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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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    Bike Night at COTA

    Cyclists can clip in and navigate the Circuit at Bike Night powered by Ascension Seton. 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 COTA’s signature Observation Deck and Austin skyline. After the ride, cyclists can replenish and recharge with an ice-cold drink, mouthwatering refreshments, and great conversations and camaraderie with fellow riders.
    Select Tuesdays  
    info & registration
    Circuit of the Americas

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    We Care: Uvalde

    Vendetta Music Fest and ATX Event Systems will put on a livestream concert to raise funds for victims of the recent mass shooting in Uvalde. Donations can be made via a GoFundMe page hosted by Austin FC supporters' group Los Verdes, which is working with Uvalde City Council to distribute the funds.
    Tue., May 31, noon-5pm  
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    Arts Commission Special Called Meeting

    The commission will hear from a multitude of agencies regarding cultural arts funding and processes. Sign up online to speak and watch on ATXN.
    Tue., May 31, 6pm  
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    Permitting & Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco

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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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    Ecstatic Dance

    Connect with yourself and others at this meditative and transcendent barefoot dance night with a live DJ.
    Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-10:30pm. $22; $77 for eight-dance membership.  
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    Indra's Awarehouse

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    Environmental Protections in Neighborhoods

    An opportunity to learn about the Development Services Department Community Tree Preservation and Environmental Inspection teams and their work, including the tree protection ordinance, sediment and erosion control measures, and reporting suspected violations.
    Tue., May 31, 6:30-8pm  
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    Austin Energy

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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  
    more info
    Online

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    Housing & Planning Committee Meeting

    The committee will discuss possible amendments to vertical mixed-use zoning and hear about accessory dwelling units and equitable transit-oriented development.
    Tue., May 31, 3pm  
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    City Hall

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    Out of Town

    Kerrville Folk Festival

    The 50th edition of the annual music festival runs for 18 days of peace and love at the Quiet Valley Ranch featuring legacy acts and up-and-coming stars. Read more in our Music section.
    May 26-June 12  
    schedule
    Kerrville

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    Late at the Lake

    An open mic for musicians, poets, and comedians. Signup starts at 7:30pm.
    Tuesdays, 8-11pm. Free.  
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    Mozart's Coffee Roasters

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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  
    submit
    Online

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    Lonestar Soccer Club Tryouts

    Registration is now open for the 2022-23 season, with tryouts for kids in the under 10-11 age group on May 9-10 and older kids in late May.
    May 9-10 & May 31-June 1  
    more info
    Various locations

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    No Lights No Lycra

    A dance party in the dark for the pure joy of dancing, that can be a workout or meditation. A wide variety of songs play, and it's an environment free of substances and phones. Read more here
    Every other Tuesday, 8pm. $10 suggested donation.  
    info
    West China Tea, 4706 N. I-35

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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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    Postcard Writing With Blue Action Dems

    Gather with fellow Dems to write postcards to help spark voter and volunteer enthusiasm. Being an outdoor event, it'll be called off for inclement weather.
    Tuesdays, 5-7pm  
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    Doc's Backyard

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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  
    info
    Online

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    Round Rock Express

    Vs. Oklahoma City. Thursday it's dog-friendly for Pints & Pups, and Sunday is Kids' Day. Attendees get a chance to win a used car Saturday courtesy of Nyle Maxwell.
    May 31-June 5. Tue.-Fri., 7:05pm; Sat., 6:05pm; Sun., 1:05pm  
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    Dell Diamond

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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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    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

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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  
    sign up
    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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