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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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Food Fight for Youth in Foster Care
A night of amazing local food, drinks, games, live music, and a friendly foodie competition to support foster care kids and families.Wed., May 4, 4-8pm. $85, single; $150, couples.
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¡Estar Guars!
It's a double whammy of fiestas for May the Fourth and Cinco de Mayo. Emmy-nominated sketch group Latino Comedy Project imagines what Star Wars would be like were it set “not long ago, in a barrio just around the way" in this multimedia comedy show.April 28-May 8. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $25. -
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Book Discussion
Join Austin Forum for a discussion of Exponential: How the Next Digital Revolution Will Rewire Life on Earth.Wed., May 4, 8pm. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Free Women's Self-Defense Class
Anyone who identifies as a woman and is interested in learning some hands-on self-defense techniques is welcome to join.First Wednesday of every month, 7:30-8:30pm. Free. -
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Hi, How Are You Day
This annual event, presented by American Campus Communities, honors the birthday of the late musician and visual artist Daniel Johnston and raises awareness for the mental health crisis. Featured performers include the Polyphonic Spree, Valerie June, the Lemon Twigs, Kate Davis, and more.Wed., May 4, 6pm -
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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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National Travel & Tourism Week Luncheon
A free luncheon to learn about how travel and tourism is helping Bastrop's economy.Wed., May 4, 11:30am. Free.Bastrop Convention Center, 1408 Chestnut St., Bastrop -
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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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Public Comment Period for City Draft Allocation Plan
Each year, the city prepares a plan detailing the amount of federal funding to be allocated to various housing and public service programs. Give your feedback online or at a public hearing Tue., May 10, 6:30pm, with the Community Development Commission, or Thu., June 9, 10am, with City Council.Through June 10Online -
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Public Input on ARP Funding for Homelessness
The public is invited to provide input on the city's plan to allocate federal funds dedicated to homelessness and housing instability, either online or at a public hearing May 10 with the Community Development Commission or June 9 with City Council.Through June 10Online -
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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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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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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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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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The Texas Hill Country: An Ecological Collage
Photographer Ted Lee Eubanks presents images of plants and animals of the Hill Country and discuss why this area is threatened and how to protect it.Wed., May 4, 7pm. $5.Online -
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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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W Austin's Living Room Sound Check
Bring donations for nonprofit Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, which provides health care to working musicians, and enjoy a happy hour performance from a different artist each week: May 4, Nick Swift: May 11, Ruthie Craft; May 18, Akina Adderley; May 25, Fingerpistol.Wednesdays in May, 6-8pm. Free; donations encouraged. -
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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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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
