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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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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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Austin Fashion Week
With a heavy emphasis on emerging designers, Austin Fashion Week aims to connect these designers directly to consumers and boutique buyers. All week long select retailers will be donating to the Kindness Campaign, and the last three days feature runway showcases at the former Austin American-Statesman building.Feb. 15-23 -
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Austin Pond Society Meeting
The speaker for the February meeting will be Cindy Luongo Cassidy from the Texas Night Sky Festival. The topic will be "Night Skies and Light Pollution."Mon., Feb. 18, 7-9pm. Free. -
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Austin Remembers MLK
This interactive app-based exhibit offers photos from MLK's civil rights meetings with LBJ and audio speeches from the Austin Area Heritage Council’s MLK Oratory competition, plus special Six Square mini-docs of Austin’s African-American community. Discover for yourself at three different locations: the MLK statue at UT's East Mall, the south steps of the Capitol, and the George Washington Carver Museum.Jan. 21-Feb. 28. Free. -
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Beerthoven Kraft Piano Classes
During this 8-week series, you'll get a one-hour lesson and a pint of beer.Jan. 14-March 4. $35 per class. -
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Bikin' Betties Social Ride
Social Cycling Austin presents Bikin' Betties, a weekly, beginner-friendly, all-ladies bike ride that ends with drink specials and fun activities (karaoke, minigolf, outdoor movies, etc.) Along the way, bond with other two-wheelin' ladies. Join the Facebook group for ride details.Mondays, 8pm -
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Campus Sustainability Summit
This year’s theme for the summit is “Bringing Environmental Justice to Campus,” with keynote speaker Angelou Ezeilo, founder and CEO of the Greening Youth Foundation.Sun.-Tue., Feb. 17-19; times vary. $35-125. -
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City Seeks Resident Thoughts About Single-Use Plastic Bags
Austin Resource Recovery invites Austinites to participate in an online survey about their beliefs regarding plastic bags.Through March 8Online -
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Don't Mess With Texas K-12 Art Contest
Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation invite Texas students in kindergarten through 12th grade to submit their best litter prevention-inspired artwork to be considered for the Don’t Mess With Texas calendar. Students with the top 13 designs will have their work featured; one winner will be selected from each grade.Deadline: Mon., April 22. Free. -
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Free ATX Youth Summit 2019: A Celebration of Teen Creativity
It's a celebration of the arts presented by the Women in Jazz Association and the city's Parks & Rec Dept. Youngsters will participate in dance, filmmaking, vision boards, live music & karaoke, and more. Snacks and lunch will be provided.Mon., Feb. 18, 8:30am-4pm. Free. -
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Free Tax Preparation
Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 9am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. Free.Community Financial Center North, 5900 Airport -
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Free Tax Preparation
Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 11am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., 11am-4pm; Sat., 9am-4pm. Free. -
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Free Tax Preparation
Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 11am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., 11am-5pm; Sat., 9am-5pm. Free.Southeast Health & Wellness Center, 2901 Montopolis -
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Free Tax Preparation
Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info. ASL appointments for the deaf/hard of hearing available at this location.Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 9am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. Free.Community Financial Center South, 2600 W. Stassney -
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Free Tax Preparation
Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Fri., 11am-4pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Thu., 11am-8pm; Sat., 10am-4pm. Free. -
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Getting Paid to Talk: An Intro to Professional Voice Overs
Learn more about voice work from the professionals; you'll also have a chance to record a mock commercial under the direction of a producer.Mon., Feb. 18, 7-9:30pm. $20. -
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Haven Street-Allen Award Nominations
This award honors an artist with a disability in Texas who, through a one-time creative act or a substantial record of achievement, embodies the spirit and vision of VSA Texas. Nominations are open to any artist with a disability over the age of 16 years in any discipline including visual art, dance, music, performance, craft, and writing.Through Feb. 28. Free. -
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No Lights No Lycra
This is a weekly, free-form, all-ages, substance-free and judgment-free dance party – no drinking, no drugs, no Instagramming, no hitting on strangers, and, oh yeah, it's in the dark – with DJ Brian Blackout and a wide variety of tunes.Mondays, 8:30pm. $10 suggested donation.Guan Yin Tea House, 4706 N. I-35 -
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Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Association Coat Drive
The Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Association is hosting its East Austin Coat Drive from Jan. 28 to Feb. 18 at Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center, South Austin Recreation Center, and Turner-Roberts Recreation Center.Jan. 28-Feb .18Various locations -
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Saddle Up: Texas Ranching Tradition
This exhibition, produced by Joe Vitone and Lori Najvar, honors hardworking ranch families from Jeff Davis and Lavaca Counties, as they wrangle livestock, battle weather, and study markets to stay on the rugged landscape they love. -
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San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
Go for the bovine and equine excitement and stay for the food and music.Thu.-Wed., Feb. 7-24San Antonio -
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Sweet Treats Art Camp
These art day camps are mixed age and multimedia. Activities include ceramics, hand-building with clay, drawing, painting, crafts, fused glass, jewelry, tie-dye, games, color theory, art history, and more, and are led by art educators, students, and artists.Mon., Feb. 18, 10am-2pmThe Art Garage, 11190 Circle Dr. #202 -
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The Get Down Hour: Beginner Hip-Hop Dance Class
The Get Down Hour works the basics of different street dance styles to an hour of classic hits from the golden age of hip-hop and beyond.Mondays, 7:30pm. $16. -
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Vintner Dinner Series
Tickets have gone on sale for the 5-course dinners designed specifically to highlight the flavors of featured Texas-made wines.Jan. 19-Feb. 23. $70 per person.Blair House Inn, Wimberley -
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Warrant Amnesty Program 2019
Austin Municipal Court and Downtown Community Court offer an amnesty program for individuals seeking to waive warrant fees, with multiple walk-in dockets scheduled Monday through Friday in February. See hours online.Feb. 1-Feb. 28. Free.Downtown Austin Community Court, 719 E. Sixth
