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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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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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Texas Roller Derby Returns
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Texas Roller Derby finally returns in 2022! The schedule has been announced, and includes monthly bouts all year (except in July). The first will be streamed live, and future bouts will take place at the Thunderdome and Palmer Events Center.Sat., Feb. 19, 5:30pm. $7.99.Streaming on Facebook Live -
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Virtual Readers Theatre Storytime
Kids will enjoy storytime then put on a play about the story. Recommended for ages 5-12.Tuesdays through Feb. 22, 4pmOnline
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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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African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting
A special presentation from Austin Police Department Chief Joseph Chacon addresses staffing concerns within APD, using civilians for nonemergency calls, and victim services visibility.Tue., Feb. 1, 5:30-7:30pmPermitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. -
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AJC General Body Meeting
Learn about the work Austin Justice Coalition is doing and how you can get involved. Join in person or on Zoom.Tue., Nov. 8, 6:30pm1605 38 1/2 St. and on Zoom -
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Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee Meeting
Briefings include updates on Austin Energy fire mitigation and vegetation management and Decker Creek Power Station workforce planning.Tue., Feb. 1, 1:30pm -
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Call for Oakwood Cemetery Descendants
The Oakwood Cemetery Chapel staff seeks descendants of people of color buried in the Oakwood Cemetery to participate in a vision session with Oakwood’s Historic Preservation and Archaeology project specialists. If you are a descendant of someone buried at Oakwood Cemetery, or have information on those individuals, please call Jennifer Chenoweth, museum site coordinator for the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel, at 512/978-2310 or email Jennifer.Chenoweth@AustinTexas.gov.Ongoing -
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Circular Meet-Ups: Let's Close the Loop
An opportunity for local business owners, start-ups, and sustainability professionals across all industries to connect and learn more about Austin’s circular economy.Tue., Feb. 1, noon-1pm. Free (registration required).Online -
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Donate Blood, Get Free Cookies
It's Girl Scout cookie season again, so We Are Blood has formed a sweet partnership with Girl Scouts of Central Texas to reward blood and platelet donors with a free box. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.Through Feb. 28We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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Every Dog Is Lovable
Local pet photogs Dog Days host a campaign to raise funds for nonprofit Hound Rescue, wherein pet parents submit a pic and story of their doggos, and the public votes for their faves. Qualifying dogs get a professional photo shoot and are featured in an upcoming coffeetable book, and prizes are given out biweekly to dogs with the most points.Voting open through March 19. $10 donation to enter, $1 per vote.Online -
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Grounded by Fareground: Free Boot Camp
Swift Fit Events presents high-intensity workouts in Fareground's outdoor plaza space, with towels and water provided. Afterward, refuel with bites from one of the many food stalls and check out SFE's wellness cart full of local goods.Tuesdays, 6pm. Free. -
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LegalLine
On the first Tuesday of every month, obtaining good, simple legal advice is easy. Just call 512/472-8303 for LegalLine, the free legal advice hotline sponsored by Austin Lawyer Referral Service. Attorney volunteers can answer questions and give brief legal advice concerning many areas of law.First Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Free. -
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LegalLine With the Arts
Attorneys are a phone call away, ready to answer all kinds of legal questions via a free hotline, this month with a special focus on the arts.Tue., Feb. 1, 5:30-7:30pm. Free. -
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Lunar New Year at Pinballz
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger by wearing red to the arcade and get a special envelope with a surprise inside, which could be your fortune, tickets, game cards, or even free food or drinks.Tue., Feb. 1 -
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No Stone Unturned: A Lifetime of Archaeology
Ben McReynolds has donated his extensive and unique collection to the museum. It will be on view for a year along with the permanent collection that includes artifacts from La Belle, the French ship discovered in Matagorda Bay; the story of ranching on the coast; and more than 13,000 years of Texas history.April 23, 2021-April 30, 2022. Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pmMuseum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria -
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Support Group for Military Women
Join in on Zoom for free support for women who are currently active duty or veterans. Call or email to register.Tuesdays, 10-11am; Thursdays, 6-7pm. Free.Virtual -
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The Present and Future of Gaming
Join Austin Forum for a discussion about electronic gaming with experts from Farbridge and Dell.Tue., Feb. 1, 6pm. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Tipsy Tuesday
De-stress and win prizes with trivia and Singo, a musical spin on bingo.Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Free. -
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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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Umlauf After Dark: Lunar New Year
Celebrate with crafts, traditional lion dances, a maker's market featuring local AAPI artisans, and cocktails from Tito's Handmade Vodka.Tue., Feb. 1, 6pm -
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Underground Tuesdays
A monthly showcase of underground bass music starting with open decks so aspiring artists can test their tunes on a professional stage.Tue., Feb. 1, 9pm. Free. -
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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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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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Wine Lovers Celebration
Take a self-guided tour of more than 40 Hill Country wineries with complimentary tastings and discounts on purchases.Through Feb. 25. $100/couple, $65/individual.Various Hill Country wineries -
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Year of the Tiger Celebration
Don tiger-themed or red attire, gather around the fire in the garden, and enjoy fortune cookies and oranges as you create your new moon intentions for the new year.Tue., Feb. 1, 5pm -
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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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LegalLine
Call 512/472-8303 for free legal advice concerning family law, criminal matters, traffic problems, consumer issues, landlord/tenant issues, and employment law. Attorneys who are bilingual (English/Spanish) are also available.First Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Free. -
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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
