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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-6pmBookSpring -
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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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Naked at My Age
Forbidden Fruit presents Charla Hathaway's one-woman show, "Naked at My Age: A Grandma’s Surprising Sexual Renaissance." Back from an Australia/New Zealand tour after being awarded "Spirit of the Fringe" in Adelaide, the "passionate fairy godmother" returns to Austin with vulnerable stories from her 20-year pioneering career as an erotic muse.Wed., Sept. 13, 8pm at Kick Butt Coffee; Thu., Sept. 14, 7:30pm at Forbidden FruitKick Butt Coffee, 5775 Airport; Forbidden Fruit, 108 E. North Loop -
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Texas Rollergirls Tryouts
Live your flat-track Roller Derby dream this year by wowing them at the tryouts, and be ready for a twice-weekly training program running through Nov. 2.Wed., Sept. 13, 7-10pmRock Sports Arena, 3918 Gattis School Rd., Round Rock
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An EGG-cellent Reward For Donating With We Are Blood
Blood donors get a tasty reward from P. Terry's, who'll provide a voucher for a free egg burger.Sept. 1-15We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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Art Explorers Afterschool Art Class
Young Picassos can discover new mediums, techniques, and cultures at a six-week afterschool class on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.Sessions start Sept. 12 & 13. $250.Art Garage Oak Hill & Brentwood locations -
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Austin Restaurant Weeks
Austin Restaurant Weeks is a two-week-long dining event featuring specially priced lunches, dinners, and cocktails at restaurants (many of the best places in town among them) throughout the greater Austin area, with a portion of the price of each meal going directly to the Central Texas Food Bank.: A portion? Yes: Restaurants donate between $3-9 for each meal sold during the event. The Food Bank can make the most of every dollar donated, so a dinner for two people can generate more than 50 meals for Central Texans facing hunger.: (Note: Prix fixe meal options can include lunch or brunch for $20 and dinner for $40 or $60. Cocktail, beer and wine options may also be available.)Through Sept. 17Community
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Beat the Heat
With Central Texas experiencing extremely high temperatures, city leaders issued a reminder to be aware of Excessive Heat Watch and Excessive Heat Warning alerts from the National Weather Service. A warning means action should be taken immediately to avoid heat-related illness. The city began a pilot program in July at Republic Square with misting tents and cold bottled water, and always offers facilities like rec centers and libraries as cooling centers. In addition, city pool fees are waived Aug. 9-Sept. 30, except for Barton Springs. Visit the city's website for more information, and always check before you head to an outdoor event: For safety, organizers may cancel events that put people at risk due to the heat.OngoingCommunity
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Buddhist Meditation
Asenath Avinash, who has over a decade of experience practicing both Zen and Tibetan Buddhism, leads an hourlong meditation session. Drop-ins welcome; no registration required.Wednesdays, noon. Donations appreciated.Community
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College Day at the Dock
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays. Have your student ID ready, because it'll get you half off a boat rental all day.WednesdaysCommunity
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Epilepsy Support Group
Listen to the experiences of other people with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Tuesdays are for family group, and Wednesday is for adults.Second Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 7pm. Free.Online via ZoomCommunity
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Free Vaccine Clinic
Over a dozen vaccines will be available with no insurance or proof of citizenship required: hepatitis A & B, COVID-19, polio, HPV, MMR, and many more.Wed., Sept. 13, 4-7pmCommunity
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Fresh for Less Mobile Markets
This program from the city of Austin, run by Farmshare Austin, has opened new market locations. There are now six weekly markets around town that sell Texas-grown produce, eggs, honey, and other groceries all at reduced prices. Most major cards are accepted at these markets and if you are a SNAP customer, you can also use your Lone Star card and Double Up Food Bucks. Locations and schedules are subject to change, so check the current info online to find one near you.Community
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Geeks Who Drink Trivia
The masters of minutiae present trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. Find them at watering holes all over town each week.OngoingCommunity
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Help Stock Your School Library
Austin Books and Comics has a neat deal for back to school: Get 15% off “all ages” graphic novels for a limited time, and use your coupon to vote for your school to receive a $250 gift card to stock the school library with graphic novels.Through Sept. 17Qmmunity
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In Conversation With Angela Davis
Political activist, professor, author, and icon Angela Davis in conversation with Dr. Peniel Joseph. This event is sold out, but check with local social justice groups who may have seats available due to a grant from Tejemos Foundation.Wed., Sept. 13, 6pmCommunity
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Learn to Farm
Farmshare Austin's Farmer Starter program is an immersive training program on a working, certified organic, diversified vegetable farm designed to provide aspiring farmers with the essential skills and training needed to manage a sustainable farming business. Get more info and apply online.Applications due Oct. 1Apply onlineCommunity
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Republic Square Park Fitness
A mostly bodyweight bootcamp unlike any workout you've ever experienced, focused on building strength, power, speed, and mobility a while having the time of your life.Wednesdays, 6pm. Free, but RSVP.Community
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Round Rock Express
Vs. Las Vegas. The Express begin to wrap up the regular season with tons of fall fun: Bring two canned goods for Central Texas Food Bank and get free admission Tuesday, and Thursday is dog-friendly for Pints & Pups. Friday, the team becomes the Chupacabras at a game with fireworks, and Saturday's game celebrates the 30th anniversary of Dazed and Confused with special jerseys and a bobblehead giveaway. Sunday is Kids' Day, with pregame activities and a postgame run around the bases, and fans are encouraged to bring stuffed animals for the Teddy Bear Toss, with donations given to Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center.Sept. 12-17. Tue., 12:05pm; Wed.-Sat., 7:05pm; Sun., 1:05pmCommunity
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Spread a Li'l Happiness Pottery Class
Learn to make the charcuterie set of your dreams in a six-week class, where you'll create serving bowls, ceramic boards, and more.Sept. 13-Oct. 18. Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. $380.Community
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Texas State Parks Photo Contest
Capture your adventures at Texas State Parks. Explore a new trail, discover a cool critter, or catch an awesome sunset, then submit your pics or tag them on social media (#TexasStateParks and #TexasParks100) to win parks passes or H-E-B gift cards.Deadline: Nov. 27Submit onlineCommunity
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The Lorax: Who Speaks for the Trees Now?
Check out the family-friendly exhibit that looks at the shared interest in environmentalism of Dr. Seuss and Lady Bird Johnson, with original artwork from The Lorax and an exploration of why it was donated to the LBJ Museum.Through Sept. 24. Daily, 9am-5pm. $4-13.Ongoing-
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WIC Mobile Unit
Resources and info about Austin Public Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program for qualifying pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.Check online for current schedule. Free.Various locations
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