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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-2pmButler Park -
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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 5Long Center for the Performing Arts
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November 2022 General Election
Vote anywhere you see a "Vote Here/Vote Aquí" sign, and learn about what's on the ballot at austinchronicle.com/elections. Need help getting to the polls? Capital Metro is waiving all fares on election day, including bus, rail, and pickup services, and bike rental service MetroBike is free with the code BIKETOVOTE2022. Lyft is offering half-price rides to the polls with the code VOTE22. You can also request a ride from RideShare2Vote.com. Remember: If you're in line by 7pm, you are allowed to vote. Learn more about voting rights here.Election day: Tue., Nov. 8Travis County -
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All Dolled Up: Playing With Identity in 1940s Paper Dolls
An exhibit demonstrating the cultural messages conveyed to girls in the Forties, with a collection donated to UT's School of Human Ecology. A reception includes the chance for visitors to construct their own paper dolls.Nov. 4-17. Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm; reception: Thu., Nov. 10, 2:30pm. Free.UT Admin. Bldg., 1616 Guadalupe -
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Election Day Solidarity Watch Party
Gather with other like-minded women (and allies) in a safe space to connect, decompress, and even have a laugh or two. They'll have refreshments, activities, and assistance getting to polling locations if needed.Tue., Nov. 8, 11am-7pm. Free. -
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Wurstfest
Join the biggest salute in Texas to German culture and sausage with plenty of food, dancing, and carnival rides.Fri.-Sun., Nov. 4-13New Braunfels -
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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, 2023Ruby 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. -
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Adult Skate Night
Leave the rugrats at home and enjoy the roller rink with other grownups.Tuesdays, 7-11pm; Saturdays, 9pm-midnight -
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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, 6:30pm1605 38 1/2 St. and on Zoom -
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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. -
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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.607 W. St Johns #10 -
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Election Night Watch Party With Greg Casar for Congress
Watch the results roll in with Casar and jam to tunes from DJ Chorizo Funk.Tue., Nov. 8, 6pm. Free. -
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Epilepsy Support Group
Listen to the experiences of other people with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Tuesdays are for family group, and Wednesday is for adults.Second Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 7pm. Free.Online via Zoom -
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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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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, 2023Houston -
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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. -
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Pasión Verde: The First Season of Growing the Legend (2022)
The Austin FC season has concluded, but fans can revel in the magic of the team's hometown support with a documentary now available to stream.OngoingOnline: losverdesatx.org -
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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. -
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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. 30We Are Blood donor centers -
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The Annual Great Pumpkin Haul
Pumpkins are the fave fall food for the residents of Central Texas Pig Rescue. If you've got a hoard of gourds, check CTPR's website for a list of places to donate and guidelines for what is pleasing to the pigs' palates. They could also use some extra hands to transport all the donations.Through Dec. 17Various locations -
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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 -
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The Power of the Unseen Majority: How Soil Microbes Shape the Nature We See
Do you like mushrooms or beans? Have you heard of companion planting or intercropping? The common theme uniting these two seemingly unrelated questions is soil microbes. Join Science Under the Stars to learn from UT biology researchers about the multiple ways soil microbes influence growth of individual plants, assembly of plant communities, and our daily life.Tue., Nov. 8, 7pm. Free. -
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Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session
See agenda for details, and watch the meeting live on TCTV.Tuesdays, 9amCommissioners Court, 700 Lavaca -
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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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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.OngoingVarious locations -
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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.Various locations
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