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Eeyore's Birthday Party
The beloved annual tradition returns, offering music, maypole dances, face-painting, henna tattoos, games, crafts, and lots more fun, including a visit from Eeyore himself.Sat., April 29, 11am-8pm. Free. -
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May 6 Joint General & Special Elections
The May 6 election includes Austin propositions about police oversight and several Travis County bond propositions and local offices. Learn more at austinchronicle.com/elections.Early voting, April 24-May 2; election day, May 6 -
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Austin DSA May Day Job Fair
This May Day weekend, celebrate International Workers' Day by joining Austin Democratic Socialists of America and the Austin labor movement to explore local unionized jobs or learn to organize your workplace, and stay for a concert featuring some local faves, who'll play from 1pm through the evening.Sat., April 29, noon-3pm. Free. -
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Austin Humane Society's Annual Kitten Shower
Every year, from spring through late summer, the Austin Humane Society is inundated with teeny, tiny kittens! It’s Kitten Season, and over the next few months they'll welcome hundreds of newborns requiring constant care and support. To help raise funds for all those babies, they host a kitten-themed, family-friendly community event featuring kitten yoga, a bake-off competition, kid zone, paw-some local vendors, and of course lots of adorable kittens and cats.Sat., April 29, noon-3pm. Free, but donations encouraged; VIP packages available.
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"Texas Governors and Their Times, 1846-1946"
This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.Sept. 19, 2022-May 15, 2023. Free. -
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Adult Skate Night
Leave the rugrats at home and enjoy the roller rink with other grownups.Tuesdays, 7-11pm; Saturdays, 9pm-midnight -
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Austin Dragon Boat/Paddle Festival
Dragon Boat Festival is a Chinese holiday with a rich history involving legends going back more than two millenia. This fest will include dragon boat races, performances including a traditional lion dance, a bounce house for kids, vendors, and lots more fun for all ages.Sat., April 29, 9am-3pm. Free. -
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Birds Barbershop Celebrates Willie's 90th Birthday
The local fave hair wizards honor this milestone with weekendlong festivities at all nine locations. Customers can upgrade their haircuts with a complimentary braid add-on, snag a free Willie-inspired bandana, and say "cheers" with their favorite bevs from Independence Brewery, Austin Eastciders, and Rambler sparkling water in a custom Willie koozie. Shops will also be playing a themed soundtrack featuring Willie all weekend, also available for streaming through the Birds Beats page. Book a service online or by calling your local shop.Sat.-Sun., April 29-30All Birds Barbershop locations -
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Blue & Vibe Artisan Market
Shop a market with dozens of local artists, creatives, and makers, and enjoy tasty seltzer, live music, and food. Kid- and dog-friendly; free parking.Sat., April 29, noon-5pm. Free. -
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Blue Action Block Walks & Phone Banking
Area Democrats wanting to get involved are welcome to join Blue Action to help get out the vote for the May 6 election.OngoingVarious locations -
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Blue Genie Art Bazaar's May Market
We always shop Blue Genie Art Bazaar during the winter holiday season, but we don't have to wait seven more months! At this spring market, see the work of more than 100 regional artisans and craftspeople and pick up gifts for Mother's or Father's Day, graduation, weddings, or any other spring/summer occasion. Raffles, samples, and demos will be offered throughout the show.Through May 29. Fri.-Sun. (and Memorial Day), 10am-8pm. Free. -
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CMFW Sounds for All Festival
Classical Music for the World presents a festival with five music-based events including live concerts, a film screening and discussion, dance, a Ukrainian cultural exhibit, poetry, and more. All events include a reception with artists afterward and are open to all ages, and the closing concert benefits Liberty Ukraine Foundation. Get the full schedule online.Sat., April 16; Fri.-Sat., April 21-22 & 28-29Covenant United Methodist Church, 4110 Duval Rd. -
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Community Voices Open House
Enjoy sample classes, free fitness evaluations, pickleball, bounce houses, games, face painting, balloon art, and refreshments. Free child care available.Sat., April 29, 10am-2pm. Free, but registration encouraged. -
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Donate Blood, Get a Free Short Stack From IHOP
Get a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes when you donate blood during the last half of April.April 16-30We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drives -
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Doom Metal Goat Yoga
Jester King partners with Oak + Lotus Yoga for sessions where you can sink into doomy and melodic sounds while being guided through a yoga session surrounded by JK's glorious goat herd. Bring forth the beasts!March 4-May 27. Saturdays, 10am. $25. -
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Free Meditation Classes
Get a brief intro and experience Sahaja Yoga, a method of meditation that takes you beyond mental, emotional, and physical activity and allows you to experience the true self which lies within.Tuesdays, 7:15pm; Saturdays, 10:30am. Free.Sahaja Yoga Meditation Center, 8711 Burnet Rd. Suite A-12 -
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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. -
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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.Ongoing -
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Hill Country Galleria Saturday Night Concert Series
Austin City Limits Radio hosts a seven-week music series featuring local faves like Bob Schneider, Rosie Flores, Two Tons of Steel, and more. Bring blankets or chairs and enjoy music on the lawn, as well as dining options like Buenos Aires Cafe, Cafe Blue, and the League Kitchen & Tavern.Saturdays through May 6, 7-9pm. Free. -
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Houseplants 101 With Tillery Street Plant Co.
Enjoy Blue Owl's sour beers and learn from the plant gurus about how to keep your green friends happy and thriving.Sat., April 29, 1pm. Free. -
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John Slatin AccessU
AccessU is the No. 1 training conference in accessible digital design and is trusted by professionals nationwide. Whether you’re a designer, code slinger, researcher, manager, or any other role, AccessU is the best way to deepen your learning, strengthen your skills, and expand your network. Attend in person or online, and consider volunteering: the conference seeks volunteers for the help desk, AV/tech support, and session moderators. Volunteers are encouraged to apply by May 1, but may do so through May 8.Tue.-Fri., May 9-12. Get full schedule of conference and after-hours events online. $445-895. -
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La Mujer Mural Presentation
Join online to see the mural was created by participants in the ESB-MACC's Caminos teen leadership program under the guidance of local muralist Jay Muzacz and Caminos coordinator Frederico Geib. The MACC is currently closed for renovation, so they're encouraging the curious to tune in online to watch; those attending in person be aware it will be outside the construction zone.Sat., April 29, 10amVirtual -
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NFL Draft Day Specials
For three days, Pluckers will offer a certain food or drink special to anyone making correct draft picks.April 27-29Austin Pluckers Wing Bar locations -
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Rancho Alegre Conjunto Music Festival
Stop into one of three locations to celebrate accordion-driven conjunto music: Central Machine Works Friday, 7-10pm; Giddy Ups Saturday, 8pm-midnight; and Stubb's Sunday, 4-10pm (two stages). Get lineups in our music listings.Fri.-Sun., April 28-30. Free.Central Machine Works, 4824 E. Cesar Chavez; Giddy Ups, 12010 Menchaca; Stubb's, 801 Red River -
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SomeBunny to Love
Hop through the Domain NORTHSIDE to get chummy with the blossoming bunny topiaries sprouting up throughout the center, and share a photo on Instagram to be entered to win a $500 shopping spree.Through April 30 -
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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 online -
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The Herb Bar Birthday Bash
Austin's oldest apothecary and metaphysical shop turns 37, celebrating almost four decades of healing, magic, and community as well as the hundredth birthday of its beautiful Bouldin Creek building. Join the party and shop an herbal elixir bar along with tarot, a photo booth, sound therapy concert, raffle, chair massage, and more.Sat., April 29, noon-4pm. Free. -
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Un Jour de Jeux!
Join for an evening of lawn games and local treats in support of the nonprofit French-immersion preschool. Learn the French game pétanque, join in the tournament to compete for prizes, or just hang out and play other lawn games while you enjoy French-inspired light bites and local bevvies from Friends & Allies and Boxt Wine.Sat., April 29, 5-8pm. $25.Petite Ecole Internationale, 831 Springdale -
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Urban Scavenger Hunt
This day of fun and laughter will do your heart, mind, and community good. Wonders & Worries, a local nonprofit offering mental health support to kids during parents' serious illness, puts on a competition with a scavenger hunt taking folks around the city, followed by an afterparty with food, music, and prizes.Sat., April 29, 9:30am-2pm. $10-20. -
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Vacancy Brewing X St. Elmo Brewing Bock Party
Taste two new beer releases, shop local vendors with Austin Flea, jam to music from Shared Walls and DJs Abe the Ambassador and Mall Madness, and stroll the Yard for the fab food trucks.Sat., April 29, noon-7pm. Free.Vacancy Brewing, 415 E. St. Elmo; St. Elmo Brewing, 440 E. St. Elmo -
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Vista Brewing's Barks for Beers Kickoff Party
B4B is back, and Vista kicks it off by offering "Pawsports" valid for 30 beers for $30 at Austin-area breweries in May, supporting nonprofit Divine Canines. Vista offers a dog costume contest, Willie's Hot Tejun Crawfish, live Cajun/zydeco music, and a puppy parade to get the B4B ball rolling.Sat., April 29, noon-5pm. Free. -
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You Like Karaoke?!
Warm up those pipes to sing with Dustin.Sat., April 29, 10:30pm. Free; 21 and up.