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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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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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UPDATED: MLK Community Festival and Food Drive
The Austin Area Heritage Council's celebration has now shifted to a virtual format due to COVID-19 concerns. Tune in online at 11am to hear a motivational speech: by Richard A. Coaxum, pastor of St. Mary’s Baptist Church, and a performance by Blue Vinyl Crates. Donations and volunteers for Central Texas Food Bank in honor of MLK are still welcome.Mon., Jan. 17, 11amVirtual -
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"Rosé Nyland" Honoring Betty White & Benefiting APA
House Wine offers a couple of rosé specials in honor of their favorite Golden Girl and her love for animals, with $5 from each going directly to Austin Pets Alive!Mon., Jan. 17, 3pm-12mid -
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CANCELED: NeighborWoods Tree Adoption Event
TreeFolks joins the Bowie Band Gives Back Project for an MLK Day of Service event wherein 200 free trees will be distributed, and collection bins will be set out to gather donation items such as diapers, pet supplies, canned food, and more for local orgs.Mon., Jan. 17, 9am-noon -
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Cirque Italia
Fun for the whole family at this gorgeous, magical dream adventure under the big top with performers from all over the world.Jan. 6-17. $10-50. -
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Donate Blood, Get a Free Sub
We Are Blood partners with ThunderCloud Subs to reward blood and platelet donors with a voucher for a free small sub sandwich while supplies last. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.Through Jan. 31We Are Blood donor centers -
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The Betty White Challenge
In honor of what would've been animal advocate Betty White's 100th birthday, Austin Humane Society brings out some adorable adoptable animals and welcomes donations. Donors get cookies, bubbly, and a yellow rose while supplies last.Mon., Jan. 17, 2-5pm -
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United Way MLK Day of Service
Join United Way's tradition of gathering in service and learning to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The org offers several ways to learn, give, advocate, and volunteer, including the "I Am Brave" book drive, registering people to vote, and taking a reflective self-guided walking tour around the area created to segregate Black Austinites in the Twenties.Mon., Jan. 17Citywide -
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We Are Blood Franklin BBQ Raffle
To celebrate National Blood Donor Month, We Are Blood partnered with Franklin BBQ to reward 20 lucky donors with a special dinner for two including Franklin's famous brisket, ribs, sides, desserts, and more. Donate by Jan. 17 to enter the raffle, which will be held Jan. 20. Make appointments online or call 512/206-1266.Through Jan. 17We Are Blood donor centers -
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"Georgia O’Keeffe, Photographer"
Known for her paintings and married to a famous photographer, this is the first exhibition that explores: O’Keeffe’s connection to photography.Sun., Oct. 17-Jan. 23, 2022Museum Fine Arts, Houston -
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"Les Diners de Gala" by Salvador Dalí
The Spanish surrealist painter illustrated the cookbook Gala’s Dinners in 1973 that included 136 recipes by French chefs. This traveling exhibit features 12 lithographs that were released in conjunction with the book and are some of his most unique experimental prints.Jan. 15-March 27. Free.Noël Art Museum, San Angelo -
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Forts & Foes
New players are always welcome at this friendly Dungeons & Dragons sesh.Mondays, 7-10pm. Free. -
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Grant Program for Music Industry
The city of Austin Economic Development Department is now accepting applications for the Austin Music Disaster Relief Grant. The fund provides one-time, unrestricted $2,000 grants to local professional musicians, independent promoters, music composers, and music industry workers facing hardships due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.Applications due Jan. 28, 5pmApply online -
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January 2022 Special Election Early Voting
Cast your vote for Austin’s next District 4 City Council member. Make a plan to get to the polls and find a polling site here or by calling 512/238-VOTE (8683).Through Jan. 21Anywhere you see a "Vote Here/Aquí" sign -
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MLK Grande Parade
One of the largest multicultural events in the country honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with floats and marching bands.Mon., Jan. 17, 10am-noon. Free.Houston -
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Music Open Mic
Bring your acoustic and showcase your best original songs or old classics.Mondays, 8-10pm -
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Qi Gong/Tai Chi for Beginners
A rejuvenating workout including breathwork, physical exercise, and meditation.Mon., Jan. 17, 2:30pm. $22. -
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Trivia With Get It Gals
"Best of Austin" winners Get It Gals are back with tons of trivia nights planned for y'all, with several based on TV programs you may have binged over the last year for some reason. Stay tuned on their socials because they are all over the place.OngoingVarious locations -
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Truluck's Dine-In Special
This posh seafood house's special Valentine's Menu includes Maine lobster ravioli made with a butter poached tail, handmade lobster ravioli, artichokes, mushrooms, and spinach with smoked pecorino cream and tomato confit. If you really wanna splurge, citizen, add on a thick slice of strawberry chococlate cake for dessert.Feb. 11-14. $89. -
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Virtual Fitness Classes
Stronger Austin has a full slate of free virtual classes all week long, from cardio & strength to Zumba, so you can always fit some fitness in your schedule.Ongoing. Free.Online -
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Voter Registration for March Primary
If you plan on voting in the March 1 primary, be sure you're registered by the deadline. Check your status online or call 512/463-5650.Deadline: Jan. 31Online -
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YMCA Early Learning Readiness Program
A free community program for qualifying low-income families that focuses on preparing children ages 2-4 for school, while providing their caregivers with the tools to facilitate their child’s development. Classes are offered twice a week in English and Spanish and last one hour.English: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Spanish: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am.. Free.Online -
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Drive-Through Vaccine Clinic Volunteers
If you're interested in volunteering at Travis County's drive-through vaccine clinic at COTA, sign up here.Clinic open: Fridays-Sundays -
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Primary Election Day Worker
Over 600 spots need to be filled at polling locations for the March 1 primaries; this is a paid position through Travis County.Dec. 14-March 1 -
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YWCA Greater Austin Warmline
Call 512/548-9922 for support amidst the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.Mondays-Thursdays, 9am-8pm; Fridays, 9-5pm; Saturdays, noon-4pmCitywide
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