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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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AISD Board Info Session
See agenda for details, and watch the broadcast on AISD.TV.Thu., Aug. 10, 6pm -
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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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ATX Job Fair
Connect with employers from Austin Water, UT-Austin, several state agencies, and more.Thu., Aug. 10, 9am-noon -
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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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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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City Council Budget Work Session
City Council holds three work sessions regarding the 2023-34 city budget, scheduled to be adopted Aug. 16-18. Follow along on ATXN and get more details online.Thu., Aug. 3 & 10; Tue., Aug. 8, 10am. Free. -
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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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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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Free Vaccine Clinic
At this "immigrant-focused" clinic, a full range of vaccines are available with no insurance or proof of citizenship required: hepatitis A & B, COVID-19, Mpox, Tdap, HPV9, shingles, influenza, and PCV20.Thu., Aug. 10, 5:30-8pm -
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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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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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Murder Mystery Dinner: A Dastardly Death in Deadwood
For weeks, folks from all over the Wild West have been flooding into a tiny town known as Deadwood for the largest poker tournament this side of Texas! But as the sun goes down as smooth as the whiskey in this Wild West town, one unlucky cowboy will come out more dead than alive.Thu., Aug. 10, 7pm -
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Music in the Garden: Aubrey Hays
Enjoy live music in the shaded Rose Garden, grab a burger from Downtown Burgers, and sip tasty bevs from Austin Beerworks. All ages; dog-friendly.Thu., Aug. 10, 5:30-7:30pm. $6-8. -
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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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Postponed: MUTTS Canine Cantina Grand Opening Weekend
UPDATE: Postponed; stay tuned for details. They'll have live music, food, and "pawtners" on-site for a three-day celebration of the new puppy play place. Dogs need a day pass or membership to enter, so be sure to RSVP. Get more details on each day's activities on Eventbrite.Thu.-Sat., Aug. 10-12. Free. -
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Ride Bikes Thursday
Join Ride Bikes Austin for a socially paced group ride starting and ending at Parque Zaragoza and visiting a different park each week. Meet at the basketball court for an 8pm departure on a 10- to 15-mile route.Thursdays, 7:30pm. Free. -
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Round Rock Express
Vs. Albuquerque. Bring two canned goods for Central Texas Food Bank and get free admission Tuesday. Thursday is dog-friendly for Pints & Pups, Friday includes fireworks and Chili Night with Brian Baumgartner, and Saturday's game is followed by a Zoodust concert. Sunday is Kids' Day, with pregame activities and a postgame run around the bases.Aug. 8-13. Tue.-Fri., 7:05pm; Sat.-Sun., 6:05pm -
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Sewing Workshop
The Lumber Society’s Chris Hyde goes over all the ins and outs of needle and thread.Thu., Aug. 10, 7pm. $25. -
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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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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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Tezos WNO 19: Meregali vs. Duarte
Flograppling will bring some of the best jiu jitsu athletes in the world together on Who's Number One. Nicholas Meregali and Kaynan Duarte square off in the main event; Ffion Davies and Jasmine Rocha face off for the Flyweight Championship Bout; and Ethan Crelinsten and Dante Leon battle for the Lightweight Championship Bout.Thu., Aug. 10. $60. -
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Thursday Night Social Ride
Join Social Cycling Austin for a fun themed ride with post-ride activities, and check the event page for details on themes and stops.Thursdays -
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Venture Texas VC/Founder Summit
Venture Texas brings innovative companies, disruptive technologies, and top-tier investors together for the best venture capital conference in the U.S. Meet BIPOC, veteran, disabled and LGBTQ startups, and network with fellow investors from the Southwest and beyond.Thu., Aug. 10, 9am. Free. -
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Vinyl Groove, the Hip-Hop Edition: Celebrating 50 Years
Celebrate the golden milestone with the Golden Goose as they honor the history and present of hip-hop with classics as well as club bangers, spun by guest DJ Ironfader.Thu., Aug. 10, 8pm. Free. -
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Volunteer Days at ACR
Organized types will have fun volunteering to help Austin Creative Reuse sort through donated items, roll fabric, and detangle yarn. Registration required.Tuesdays & Thursdays
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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
