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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-2pm  
    Butler Park
  • 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  
    Long Center for the Performing Arts
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    Round Rock Express

    Vs. Salt Lake. Bring canned goods Tuesday for the Strike Out Hunger food drive; Pints & Pups is Thursday, with furry friends welcome; and see the Budweiser Clydesdales each day.
    April 26-28. Tue.-Thu., 7:05pm  
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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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    City Council Audit & Finance Committee Meeting

    Discussing a lobbyist compliance audit and other business. See agenda for details.
    Wed., April 27, 9:30am  
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    Donate Blood, Get a Burger

    Donate blood or platelets and get a voucher for a free Whataburger. Make an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.
    Through April 28  
    We Are Blood donor centers
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    Free Poker Tournament

    A free tournament with a cash prize for first place.
    Wednesdays, 6:30pm. Free.  
    Craft & Racked Wine Bar 1400 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock
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    Latin American Studies Summer Academy

    The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies offers a free academy for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in Latin America.
    June 6-9; apply by Mon., May 2  
    Online
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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  
    Museum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria
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    Obama Portraits Tour

    Portraits of the former president and first lady by Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald are on view before moving to the National Portrait Gallery.
    April 3-May 30  
    Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
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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. 20  
    Apply online
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    SIN Night at the Collaboratory

    Austin Eastciders rewards service industry professionals for their hard work with karaoke, $3 pints, and select sixers for only $5.
    Wednesdays, 3-10pm  
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    Spring Kickball League

    An adults-only league with plenty of beer flowing. Get details online for how to join.
    Wednesdays, 6pm  
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    Summer Jobs With the City

    The city has announced a round of attractive bonuses for summer employees including lifeguards and summer camp staff. Wages start at $15/hour, and bonuses range from $750 to $1,250 depending on qualifications. Get all the details and apply online soon!
    Apply now; bonuses for employees starting by June 6  
    Austin pools and summer camps
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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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    Write On! Creative Writing Workshop

    The Austin Public Library hosts a virtual children’s program focusing on imagination, creativity, and wordplay as children create their own stories. Sign up for one or more on Eventbrite.
    Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm, through April 27  
    Virtual
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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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