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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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AAPI Fest
Great food, community, and fun for Asian American Pacific Islander Month. See a live painting by Peelander Yellow, a lion dance, films and a panel from Austin Asian American Film Festival, and bring some dollars to donate to Austin Asian Community Health Initiative.Sat., May 28, 11am-5pm -
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Austin Gilgronis
Welcome the rugby team back home after a couple on the road. Vs. San Diego Legion.Sat., May 28, 7pm -
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Euphoria
Start summer with a Memorial Day weekend celebration featuring Euphoria Fest alums and local favorites.Sat., May 28, 3-11pm. $50-100. -
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River City Pops: Dream On
Enjoy an evening with Austin’s premier adult show choir singing their favorite songs of inspiration and empowerment, supporting the group's mission to provide enjoyable, family-appropriate, affordable entertainment to diverse groups of people and encourage awareness and support for local charitable organizations.May 27-28. Fri., 7pm; Sat., 2 & 7pm -
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River Guardian Beer Release Party
Celebrate your love of Central Texas rivers with the release of a special brew and live mermaids from Mermaid Society (noon-4pm).Sat., May 28, 11am-9pm. Free.
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All-Ages Virtual Storytime
Featuring stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and other extension activities. Registration required.Saturdays, 10:30amVirtual -
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival
Join the fun and celebrate Asian heritage month with dancers, music, movies, and ethnic food.Fri.-Sun., May 20-22 & 27-29Grand Prairie -
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Asmbly Makerspace Anniversary Party
Local nonprofit community makers' shop Asmbly celebrates its first year with networking, free lunch, tours, machine demos, door prizes, and kid-friendly activities.Sat., May 28, 11am-2pm. Free; RSVP for lunch.Asmbly Makerspace, 9701 Dessau #304 -
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Austin Greek Festival
Enjoy Greek music, dance, vendors, church tours, and kid-friendly activities, as well as delish dishes and drinks.May 27-29. Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm; Sun., noon-10pm414 St. Stephen's School Rd. -
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Austin Live Music Revival
Celebrating the triumphant return to form of the Live Music Capital of the World with over 20 performances on two stages (Empire both days; Antone's on day 2). A portion of proceeds will go to supporting the Black Austin Musicians Collective.Sat.-Sun., May 28-29. $50-70. -
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Blue Genie Art Bazaar’s May Market
If you've been missing Blue Genie since the holidays, never fear. Shop the work of over 100 regional artisans and craftspeople all month at the May market, which is the perfect place to find gifts for all your spring occasions.April 29-May 29, Fri.-Sun., and Mon., May 30. Free. -
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BuzzFest
The sweetest happening all weekend is an interactive, hands-on event with bee experts, bee-related vendors, music, food, mead tastings, and an attempt at making a bee beard on a willing participant.Sat., May 28, 11am-3pm. $5.BeeWeaver Honey Farm, Navasota -
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Chisos Memorial Day Crawfish Boil
Celebrate with a giant slip & slide, hundreds of pounds of crawfish, and live music, with donation proceeds going to the Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry.Sat., May 28, 1-5pm. Free; donations for crawfish.Chisos Boots; 3507 S. First -
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Cocaine Anonymous World Convention
The theme is “Deep in the Heart of Recovery,” and this year’s program offers a variety of activities, events, and programming focusing on sobriety, fellowship, step-work, and fun.May 26-30. $65 and up. -
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Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall Opening Weekend
Come early for the fried catfish or chicken-fried-steak in the cafe, enjoy the rodeo, and stay for the dance under the stars in this summer tradition that began in 1925 and goes until Sept. 3.Sat., June 4Hunt -
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Donate Blood, Get Kerbey Lane Queso
For some of us, queso almost runs through our veins. We Are Blood partnered with Kerbey Lane Cafe to provide blood donors with vouchers for a free queso while supplies last, so schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.Through May 31We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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Doom Metal Goat Yoga
What could be better than yoga with baby goats and sludgy doom metal riffs?Saturdays through May 28 and Sun., May 8, 10am. $25. -
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East Austin Survival to Recovery Al Anon Family Group
A group for anyone worried about someone with a drinking problem. Find the entrance on East 12th Street, upstairs.Saturdays, 3pm. Free.1818 E. 12th -
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Escape the Box
Explore the hidden side of Austin with Escape the Box's time-travel-themed escape game and scavenger hunt adventure, which starts with a live intro and sends your group off to explore using a box full of clues and guides, including a playlist, photo challenges, a cipher wheel, map, and more. Call 512/779-9844 to book.Saturdays, 1:30pm. $15-35/person.Locations vary -
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Farm Yoga
Enjoy a peaceful morning yoga session preceded by a quick succulent care class with East Austin Succulents, then explore the farm and shop local goods, eggs, and produce.: Yoga mats, Mad Hippie sunscreen, and water will be provided, and guests get a $5 voucher to use at the farmstand and a gift from East Austin Succulents.Every other Saturday, 8:30am. $30. -
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Finley’s Pop-Up Barbershop
Finley’s takes over part of the historic Driskill Hotel’s Chisholm Trail Room, offering haircuts, beard/mustache trims, and straight-razor shaves along with a bit of early 1900s nostalgia.Through May 29 -
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Free Bilingual Yoga
Sana Yoga provides a pathway for healing with equitable and accessible programming.Saturdays, 10am -
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Gifted & Talented Showcase
AISD's GT students were invited to submit a virtual student project that connected with the 2022 theme, "Pathways and Passions." See a selection of chosen projects online.Through June 3Online -
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Grounded Dance Cardio
Pop in for an upbeat, high-energy dance cardio session with Austin's best instructors.Saturdays through July 30. Free. -
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Kerrville Folk Festival
The 50th edition of the annual music festival runs for 18 days of peace and love at the Quiet Valley Ranch featuring legacy acts and up-and-coming stars. Read more in our Music section.May 26-June 12Kerrville -
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Lone Star Limericks Call for Submissions
Brush Square Museums and Brush Square Museums Foundation announce an open call to writers to submit original limericks about Texas or Austin. Pay tribute to the people, places, sights, and sounds of this great city and state by immortalizing (or gently mocking) them in verse!Submissions accepted through June 4; finalists voted on June 5-11Online -
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Memorial Day Sale
Pottery, furniture, statuary, and fountains will be 10% off, and more savings can be found on items marked with colored dots.May 28-30. Sat. & Mon., 9am-6pm; Sun., 10am-6pmGarden Seventeen, 604 Williams -
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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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Onewheel Demo Tour
Hang with the Onewheel crew, try out a new GT or Pint X, and maybe even ride a mechanical bull. Plus, meet with Meals on Onewheels for a food distribution early Sunday. Get details on the website.Sat.-Sun., May 28-29, 11am-6pm. Free. -
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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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Pan Am Park Renaming
The community is invited to provide feedback on a proposal to change the name of Pan American Neighborhood Park to Tony Castillo Pan American Neighborhood Park. An online survey is now open, and meetings will be held online and at the park.Survey open through June 4. Virtual meetings: Thu., May 19 & June 2, 7pm. In-person meeting: Sat., June 4, 10:30am, 2100 E. Third -
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Pride 2022 Call for Artists
The Dougherty Arts Center seeks submissions from LGBTQ+ artists for a pop-up exhibit during the Pride celebration with the theme "Glow Up!" Get all the details and submit online.Submissions due May 30; exhibit held June 15Online -
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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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Rockport Wine Festival
More than 75 kinds of wine and beer will be on tap along with food demonstrations, local cuisine, and music.Sat., May 28, 2-11pmRockport -
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Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Come for the jousting and birds of prey, but stay for the games and food.Sat.-Sun., April 9-May 29, and Mon., May 30Waxahachie -
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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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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
