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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-6pm  
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    BookSpring

  • 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  
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    Long Center for the Performing Arts
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    AISD Board Info Session

    See agenda for details.
    Thu., June 9, 5:30pm  
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    Broadcast on aisd.tv and Facebook

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    Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

    Join the Alzheimer's Association in going purple and raising awareness this June. Find out how to donate and get involved online.
    Through June 30  
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    Austin Humane Society's Summer Kids Series

    Summer sessions will take Humane Heroes on an epic adventure to learn what it means to care for a pet of their own and explore ways to help animals in need. The beloved Teddy Bear surgery is back for two sessions, and an outdoor movie night screens June 23. It all culminates in graduation Aug. 3.
    June 7-Aug. 3. Free.  
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    Austin Humane Society

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    Baby Formula Resources

    Due to the nationwide shortage of baby formula, which disproportionately affects low-income families with transportation and time restraints, Community Resilience Trust provides a helpful online resource. Families in need can sign up for updates on local formula supply and info from WIC, and those in the know can help track the supply by reporting information. Anyone with formula to donate can drop it off at any of several locations; get all the info online.
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    Become a Community Climate Ambassador

    The city is seeking a diverse group of applicants to become community climate ambassadors, who will spend about 10 hours per week from August 2022 to January 2023 working on climate change and environmental justice issues. Ambassadors will be compensated at a rate of $25 per hour and will make positive changes in the community with special projects.
    Applications due June 22  
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    Apply online

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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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    3rd Eye Meditation Lounge

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    Chisholm Trail Roundup

    Don’t miss the fun of the pig races, parades, marketplace, carnival, petting zoo, barbecue cook-off, and live entertainment.
    Thu.-Sat., June 9-11  
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    Lockhart

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    City Council Regular Meeting

    Council has a hefty agenda as it prepares for summer break. See agenda for details, and tune in on ATXN to watch it live.
    Thu., June 9, 10am  
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    City Hall

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    Consensus 2022

    A celebration of all things crypto and blockchain, with panels, parties, networking, and more for metaverse mavens.
    June 9-12  
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    Austin Convention Center

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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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    Indra's Awarehouse

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    Out of Town

    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 12  
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    Kerrville

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    Little Texans: Calm

    Kick off the summer with calming activities to keep the peace during the hot summer days.
    Thu., June 9, 10:30-11:15am. Free with admission.  
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    Bullock Texas State History Museum

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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 5-11  
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    Make New Robot Friends

    Kids can get a taste of Girl Scouts programming before making a commitment at this fun workshop for grades pre-K to third.
    Thu., June 9, 11:15am  
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    Ruiz Branch Library

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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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    Butler Pitch & Putt

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    Oceans of Stories With Austin Bat Cave

    Kids will explore books, write stories, and visit the Austin Bat Cave Batmobile to choose books for themselves. Students will get the chance to be published in the ABC anthology as well.
    Thu., June 23, 11am. Free.  
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    Elroy Library

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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. 20  
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    Apply 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 10  
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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 10  
    info
    Online

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    Republic of Texas Motorcycle Rally

    For its first year at a new home at Mere’s Reserve in Bastrop, find 150 acres dedicated to live music, RV and tent camping, the Derwood Invitational Builder Show, vendor booths, food trucks, libations from local and national brands, a vintage motorcycle display from Hill Country Motorheads, stunt shows from the Ives Brothers and Mexican Acrobats, Demon City mini-bike racing, a Hot Rod and custom car display from the Austin Speed Shop, demo rides, the Peace*Love*Happiness Charity and Veteran’s rides, and more.
    June 9-12  
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    Bastrop

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    Out of Town

    Round Top Music Festival

    More than 80 young artists present orchestra, chamber, and solo work with concerts on Saturdays over six weeks. Weekday rehearsals in the concert hall are free and open to the public.
    June 5-July 17  
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    Round Top

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    The Drop-In

    A free outdoor concert series with select nights programmed by Black Fret.
    Thursdays through Aug. 11, 8pm. Free.  
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    Long Center for the Performing Arts

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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  
    sign up
    Austin Creative Reuse

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    We Are Blood's "Giving Double" Campaign

    We Are Blood is rewarding blood and platelet donors with a special opportunity to double the good of a donation. With each visit, donors can choose to donate $5 to either Central Texas Food Bank or Austin Humane Society, and We Are Blood will send all the proceeds to the orgs in July. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.
    Through June 30  
    find a location
    We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives

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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.  
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