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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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BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration
Join BookSpring for an enchanting celebration of reading at BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration! Enjoy inspiring stories read aloud from pillars of the community, carnival games, a petting zoo, face painters, balloon makers, books, and refreshments (ALL FREE).Sat. May 4, 12pm-6pmBookSpring
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Fuego: Scorpio Season
'Tis the best time of year. A Halloween-inspired party for Scorpios and their fans. All we ask is don't be a dick and no racist costumes, plz and thank you. Music by Mireydi, p1nkstar, and birthday boo Chorizo Funk, plus kick-ass drag shows, and more.Thu., Oct. 25, 10pm. $8. -
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Good as Gold Block Party
Hosted by the Soup Peddler, this parking lot party features a lineup of local bands including Annabelle Chairlegs and Batty Jr. Dress in gold to win prizes.Thu., Oct. 25, 6-10pm -
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Voter Bar Hop: Westside
A self-guided bar crawl to celebrate your voting self! Vote in the afternoon at the county's Granger Building, then swing by Parlor & Yard, Rustic Tap, and Dirty Bill's for drink specials! End the night at Stereotype with Genevieve Padalecki and Alpha Rev.Thu., Oct. 25, 4-7pm. Free.
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Austin Bold FC
The city's newly minted United Soccer League team will be hosting games at COTA starting in March 2019. Season passes are now available.$189 for 20-game season pass. -
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Austin Code Spooktacular Bash
Come out for games, a bouncy house, face-painting, costume contest, and a spooky house exhibit.Thu., Oct. 25, 4:30-7pm. Free. -
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Austin Séance: Halloween Series
A. Lucio and J. Dyer bring the séance experience to skeptics and believers alike, with each sitting held in the intimate Pony Shed located in the Vortex courtyard.Oct. 25-31. Thu.-Mon., 7 & 9pm; Mon.-Tue., 9pm. $16. -
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Ayomi Yoshida Exhibition
The Japanese artist makes her Texas debut with a large-scale multimedia exhibition that evokes a pool with flowers falling into it that complements the center’s water garden.Tue.-Sun., through Jan. 13. Free.Asia Society Texas Center, Houston -
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“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit”
Seventy years after the luxury liner sank in the Atlantic more than 150 items from the wreck were brought up from the ocean floor and brought together for this fascinating show. Timed tickets are required.June 2-Jan. 5Mayborn Museum, Waco -
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Beachtoberfest
Fall is the perfect time to visit the Texas beach, and Port A is serving up a full schedule of events to keep visitors well fed and entertained.Sept. 20-Oct. 28Port Aransas -
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Bethany Lutheran Pumpkin Patch
Tis the season to take a stroll through the pumpkin patch. Leave time to explore the photo ops, storytelling sessions, and activity stations.Daily, Oct. 12-31. Free. -
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Constructing a Community-Based Approach to Austin Urban Design
The Austin chapter of the American Institute of Architects partners with Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Department of Urban Studies & Planning to present a more holistic urban design for "complete communities" in Austin.Thu., Oct. 25, 1-3pm. Free. -
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District 3: City Bond Open House
Residents are invited to stop in to learn more about the 2018 bonds on the upcoming ballot.Thu., Oct. 25, 6-8pm -
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Dog's Job
Written and designed specifically for preschool audiences, Dog’s Job introduces young children to careers and community helpers. Dog has been happy being a pet, but when he decides he needs to find a real job, the 2- to 4-year-olds in the audience will have a great time helping him determine what he might be good at doing.Oct. 18-27. Thu.-Sat., 9:30 & 11am. $7.50. -
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Dope Creatives Market
Soundtrack by DJs Willtothe & Gniice. All raffle proceeds benefit the nonprofit organization Mama Sana Vibrant Woman.Thu., Oct. 25, noon-5pm. Free. -
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Early Voting
Cast your ballot for the 2018 midterm elections early! Sites throughout the City and County will open polling places for early voting. Need help deciding who to vote for and learning the issues? Check out austinchronicle.com/elections for our ongoing coverage.Mon., Oct. 22 - Fri., Nov. 2; 7am-7pmAnywhere you see "Vote Here" -
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Fall Fun at Sweet Berry Farm
Get down to the farm for deals on pumpkins & gourds, free hayrides, a corn maze, scarecrow stuffing, and more.Sept. 22-Nov. 4. Free. -
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Free Tarot at the Milonga Room
Free readings with Carly from Sound Sight Tarot. Text 512/593-1920 to make a reservation.Fourth Thursdays, 8-10pm. Free. -
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Generation Priced Out: A Discussion With Randy Shaw
Randy Shaw, the director of the San Francisco's Tenderloin Housing Clinic, discusses his new book, which looks at rising property values and displacement in the urban U.S.Thu., Oct. 25, 7:30-9pm. Free.Goldsmith Hall 3.120, 310 Inner Campus -
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Halloween by Design
A one-of-a-kind Halloween bash that highlights the best of Austin's designers, chefs, and artists while benefiting four Austin nonprofits whose good works serve the entire community and beyond.Thu., Oct. 25, 6-10pm. $125.Star Hill Ranch, 15000 Hamilton Pool Rd -
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Happy Hour With Simone
Simone Riviera, and her famous Kappa Gamma Mascara punch, and getting tipsy and you're invited. Drink it all up as the store premieres this season's sexiest, skimpiest underwear. Interested models can shoot Dan an email.Last Thursdays, 6-9pm. Free. -
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Hogeye Festival
This three-day event begins with the Hogeye Stroll on Thursday, with a dessert contest and art show. On Friday, there's a street dance with live music on Depot Street. Saturday is the real big fest with three stages of music, arts & crafts, kids' activities, costume contest & pet parade, a carnival, barbecue cook-off, and more.Thu.-Sat., Oct. 25-27Elgin -
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Inside Out
The evolution of women’s undergarments is exposed in the groundbreaking exhibit that explores what’s under the fashions of the day.Sept. 20, 2018-Jan. 20, 2019San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo -
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Meet the Final Fire Chief Candidates
The six finalists for the Fire Chief position participate in a moderated discussion. Attend in person or watch live on ATXN. Free parking at Palmer Events Center; Spanish and ASL interpreters provided.Thu., Oct. 25, 6-8pmTown Lake Center, 721 Barton Springs Rd. -
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Morning Walk Austin
Meet at Jo's for a cuppa coffee, then take a stroll through Downtown Austin with an ATX tour guide.Ongoing. Wed.-Sat., 10-11:30am. $10-20. -
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Neighborhood Fishing
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is stocking 17 locations in 16 cities, including Austin, with channel catfish throughout the summer.Through November. Free with fishing license.Various locations -
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People For Bikes Community Survey
Share your biking-in-the-city experiences with Austin leaders for a chance to win neat prizes while helping to improve local condition.Through Nov. 16Online -
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Halloween and Dia de los Muertos
Storytime: Halloween
Celebrate Halloween with stories and activities that are sure to excite your little monsters.Thu., Oct. 25, 10am-1:30pm -
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Taking it to the Streets: A Visual History of Protest and Demonstration in Austin
The Austin History Center's latest exhibit spotlights local efforts to create social change over the decades, including the Civil Rights and Women's Liberation movements. Residents are invited to upload personal photos of recent marches and rallies for inclusion.Through Oct. 28. Free. -
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The Boozery: Haunted Bar Takeover
It's prime spoopy time at the bungalow bar with a pop-up haunted house and drink specials named after local ghosts.Oct. 17-31 -
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The Rewind
Old-school, vinyl turntable mix show fundraising event every Thursday night on the Terrace 59 Rooftop.Through Dec. 27. Thursdays, 10pm. Free. -
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Thinkery21: Face Your Fears
Explore the science behind what makes you most afraid.Thu., Oct. 25, 7-10pm. $22-25, pre-sale; $30 walk-up. -
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VOLUME
In an effort to preserve women's histories in Texas, #bossbabesATX and Chulita Vinyl Club will accept donations of vinyl, zines, and prints from the community. Drop off items at any upcoming #bossbabesATX event between now and Nov. 15. You can also schedule a drop-off by emailing thebabes@bossbabes.org.Through Nov. 15. Free.605 N. Edward Gary St., San Marcos -
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Voter Drive
The nonpartisan League of Women Voters is hustling to get the vote out. Grab a copy of their free voter's guide now through election day, or find a copy in our Oct. 26 issue!Through Tue., Nov. 6Online -
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Wake Up, Brother Bear!
Watch Brother Bear and Sister Bear experience a full year of glorious seasons: see a waterfall melt, meet a butterfly, chase an elusive fish, and skate on an icy pond. Children are invited to join the action to help create magical moments. (Geared toward ages 6 and under.)Through April 21. Tue. & Thu., 10am & noon; Sun., 2pm. $10 and up.ZACH North, 12129 RR 620 N. #10 -
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Whole Planet Foundation Party With a Purpose Benefit and Auction
In an effort to highlight “Poverty Is Unnecessary Day,” Whole Planet Foundation’s Party With a Purpose Benefit & Auction seeks to inform and inspire attendees, engage the Austin community, and promote the foundation’s mission to empower women entrepreneurs through microcredit loans.Thu., Oct. 25, 6-9pm. $50. -
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Yoga With Art, Yoga With Adriene
An art-focused yoga practice on the rooftop of the museum.Thu., Oct. 25, 6:30pm -
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Special Screenings
Young Frankenstein (1974)
Haunted Drive-in Month: Mel Brooks was in his film prime in 1974 when he directed both Blazing Saddles and this spoof of the old Universal horror movie.Thu., Oct. 25, 7:30pm
