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  • BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration

    Join BookSpring for an enchanting celebration of reading at BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration! Enjoy inspiring stories read aloud from pillars of the community, carnival games, a petting zoo, face painters, balloon makers, books, and refreshments (ALL FREE).
    Sat. May 4, 12pm-6pm  
    BookSpring
  • 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  
    Long Center for the Performing Arts
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    "Les Diners de Gala" by Salvador Dalí

    The Spanish surrealist painter illustrated the cookbook Gala’s Dinners in 1973 that included 136 recipes by French chefs. This traveling exhibit features 12 lithographs that were released in conjunction with the book and are some of his most unique experimental prints.
    Jan. 15-March 27. Free.  
    Noël Art Museum, San Angelo
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    Absolute Beginning Hip-Hop Dance Workshop for Adults

    It is never too late to learn something new, and hip-hop dance is tons of fun for all ages.
    Thursdays, Jan. 20-Feb. 24. $140 for 6 weeks.  
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    AISD COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

    Available to AISD families – all family members included – 5 years of age and older. Appointment preferred, walk-ins welcome.
    Thu., Jan. 20, 4-8pm. Free.  
    Navarro Early College High School, 1201 Payton Gin
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    Girls That Gab

    Get the tea at this all-female storytelling sesh hosted by Andre Ricks.
    Third Thursdays, 9pm  
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    Grant Program for Music Industry

    The city of Austin Economic Development Department is now accepting applications for the Austin Music Disaster Relief Grant. The fund provides one-time, unrestricted $2,000 grants to local professional musicians, independent promoters, music composers, and music industry workers facing hardships due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Applications due Jan. 28, 5pm  
    Apply online
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    January 2022 Special Election Early Voting

    Cast your vote for Austin’s next District 4 City Council member. Make a plan to get to the polls and find a polling site here or by calling 512/238-VOTE (8683).
    Through Jan. 21  
    Anywhere you see a "Vote Here/Aquí" sign
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    NFL at the Cavalier

    The Cavalier is your fave non-sports bar to watch sports. There's plenty of TVs, it's dog-friendly, parking is free, and there's $5 frozens and burgs during the game.
    Thursdays & Sundays. 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-4pm  
    Museum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria
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    Pilates 101

    Intimidated by Pilates equipment but ready to make a healthy change? Join this six-week workshop for beginners.
    Mondays (9am) or Thursdays (7:45pm), beginning Jan. 20 & 24. $155 for six weeks.  
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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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    Tarot Readings With Hibiscus Eye Tarot

    Get some insight with an outdoor reading.
    Thursdays. $10-30.  
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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  
    Various locations
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    Truluck's Dine-In Special

    This posh seafood house's special Valentine's Menu includes Maine lobster ravioli made with a butter poached tail, handmade lobster ravioli, artichokes, mushrooms, and spinach with smoked pecorino cream and tomato confit. If you really wanna splurge, citizen, add on a thick slice of strawberry chococlate cake for dessert.
    Feb. 11-14. $89.
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    Virtual Fitness Classes

    Stronger Austin has a full slate of free virtual classes all week long, from cardio & strength to Zumba, so you can always fit some fitness in your schedule.
    Ongoing. Free.  
    Online
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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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    Voter Registration for March Primary

    If you plan on voting in the March 1 primary, be sure you're registered by the deadline. Check your status online or call 512/463-5650.
    Deadline: Jan. 31  
    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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    Zero Waste Block Leader Orientation

    Austin Resource Recovery’s Zero Waste Block Leader program connects green-minded community advocates and neighbors to help educate and increase participation in the city’s recycling and composting programs.
    Thu., Jan. 20, 7-8pm. Free (registration required).  
    Online
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