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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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Texas Tribune Festival
A multiday celebration of big, bold ideas about politics, public policy, and news – all taking place just steps away from the Texas Capitol. Speakers and panelists include political candidates and officeholders, journalists, and nonprofit leaders, from local officials to nationally known names.Sept. 22-24. $269.Downtown Austin
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"Tangible/Nothing"
In the first reinstallation of the collection galleries since it opened in 2019, Ruby City will present an exhibit of artwork from the Linda Pace collection by national and international artists.Through July 30, 2023Ruby City, San Antonio -
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"Texas Governors and Their Times, 1846-1946"
This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.Sept. 19, 2022-May 15, 2023. Free. -
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"Under the Tent" Music Series
A night of soulful music from Wendy Colonna under an authentic Bedouin tent on the lush and meditative grounds of ResonateATX.Fri., Sept. 23, 7-10pm. $30-40.ResonateATX, 6516 Shirley -
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ACL Festival Load-In Closures
With the behemoth of a festival just around the corner, residents can expect road closures and verious lot closures around Zilker as the fest (Oct. 7-9 & 14-16) sets up and breaks down. In addition, the park will be closed for other uses beginning Sept. 26. The city has a handy map and schedule of all the details online for those who want to prepare.Sept. 19-Oct. 21Zilker Park and surrounding area -
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All-Chamber D8 Council Candidate Forum
A partnership between the Diversity and Ethnic Chamber Alliance, Austin Young Chamber, and Austin Chamber of Commerce host a forum for candidates running for City Council in District 8.Fri., Sept. 23, 5:30-7:30pmClint Small MS, 4801 Monterey Oaks -
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An Egg-cellent Reward for Blood Donors
We Are Blood partners with beloved local burger joint P. Terry's to reward blood donors with vouchers for a free egg burger.Sept. 15-30We Are Blood donation centers & mobile drives -
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Austin Diagnostic Clinic Flu Vaccine Drive-Through
Flu season is upon us, but it couldn't be easier than a drive-through to get vaccinated – find the clinic on the west side of the hospital. It's free with most insurance plans.Fri., Sept. 23, 10am-2pm. $0-35. -
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Bastrop Music Festival
Check out new bands and enjoy some old favorites with free music flowing during the day and wristband-only shows in the clubs at night.Thu.-Sun., Sept. 22-25. $40-100.Bastrop -
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Carter Creek Oktoberfest Celebration
Seasonally inspired German- and Czech-inspired craft brews, Oktoberfest-themed food, festive games, and live music all weekend.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 23-25Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa, Johnson City -
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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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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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Ground Zero 360 Remembrance Exhibit
More than 70 artists, painters, and sculptors contributed to this powerful exhibit remembering the terrorist attack on 9/11 including photographs taken from the streets of New York City.Sept. 12, 2022-Jan. 31, 2023Houston -
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Halloween and Dia de los Muertos
House of Torment
The ultimate haunted house with three new themes featuring elaborate sets, iconic characters, towering animatronic monsters, and terrifying scenarios.Through Nov. 5. Open daily Oct. 12-31 and select weekend days otherwise -
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Huston-Tillotson Women's Volleyball
Vs. Xavier University-New Orleans.Fri.-Sat., Sept. 23-24. Fri., 6pm; Sat., noon -
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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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Paws & Pours for AHS
If you'll be out and about in October and you love animals, here's a chance to maximize your fun and support Austin Humane Society. Simply buy a passport and all month you'll get free glasses of wine, free flights, and other paw-some specials at more than two dozen spots, along with a beverage and koozie from Mighty Swell. Buy online or at a kickoff party at Hank's (5811 Berkman, Oct. 4, 4-6pm); Easy Tiger (1501 E. Seventh, Oct. 5, 5-7pm); or Jo's Coffee (1000 E. 41st, Oct. 7, 9-11am).Oct. 1-31. Passes available after Sept. 22. $40.Multiple locations -
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Pilates Strengthen & Sculpt Mat Workout
A class focusing on all the Pilates mat workout principles to develop a strong inner core and tone, sculpt, and strengthen the muscles.Sept. 12-Dec. 19. $5-28. -
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Plano Balloon Festival
One of the largest hot air balloon festivals in the state features exhibitions, food vendors, arts & crafts, and fireworks.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 23-25Plano -
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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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Pumpkin Nights
Venture along a half-mile walking path, where you’ll discover the Forbidden City, a Pirate’s Cove, and more fantastical lands built using over 5,000 hand-carved real and artificial pumpkins. The celebration continues with entertainment and games in the Village festival area.Sept. 22-Oct. 30. Mon., Wed. & Thu., 6-11pm; Fri.-Sun., 6-11:30pm. $14-26; kids under 3, free. -
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San Antonio Tango Festival
Learn the world's most romantic dance from world-class instructors, get plenty of practice, and strut your stuff at milongas in the evening.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 23-25. $20-325.San Antonio -
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Summer Cremation Celebration
Pallbearer Press and Vinegar Syndrome present a two-day pop-up shop with records, toys, DVDs, collectibles, and more, and get 30% off PP apparel. A free "Scream Screen" presentation of Surf II, a 1983 comedy about a soda that turns surfers into zombies caps it off Saturday, 7:30pm.Fri.-Sat., Sept 23-24, 1-7pm. Free.Pallbearer Press House of Stuff, 6513 Circle S -
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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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Venardos Circus
Former Ringling Bros. ringmaster Kevin Venardos blends world-class animal-free circus acts with a Broadway musical-style format for this big-top show ideal for the whole family.Sept. 21-Oct. 2. Wed.-Fri., 7pm; Sat., 1, 4 & 7pm; Sun., 1 & 4pm -
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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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Weekly Charitable Silent Auction at Lone Star Court
Visit Lone Star Court each week in September to participate in their charitable silent auction benefitting Partnerships for Children. Hotel guests and locals are invited to bid on big ticket memorabilia, jewelry, vacation packages, historic artwork and more with winners announced each week.Mon.-Sat. through Oct. 1. Free.
