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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-2pm  
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    Butler Park

  • 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
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    AmeriCorps Central Texas Virtual Career Fair

    AmeriCorps Central Texas is a collaboration of nine local nonprofit organizations offering a wide range of opportunities for anyone age 17 and up to create a better future for themselves and Central Texas through paid AmeriCorps service, which comes with benefits including education awards, health insurance, and student loan deferments. Learn about the opportunities and get all your questions answered at a virtual career fair.
    Tue., May 4; Wed., May 12; 10-11am & 6-7pm. Free.  
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    Virtual

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    Austin FC Queso Cup

    Austin FC, H-E-B, and 512 Food Co. partnered to present the inaugural Queso Cup contest. Fans send in their best queso recipes to be judged by a team including Q2 Stadium's exec chef. The prize includes an autographed Austin FC soccer ball, a $500 H-E-B gift card, and two tickets to an upcoming Austin FC match. The winning queso will also be one of the three featured in the club’s Queso Fountain, said to be "the signature Austin FC queso experience."
    Submissions due Mon., May 10  
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    Online

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    Lights Out for Wildlife

    Several major migratory flyways pass through Texas. Every spring and fall, millions of birds pass through the state. Many birds fly at night, but can become disoriented by bright lights. Texans can help solve this problem by turning off non-essential lights late at night during the peak of migratory season.
    Through May 7, 11pm-6am  
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    Texas Rally Against Anti-Trans Legislation

    HRC Austin, Transgender Education Network of Texas, Texas Freedom Network, Lambda Legal, ACLU of Texas, and Equality Texas are rallying at the Capitol in protest of the many anti-trans bills that are moving through the Texas Legislature. The event will be streamed live on HRC Austin's Facebook page here.
    Tue., May 4, 12:30-1:30pm  
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    Texas State Capitol
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    AJC General Body Meeting

    Learn about the work Austin Justice Coalition is doing and how you can get involved. Join in person or on Zoom.
    Tue., Nov. 8, 6:30pm  
    register
    1605 38 1/2 St. and on Zoom

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    Approaching a Mix

    This four-week intensive with studio professional Annlie Huang covers all the ins and outs of mixing music. A small class size means a safe space with lots of interaction.
    Beginning Tue., May 4, 7pm. $60.  
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    Zoom

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    Bike Night at COTA

    Cyclists can clip in and navigate the Circuit at Bike Night powered by Ascension Seton. The weekly event lets riders cruise COTA’s famed stars and stripes in a stress-free environment without the worry of city traffic while offering fantastic sunset views of the COTA’s signature Observation Deck and Austin skyline. After the ride concludes, cyclists can replenish and recharge with an ice-cold drink, mouth-watering refreshments and great conversations and camaraderie with fellow riders.
    Tue., Sept. 21, 6pm  
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    Circuit of the Americas

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    City of Austin "How to Help" Portal

    Looking for the right way to help your community during the pandemic? Or do you have a volunteer opportunity that you want to list? Visit the city's "How to Help" portal to make a match. The portal includes ways to help from home, donation drives, and active community engagement opportunities.
    Ongoing  
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    Online

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    Club Latinitas

    Enrollment is open and ongoing for this free bilingual afterschool club for all girls age 9-14, which includes fun, educational activities with technology and media.
    Through May 21, 4-6pm  
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    Online

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    Coffee & Conversation

    Start the day with a lively drop-in virtual networking meeting with games and breakout sessions. Hosted by Central Texas Network in Action.
    Tuesdays, 8:30-9:15am. Free.  
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    Esquina Tango Outdoor Classes

    Esquina Tango has a full calendar of socially distanced, donation-based outdoor classes like samba, salsa aerobics, and of course, tango. Check out the full calendar online.
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    Esquina Tango

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    First Tuesdays With GABC

    Join the Greater Austin Black Chamber for conversations full of tools and resources to grow and expand black businesses, led by business experts and real entrepreneurs.
    First Tuesdays, noon-1pm. Free.  
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    Virtual

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    It’s Strawberry Time

    The berries are ripe for the picking! Check the website for the latest updates. Enjoy additional farm activities on weekends; closed Wednesdays.
    Through May. Mon.-Tue., 8:30am-5:30pm, Thu.-Sat., 8:30am-5:30pm, Sun., 1-5pm  
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    Sweet Berry Farm, Burnet

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    Lawyer Referral Service Legal Clinic

    Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas will provide a free legal clinic for small businesses, entertainers and creatives, and nonprofits in the Austin metro area. Volunteer attorneys will be available for one-on-one 15-minute consultation sessions on a first-come, first-served basis.
    Tue., May 4, 3-5pm. Free.  
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    Online

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    LegalLine

    On the first Tuesday of every month, obtaining good, simple legal advice is easy. Just call 512/472-8303 for LegalLine, the free legal advice hotline sponsored by Austin Lawyer Referral Service. Attorney volunteers can answer questions and give brief legal advice concerning many areas of law.
    First Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Free.  
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    LG Second Life Tour

    LG Global and Round Two Vintage have partnered to host a clothing swap, where you can donate that bag of gently used clothing you've been meaning to purge.
    Tue., May 4, 3-8pm. Free.  
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    Jo's Coffee

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    Maudie's Margarita Run Benefiting the Trail Foundation

    Back for the 18th year, Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run brings two of Austin’s favorites together: running and margaritas! You can complete your 5K anytime through May 31, and a drive-through packet pickup party will be held on June 4, including yummy Maudie's chips & dips and margaritas. Each dollar raised benefits the Trail Foundation.
    Run through May 31; party, June 4  
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    Virtual

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    National Small Business Week Classes and Business Coaching Hours

    Are you a small-business owner in need of mentoring? Register to receive confidential one-on-one coaching from experts who can help put you on the right path. During National Small Business Week, business coaching is offered daily from 1-2pm.
    May 3-7, 1-2pm. Free.  
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    Virtual

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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  
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    Museum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria

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    Outdoor Reuse Market: Call for Vendors

    Are you a vendor who uses at least 50% reused or reclaimed materials in your handmade goods? Austin Creative Reuse is taking applications for their June 26-27 outdoor market.
    Deadline: May 15. $10.  
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    RENT: Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants

    The RENT Assistance Program application portal is now open, and provides $25 million of direct support for income-eligible Austin renters who are financially impacted by COVID-19. Get all the eligibility details and apply online, or call 512/488-1397.
    March 15-June 18  
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    Repeat Platelet Donors Get Special Gift

    Platelet donors at We Are Blood will receive a limited-edition "Donate Platelets Y'all" T-shirt when they donate twice in May. Appointments required; schedule online or call 512/206-1266.
    May 1-31. Free.  
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    We Are Blood donor centers

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    Small Business Administration Resources Webinar

    Whether you are starting a business, need financing, or growing your business, SBA offers assistance in these areas and is the voice for the small business in government.
    Tue., May 4, noon-1:30pm. Free.  
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    Online

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    Small Business Financing Workshop

    This informative session brings in expert U.S. Small Business Administration lender Sue Malone to introduce current trends in accessing capital for small business owners. The second half of the session will focus on a step-by-step process on how to apply for unsecured working capital loans from $25,000 to $150,000, which includes startups, existing businesses, and franchises.
    Tue., May 4, 9-11am. Free.  
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    Virtual

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    Small Business Week

    For Small Business Week, the city's Economic Development Department has put together a full schedule of webinars designed to educate small-business owners, as well as daily coaching sessions. Get details at austinchronicle.com/events or the city's website.
    May 3-7  
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    Online

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    Smart(er) Cities

    Network and hear a presentation on "smart cities" with the Austin Forum on Technology & Society.
    Tue., May 4, 6pm. Free.  
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    Online via Zoom

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    Star Wars Day at Pinballz

    Celebrate one Pinballz's favorite days with out-of-this-galaxy themed cocktail specials all day at Pinballz Kingdom and Pinballz Lake Creek. May the fourth be with you!
    Tue., May 4  
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    Pinballz Arcade Lake Creek, Pinballz Kingdom

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    Texas History Tuesdays

    Learn about the cattle drive era in 1800s Texas with a Bullock Museum educator and optional extension activities.
    Tue., May 4, 10am & 1pm  
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    The Bullock Museum online

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    Understanding Business Taxes

    Preparation of business tax returns can be very complex in light of the ever-changing tax laws. This two-day course can help you gain familiarity with the tax forms, due dates, and the financial information required to accurately complete various business tax returns.
    May 4-5, 9-11am. Free.  
    register
    Virtual

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    University of Texas Baseball

    Vs. Texas State.
    Tue., May 4, 6:30pm  
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    Disch-Falk Field

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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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    Austin Creative Reuse

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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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