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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  
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    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  
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    Butler Park
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    Lunch & Learn

    Multitask in a fun, enriching way by learning about nature, science, and natural history during your lunch break with the city of Austin's Nature & Science Center.
    Select Tuesdays through May 18, noon. Free.  
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    Virtual

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    Musical Storytelling

    Join the Austin Public Library and Austin Camerata for a virtual performance of stories read aloud accompanied by a live string quartet. Kids will meet the musicians, learn about the instruments, and enjoy two stories followed by a Q&A. Ages 5 and under, 10:30am; ages 5-9, 11am.
    Tue., May 11, 10:30am. Free, but RSVP.  
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    Online

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    Round Rock Express

    Minor League Baseball is back, and they open the season playing against Oklahoma City Dodgers May 6-11, then the Sugar Land Skeeters May 13-18. Check the schedule for all the fun promo details including giveaway days, dog-friendly games, kids' day, and more, and enjoy postgame fireworks on opening day and Fridays.
    Thu.-Sat. & Mon., 7:05; Sun., 1:05, Tue., 6:05  
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    Dell Diamond

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    Virtual Kitten Shower

    It's kitten season! Austin Humane Society's annual event is fur-tual this year, featuring adorable kittens and cats available for adoption, virtual activities, a kitten supply drive, and paw-some happy hours. Donate online and check out one of the events::
    • Kitten Trivia: Thu., May 6, 6pm:
    • Kitten Yoga: Sat., May 8, 10am; Tue., May 11, 5:30pm:
    • Kitten Bingo: Sat., May 8, 11am:
    • Whiskey & Whiskers: Thu., May 13, 8pm
    May 6-13  
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    Online
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    Axe-Throwing League Open House

    Urban Axes welcomes potential league participants for a free open house prior to league play starting May 23.
    Tue., May 11, 7-9pm; Sun. & Tue., May 16 & 18, noon-2pm. Free, but RSVP.  
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    Urban Axes

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    Bike Night at COTA

    Cyclists can clip in and navigate the Circuit at Bike Night powered by Ascension Seton. The weekly event lets 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 the COTA’s signature Observation Deck and Austin skyline. After the ride concludes, cyclists can replenish and recharge with an ice-cold drink, mouth-watering refreshments and great conversations and camaraderie with fellow riders.
    Tue., Sept. 21, 6pm  
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    Circuit of the Americas

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    City of Austin "How to Help" Portal

    Looking for the right way to help your community during the pandemic? Or do you have a volunteer opportunity that you want to list? Visit the city's "How to Help" portal to make a match. The portal includes ways to help from home, donation drives, and active community engagement opportunities.
    Ongoing  
    info
    Online

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    Kids

    Club Latinitas

    Enrollment is open and ongoing for this free bilingual afterschool club for all girls age 9-14, which includes fun, educational activities with technology and media.
    Through May 21, 4-6pm  
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    Online

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    Coffee & Conversation

    Start the day with a lively drop-in virtual networking meeting with games and breakout sessions. Hosted by Central Texas Network in Action.
    Tuesdays, 8:30-9:15am. Free.  
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    Esquina Tango Outdoor Classes

    Esquina Tango has a full calendar of socially distanced, donation-based outdoor classes like samba, salsa aerobics, and of course, tango. Check out the full calendar online.
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    Esquina Tango

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    Home Composting Class

    Learn how to turn your food scraps and lawn clippings into fertilizer for your plants.
    Tue., May 11, 6-7pm. Free (registration required).  
    Register
    Online

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    I-35 Capital Express South Public Hearing

    Review the draft environmental assessment and the recommended alternative for improvements to I-35 from Hwy. 290 W./SH 71/Ben White Blvd. to SH 45 Southeast.
    Through May 26  
    Open house & feedback submission
    Online

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    Out of Town

    It’s Strawberry Time

    The berries are ripe for the picking! Check the website for the latest updates. Enjoy additional farm activities on weekends; closed Wednesdays.
    Through May. Mon.-Tue., 8:30am-5:30pm, Thu.-Sat., 8:30am-5:30pm, Sun., 1-5pm  
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    Sweet Berry Farm, Burnet

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    Lonestar Select Soccer Tryouts

    Tryouts are open for Lonestar Soccer Club's U10 and U11 teams.
    Tue., May 11, 6pm  
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    Various locations

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    Maudie's Margarita Run Benefiting the Trail Foundation

    Back for the 18th year, Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run brings two of Austin’s favorites together: running and margaritas! You can complete your 5K anytime through May 31, and a drive-through packet pickup party will be held on June 4, including yummy Maudie's chips & dips and margaritas. Each dollar raised benefits the Trail Foundation.
    Run through May 31; party, June 4  
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    No Stone Unturned: A Lifetime of Archaeology

    Ben McReynolds has donated his extensive and unique collection to the museum. It will be on view for a year along with the permanent collection that includes artifacts from La Belle, the French ship discovered in Matagorda Bay; the story of ranching on the coast; and more than 13,000 years of Texas history.
    April 23, 2021-April 30, 2022. Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm  
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    Museum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria

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    Outdoor Reuse Market: Call for Vendors

    Are you a vendor who uses at least 50% reused or reclaimed materials in your handmade goods? Austin Creative Reuse is taking applications for their June 26-27 outdoor market.
    Deadline: May 15. $10.  
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    Pinballz Career Fair

    Pinballz arcades are in search of floor staff, bartenders, facilities staff, cooks, and more. Bring two forms of ID, TABC certificate, and food handler's card.
    Tue., May 11, 11am-3pm  
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    Austin-area Pinballz Arcades

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    RENT: Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants

    The RENT Assistance Program application portal is now open, and provides $25 million of direct support for income-eligible Austin renters who are financially impacted by COVID-19. Get all the eligibility details and apply online, or call 512/488-1397.
    March 15-June 18  
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    Repeat Platelet Donors Get Special Gift

    Platelet donors at We Are Blood will receive a limited-edition "Donate Platelets Y'all" T-shirt when they donate twice in May. Appointments required; schedule online or call 512/206-1266.
    May 1-31. Free.  
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    We Are Blood donor centers

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    Reproductive Freedom Congregations Info Session

    This is for anyone interested in learning more about reproductive faith congregations, which support reproductive justice and abortion rights, and what what you can do to help your faith community become one.
    Tue., May 11, 5-6pm. Registration required.  
    Register
    Online

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    Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session

    Austin Public Health leaders brief both Austin City Council and county commissioners on COVID-19 at the beginning of the session.
    Tue., May 11, 9am  
    Agenda
    Online

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    Sports

    University of Texas Baseball

    Vs. Texas Southern.
    Tue., May 11, 6:30pm  
    info & schedule
    Disch-Falk Field

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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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    Austin Creative Reuse

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    YBP Volunteer Workshop

    Volunteer to work on refurbishing bikes for Yellow Bike Project's donation stream and learn bike mechanic skills for your knowledge base or for your “Earn-a-Bike” checklist. Check the reservation schedule for available times.
    Second & fourth Tuesdays and every other Monday, 6-9pm  
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    Yellow Bike Project

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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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