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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 5  
    Long Center for the Performing Arts
  • 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
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    Altatudes Hearts and Handbags

    The East Austin boutique is asking for handbag donations to help underserved youth in the area for the giveback initiative slated for Feb. 9. Open thy closet and see if there's anything that no longer sparks joy.
    Taking donations through Feb. 1. The event takes place Feb. 9, 2-4pm. Free.
    Altatudes, 1717 E. 12th
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    Austin Remembers MLK

    This interactive app-based exhibit offers photos from MLK's civil rights meetings with LBJ and audio speeches from the Austin Area Heritage Council’s MLK Oratory competition, plus special Six Square mini-docs of Austin’s African-American community. Discover for yourself at three different locations: the MLK statue at UT's East Mall, the south steps of the Capitol, and the George Washington Carver Museum.
    Jan. 21-Feb. 28. Free.
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    Beerthoven Kraft Piano Classes

    During this 8-week series, you'll get a one-hour lesson and a pint of beer.
    Jan. 15-March 5. $35 per class.
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    BizAid Business Orientation

    An overview of opening a new small business and re-evaluating an existing one during growth.
    Tue., Jan. 29, 9-10:30am. Free.  
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    Don't Punish Pain Rally

    The local rally is part of a nationwide event to educate the public on the harm caused to “Americans in genuine need of legitimately prescribed, FDA-approved pain medications” in the crackdown of illegal drug use.
    Tue., Jan. 29, 1-3pm. Free.  
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    Free Fitness at the Square

    Jump-start your fitness goals with free classes by Generator Athlete Lab, a new fitness studio in the Seaholm District. This community workout offers a combination of Strength & HIIT training, partner drills, and exercises that will keep your heart rate up.
    Tue., Jan. 29, 5:15pm. Free.
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    GAACC Annual Member Meeting

    The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce invites you to its annual member mixer. Hear all they accomplished in 2018 as well as plans for the future and how you can get more involved.
    Tue., Jan. 29, 5:30-7:30pm. Free for members with RSVP; $25 for non-members with RSVP; $30 for all walk-ups the day of.  
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    Haven Street-Allen Award Nominations

    This award honors an artist with a disability in Texas who, through a one-time creative act or a substantial record of achievement, embodies the spirit and vision of VSA Texas. Nominations are open to any artist with a disability over the age of 16 years in any discipline including visual art, dance, music, performance, craft, and writing.
    Through Feb. 28. Free.
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    Humanities Institute Community Archives: A Roundtable and Reception

    The 2018 cohort of Community Sabbatical Research Program grantees – Heather Barfield of the Vortex and Lilia Rosas of Red Salmon Arts – will be presenting findings from their research projects.
    Tue., Jan. 29, 5:15-7:15pm. Free.  
    The Legends Room, the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, 2110 San Jacinto
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    Mama Strong Yoga: A Series for Moms

    Classes will include community connection, meditation and breath-work, a strengthening yoga series, baby-centered yoga, and a lovely savasana for all.
    Jan. 15-Feb. 19. Tuesdays, 10-11am. $145.  
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    Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Association Coat Drive

    The Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Association is hosting its East Austin Coat Drive from Jan. 28 to Feb. 18 at Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center, South Austin Recreation Center, and Turner-Roberts Recreation Center.
    Jan. 28-Feb .18  
    Various locations
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    Prepared: A New Prenatal Course

    The course includes prenatal yoga to support your body's changing and upcoming needs while being appropriately gentle and safe for you and your baby.
    Jan. 15-Feb. 21. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:15am. $290.
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    Saddle Up: Texas Ranching Tradition

    This exhibition, produced by Joe Vitone and Lori Najvar, honors hardworking ranch families from Jeff Davis and Lavaca Counties, as they wrangle livestock, battle weather, and study markets to stay on the rugged landscape they love.
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    Survey for QPOC Communities

    QPOC community members are asked to fill out an anonymous survey on health care to better support allgo’s upcoming health care provider trainings to ensure providers better serve QPOC patients.
    Deadline: Jan. 31, 2019  
    Online
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    UT Men's Basketball

    Vs. Kansas.
    Tue., Jan. 29, 6pm. $10-80.  
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    Vintner Dinner Series

    Tickets have gone on sale for the 5-course dinners designed specifically to highlight the flavors of featured Texas-made wines.
    Jan. 19-Feb. 23. $70 per person.
    Blair House Inn, Wimberley
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    Wake Up, Brother Bear!

    Watch Brother Bear and Sister Bear experience a full year of glorious seasons: see a waterfall melt, meet a butterfly, chase an elusive fish, and skate on an icy pond. Children are invited to join the action to help create magical moments. (Geared toward ages 6 and under.)
    Through April 21. Tue. & Thu., 10am & noon; Sun., 2pm. $10 and up.  
    ZACH North, 12129 RR 620 N. #10
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    We Are Blood Treats Donors to ThunderCloud Subs

    Anyone who donates or attempts to donate blood or platelets today through Jan. 31 will receive a coupon for a free small sub sandwich.
    Through Jan. 31

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