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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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Pre-K Rainbow Art Camp
Kiddos ages 3-6 will begin with a color-themed storytime then paint pottery, make tie-tyed T-shirts, and create art inspired by Alma Thomas.Fri., Sept. 2, 10am-2pm. $105. -
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Round Rock Express
Vs. Oklahoma City. Bring two canned goods to get in free Tuesday and benefit Round Rock Serving Center, bring a furry friend Thursday for Pints & Pups, see a pregame ceremony for Hall of Fame inductee Kirk Saarloos Friday, and more – get the full schedule of events online.Aug. 30-Sept. 4. Tue.-Sat., 6:35pm; Sun., 1:05pm
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Austin Facial Hair Club Six-Month Sprint
Those eager to flaunt their follicular fortitude will be interested in this beard-growing challenge, wherein participants email a babyfaced photo by World Beard Day, then grow with all their might for six months and show off their achievement at Come & Shave It in February, with a variety of very cool prizes at stake beyond the prestige.Enter through Sept. 3 -
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Austin Pedestrian Advisory Council Elections
Austinites passionate about pedestrian issues will want to tune in to the Sept. 12 Pedestrian Advisory Council meeting and consider applying for the group, which is seeking applicants through Sept. 18. Find more info online or email Chair Kat Cox at cox.katherine@gmail.com.Apply by Sept. 18; elections held Oct. 3 -
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Austin Tattoo Invitational
A full weekend bringing over 200 of the world’s best tattoo artists to one place.Sept. 2-4. Fri., 2-10pm; Sat., noon-10pm; Sun., noon-7pm -
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Cedar Park Scavenger Hunt
Join CP mascot pup Mischa on a hunt through parks, complete tasks at your own pace, and submit photos to win a prize. Look for scavenger hunt signs at eight locations around Cedar Park and get all the details online.Sept. 1-30 -
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Drawing & Painting Classes for Kids
Calling all mini Monets! Registration is now open for afterschool and weekend art classes with professional artist and educator Amanda Jones, teaching students ages 8-18. Professional illustrator Carly Dennis also offers a special weekly class for younger artists.Ongoing. $122.50-160 monthly.607 W. St Johns #10 -
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Fall Art Classes
Art Garage is now registering students for eight- to 12-week classes this fall, which allow your kiddos ages 4-16 to explore several art mediums with certified art educators at afterschool and home school sessions.Classes begin Sept. 12. $350-550. -
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Free Fitness Classes
Stronger Austin, powered by It’s Time Texas, offers a variety of free fitness classes, from cardio to Zumba.Ongoing. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Greater Austin Music Census
The live music capital wants to hear from all the folks who give the city its nickname. Adults with a professional interest in music living within the greater Austin metro area are welcome to complete a survey for the music census, which will provide valuable data for community leaders, nonprofits, and government agencies.Through Sept. 9 -
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Japanese Language Classes
The Japan-America Society of Greater Austin has a bunch of classes coming up for anyone wanting to learn how to read, write, and speak Japanese, with mostly online lessons. Private tutoring is also available; email for details.Classes begin early to mid-September. $25 an hour. -
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Live Music on the Lawn
Bring a blanket and enjoy a free, family-friendly concert.Fridays, 7-9pm. Free. -
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Marfa Lights Festival
The mystery lights have been bewildering visitors to West Texas for years, and now the community is throwing the unexplained phenomenon a party with music, food, and shopping. Plus it will be around 10 degrees cooler than in Austin.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 2-4. Free.Marfa -
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Night Golf
A nighttime shotgun-style nine-hole round made more fun and challenging with glow-in-the-dark balls.Thu.-Sat., 6-9:30pm. $20. -
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Pickleball Junior Development Program
Young pickleball players can choose a course based on skill level to build a strong foundation or hone skills for competition.Register starting Aug. 27; classes meet weekly in September. $100. -
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Pink Pilates Level 1: A Post-Operative Recovery Workshop
A 10-week workshop offered at no cost for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer, recovering from surgery, currently in ongoing treatment, and those who've been in Pink Pilates for under a year. Sessions will focus on rehabilitative help in the recovery process, inspiring hope and restoring movement.Sept. 7-Nov. 9. Wednesdays, noon. Free. -
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Pink Pilates Level 2: For Those Continuing Their Recovery Journey
A 10-week breast cancer recovery workshop for those who've participated in Pink Pilates, who are further along in recovery, or who aren't currently in treatment but would like ongoing exercise and support.Sept. 6-Nov. 8. Tuesdays, 1pm. $65 for 10-week workshop. -
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Platelet Donors Urgently Needed
A growing community means a growing need for platelets, which are a crucial component of blood used for cancer patients, people with traumatic injuries, and pediatric transplant patients. In an effort to ramp up platelet donations, We Are Blood launched “Power Up,” a program that awards donors who donate five times by Nov. 30. Donors can choose one of four exclusive prizes: an embroidered windbreaker, Alamo movie passes, a tote, or backpack. Schedule online or call 512/206-1266.Through Nov. 30We Are Blood donor centers -
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Puppy Party With Austin Humane Society
AHS brings adorable adoptables to pet, and Jo's will donate 20% of drink sales to the nonprofit.First Fridays, 9-11am -
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Special Edition T-Shirts for We Are Blood Donors
Donate blood and show local pride with a "Give Where You Live" T-shirt.Sept. 1-14. Free.We Are Blood donation centers -
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The Chamber of Comics
Laugh till you cry, drink whatcha want, and have world-class musicians groove you into the next act at this first-Friday variety show hosted by Kiko Villamizar.First Fridays, 8-10pm. $20.Chambers Theatre, 121 Main St., Buda -
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Travis County Commissioners Court Special Voting Session
The court meets to discuss budget markups. Follow along on TCTV.Sept. 1-2, 9amCommissioners Court, 700 Lavaca -
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Tree of the Year Awards
TreeFolks and Austin Parks & Rec are resurrecting the awards after nearly a decade, and seek noms for favorite trees in five categories. They must be in the city or ETJ limits, publicly accessible, and not a previous winner, but other than that, all bets are off! So get familiar with your urban forest and take note of the best of the branches. See "Kevin Curtin Hung Out With All of Austin’s 'Tree of the Year' Winners," July 31, 2020, for a fun history lesson.Nominate through Sept. 30 -
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Virtual Young Chamber Info Session
New and prospective members are welcome to learn about the organization and how to join.Fri., Sept. 2, noon -
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Volunteer With TCDP
With election day coming right up and early voting in progress right now, the Travis County Democratic Party is out in full force and could use help getting out the vote. Sign up online for one of their many volunteer opportunities all over town.OngoingVarious locations -
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Wood Reclamation
The city's Parks & Rec Department offers reclaimed log pickup for community members wanting large logs for art projects or milling.Fri., Sept. 2, 9am-2pmJohn Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park, 9501 FM 969 -
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World Championship Goat Cook-off
Sample the delicious cabrito while enjoying the music and shopping the vendors.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 2-4Brady
