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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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Austin's Birthday Bash
The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation celebrates the city's 183rd birthday with five family-friendly events including live music, creative arts, food, and the people who capture the true spirit and authenticity of Austin. Get all the details online.Aug. 13, 19-20, 26 & 28 -
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Lakeshore Cleanup
The Buzz Mill Shore Corps heads to the lake to work on invasive grasses and pick up litter. Volunteers get a free coffee drink beforehand and a free lunch and drink after courtesy of the Buzz Mill.Sat., Aug. 20, 9am -
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Oita Japan Festival
Celebrate the culture of Japan at a fest with food and drink, music, martial arts, a tea ceremony, kids' activities, cultural education, and more, in honor of Oita, one of Austin's 14 sister cities.Sat., Aug. 20, 11am-4pm. $5-10; kids under 4, free. -
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Round Rock Express
Vs. El Paso. Thursday is Military Appreciation night; Friday is Wizarding Night, with butterbeer, a live owl, and more; and the Spazmatics play a postgame concert Saturday.Aug. 16-21. Tue.-Fri., 7:05pm; Sat.-Sun., 6:05pm
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2022 Austin Pride Celebration
Back and better than ever, Austin Pride Festival and Parade is going Beyond the Rainbow with this year's event, including fest headliner CupcaKKe, over 100 vendor booths, inflatable games and carnival rides, drag queen story time, drinks & food, and more.Sat., Aug. 20, 11am-7pm. $17-150. -
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ACR Craft Day
Learn to make darling tea towels using a traditional block printing method. Open to crafters age 14 and up.Sat., Aug. 20, 1-3pm -
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Adult Skate Night
Leave the rugrats at home and enjoy the roller rink with other grownups.Tuesdays, 7-11pm; Saturdays, 9pm-midnight -
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AIA Sandcastle Contest and Viewing
Teams of professional engineers turn East Beach into a giant sandbox vying for the best creation made of sand.Sat.-Sun., Aug. 20-21. Free; $15 cash for parking.Galveston -
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All-White Affair
Dress to impress in your sleekest all-white fashions for a party with music, dancing, food, and drinks.Sat., Aug. 20, 10pm. $20. -
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Austin Ballroom Dance
Get a free mini lesson at 7:30pm then hit the dance floor at 8.First & third Saturdays. $7, members; $10, guests. -
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Austin FC Watch Party
Watch the Verde face Minnesota United FC with the supporters' group Austin Anthem.Sat., Aug. 20, 7pm -
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Austin Flea: Dog Days of Summer
Shop local handmade and vintage vendors at a market benefiting Austin Humane Society, complete with adoptable pets to meet.Sat., Aug. 20, noon-5pm -
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Baby Bloomers
A special program for visitors ages 0-3 and their families, providing caregivers and early learners the chance to experience the children's museum together. Thinkery will host two storytimes and free play that support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the earliest learners.Saturdays, 8-10am -
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Breastfeeding Support Group
Join in to discuss nursing and child development with a certified lactation consultant. Call 512/509-6455 to register.Third Saturdays, 11am. Free.Virtual -
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Building the Future of the Workforce
Learn about Workforce Solutions Capital Area scholarships for free career training made possible with Travis County and city of Austin funding.Sat., Aug. 20, 10am. Free. -
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Caturday Adoption Event
Austin Pets Alive! brings free cats and kittens that are all spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Find them near Flower Child.Sat., Aug. 20 & Sept. 17, 10am-3pm -
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DFSA Shop for Success Move Sale
Nonprofit Dress for Success is cleaning out its inventory for an upcoming move. Shop the racks in person online for discounted fashions with a bonus of supporting Austin women with your purchase.Aug. 19-20 & Sept. 10. Free, but RSVP requested. -
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DIY Austin Pride
All ages are welcome to enjoy refreshments, decorate bandannas and flags, and make pronoun buttons.Sat., Aug. 20, noon-3pm -
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Donate Blood, Get Free Wings
Bok bok! In August, blood donors get a tasty reward of a voucher for five chicken wings from Pluckers Wing Bar.Through Aug. 31We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drives -
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Ecstatic Movement
Flow Yoga and Austin Ecstatic Rhythms present a cacao ceremony with a guided movement and sober dance session to build confidence and connect with your body and other humans.Sat., Aug. 20, 7-9pm. $15-40.Flow Yoga, 202 Walton Way #200, Cedar Park -
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Escape the Box
Explore the hidden side of Austin with an event billed as "an escape room, but outdoors, with time travel." Guests will explore an iconic neighborhood, solve puzzles, and take memorable photos. Book online or call 512/633-9356.Saturdays, 11am. $35/person; $15/person 10 and under.South Congress/East Austin -
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Fall Art Classes
Art Garage is now registering students for eight- to 12-week classes this fall, which allow your kiddos ages 4-16 to explore several art mediums with certified art educators at afterschool and home school sessions.Classes begin Sept. 12. $350-550. -
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Free Fitness Classes
Stronger Austin, powered by It’s Time Texas, offers a variety of free fitness classes, from cardio to Zumba.Ongoing. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Gault Site Tour
Take a three-hour tour of one of the oldest Paleoindian sites in Texas. Pre-registration required.Sat., Aug. 20, 9am-noon. $10.Florence -
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Greater Austin Music Census
The live music capital wants to hear from all the folks who give the city its nickname. Adults with a professional interest in music living within the greater Austin metro area are welcome to complete a survey for the music census, which will provide valuable data for community leaders, nonprofits, and government agencies.Through Sept. 9 -
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Grown Folks Step 'n' Roll
An adult roller skating and dance party, with glow-in-the-dark bowling too. BYOB.Every other Saturday, 9pm. $5-10. -
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Hiring Initiative for Reentry Empowerment Event
Building Promise USA hosts an event designed to provide pathways for formerly incarcerated individuals to access workforce development training and gainful employment. Find them at the North Loop location Aug. 20 and the Bouldin Creek location Aug. 24.Sat., Aug. 20 & Wed., Aug. 24, 9am-5pm. Free.Impact Hub North Loop, 5540 N. Lamar; Impact Hub Bouldin Creek, 440 W. Monroe -
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Hornsby Bend Bird Walk
Join Travis Audubon to explore Austin’s premier birding site. All levels of birders are welcome.Sat., Aug. 20, 7:30-11:30am -
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Hye Note Concert Series
Enjoy bourbon and live music at the ranch: Trace of Gold hits the stage from 10:30-1:30, then passes the torch to Matt Creaton for the rest of the afternoon.Sat., Aug. 20, 10:30am-5pm. Free. -
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Jester King Summer Sessions
A unique concert series at the Hall at Jester King with live music, dinner, and JK's world-renowned farmhouse ales. On-site lodging and campsites are available if you'd like to stay over after the show. Get the full star-studded lineup online.July 14, 16, 22 & 30; Aug. 5, 12, 20 & 27. Doors, 7pm; music, 8pm. $120. -
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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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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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Pride Day
Blue Owl keeps the Pride fun going with $3 off tastings of its famous sours for all fest attendees, and will donate 20% of Pride merch sales on Friday and Saturday to Equality Texas.Sat., Aug. 20, noon-10pm. Tasting glass w/ four pours, $20-40. -
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St. Edward's Soccer
The Hilltoppers warm up with a preseason exhibition vs. Concordia on Aug. 20, then open the season vs. Newman University Aug. 25.Sat., Aug. 20, 10am; Thu., Aug. 25, 1pm -
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Trade Days
Shop multiple barns and acres of vendors with a wide variety of goods, memorabilia, and collectibles.Fri.-Sat., Aug. 19-21Fredericksburg -
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Tree of the Year Awards
TreeFolks and Austin Parks & Rec are resurrecting the awards after nearly a decade, and seek noms for favorite trees in five categories. They must be in the city or ETJ limits, publicly accessible, and not a previous winner, but other than that, all bets are off! So get familiar with your urban forest and take note of the best of the branches. See "Kevin Curtin Hung Out With All of Austin’s 'Tree of the Year' Winners," July 31, 2020, for a fun history lesson.Nominate through Sept. 30 -
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Vino Vinyasa
Learn fun wine facts through creative yoga poses, then enjoy a wine tasting and discounted brunch at Ciclo.Sat., Aug. 20, 10am. $30. -
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Violet Crown Roller Derby Fundraiser
On the heels of their bronze medal win at the USA Roller Sports National Tournament, VCRD is looking for help and support in reaching another goal: a banked roller derby track. Get details and donate online.Ongoing -
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Volunteer With TCDP
With election day coming right up and early voting in progress right now, the Travis County Democratic Party is out in full force and could use help getting out the vote. Sign up online for one of their many volunteer opportunities all over town.OngoingVarious locations -
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With Liberty and Justice for All Book Club
Co-hosted by the Austin Public Library and the Contemporary Austin, and dedicated to the discussion of selected works of fiction, poetry, or visual art that consider themes of racism, institutional violence, social justice, empathy, healing, and community. This month's discussion focuses on Nature Poem by Tommy Pico.Sat., Aug. 20, 10am -
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YMCA Community Gathering
Let your voice be heard at an open house and community celebration where guests can provide input, learn about the Y, and celebrate the end of summer with treats and activities.Sat., Aug. 20, 10am-noon. Free, but RSVP encouraged.
