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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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Club Latinitas Afterschool Club
Girls and nonbinary students age 9-14 will meet online to spend the afternoon exploring tech, electronics, writing, video creation, and more.Thursdays through May 26, 4-6pm. Free.Online
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AISD Board Info Session
See agenda for details.Thu., May 5, 5:30pmBroadcast on aisd.tv and Facebook -
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¡Estar Guars!
It's a double whammy of fiestas for May the Fourth and Cinco de Mayo. Emmy-nominated sketch group Latino Comedy Project imagines what Star Wars would be like were it set “not long ago, in a barrio just around the way" in this multimedia comedy show.April 28-May 8. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $25. -
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Breath Work Sound Healing
A class exploring the depth of breath work followed by a sound healing meditation.Thursdays, 11am. $22. -
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Buccaneer Days
There’s lots of fun things to do and see, from pig races to professional rodeo, a carnival, and lots of live music.May 5-15Corpus Christi -
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Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza & Cumbia Night
Mariachis, paletas, free tacos, and music from Ulovei, with cumbia night featuring La Union de la Cumbia, ADLK Hermanos Flores, and DJ Guira King (inside at 9pm).Thu., May 5, 5pm-2am -
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City Council Regular Meeting
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Ecstatic Dance
Connect with yourself and others at this meditative and transcendent barefoot dance night with a live DJ.Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-10:30pm. $22; $77 for eight-dance membership. -
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Environmental Protections in Neighborhoods
An opportunity to learn about the Development Services Department Community Tree Preservation and Environmental Inspection teams and their work, including the tree protection ordinance, sediment and erosion control measures, and reporting suspected violations.Thu., May 5, 6:30pmPermitting & Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco -
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Free Trivia
Get food and drink specials and play seven rounds of trivia.Thursdays, 7-9pm. Through May 5. Free.Craft and Racked Wine Bar, 1400 E. Old Settlers, Round Rock -
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Hearth & Soul Happy Hour
Candle sales, light bites, and sips benefiting nonprofit partner Happy Lungs Project.Thu., May 5, 4-6pmHearth & Soul, 2727 Exposition -
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Kendra Gives Back X Cubbiekit Shopping Party
Shop something special for mom and baby with jewelry from Kendra Scott paired with soft, organic baby clothing from Cubbiekit, while supporting new mothers with Partners in Parenting via Kendra Gives Back. Treat yourself or mama with a free glass of rose or lemonade with purchase of any Cubbiekit, and the first 10 shoppers will also receive a free baby tote gift with purchase from Cubbiekit.Thu., May 5, 5-7pm -
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Landscape Ordinance Public Input Webinars
Austin Water seeks community input on a new ordinance that will set requirements for conserving water in irrigation systems and landscapes.Thu., May 5, noonVirtual -
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Lumber Society Intro to Sewing
Learn all the basics with Chris Hyde, the Lumber Society's camp master.Thu., May 5, 7pm. $20. -
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Mother's Day Sale at the Contemporary
Spoil the moms in your life with gifts as special and unique as they are by shopping a curated collection of artist-designed jewelry, homewares, books, cards, and more. And Mom will be so proud that you’re supporting your local arts community, too.Through May 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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Obama Portraits Tour
Portraits of the former president and first lady by Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald are on view before moving to the National Portrait Gallery.April 3-May 30Museum of Fine Arts, Houston -
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Other Worlds Screenplay Contest
Other Worlds Film Festival's eighth annual screenwriting contest, part of its mission to encourage work in science fiction and horror, is accepting submissions. New this year is the "under 18" category for young'uns starting to learn the craft. Early-bird deadline is March 31; entry fees increase with each following deadline (each month until August).Final deadline: Aug. 20Apply online -
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Public Comment Period for City Draft Allocation Plan
Each year, the city prepares a plan detailing the amount of federal funding to be allocated to various housing and public service programs. Give your feedback online or at a public hearing Tue., May 10, 6:30pm, with the Community Development Commission, or Thu., June 9, 10am, with City Council.Through June 10Online -
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Public Input on ARP Funding for Homelessness
The public is invited to provide input on the city's plan to allocate federal funds dedicated to homelessness and housing instability, either online or at a public hearing May 10 with the Community Development Commission or June 9 with City Council.Through June 10Online -
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Salado Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering
Poets and musicians gather to entertain and help preserve the culture and heritage of the American West.Thu.-Sun., May 5-8Salado -
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Small Business Week
The city's Economic Development Dept. hosts a variety of webinars on topics such as health insurance, legal issues, and making a living as an artist. Get details on the city's site or Eventbrite.May 1-7Online -
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Starry Nights
A star show in the mini-planetarium with related STEM activities.Thu., May 5, 5:30-7pm -
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Stick With Me
All month, We Are Blood is rewarding blood and platelet donors with a limited-edition "Stick With Me" T-shirt when they bring a friend along to donate. Appointments required; make one online or call 512/206-1266.May 1-31We Are Blood donation centers & mobile drives -
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Stories on the Lawn: Family Revisited
A night of Moth-style storytelling on the theme "family revisited,” with cocktails from Still Austin.Thu., May 5, 7:30pm. $10-15; members, free. -
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Summer Jobs With the City
The city has announced a round of attractive bonuses for summer employees including lifeguards and summer camp staff. Wages start at $15/hour, and bonuses range from $750 to $1,250 depending on qualifications. Get all the details and apply online soon!Apply now; bonuses for employees starting by June 6Austin pools and summer camps -
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The Power of Movesz
Join a 30-day wellness campaign to get inspired, get healthy, and make a positive change. Proceeds go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.Through May. $35.Virtual -
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U-Pick Strawberries and Flowers
It’s berry picking time in the Highland Lakes area, and don’t forget to try the homemade strawberry ice cream.Thu.-Tue. (closed Wednesdays)Sweetberry Farms, Marble Falls -
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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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Vortex Summer Youth Theatre: Auditions
The Vortex seeks students (ages 13-17) to participate in its award-winning, tuition-free Summer Youth Theatre program. This year’s program is highly competitive for a position with a youth ensemble including actors, musicians, technicians, understudies, and production assistants. Rehearsals – evenings and weekends, May 31-Aug. 6 – culminate in a full production of Anne Washburn's Mr. Burns: a post-electric play, directed by Jennifer Jennings and presented to the public over two weekends. Note: See website to schedule auditions.Audition/Interviews: May 16, 18, 28; by appt only -
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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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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
