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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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    Juneteenth History Day at Pioneer Farms

    The historic farm will present the exhibit "Trailblazers in the 1800s Army," about African-American troops in the U.S. Army, and will have expert Alan Mack on hand. A special program from 10:30am to 12:30pm includes a reading of the Emancipation order that freed Texas slaves, special presentations and exhibits, and a sneak preview of the 1800s Dodson Farm that is currently under restoration.
    Sat., June 10, 10am-3pm  
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    Jester King 13th Anniversary

    Toast to lucky 13 with Psych Metal and SPON specialty beer releases, music from five live bands, interactive art installations including painting and metalsmithing, vendors from Austin Flea including live tarot and birth chart readings, locally grown mushrooms and a Cordyceps demo from Smallhold, and even a whole roasted goat (available at 1pm).
    Sat., June 10, 11am-9pm  
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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, 2023  
    Ruby City, San Antonio
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    A Day in the Life of Yoga Teacher Training

    They’ll go over topics like philosophy, pose breakdowns, anatomy, and more to give you a taste of what the training is like, and if you love it you can apply the cost to a full training in the fall.
    Sat., June 10. $40.  
    Wild Heart Yoga, 5604 Bee Caves Rd.
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    Adult Skate Night

    Leave the rugrats at home and enjoy the roller rink with other grownups.
    Tuesdays, 7-11pm; Saturdays, 9pm-midnight  
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    Austin Sol

    The local pro Ultimate Frisbee team plays the Carolina Flyers.
    Sat., June 10, 7pm  
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    Baby Bloomers

    A special program for visitors ages 0-3 and their families, providing caregivers and early learners the chance to experience the children's museum together. Thinkery will host two storytimes and free play that support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the earliest learners.
    Saturdays, 8-10am  
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    Blue Star Museums

    The Bullock Museum is part of a collaboration of the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America, which means active duty military members and their families get free exhibit admission all summer, from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day.
    May 20-Sept. 4  
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    Central Texas Lobos

    The local soccer team plays Daggers CTX Thursday and TBA Saturday.
    Thu. & Sat., June 8 & 10, 7:30pm  
    Bob Shelton Stadium, 4800 Jack C Hays Trail, Buda
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    Chisholm Trail Roundup

    Celebrate the days of the cattle drives with a rodeo, carnival, barbecue and chili cook-offs, and lots of music.
    Thu.-Sat., June 8-10
    Lockhart
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    Craft Beer Festival

    Breweries from around the state come together along with food vendors, homebrewing suppliers, and a sampling of music.
    Sat., June 10, 11am-7pm. $20.
    Fredericksburg
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    Create With Canva

    Learn how to use the free design service Canva to create planners, to-do lists, résumés, and more, with each workshop focusing on a different aspect of Canva. Refreshments and a few laptops for attendee use will be provided.
    Second Saturdays through June 10, 1-3pm  
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    Czech Kolache Klobase Festival

    Check out this salute to sausage and pastry with some of the best polka bands around providing the soundtrack.
    Sat., June 10, 10:30am-8pm. $10.
    East Bernard
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    Dark Disko

    Horror aficionados Blood Over Texas and Secret Oktober put on a vendor market and dance party.
    Sat., June 10, 7pm
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    Donate Blood, Get Free Pizza

    We Are Blood teamed up with Mr. Gatti's to reward blood and platelet donors for a voucher good for a medium pizza.
    June 1-15
    We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives
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    Drive-Through Microchip & Rabies Vaccine Clinic

    The Austin Animal Center provides free vaccines and chips to leashed dogs and crated kitties for up to 150 pets.
    Sat., June 10, 9am-3pm  
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    Empire Presents: Gamer Rave

    Come dressed as your fave game character for the contest and enjoy live performances.
    Sat., June 10, 9pm. $15.  
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    Fall Registration Open

    Austin Community College is now registering for the fall semester, offering more than 100 programs including associate degrees, workforce certificates, and more. ACC offers free support and resources to students like tutoring, advising, and financial guidance. Classes start Aug. 21.
    Ongoing  
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    Family Yoga

    A space for kids and their adult to practice yoga together.
    Saturdays, noon-1pm. Free.  
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    Farm Yoga at Boggy Creek

    Enjoy a peaceful morning vinyasa on the farm preceded by a quick class with East Austin Succulents and followed by exploring Austin's oldest homestead and shopping fresh local goods, produce, and eggs.
    Saturdays, 8:30am. Free.  
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    Free Meditation Classes

    Get a brief intro and experience Sahaja Yoga, a method of meditation that takes you beyond mental, emotional, and physical activity and allows you to experience the true self which lies within.
    Tuesdays, 7:15pm; Saturdays, 10:30am. Free.
    Sahaja Yoga Meditation Center, 8711 Burnet Rd. Suite A-12
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    Fresh for Less Mobile Markets

    This program from the city of Austin, run by Farmshare Austin, has opened new market locations. There are now six weekly markets around town that sell Texas-grown produce, eggs, honey, and other groceries all at reduced prices. Most major cards are accepted at these markets and if you are a SNAP customer, you can also use your Lone Star card and Double Up Food Bucks. Locations and schedules are subject to change, so check the current info online to find one near you.
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    Galveston Juneteenth

    Visit the birthplace of the national celebration honoring emancipation with self-guided tours, festivals, gospel music, picnics, art, and more.
    Through June 19  
    Galveston
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    Garden Seventeen Anniversary Market

    Three big green thumbs up to this local plant purveyor as they celebrate their third anniversary with a summer vendor market.
    June 10-11, Sat.-Sun., 10am-4pm
    Garden Seventeen, 604 Williams St.
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    Geeks Who Drink Trivia

    The masters of minutiae present trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. Find them at watering holes all over town each week.
    Ongoing
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    Grounded Dance Cardio

    Pump up the jams and get moving with a dance fit cardio series blending freestyle, choreography, and toning grooves.
    Saturdays, 10am. Free, but RSVP.  
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    Kerrville Folk Festival

    Tony and Grammy award winner and 2003 New Folk winner Anais Mitchell returns to kick off the 51st year of the 18-day festival at the Quiet Valley Ranch south of town.
    Thu., May 25-Sun., June 11
    Kerrville
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    Lavender Festival

    Browse among the vendors on the old courthouse lawn, sample the food, and take a tour of a local lavender farm.
    Fri.-Sun., June 9-11
    Blanco
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    Liah Alonso, the Gypsycowgirl Cowgirl

    Mexico/NYC based singer-songwriter Liah Alonso is passing through Austin on her U.S. tour. This highly anticipated show will showcase her eclectic sound, hilarious storytelling, and dynamic performance style, drawing on her nearly two decades of experience as an independent working artist.
    Sat., June 10, 3pm  
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    Living History Saturday

    Wander through Heritage Village to watch the artisans practice pioneer crafts and try your hand at making candles, weaving, and other skills.
    Sat., June 10, 10am-4pm. Free.
    New Braunfels
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    Love Where You Live Day

    Keep Austin Beautiful developed this event to invite Austinites to beautify the areas around their homes and neighborhoods. Pick up some litter, weed a garden bed, or rake some leaves; it’s up to you! Check out the website for details on cleanup kit registration and social media giveaways.
    Second Saturdays, 9-11am  
    Citywide
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    MathHappens at the Millennium All Summer

    Join MathHappens in the MYEC atrium for free activities, games, and interactive demonstrations for the whole family.
    Through Aug. 19. Thu. & Sat., noon-6pm  
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    Mirror House Presents: Rock Lottery

    Here's the drill: 16 local musicians will split into four randomly selected bands, which will have the day to create three to five songs together, then they'll perform their impromptu works that very night! Followed by live band karaoke with Elegy so you can get in on the action.
    Sat., June 10, 9pm. $15 cash at the door.  
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    NBTX Pride

    The first Pride event in New Braunfels was started by River City Advocacy & Counseling Center in 2019, which turned the event over to Riverside Pride in 2021. The free, family-friendly event will feature 11 bands including local favorite School of Rock, a DJ, a runway event open to all attendees, games and activities, food and drinks, 50+ vendors, and more! Allies are always welcome.
    Sat., June 10, 11am-9pm. Free.
    Comal County Fairgrounds
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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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    Pride is for Families

    Families can experience all the fun of Pride Month with hands-on art and cultural activities like drag queen storytime, Mom & Pops All Natural Frozen Pops rainbow ice pops, family portraits, and an in-park Pride parade.
    Sat., June 10, 10am-noon
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    Pride POP!

    Top Drawer pulls out all the stops for their 30th with a massive 40+ vendor market co-hosted by Eastside Pop-Up and the Little Gay Shop. Plus: music from Queer Vinyl Collective.
    Sat., June 10, 11am-3pm  
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    Rainbow on the Creek

    Enjoy Pride in the park with a stellar lineup of music, dance, drag, and more hosted by Aira Juliet, with local legends like Mama Duke, Miguel St. Michael, Erica Nix, Vertarias, SMV & Friends, House of Lepore, Vylette Ward, and Papi Sii. Plus: Qmmunity will be on-site!
    Sat., June 10, 6-10pm
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    Second Saturday Pop-Up

    Plenty of shopping, vintage goods, art, a DJ, henna, beer, and more.
    Sat., June 10, noon-5pm. Free.
    South Lamar Arts Complex, 2200 S. Lamar
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    Second Saturdays at the Blanton Museum of Art

    Hang on the new Moody Patio at the museum and enjoy live DJ sets, picnics, immersive artworks, gallery tours, and more.
    Second Saturdays, 3-8pm. $10-20; free for Blanton members.
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    Spectacle

    Celebrate the 10th anniversary of half Helen, an org that provides vision screening and eye care, with a fun evening including a tour of its mobile clinic, a raffle, golfing, and more.
    Sat., June 10, 7-10pm. $100, dinner only; $150, dinner and golfing.
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    Story Starts: Interactive Improv Show for Kids & Their Adults

    ColdTowne's youth program, Excused Absence Comedy, wraps up the season of its fully improvised, interactive, original improv comedy show for kids, performed by an adult cast with the help of the audience.
    Through Sept. 2. Saturdays, 11am. $5.
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    Sugar & Spice: Learning Asian American Kitchen Staples

    The Asian American Resource Center offers a series covering Filipino, Vietnamese, and Korean ingredients. Classes are full, but you may join the waitlist.
    Sat., June 10, 11am  
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    Summer Health Fair

    Get your summer off to a healthy start with COVID-19 vaccinations, STI screenings, vision screenings, and more. Vendors will share community resources and educational materials, and the whole family will find fun activities to do.
    Sat., June 10, 9am-2pm. Free.  
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    Texas Blueberry Festival

    Nothing says sunshine like those fresh little blue orbs, lots of blueberry food, and fun on the red brick streets of downtown.
    Sat., June 10, 8am-4pm
    Nacogdoches
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    Texas State Parks Photo Contest

    Capture your adventures at Texas State Parks. Explore a new trail, discover a cool critter, or catch an awesome sunset, then submit your pics or tag them on social media (#TexasStateParks and #TexasParks100) to win parks passes or H-E-B gift cards.
    Deadline: Nov. 27  
    Submit online
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    Volunteer Opportunity: Call for Homestay Families

    Families are needed July 22-26 to host teen girls from the Middle East, North Africa, and the U.S. who'll be visiting Austin to learn about STEM careers. Background check required.
    Ongoing. Free.  
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    We Are Blood Giving Double Campaign

    Double your giving this month in one fell swoop: Blood and platelet donors at We Are Blood can choose either Central Texas Food Bank or Austin Humane Society as recipients of a $5 donation from WRB. As part of the campaign, they'll host blood drives at Austin Humane Society (124 W. Anderson, Thu., June 15, 11am-1:30pm) and at the Central Texas Food Bank (6500 Metropolis, Tue., June 20, 11am-2pm).
    June 1-30. Free.
    We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives
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    Yoga at Republic Square Park

    Welcome the weekend with a balancing and renewing yoga class surrounded by the beautiful views of Downtown. Come early or stay late to explore the SFC market.
    Saturdays, 11am. Free.  
Ongoing
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    WIC Mobile Unit

    Resources and info about Austin Public Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program for qualifying pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
    Check online for current schedule. Free.  
    Various locations

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