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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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Cirque Italia Water Circus
A new production presents a captivating story about Rafael, a farm boy swept away by a tornado to the bustling heart of the city, with dazzling performances by jugglers, aerialists, dancers, and more.Jan. 4-15. Mon. & Wed.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 1:30, 4:30 & 7:30pm; Sun., 1:30 & 4:30pm. $15-55.
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Advanced Fire-Making Workshop
A two-hour course builds on the intro class to take fire skills to the next level.Thu., Jan. 11, 7-9pm. $25.Squatch Frontier Fitness, 701 Tillery -
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Affordable Care Act Help
Now's the time to sign up for Affordable Care Act health coverage! Open enrollment runs through Jan. 15, 2024, and the city has gathered a ton of helpful resources to help you sort out options. Go online to learn more or call 800/318-2596.Through Jan. 15, 2024 -
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AISD Board Info Session
See agenda for details, and watch the broadcast on AISD.TV.Thu., Jan. 11, 6pm -
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Bee Cave on Ice
Strap on your skates and hit the ice at the rink in Hill Country Galleria's Central Plaza.Nov. 10-Jan. 15. $15. -
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Cellar Preview Wine Tasting
Join the winemakers as they offer four special wine tastings, including a sneak preview of wines straight from the barrel.Through Feb. 9. Thu.-Fri., 11:30am & 1:30pm. $30.Kuhlman Cellars -
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Donate Blood, Win a Franklin Dinner
To celebrate National Blood Donor Month, We Are Blood is teaming up with Franklin BBQ for a special contest, where all donors are entered to win two seats at a private WRB dinner on Feb. 10, with 20 winners randomly selected.Jan. 2-14. Free.We Are Blood donor centers & mobile drives -
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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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Get Fit With Friends
If your New Year’s resolutions include getting in shape, consider doing it the fun way with kickball, volleyball, soccer, and more with Austin Sports & Social Club, offering tons of options starting this month.Ongoing -
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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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Phone Bank With TCDP
The Travis County Democratic Party needs help recruiting an additional 300 election workers for the 2024 primary.: Volunteers can jump on a Zoom call together, go through a quick training, and then call voters throughout Travis County to help out.Thu., Jan. 4 & 11; Tue., Jan. 9; 5:30-7:30pm -
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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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Small Business Division Webinars
Do you own a small business or have entrepreneurial dreams? The city's Small Business Division is here to help! Find resources and a selection of instructional webinars on the city's site, with many free classes and some with a small fee.OngoingVirtual -
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STEAM Lab
Young students will find out what science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics have to do with Texas history through demos and hands-on activities.Thu., Jan. 11, 10:30am-1:30pm -
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The Astrology of Now
Join a free monthly astrology discussion for all skill levels, and email your birth date, time, and city/state to kelly.overton@austintexas.gov to have your birth chart printed at the start of the meeting.Through May 9. Second Thursdays, 6:30pm (February's is on Feb. 15). Free. -
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Thursday Night Flipper Fight
Roll through for a tournament hosted by local pinball club Salamander City, with five rounds of play followed by the playoffs.Thursdays, 8pm. $5. -
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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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Touching Grass
Explore your physical relationship to the landscape, engage with the history and function of native plants, and even grab kid-friendly art kits inspired by nature, along with an herb tea drinking session led by herbalist Brandi Jo Perkins, founder of Earth Commons. Bring a cup to sip your tea, a journal and pen for reflection, and blankets for seating if you like.Thu., Jan. 11, 6-7pm -
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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
