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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  
    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  
    Butler Park
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    Kitten Yoga

    Practice your poses and meet adoptable kittens with an hourlong beginner-friendly yoga session followed by a half hour of kitty playtime. You may even meet a new best buddy, and adoption fees are waived. Class proceeds go to Austin Pets Alive!
    Sun., Aug. 21, 10am-3pm  
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    Round Rock Express

    Vs. El Paso. Thursday is Military Appreciation night; Friday is Wizarding Night, with butterbeer, a live owl, and more; and the Spazmatics play a postgame concert Saturday.
    Aug. 16-21. Tue.-Fri., 7:05pm; Sat.-Sun., 6:05pm  
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    AIA Sandcastle Contest and Viewing

    Teams of professional engineers turn East Beach into a giant sandbox vying for the best creation made of sand.
    Sat.-Sun., Aug. 20-21. Free; $15 cash for parking.  
    Galveston
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    Balance Your Chakras

    Experience a fusion of hatha and kundalini practices to balance and align your chakras.
    Sun., Aug. 21, 2-4pm. $15-40 donation.  
    Flow Yoga, 2167 Anderson
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    Barton Creek Farmers Market

    A great selection of local farmers bringing fabulous pastured meats, eggs, dairy, vegetables, and fruits, plus prepared-food vendors, artisans, bakers, and of course, live music.
    Sundays, 9am-1pm. Free.  
    4805 Hwy. 290 W., Sunset Valley (Kohl's parking lot)
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    Community Hours at Thinkery

    Thinkery provides admission by donation as part of its Open Door Initiative, created to give every child a chance to explore STEAM concepts and develop a lifelong love of learning, regardless of means.
    Sundays, 3-5pm; Tuesdays, 3-7pm  
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    Donate Blood, Get Free Wings

    Bok bok! In August, blood donors get a tasty reward of a voucher for five chicken wings from Pluckers Wing Bar.
    Through Aug. 31  
    We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drives
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    Drop-in Hip Hop Classes for Adults

    Beginner to advanced dancers welcome to drop in for a great workout set to hip-hop and pop music.
    Sundays, 12:30pm. $5-26.  
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    Dungeons & Dragons Night

    Pinballz offers themed rooms, tavern music, an interactive drink menu, and more to help immerse you in the campaign experience.
    Sundays, 6pm-close  
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    End of Summer Sale

    Get 20-30% off in-store or online on jewelry, books, and locally made, artist-designed gifts and homeware.
    Aug. 21-27  
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    Kids

    Fall Art Classes

    Art Garage is now registering students for eight- to 12-week classes this fall, which allow your kiddos ages 4-16 to explore several art mediums with certified art educators at afterschool and home school sessions.
    Classes begin Sept. 12. $350-550.  
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    Free Fitness Classes

    Stronger Austin, powered by It’s Time Texas, offers a variety of free fitness classes, from cardio to Zumba.
    Ongoing. Free.  
    Online via Zoom
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    Greater Austin Music Census

    The live music capital wants to hear from all the folks who give the city its nickname. Adults with a professional interest in music living within the greater Austin metro area are welcome to complete a survey for the music census, which will provide valuable data for community leaders, nonprofits, and government agencies.
    Through Sept. 9  
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    Hearth & Soul Sunday Mimosas

    Drink mimosas and shop new arrivals in homewares, accessories, and clothing all summer.
    Sundays, noon-5pm. Free.  
    Hearth & Soul, 2727 Exposition
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    Market Daze

    A weird, wild, and wonderful market with vendors curated by Out Hyped, tasty and unique pizzas from Side Eye Pies, and refreshing pints from Meanwhile.
    Sun., Aug. 21, 4-8pm. Free.  
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    PiYo With Live DJ

    Teachers from Shed Pilates + Fitness and Body Collective will offer rotating Pilates and yoga classes all month.
    Sundays in August, 8-9am. Free.  
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    Out of Town

    Purple Martin Watch Parties

    Houston’s purple martins spend the day devouring insects and then perform amazing aerial maneuvers before roosting in the trees, and the Audubon Society is there to explain what’s happening.
    Sat., Aug. 13; Sun., Aug. 21; Sun., Sept. 4, 18; Sat., Sept. 24; 7:45pm. Free.  
    Houston
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    Splash Dance! With Erica Nix

    Shake it up in your swimsuit every Sunday with Erica Nix's poolside aerobics.
    Sundays, 10-11am. Through Sept. 25. RSVP, $20.
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    Texas State Soccer

    The Bobcats start off the season against St. Mary's Aug. 18, then Incarnate Word on Aug. 21.
    Thu. & Sun., Aug. 18 & 21, 7:30pm  
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    Trade Days

    Shop multiple barns and acres of vendors with a wide variety of goods, memorabilia, and collectibles.
    Fri.-Sat., Aug. 19-21  
    Fredericksburg
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    Tree of the Year Awards

    TreeFolks and Austin Parks & Rec are resurrecting the awards after nearly a decade, and seek noms for favorite trees in five categories. They must be in the city or ETJ limits, publicly accessible, and not a previous winner, but other than that, all bets are off! So get familiar with your urban forest and take note of the best of the branches. See "Kevin Curtin Hung Out With All of Austin’s 'Tree of the Year' Winners," July 31, 2020, for a fun history lesson.
    Nominate through Sept. 30  
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    Civic Events

    Volunteer With TCDP

    With election day coming right up and early voting in progress right now, the Travis County Democratic Party is out in full force and could use help getting out the vote. Sign up online for one of their many volunteer opportunities all over town.
    Ongoing  
    Various locations
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    Yappy Hour

    A pup meetup with Austin Humane Society featuring a dog-friendly menu by Healthy Pet, snuggles with adoptable pups from AHS, and a portion of proceeds benefiting the shelter.
    Sun., Aug. 21, noon-3pm  
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    Your Body, Your Yoga

    If yoga has you twisted or you've felt left out at a yoga class, join this workshop to learn how to adjust any shape to fit your body. Class can also be useful for teachers to learn how to accommodate more people.
    Sun., Aug. 21, 2-4pm. $10-25 donation.  
    Flow Yoga, 4477 S. Lamar

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