy a free day full of discovery and learning reserved specifically for homeschool families.Wed., Nov. 17, 10am-5pm -
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Marquise Salon Suites Toys for Tots Drop-Off
The salon celebrates its first anniversary by partnering with the Marines to collect new, unwrapped toys for children in need.Through Dec. 6. Mon., 10am-3pm; Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pmMarquise Salon Suites, 7010 Hwy. 71 W. #150 -
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Music on the Lawn
Arrive early to get a spot on the veranda or bring blankets and chairs for picnic-style dinner service and hear local artists play under the pecan tree at sunset.Wednesdays, 6pm. Free. -
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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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Pumpkins for Pigs
Those pretty pumpkins that make such lovely fall displays can be repurposed as food for the porcine residents of Central Texas Pig Rescue. Donate your intact, undecorated gourds at various locations, and text 512/850-6825 if you have a big haul to give (30+).Ongoing16903 Sabertooth Dr., Round Rock; Rebel Cheese, 2200 Aldrich; Zucchini Kill Bakery, 701 E. 53rd; River City Wellness; 8708 S. Congress -
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Reiki Meditation
Reiki is a modality that channels life force energy through you to bring optimal health to your mind, body and spirit.Wednesdays, 3:30pm. $22. -
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Remove Fear
Gabriel from GabrielMindDetox will help you through different modalities to dissolve the root of your fear, and step into your own power and freedom.Wed., Nov. 17, 6pm. $33.Flow Yoga, 2167 Anderson -
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Revealed: An Illustrated Bible
View 23 prints from the collection Revealed: A Storybook for Grown–Ups from Christians in the Visual Arts.Through Nov. 18. Free. -
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Sacred Song Circle
Kirtan mantra chanting, singing, praying, sounds, and drums.Wed., Nov. 17. Free. -
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Shop Early, Support Local
A holiday pop-up shop co-hosted by the Austin Independent Business Alliance, with free refreshments and lots of local small businesses and independent artisans.Wed., Nov. 17, 4-6pm -
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Stronger Austin Virtual Classes
Stronger Austin offers a wide variety of free virtual fitness classes, from cardio to Zumba, and you're bound to find one that fits your schedule amongst their daily offerings.Ongoing. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Thanksgiving Dining
TGIVING: Aba Mediterranean
This year, enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner with a Mediterranean twist from Aba. They've got to-go meals for two, four or six guests, and these palate-pleasing packages include: classic hummus and pumpkin hummus, with crudites and house bread; salad, black truffle orzo; crispy Brussels sprouts; beef tenderloin kebab; crispy chicken thigh with sautéed greens and butternut squash, and a honey pie to finish. Note: Order by Sun., Nov. 21, at 9am; pick-up and deliveries are on Wed., Nov. 24, 10am-4pm; all items are delivered cold with reheating instructions.$59.95 per person. -
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TGIVING: Emmer & Rye
The award-winning Emmer & Rye team led by Kevin Fink offers dinner meal kits that include a six-course meal and featuring a combination of fully prepared dishes and dishes that require minimal cooking. For instance, the kit for two people comes with a choice of protein (whole roasted heritage chicken or smoked lions mane mushroom) and all of the following sides & desserts: mixed green salad with hibiscus vinaigrette, sourdough stuffing, Deer Creek cheddar green bean casserole, roasted Kennebec potatoes; chicken gravy, Parker House rolls with cultured butter & pear jam, persimmon cobbler & rouge de Bourdeaux ice cream, and lavender cookies. Note: All orders must be picked up on Wed., Nov. 24.$150 (for two). -
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TGIVING: Fleming's Steakhouse
Ah, the elegance of Fleming's. (We noted the restaurant's appeal in this review. This year, enjoy a three-courser featuring the traditional herb-roasted turkey, or adventure deliciously beefward and choose a classic filet mignon or prime bone-in ribeye instead. (Pro tip: You'll want to opt for the lobster bisque as a starter; it's smooth and creamy heaven in a bowl.) Note: Dining in is such a treat at this place, and both the Domain and Downtown locations will be open, but you can also pre-order for picking up.Thu., Nov. 25, 11am-8pm -
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TGIVING: Foxy's Proper Pub
Where will you eat on Thanksgiving day, citizen? How about at this classic Irish pub Downtown – locally owned and operated, no less – where they'll be celebrating the holiday with $10 traditional turkey plates and $3 Wild Turkey bourbon gravy boats (while supplies last). Just like at home, the meal will be buffet-style for dine-in only. Bonus: Guests are encouraged to help decorate for Christmas afterward. Now, that's some community fun right there, tell you what.Thu., Nov. 25, noon-12mid201 Brazos -
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TGIVING: Fresa's
Yeah, they do chicken so well, but – they're not just about the chickens, people! You want a Fresa's take on Thanksgiving with an al carbon twist and an entire roast turkey with a wealth of succulent sides? Fresa's has you covered with to-go packages that can accommodate from four to ten people, meals that include a whole ready-to-eat bird, pan gravy, citrus-serrano cranberry sauce, chorizo stuffing, and sides like, oh, how does poblano spinach gratin sound? Dona's mac-and-chese? Sweet potato mash? There's even more to choose from, and a trio of pie options as well. Note: Orders can be placed online or by phone until Tue., Nov. 23; all meals must be picked up at Fresa’s South First on Thu., Nov. 25.Prices vary for a la carte; full meal packages, $185-285. -
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Thanksgiving Dining
TGIVING: Goodall's at Hotel Ella
This year, let the flavor professionals at Goodall's Kitchen – you know: right there in the lovely Hotel Ella – let them handle your holiday foodie desires, whether it's an actual dine-in, family-style feast or one of their to-go Thanksgiving Meal Kits featuring turkey and all the trimming. You and, if you got 'em, your guests will be so happy you'll want to have another scotch and keep playing Uno all night long. Note: Pre-order by Nov. 20 for picking up on Thanksgiving day, from noon-5:30pm.$75 (dine-in; $25, kids). -
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TGIVING: Goodstock by Nolan Ryan
With Goodstock’s holiday pre-order menu, you can enjoy a hassle-free and delicious Thanksgiving meal from the acclaimed meatmonger's outpost in Round Rock and directly to wherever you live. Order everything from fully cooked meats to seasonal delicacies – turkey? yes! beef? their specialty! and you'll be surprised what all else – and you can order it online (until Nov. 19) for picking up until Nov. 24. -
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TGIVING: Huckleberry
Yeah, we're big fans of what Davis Turner and his crew cook up in this town. Which is why we're telling you about (and hoping to score one of) these flavor-packed Thanksgiving to-go packages before they're sold out: smoked turkey breast, envy gravy, pimento cheese mashed taters, sweet potato hash, green bean casserole, and handsize apple pies. Note: Order by noon on Fri., Nov. 19; pick up on Wed., Nov. 24, 11am-3pm.$140 (feeds four to six). -
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TGIVING: Launderette
This Eastside culinary gem among culinary gems is offering holiday dishes from gruyère scalloped potatoes to a chocolate pecan tart, with all manner of yum in between. Their roasted bone-in turkey feast (which will satisfy four to six hungry citizens) comes with turkey gravy, herbed sourdough stuffing (mmmm, fennel sausage, leeks, and apple), ginger cranberry sauce, and honey butter pull-apart rolls. They've also got a beef tenderloin option, and sides a-plenty, but we just keep thinking about that incredible homemade rosemary ice cream ($15 a pint). Note: Pre-order by Mon., Nov. 22.$190 (turkey), $230 (beef). -
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Thanksgiving Dining
TGIVING: Sala & Betty
This epicenter of elevated downhome noms on Airport brings the turkey, turkey, turkey exuberance to full culinary force and accompanies the roasted bird with sides like wagyu excellente chorizo, garlic green beans, wild rice, Waldorf salad, and more. Note: Order by Nov. 22 for pickup on Wed., Nov. 24, 11am-5pm. -
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TGIVING: Sawyer & Co.
Stephen Shallcross' acclaimed bastion of boudin and other bodacious noms is offering some great multi-person holiday packages for pick-up or delivery this year – Cajun-fried turkey breast, herb-crusted pork tenderloin, a tempting array of sides (we're fond of the dirty rice dressing and the candied sweet potatoes with pecans) – but, also, listen: If you just can’t wait until the end of the month to get your gobbler on, Sawyer & Co. is currently offering turkey every Thursday all day long, featuring that Cajun-fried turkey breast with gravy, cranberry orange relish, cornbread dressing, a cornbread muffin, and your choice of one side for $9.99.$85 (serves four). -
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Thanksgiving Dining
TGIVING: Simi Estiatoria: Baklava
How many layers of memory in a lifetime of Thanksgivings? Easier to gauge: How many layers of sweet and delicate filo dough in Simi Estiatorio’s crowd-favorite baklava? The highly sought Mediterranean dessert will be available by pre-order for picking up at the restaurant, fresh and just in time for turkey day. Note: Order the delectably large pastries Nov. 17-23, noon-10pm, for pick-up on Wed. Nov., 24, 5-10pm.$50 (5 pieces), $100 (10 pieces). -
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TGIVING: The Carillon
Right out these bells! The Carillon's to-go holiday meals were such a big hit last year, they're offering their Thanksgiving Feast at Home again. Their dinner-for-four includes, to be remarkably precise: two pounds sliced smoked turkey breast; three quarts sage and fennel cornbread stuffing; three quarts whipped potatoes; one quart pan gravy; three quarts green bean casserole; three quarts honey-glazed carrots; one pint orange-cranberry relish; one pecan pie; one pumpkin pie; and *whew* eight dinner rolls. Oh, baby! Note: They're taking orders through Thu., Nov. 18.$160. -
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Thanksgiving Dining
TGIVING: Tiny Pies
Yes, this excellent place has tiny pies and regular-sized pies, and they're all *chef's kiss*. If (for some odd reason) you don't want to treat your friends and family to their Thanksgiving 12-pack of tiny pies - two pumpkin, two Dutchy's apple, two pecan, two cherry, two apple cranberry, and two Texas Two-Step – then maybe a full-size Sweet Texas Pecan or Pumpkin Chai will tempt your dessert-loving palate? Or if you're wanting to go savory, how about a four-pack of turkey pot pies, filled with cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, roast turkey in gravy, and mashed potatoes? Get them – and more – while you can.Prices vary. -
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Thanksgiving Dining
TGIVING: Z'Tejas
Supercharge your turkey day delights with some Southwestern-style cuisine from this popular local eatery, with a package sliced and deboned light- and dark-meat turkey, poblano mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, mixed fall veggies, cranberry sauce, and chipotle-roasted turkey gravy. Also, your choice of pumpkin cheesecake, ancho fudge pie, or a gallon of margaritas. (Ah, the ol' Z'Tejas Margaritas for Thanksgiving gambit? We approve!) Note: Pre-order by Nov. 19 for picking up on Nov. 23 or 24.$100 (feeds four to six). -
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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 Climate Conversation
Windsor Park Neighborhood Association presents a talk with local electric vehicle builders to earn about EV rebate programs and the local EV scene.Wed., Nov. 17, 7pm. Free.Livestreamed -
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The Trains at NorthPark
Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, the longstanding tradition features the most elaborate miniature toy train exhibit in Texas, with trains rolling along 1,300 feet of track on a journey across America.Nov. 13-Jan. 2. $5-10.NorthPark Center, Dallas -
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Thanksgiving Dining
Trace at the W
This acclaimed venue of fine dining in the W Hotel is offering a three-course prix fixe, with tantalizing befores and afters surrounding the main dish of cider-glazed turkey or smoked prime rib or grilled pastrami-spiced salmon.Thu., Nov. 25, seatings at noon, 3pm, 6pm. $72. -
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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.OngoingVarious locations -
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Washers & Whiskey Wednesdays
Dreamland hosts a free washer tournament with prizes. Come early to enjoy whiskey specials.Wednesdays, 7-8pm. Free. -
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Wine Down Wednesdays
The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation brings local musicians to Republic Square for a free outdoor concert series.Nov. 17-Dec. 15. Every other Wednesday, 5-7pm. Free. -
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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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Yoga Nidra
An ancient meditation practice that can deeply restore the body and mind.Wednesdays, 7pm. $22.
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Austin LGBT Chamber Holiday Toy Drive
Austin’s queer business chamber hosts its annual drive for new (and unwrapped) toys, clothing, and shoes for local children. Donations will go to children and families enrolled in LifeWorks programs and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Travis County programs. See here for a list of drop-off locations and suggested donations.Through Dec. 10Multiple locations -
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Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Survey
Austin Transportation Department seeks community members’ feedback on three new policy changes to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, the city’s first comprehensive, multimodal transportation plan.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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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
