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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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Forts & Foes
New players are always welcome at this friendly Dungeons & Dragons sesh.Mondays, 7-10pm. Free. -
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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 2Online -
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Mother's Day Sale at the Contemporary
Spoil the moms in your life with gifts as special and unique as they are by shopping a curated collection of artist-designed jewelry, homewares, books, cards, and more. And Mom will be so proud that you’re supporting your local arts community, too.Through May 8 -
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Music Open Mic
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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 30Museum 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. 20Apply online -
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Small Business Week
The city's Economic Development Dept. hosts a variety of webinars on topics such as health insurance, legal issues, and making a living as an artist. Get details on the city's site or Eventbrite.May 1-7Online -
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Stick With Me
All month, We Are Blood is rewarding blood and platelet donors with a limited-edition "Stick With Me" T-shirt when they bring a friend along to donate. Appointments required; make one online or call 512/206-1266.May 1-31We Are Blood donation centers & mobile drives -
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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 6Austin pools and summer camps -
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The Power of Movesz
Join a 30-day wellness campaign to get inspired, get healthy, and make a positive change. Proceeds go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.Through May. $35.Virtual -
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U-Pick Strawberries and Flowers
It’s berry picking time in the Highland Lakes area, and don’t forget to try the homemade strawberry ice cream.Thu.-Tue. (closed Wednesdays)Sweetberry Farms, Marble Falls -
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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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Vortex Summer Youth Theatre: Auditions
The Vortex seeks students (ages 13-17) to participate in its award-winning, tuition-free Summer Youth Theatre program. This year’s program is highly competitive for a position with a youth ensemble including actors, musicians, technicians, understudies, and production assistants. Rehearsals – evenings and weekends, May 31-Aug. 6 – culminate in a full production of Anne Washburn's Mr. Burns: a post-electric play, directed by Jennifer Jennings and presented to the public over two weekends. Note: See website to schedule auditions.Audition/Interviews: May 16, 18, 28; by appt only -
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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
