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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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Barbara Jordan Exhibition
The Barbara Jordan Freedom Foundation displays an interactive exhibit of the politician, policymaker, and activist's life.Through Feb. 22. Free.Texas Capitol Rotunda, 1100 Congress -
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Early Voting
Cast your ballot for the 2020 joint primaries early. Sites throughout the city and county will open polling places. Need help deciding who to vote for and learning the issues? Check out austinchronicle.com/elections for our ongoing coverage.Feb. 18-28Anywhere you see "Vote Here"
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Austin Energy Regional Science Festival
Volunteers are needed to help with tasks such as registration, parking and unloading, booth setup, and more. No specific qualifications needed, but should be comfortable interacting with students.Feb. 19-22 -
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Austin Justice Coalition Art & Essay Contest
A contest for young men of color grades 3-12 in Travis, Williamson and Hays counties. Winners from each division will receive a $75 award and an award-winning book of their choice. Also looking for community members to participate as volunteer judges; find details and apply online.Feb. 13-April 1Apply online -
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“The Texas Liberator: Witness to the Holocaust” Traveling Exhibit
Part of the Texas Liberator Project, a collaboration between the Texas Holocaust Genocide Commission and Texas Tech University, this free exhibit features the oral histories of 21 Texan liberators of the Nazi concentration camps along with powerful photography, providing historical context for the Holocaust and World War II.Feb. 10-March 25. Free.George H.W. Bush Gallery, The National Museum of the Pacific War, 311 E. Austin St., Fredericksburg -
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Building Bridges Community Dialogue
The meeting's topic is "2020 Census Partners," featuring presenter Alice Yi from the Network of Asian American Organizations.Fri., Feb. 21, 9am. Free.NAACP Branch, 1709 E. 12th -
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Cine Las Americas Season Launch Party
Cine is just around the corner (May 6-10), so they're throwing a party with membership and badge discounts, drinks, giveaways, and more. Music and visuals by Chido Machine, beverages sponsored by Braavos Wholesalers, and food from Arepa Dealers ATX (a portion of proceeds will benefit CLA).Fri., Feb. 21, 7-10pm. Free. -
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City of Austin Employees’ Retirement System Investment Committee Meeting
See agenda for details.Fri., Feb. 21, 9am6850 Austin Center Blvd. #320 -
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Don't Mess With Texas Art Contest
The Don't Mess With Texas® Art Contest is officially open! 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, with the top 14 designs featured. Each winner will also receive a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 tablet, a Buc-ee's gift basket, their artwork framed and returned, and the opportunity to share the work on websites and social media. Teachers representing student winners will receive a $100 H-E-B/Central Market gift card. Submissions must be postmarked by April 24.Feb. 12-April 24. Free. -
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HA Comedy Festival
The weekend features dozens of Latino stars and up-and-coming comedians plus recording of a TV special and a film premiere.Fri.-Sun., Feb. 21-23San Antonio -
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Intermediate QuickBooks Desktop
Look at how to use QuickBooks Pro to best meet business accounting needs.Fri., Feb. 21, 9am-4pm. $75. -
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It's My Park Day Spring 2020 Volunteer Registration
Register online for Austin Parks Foundation's biggest citywide volunteer event, It’s My Park Day (Sat., March 7).Volunteer registration opens: Thu., Feb. 6. Registration required. -
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Jugglefest
A three-day event full of workshops, games, demonstrations, door prizes, trick trading, and shows. Everyone is welcome to come on down to pick up the basics, learn some new skills, meet people or just chill out and watch. All skill levels are welcome!Fri.-Sun., Feb. 21-23. $15.Navarro Early College High School, 1201 Payton Gin -
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Mardi Gras! Galveston
Texas’ largest Mardi Gras celebration hosts 25 concerts, 23 parades, and numerous parties over two weeks.Feb. 14-25Galveston -
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Mother Falcon Music Lab Fundraiser
MFML invites you to celebrate its ninth season with an event benefiting need-based scholarships for their music education program. Enjoy performances by Suzanna Choffel, Mother Falcon, and more, plus food, drinks, and party favors.Fri., Feb. 21, 6:30-9pm. $50-75. -
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Nebula Night
A star party with hands-on science exhibits and planetarium shows.Fri., Feb. 21, 6-9:30pm. Free.ACC Round Rock Campus, 4400 College Park Dr, Round Rock, Bldg. 3000, 3rd floor -
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QuiltCon
Presented by the Modern Quilt Guild, QuiltCon is the largest modern quilting show of its kind. See quilts on display, participate in workshops and lectures led by leading designers and quilters, and visit vendors and exhibitors.Thu.-Sun. Feb. 20-23 -
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Rainey Shared Streets Pilot
This Austin Transportation and Austin Police pilot program will test the temporary closure of Rainey Street to motor vehicle traffic Thursdays-Saturdays, 9pm-2:30am, in the model of the long-running Sixth Street shutdowns. The pilot period runs through March 8, 2020.Rainey Street -
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St. Edward's University Baseball
Vs. St. Mary's: Feb. 21-23. Fri., 2pm; Sat., 12:30 & 3pm; Sun., 1pm. Free. -
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Texas Stars
Vs. Iowa Wild: Fri.-Sat., Feb. 21-22, 7pm. Vs. Rockford Icehogs: Wed., Feb. 26, 7pm -
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Texas State Baseball
Vs. Lamar: Feb. 21-23. Fri., 6pm; Sat., 2:30pm; Sun., 1pm. Vs. Rice: Wed., Feb. 26, 6pm -
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The ABC Sale
Looking for high-quality, gently used children’s clothing, toys, and gear, but don’t want to spend retail prices? Look no further than the ABC Sale.Feb. 21-22, 9am-3pm. Free.Austin Oaks Church, 4220 Monterey Oaks Blvd. -
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Totally 90s Night
W Austin is throwin’ it back to the decade that brought us the Trapper Keeper, butterfly clips, and so much Surge. Beats from Nirvana, Britney, and TLC, plus throwback snacks like Pop Tarts and drinks such as spiked Capri Sun.Fridays, 7-11pm. Through Feb. 21. Free.Living Room Bar at the W Hotel, 200 Lavaca -
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Twelfth Night
The Overtime Theater company presents a contemporary and “metatheatrical” version of Shakespeare’s comedy.Feb. 14-March 7, 8pm; extra shows Feb. 23 & March 1San Antonio -
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UT Baseball
Vs. Boise State: Feb. 21.-Feb. 23. Fri., 7pm; Sat., 2pm; Sun., 12:30pm. Vs. Sam Houston State: Tue., Feb. 25, 7pm -
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UT Softball
Texas Invitational: Fri.-Sun., Feb. 21-23; Vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (DH): Tue., Feb. 25, 4:30 -
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Whooping Crane Festival
Experience one of the world’s most endangered birds in its natural habitat on a boat tour, attend a seminar, or shop at the conservation expo.Thu.-Sun., Feb. 20-23Port Aransas -
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Yoga With Sarah
Slow vinyasa flow in a dreamy Downtown space.Fri., Feb. 21, 7:30-8:30pm. $5-15 donation.
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Austin FC Season Membership Deposits
Austin's Major League Soccer team, Austin FC, is officially taking deposits for 2021 season memberships. Your deposit will reserve your spot in line, which means the earlier you purchase your membership, the earlier you're eligible to select your seats for the season.Ongoing. $50.
