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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  
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    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  
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    Butler Park

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    Austin Water Oversight Committee Meeting

    The committee will discuss wildfire mitigation, after-action reports on Winter Storm Uri and boil-water notices, and other business.
    Wed., May 25, 1:30pm  
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    City Hall

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    Bexar Audubon Society Monthly Meeting

    Learn more about Birds of the World, the world’s leading scholarly, dynamic, avian life history platform.
    Wed., May 25, 6:30pm. Free.  
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    Burgers & Live Music

    Enjoy yummy burgers and live music from Kim Meeks & Her Bad Habits.
    Wednesdays, 4-8pm. Free.  
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    The Hive - CLOSED

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    Donate Blood, Get Kerbey Lane Queso

    For some of us, queso almost runs through our veins. We Are Blood partnered with Kerbey Lane Cafe to provide blood donors with vouchers for a free queso while supplies last, so schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.
    Through May 31  
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    We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives

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    Finley’s Pop-Up Barbershop

    Finley’s takes over part of the historic Driskill Hotel’s Chisholm Trail Room, offering haircuts, beard/mustache trims, and straight-razor shaves along with a bit of early 1900s nostalgia.
    Through May 29  
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    The Driskill Hotel

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    Gifted & Talented Showcase

    AISD's GT students were invited to submit a virtual student project that connected with the 2022 theme, "Pathways and Passions." See a selection of chosen projects online.
    Through June 3  
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    Online

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    Lone Star Limericks Call for Submissions

    Brush Square Museums and Brush Square Museums Foundation announce an open call to writers to submit original limericks about Texas or Austin. Pay tribute to the people, places, sights, and sounds of this great city and state by immortalizing (or gently mocking) them in verse!
    Submissions accepted through June 4; finalists voted on June 5-11  
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    Online

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    Out of Town

    Obama Portraits Tour

    Portraits of the former president and first lady by Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald are on view before moving to the National Portrait Gallery.
    April 3-May 30  
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    Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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    Other Worlds Screenplay Contest

    Other Worlds Film Festival's eighth annual screenwriting contest, part of its mission to encourage work in science fiction and horror, is accepting submissions. New this year is the "under 18" category for young'uns starting to learn the craft. Early-bird deadline is March 31; entry fees increase with each following deadline (each month until August).
    Final deadline: Aug. 20  
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    Apply online

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    Pan Am Park Renaming

    The community is invited to provide feedback on a proposal to change the name of Pan American Neighborhood Park to Tony Castillo Pan American Neighborhood Park. An online survey is now open, and meetings will be held online and at the park.
    Survey open through June 4. Virtual meetings: Thu., May 19 & June 2, 7pm. In-person meeting: Sat., June 4, 10:30am, 2100 E. Third  
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    Pride 2022 Call for Artists

    The Dougherty Arts Center seeks submissions from LGBTQ+ artists for a pop-up exhibit during the Pride celebration with the theme "Glow Up!" Get all the details and submit online.
    Submissions due May 30; exhibit held June 15  
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    Online

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    Public Comment Period for City Draft Allocation Plan

    Each year, the city prepares a plan detailing the amount of federal funding to be allocated to various housing and public service programs. Give your feedback online or at a public hearing Tue., May 10, 6:30pm, with the Community Development Commission, or Thu., June 9, 10am, with City Council.
    Through June 10  
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    Public Input on ARP Funding for Homelessness

    The public is invited to provide input on the city's plan to allocate federal funds dedicated to homelessness and housing instability, either online or at a public hearing May 10 with the Community Development Commission or June 9 with City Council.
    Through June 10  
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    Online

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    SCH Fitness Club

    An hourlong power yoga flow with Tiffany Sipos of ecoGROOVES. All levels welcome.
    Wed., May 25, 6-7pm. Free.  
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    South Congress Hotel

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    Stick With Me

    All month, We Are Blood is rewarding blood and platelet donors with a limited-edition "Stick With Me" T-shirt when they bring a friend along to donate. Appointments required; make one online or call 512/206-1266.
    May 1-31  
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    We Are Blood donation centers & mobile drives

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    THAT Conference

    A four-day summer camp for developers passionate about learning all things mobile, web, cloud, and technology.
    Mon.-Thu., May 23-26  
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    Kalahari Resort and Waterpark

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    The Power of Movesz

    Join a 30-day wellness campaign to get inspired, get healthy, and make a positive change. Proceeds go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
    Through May. $35.  
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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.  
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    Online

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    W Austin's Living Room Sound Check

    Bring donations for nonprofit Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, which provides health care to working musicians, and enjoy a happy hour performance from a different artist each week: May 4, Nick Swift: May 11, Ruthie Craft; May 18, Akina Adderley; May 25, Fingerpistol.
    Wednesdays in May, 6-8pm. Free; donations encouraged.  
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    W Hotel

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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.  
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