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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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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-2pmButler Park
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Austin Under the Stars: Free Public Star Party
A stellar evening of sky-watching where amateur astronomers share their telescopes so the public can see the sun, galaxies, stars, planets, nebulae, and more. Additional activities include building and launching a paper rocket and a night sky orientation talk.Sat., Aug. 5, 6-11:30pm. Free. -
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The Fat Gator Weekend
A weekend that's all about the slabs, music, entertainment, and drip of Texas topped off with delicious Cajun food. Jump On It presents a slab showcase, celebrity basketball, boat party, and more bookending Saturday's music festival featuring DeeBaby and Webbie.Aug. 4-6 -
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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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AISD Enrollment Bus
School starts Aug. 14! If you need help enrolling at Austin ISD, stop by the bus from 10am to noon at Montopolis Rec Center and 8:30am to 1:30pm at Gus Garcia.Sat., Aug. 5Montopolis Recreation Center, 1200 Montopolis; Gus Garcia Recreation Center; 1201 E. Rundberg -
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Anytime Austin Market Presented by Personal Vintage
Find vintage, handmade goods, and wares from local artisans at a biweekly market stocked by small and local businesses.Sat., Aug. 5, then second & fourth Saturdays, 10am-5pm. Free.Lively Middle School, 201 E. Mary -
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ArmadilloCon Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention
Readers, writers, and story-lovers converge to meet the best in sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. This year's lineup includes author and activist Cory Doctorow, award-winning writers Gabino Iglesias and Sequoia Nagamatsu, Aztec gamer and artist Gonzalo Alvarez, and editor Rick Klaw, who's here celebrating new releases with Joe R. Lansdale and Josh Rountree.Aug. 4-6 -
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Art Fair
Stroll among the artists displaying their works of paintings, photography, stained glass, and more.Sat.-Sun., Aug. 5-6. Free.Salado -
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ArtConnect Youth Art Contest
The city's fourth annual contest is open now for submissions from Austin students ages 10 to 18. In honor of Digital Inclusion Week (Oct. 2-6), young artists are asked to "picture a world where everyone is connected digitally." The top three entries win a monetary prize and will have their artwork displayed in city spaces.Deadline: Thu., Aug. 31 -
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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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Beat the Heat
With Central Texas experiencing extremely high temperatures, city leaders issued a reminder to be aware of Excessive Heat Watch and Excessive Heat Warning alerts from the National Weather Service. A warning means action should be taken immediately to avoid heat-related illness. The city began a pilot program in July at Republic Square with misting tents and cold bottled water, and always offers facilities like rec centers and libraries as cooling centers. In addition, city pool fees are waived Aug. 9-Sept. 30, except for Barton Springs. Visit the city's website for more information, and always check before you head to an outdoor event: For safety, organizers may cancel events that put people at risk due to the heat.Ongoing -
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Black Austin History Tours at the Oakwood Chapel
Angela Thornton will lead tours to talk about the Historic Colored Grounds and the burials that were segregated by race and class in the 1800s. There are many individuals buried in this section that represent Black excellence and are inspirations today. Thornton can also offer history about the chapel and online resources to learn more.Through Dec. 16. Saturdays, 12:30pm. Free.Oakwood Chapel, 1601 Navasota -
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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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Donate Blood, Get Free Blue Bell
Just in time for Texas' hottest month, We Are Blood offers a tasty and cool treat as a reward for donating blood or platelets: a pint of Blue Bell ice cream.Aug. 1-14We Are Blood donation centers & mobile drives -
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Ecologist School Family Day
Join Pease Park Conservancy and Families in Nature for an educational excursion to learn about the Ecologist School Field Trip Program.Sat., Aug. 5, 9:30-11:30am. Free. -
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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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Fifth Annual Latch-On Event
Central Texas Breastfeeding Coalition and SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley host a community-driven initiative to enhance the health and safety of mothers, babies, and families through educational efforts and advocacy in a warm and inclusive environment. At 10am, participants are welcome to engage in public breastfeeding, and eligible families can take advantage of the WIC Voucher Program, which provides $30 worth of additional WIC vouchers that can be exclusively spent on fresh fruits and vegetables. Through the Double Up Food Bucks Texas program, WIC vouchers will be matched $1 for $1, resulting in a total of $60 to spend on locally sourced produce. Plus, door prizes from generous sponsors, a performance by Andy Sprouts, and helpful family resources from Partners in Parenting.Sat., Aug. 5, 9-11am. Free. -
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Fitness Singles Rooftop Event
Join SweatPals on a beautiful rooftop for relaxation, connection, and fun, including mindful yoga, stimulating icebreakers, and groovy tunes.Sat., Aug. 5, 7-9pm. Free, but RSVP.SKYBOX on 6th, 501 W. Sixth -
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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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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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Grape Stomp
Feel the squish between your toes as you make grape juice the old-fashioned way.Sat.-Sun., Aug. 5-6Johnson City -
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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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Karaoke Underground
You won't find Britney or Mariah on this song list: This one's for punk and indie fans who want to belt out tunes from Misfits, Black Flag, Pixies, et al.First Saturdays, 9pm -
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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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Messina Hof Winery Presents Harvest Festival: Daytime Harvests
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of picking and stomping the grapes that go into creating the winery's award-winning ports, plus a behind-the-scenes tour. Upgrade with a brunch buffet and mimosa bar.Saturdays in August, 8am-3pm. $12-60.Bryan -
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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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Path Wellness Workshop: Transforming Anxiety From the Bottom Up
Whether your anxiety is mild or severe, the tools learned in this workshop will provide a solid foundation for keeping dread, uneasiness, and uncertainty at bay.Sat., Aug. 5, 1-3:30pm. $125. -
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Purple Martin Parties
Watch thousands of the insect-loving birds come to roost for the night in the trees near Old Navy. Members of Travis Audubon will be on hand to explain the bird’s behavior.Fri.-Sat., Aug. 4-5, 8-9pm. Free.La Frontera Mall, Round Rock -
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Queens ACT Mentoring Workshop
A daylong mentoring workshop by queens for rising queens, bringing together women leaders and middle school girls for mentoring opportunities with a pageantry focus.Sat., Aug. 5, 10:30am-4pm. Free. -
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Rose Soiree
The AKA Association for Community Development hosts a sophisticated and sensational evening to support its mission to uplift and empower African Americans, women, youth, and disadvantaged groups.Sat., Aug. 5. $75.Vuka, 5540 N. Lamar -
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Schulenburg Festival
Wolters Park will be the scene of continuous music, evening rodeos, arts & crafts vendors, a chili cook-off, and more.Thu.-Sun., Aug. 3-6Schulenburg -
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Shakespeare at Winedale
Since 1970, UT students have performed the Bard’s greatest works in the barn during the summer. Catch the season finale this weekend of As You Like It, Hamlet, and Cymbeline.Through Aug. 13. Fri., 7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 2 & 7:30pm. $10.Round Top -
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Still Brewing Art
The world-renowned art museum looks back at its history as the Lone Star Brewery prior to 1981 through photographs, artwork, and posters.June 30-Sept. 3. $10-20.San Antonio -
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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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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. 27Submit online -
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The Wooden Nickel Carnival 10th Anniversary
Enjoy water games, live performances, carnival games, cocktails, and more at this fun-filled fiesta.Sat., Aug. 5, 7pm. $20-25.3312 Pecan Springs -
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XIT Rodeo and Reunion
It’s a long haul from Austin (560 miles), but at the end of the drive you’ll get to be a part of the “World’s Largest Free BBQ” and other events.Thu.-Sat., Aug. 3-5Dalhart -
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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. -
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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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