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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  
    get tickets
    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  
    More Info
    Butler Park
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    "Tangible/Nothing"

    In the first reinstallation of the collection galleries since it opened in 2019, Ruby City will present an exhibit of artwork from the Linda Pace collection by national and international artists.
    Through July 30, 2023  
    more info
    Ruby City, San Antonio

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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.
    Texas State Library & Archives

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    Asia Society Texas Night Market

    More than 60 vendors will be present along with sumo wrestling, food trucks, dancers, and games for all ages.
    Fri., Nov. 4, 6-10pm. Free.
    Houston

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    Austin Ice Bats

    See the NA3HL ice hockey team face off for three home games against the New Mexico Ice Wolves.
    Nov. 4-6. Fri.-Sat., 7pm; Sun., 4:45pm  
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    Ice & Field at the Crossover

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    Community Fitness Classes

    For the fitness-curious and those on a budget, Castle Hill offers a wide selection of discounted classes throughout the week – just look for the "Community" name in the title.
    Ongoing. $15 for one class, $100 for 10.  
    register
    Castle Hill Fitness

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    Kids

    Drawing & Painting Classes for Kids

    Calling all mini Monets! Registration is now open for afterschool and weekend art classes with professional artist and educator Amanda Jones, teaching students ages 8-18. Professional illustrator Carly Dennis also offers a special weekly class for younger artists.
    Ongoing. $122.50-160 monthly.  
    get tickets
    607 W. St Johns #10

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    Drunk Yoga

    NY-based immersive wellness experience Drunk Yoga® comes to Austin for a weekendlong pop-up, bringing eccentric 90-minute yoga classes followed by discounted food and drink at the Water Trough to refuel.
    Nov. 3-6. $55-59.  
    get tickets
    Lone Star Court Hotel

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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.  
    schedule
    Online via Zoom

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    Friday Night Fever

    Strap on your boogie shoes for disco house music, a bounce house, and a massive silent disco.
    Fri., Nov. 4, 7pm. $25-40.
    Blue Norther Hard Seltzer

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    Girlstart's Annual Game Changers Luncheon

    Celebrate the nonprofit org's 25th anniversary and help raise critical funds to support Girlstart’s nationally recognized afterschool programs, which reach more than 2,000 girls in high-need schools across the country.
    Fri., Nov. 4, 11am  
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    JW Marriott Austin

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    Out of Town

    Ground Zero 360 Remembrance Exhibit

    More than 70 artists, painters, and sculptors contributed to this powerful exhibit remembering the terrorist attack on 9/11 including photographs taken from the streets of New York City.
    Sept. 12, 2022-Jan. 31, 2023
    Houston

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    Hill Country Galleria Ice Rink

    Find it between the Bee Cave Public Library and the Hill Country Galleria lawn.
    Through Jan. 2. $15 to skate; reservations encouraged.
    Hill Country Galleria

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    Halloween and Dia de los Muertos

    House of Torment

    The ultimate haunted house with three new themes featuring elaborate sets, iconic characters, towering animatronic monsters, and terrifying scenarios.
    Through Nov. 5. Open daily Oct. 12-31 and select weekend days otherwise  
    get tickets
    House of Torment

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    Monkeypox Resources

    Monkeypox is still on the scene, and Austin Public Health has expanded the availability of vaccines; check your eligibility via a survey with Wellness Equity Alliance via the link below. If you have symptoms, see your health care provider for testing. If you do not have a provider, call APH at 512/972-5560.
    Ongoing  
    eligibility survey

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    Night Golf

    A nighttime shotgun-style nine-hole round made more fun and challenging with glow-in-the-dark balls.
    Thu.-Sat., 6-9:30pm. $20.  
    info
    Butler Pitch & Putt

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    Pilates Strengthen & Sculpt Mat Workout

    A class focusing on all the Pilates mat workout principles to develop a strong inner core and tone, sculpt, and strengthen the muscles.
    Sept. 12-Dec. 19. $5-28.  
    register
    Ballet Austin

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    Platelet Donors Urgently Needed

    A growing community means a growing need for platelets, which are a crucial component of blood used for cancer patients, people with traumatic injuries, and pediatric transplant patients. In an effort to ramp up platelet donations, We Are Blood launched “Power Up,” a program that awards donors who donate five times by Nov. 30. Donors can choose one of four exclusive prizes: an embroidered windbreaker, Alamo movie passes, a tote, or backpack. Schedule online or call 512/206-1266.
    Through Nov. 30  
    make an appointment
    We Are Blood donor centers

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    Out of Town

    Rancho CASI de los Chisos Chili Cook-Off

    The Chili Appreciation Society International split off from the Tolbert chili cook-off in 1983 and now holds their own cooking competition on the same weekend up the road from Terlingua.
    Tue.-Sat., Nov. 1-5. $35.
    Terlingua

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    Rock for Our Rights: Benefit for Prrowess

    Grandma Mousey, Bridey Murphy, and more perform to raise funds for the reproductive rights org.
    Fri., Nov. 4. $10 suggested donation.
    Kenny Dorham's Backyard

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    Roots & Wings Festival

    Celebrate trees, butterflies, bees, and nature in our city with over 50 events happening throughout the city, with special significance this year as Austin was recently certified as a Bee City USA affiliate.
    Through Nov. 5  
    schedule
    Citywide

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    Out of Town

    Terlingua Original International Chili Cook Off + BBQ

    Also known as “The Behind-the-Store Chili Cook-Off” or “Tolbert Cook-Off,” this cook-off began the great chili argument as a publicity stunt by Frank X. Tolbert in 1967 with Wick Fowler and H. Allen Smith squaring off with their chili recipes, and has continued for 55 years.
    Wed.-Sat., Nov. 2-5. $45.
    Terlingua

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    Texas Keeper Cider Trivia Night

    Trivia 512 hosts a fun night for masters of minutiae.
    Fridays, 7-9pm. Free.  
    info
    Texas Keeper Cidery

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    Texas State Volleyball

    Vs. Troy.
    Nov. 4-5. Fri., 6pm; Sat., 2pm  
    info & schedule
    Strahan Arena, 106 Charles Austin Dr., San Marcos

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    The 47th Annual Garage & Estate Sale

    A unique opportunity to select from tens of thousands of items at bargain prices, ranging from jewelry to tools, vintage collectibles, and children’s clothing.
    Preview party Wed., Nov. 2, 7-10pm; sale Fri.-Sun., Nov. 4-6. Free and ticketed shopping events.  
    info
    Palmer Events Center

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    The Black Fund Now Accepting Applications

    The Austin Community Foundation has opened a request for proposals for the Black Fund, which will award 16 grants totaling $340,000 in first round of funding to "unleash the power of Black-led organizations and uplift solutions to benefit the Black community in Central Texas." Get details and apply online.
    Deadline: Nov. 18  
    apply now

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    The Chamber of Comics

    Laugh till you cry, drink whatcha want, and have world-class musicians groove you into the next act at this first-Friday variety show hosted by Kiko Villamizar.
    First Fridays, 8-10pm. $20.  
    get tickets
    Chambers Theatre, 121 Main St., Buda

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    UT Baseball

    Fall World Series.
    Thu.-Sat., Nov. 3-5, 6pm  
    info & schedule
    Disch-Falk Field

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    UV Night Walk

    Join Central Texas Mycological Society for a nocturnal walk with mycologist and photographer Alan Rockefeller to look for night pollinators, glowing plants, fungus, lichens, and more. Get creative with glowing outfits to see in the UV light.
    Fri., Nov. 4, 6-9pm. $15 and up.
    Central Austin; location emailed with ticket

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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  
    info
    Various locations
Ongoing

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    WIC Mobile Unit

    Resources and info about Austin Public Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program for qualifying pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
    Check online for current schedule. Free.  
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    Various locations
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