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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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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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American Indian Heritage Day
The Texas Legislature named the last Friday in September American Indian Heritage Day, which recognizes the historic, cultural, and social contributions American Indian communities and leaders have made to the state. The day will feature a range of activities with dancing and drumming performances and interactive experiences for school groups at the museum, as well as on-demand digital resources and a livestream of the performance at noon that you can use to celebrate virtually at home or at school.Fri., Sept. 24, 10am-2:30pmOnline and at the Bullock Museum, 1800 Congress -
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Round Rock Express
Vs. Tacoma. Pints & Pups is Thursday, fireworks are on Friday, and there's more fun in store. See schedule for details and more events.Sept. 23-27. Thu.-Sat. & Mon., 7:05pm; Sun., 6:05pm -
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The Texas Tribune Festival
A multiday celebration of big, bold ideas about politics, public policy, and the day’s news, headlined by names you already know alongside those you should. Thoughtful panel discussions, unexpected talent mashups, must-see interviews, and provocative programming are curated by the award-winning journalists at The Texas Tribune. Highlights include former presidential candidate and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Associate AG Vanita Gupta, and the New York Times' Nikole Hannah-Jones.Sept. 20-25. $49-199.Virtual -
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Trans-Pecos Festival of Music and Love
There are still tickets available for one of the coolest multiday music and art festivals in the desert, and the weather should be much cooler there than here.Wed.-Sun., Sept. 22-26. $125-500.Marfa -
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Venardos Circus
This Broadway-style animal-free circus is back in town, with two weeks of shows in the big top tent.Sept. 22-Oct. 3. Adults, $26.50; kids, $16.50. -
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Yoga on the Lawn
Start your Friday off right with a peaceful yoga session on the beautiful museum grounds.Fridays, 9-10am
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Austin FC Pub Club
If you can't be at the game, the next best thing is watching it at one of Austin FC's bar partners. Check out the list to find one near you.OngoingVarious locations -
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Austin Fire Youth Explorers
City of Austin Fire Department is recruiting youth ages 14-20 to join Exploring, Boy Scouts of America's character and career development program for youth. The AFD Explorer Post #370 teaches youth about careers in fire rescue and helps them sharpen leadership skills.Deadline: Oct. 1. Free.Apply online -
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Cedar Park Scavenger Hunt
Cedar Park Parks & Rec presents a scavenger hunt you do at your own pace at each of its 10 lovely parks. Find the QR code, solve the clue, and take a photo to submit for a chance to win prizes.Through Sept. 30Various locations -
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Comal County Fair
Wander the fairgrounds to see the animals and exhibits, and then head to the midway for a ride and food.Wed.-Sun., Sept. 22-26New Braunfels -
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Community Heritage Survey
Help Austin’s new historic preservation plan to reflect your community’s story. Take a survey about what community heritage means to you at bit.ly/ATXpres. And tag a photo of Austin’s heritage that matters to you: #ATXpresplan.Through Oct. 3. Free.Online -
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Día de los Muertos Exhibit
The annual exhibit features ofrendas commemorating loved ones who have passed in highly personal and artistic altars.Fri., Sept. 17-Sat., Oct. 16. Free.Nave Museum, Victoria -
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Disaster Preparedness Art Contest
September is National Preparedness Month, so what better time to create art about preparing for emergencies? The city's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is putting together a calendar that will feature elementary schoolchildren's artwork that's focused on the topic of disaster preparedness. Get out the art supplies and submit by Oct. 1.Deadline: Oct. 1Submit online -
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Drive-Up HIV/STI Testing
No appointment is necessary for free and confidential tests for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. Questions? Call 512/972-5580.Through Sept. 24. Fridays, 9am-noon. Free.Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center, 2800 Webberville Rd. -
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Escape the Box
Take a journey through time exploring the hidden clues of Austin with Escape the Box, an outdoor guided tour, scavenger hunt, and escape game all in one! It entertains groups of 2-6 at $75 per group. The box features a number of puzzles and clues that can all be found in wonderful Austin neighborhoods along with discounts to participating businesses.Ongoing; see website for scheduled pickup times. $75. -
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Galveston Island Wild Texas Shrimp Festival
Purchase a souvenir cup and stroll the Strand Historic District sampling some of the best seafood gumbo in the world.Fri.-Sat., Sept. 24-25. $14-20.Galveston -
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Knit & Crochet Group
This knitting circle is open to knitters and crocheters, whether you’re just picking up yarn and needles for the first time or have been knitting for years.Fridays, 2-4pm -
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Moontower Comedy Festival
Four days of funny spread across 10 venues should be uplifting during these turbulent times, no? Over 100 comics bring the laughs from all across the U.S., with several familiar faces from the ATX in the mix. A variety of programming including stand-up, live podcast recordings, and innovative shows like "The Joke of Painting," a live art tutorial under the influence by locals Avery Moore and Andrew Murphy, and the Goddamn Comedy Jam, with comedians telling a story of a song and then rocking it out with live band Elemenopy. And oh, so much more; get badges now so you won't miss the fun.Sept. 22-25. $99-1000.Various locations -
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Museum of Ice Cream
Experience the joy of ice cream at this imaginative and immersive museum filled with installations and fun for kids and adults.Aug. 21-Sept. 30; open daily except Tuesdays, 10am-8pm. $39.11506 Century Oaks Terrace #128 (at the Domain) -
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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-4pmMuseum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria -
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One Night in Vegas
Celebrate with the Young Women’s Alliance to raise some funds to promote the education of girls and professional development of young women in the community. Each ticket gets you two free drinks, heavy appetizers, and $150 worth of gambling chips. There will be entertainment, raffles, an auction, and gambling galore.Fri., Sept. 24, 7-10pm -
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Southwestern University Men's Soccer
Vs. St. Thomas (Tex.). Fri., Sept. 24, 7:30pm. Vs. Centenary (La.). Sun., Sept. 26, 2:30pm -
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Southwestern University Women's Soccer
Vs. St. Thomas (Tex.). Fri., Sept. 24, 5pm. Vs. Centenary (La.). Sun., Sept. 26, noon -
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Spicewood Blues Connection
Family and pet-friendly, outdoors and FREE! Make an evening of it: Grab dinner and your favorite cocktail, wine, or beer at the outdoor bar and beer garden.Fri., Sept. 24, 7-10pm. Free.Pizzeria Sorellina, 23526 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood -
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St. Edward's University Women's Volleyball
Vs. Texas A&M-Commerce. Fri., Sept. 24, 6pm. Vs. UT-Tyler. Sat., Sept. 25, 1pmRecreation & Athletic Center, 3001 S. Congress -
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State Fair of Texas
Go for the food, stay for the excitement, exhibitions, and rides on the midway as Big Tex greets guests back to the biggest show on earth.Fri., Sept. 24-Sun. Oct. 17Dallas -
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Stronger Austin Virtual Classes
Stronger Austin offers a wide variety of free virtual fitness classes, from cardio to Zumba, and you're bound to find one that fits your schedule amongst their daily offerings.Ongoing. Free.Online via Zoom -
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The Bullock Museum: Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow
This powerful show, a traveling exhibition organized by the New-York Historical Society, explores the transformative years after the Civil War and the rise of Jim Crow, centering on stories of African Americans who pursued the ideals of Reconstruction and persevered in the face of a developing legal system promoting racial inequality.Through Nov. 28 -
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Trivia With Get It Gals
"Best of Austin" winners Get It Gals are back with tons of trivia nights planned for y'all, with several based on TV programs you may have binged over the last year for some reason. Stay tuned on their socials because they are all over the place.OngoingVarious locations -
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Voter Registration at Moontower Comedy Festival
Battleground Texas is partnering with national civic engagement nonprofit The Comedy Resistance to register voters at festival venues.Wed.-Sat., Sept. 22-25. Registration required.Multiple times & locations
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ACL Zilker Park Access
Beginning Sept. 20, the Parks and Recreation Department will close Zilker Park and select roads and street lanes in preparation for the Austin City Limits Music Festival (Oct. 1-3 & 8-10). View the city’s interactive map for more details and a schedule of park and road closures.Sept. 20-Oct. 17 -
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Drive Safe 2 Save Competition
Safe 2 Save, in partnership with Austin Transportation’s Vision Zero program, is hosting a competition to find Austin’s “safest driver” to discourage distracted driving and phone use. The competition features weekly cash prizes of $500, with the top three winners receiving prizes at the end.Through Oct. 15 -
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Drive-Through Vaccine Clinic Volunteers
If you're interested in volunteering at Travis County's drive-through vaccine clinic at COTA, sign up here.Clinic open: Fridays-Sundays -
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Palm District Planning Survey
Austin’s Palm District is located on the eastern edge of Downtown between I-35 and Trinity St., running from Rainey St. to 15th St. The city's Housing and Planning Department seeks public input on the future of the area as it develops the final Palm District Small Area Plan. Explore the area, take a survey, and ask questions on the city’s project website.OngoingOnline -
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South Pleasant Valley Road Improvements Survey
The city is gathering comments from residents about how they currently use South Pleasant Valley Road between St. Elmo Road and Onion Creek Park and how they would like to use the road to help guide future changes to the corridor.Deadline: Oct. 10Online -
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YWCA Greater Austin Warmline
Call 512/548-9922 for support amidst the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.Mondays-Thursdays, 9am-8pm; Fridays, 9-5pm; Saturdays, noon-4pmCitywide -
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Zilker Park Vision Plan Community Survey
As part of the engagement process for the first-ever Zilker Park Vision Plan – the guiding framework for the park’s restoration and future development – community members are invited to share their thoughts on the park’s programming.Deadline: Sept. 30Online
