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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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Virtual Adult Story Hour
Listen to or tell a five-minute story on the theme "Stories That Changed You."Mon., March 28, 7pm; register by 2pm
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AHS Car Raffle
The Austin Humane Society and Roger Beasley Mazda are teaming up to celebrate two major milestones with their annual raffle: AHS will celebrate its 70th anniversary, and RBM will celebrate its 50th anniversary, so they’re “Wheelin’ in the Years” and raffling off a beautiful Mazda 2021 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring convertible. Each ticket purchase provides one night of safe and warm shelter, nutritious food, quality medical care, and lots of love for a cat or dog who is waiting to find a home. Raffle ticket purchases must be made by a Texas resident over 18.Drawing held Sat., April 9, noon. $20 each or three for $50.Buy online -
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Alamo Austin Air's Community Canine Contest
Alamo Austin Air Conditioning & Heating is raising awareness about animals in need with a special contest. All you have to do is vote online for your favorite shelter, and everyone wins something. The contestants are PAWS Shelter, Austin Pets Alive!, and Austin Humane Society. You can vote once a day.Feb. 15-March 31. Free.Vote online -
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Arena Weapon Arts
Learn the skills involved in weapons-based martial arts. Beginners welcome.Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30pm. First lesson free. -
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Atelier Beauté Chanel Pop-Up
Stop in this fragrance and beauty workshop to try products and get skilled guidance.March 11-April 24. Free.1009 S. Congress -
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Austin FC X Pluckers Trivia Night
Win a chance to score with an Austin FC player at Pluckers Wing Bar's trivia night. Keep an eye on Pluckers' social media pages to enter the contest; three winners and guests will compete with two Verde MVPs.Contest: ongoing; trivia night: Wed., April 6, 7-10pm. Free. -
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Donate Blood, Get a Car Wash
Kick off your spring cleaning with a free wash from Arbor Car Wash as a thank-you for donating blood or platelets. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.Through April 10We Are Blood donor centers & mobile drives -
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Forts & Foes
New players are always welcome at this friendly Dungeons & Dragons sesh.Mondays, 7-10pm. Free. -
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Helen Lee Estate Daffodil Gardens
Every year Mrs. Lee’s 816-acre tract becomes covered in blooming gold daffodils along a 4-mile trail.Mid-February through March. By donation.Gladewater -
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Library Commission Meeting
Members will discuss the Freedom to Read resolution and other business.Mon., March 28, 6pm -
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Lighten Up: An Evening of Conscious Healing
Bring all your old baggage and experience deep healing and spiritual transformation.Mon., March 28, 7:30pm. $22. -
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Margarita Madness
Patrons get to decide which of 16 popular restaurants make the best margarita in Port A. Contestants are eliminated with weekly tabulations of online voting until the winner is decided on the final day.March 11-April 8Port Aransas -
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Music Open Mic
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Other Worlds Screenplay Contest
Other Worlds Film Festival's eighth annual screenwriting contest, part of its mission to encourage work in science fiction and horror, is accepting submissions. New this year is the "under 18" category for young'uns starting to learn the craft. Early-bird deadline is March 31; entry fees increase with each following deadline (each month until August).Final deadline: Aug. 20Apply online -
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
Members will introduce the new EMS chief and hear reports on THC use by first responders, city infrastructure resiliency, and the Samsung discharge incident.Mon., March 28, 2pm -
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Sienna Star Local Musician Contest
New luxury apartment community Sienna at the Thompson is seeking its inaugural musician-in-residence, and all local musicians are welcome to apply by uploading a one-minute video on FB or Instagram using the hashtag #siennastar. Finalists perform at a concert emceed by Anne Hudson, and the winner gets a year of free rent in exchange for 25 hours per month of live performance and creative content. This place is deee-luxe, with rents starting at around $2,300, so the winner will be living like a rock star.Enter through April 1; finalists perform Sat., April 9, 3-5pm. Free.Apply online; concert at Wax Myrtle's, 506 San Jacinto -
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Texas Hill Country Wineries’ Wine and Wildflower Journey
Take a self-guided tour to a dozen area wineries with complimentary tastings and wine discounts.March 28-April 22. $65-100.Various locations -
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Virtual Fitness Classes
Stronger Austin has a full slate of free virtual classes all week long, from cardio & strength to Zumba, so you can always fit some fitness in your schedule.Ongoing. Free.Online -
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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.Online -
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Yoga for Healing
Designed for anyone who wants to learn the science of healing from the inside out using ancient techniques.Mondays, 6:30pm. $22.
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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
