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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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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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Rachel Madorsky: How to Love Yourself in Less Than a Week and Also for the Rest of Your Life
Here's a new how-to book that a lot of people could use right about now, and it'll be released to the public on Wed., Feb. 9. See website for details. -
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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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Aba Mediterranean: Valentine's Day
Feel like enjoying your Valentine's coupleness at home? Get Aba's Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two and you'll be feasting on lobster bisque, smoky garlic hummus with bread, Ahi tuna with apple & fennel, brussels sprouts, beef tenderloin with potato gratin, and Isot double chocolate cake – and a bottle of Giuliana Prosecco to top the meal off with a toast. (Or you could dine in – under the sparkling lights on Aba's outdoor patio – and enjoy similar gustatory pleasures.) Note: Order by Feb. 9, for delivery or pickup Feb. 11-14.$124.95 (for two). -
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AISD Repurposing: Anita Ferrales Coy Site
Share your thoughts and ideas about additional ways Austin ISD can use the Anita Ferrales Coy site.Wed., Feb. 9, 6-7pmOnline -
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Blacksmithing at Pioneer Farms
Pioneer Farms offers several blacksmithing classes in the coming weeks, including Fundamentals 1.0 and 2.0 as well as a couple's class that will make sparks fly. Check out the schedule and sign up if you'd like to learn a "hot" new skill!Various dates in February -
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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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Composting Class
Learn how to turn your food scraps and lawn clippings into fertilizer by using a home composting system.Wed., Feb. 9, 6-7pm. Free (registration required).Online -
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Dance Fitness Workout
Drop in anytime to get your heart rate up at a fun workout set to upbeat music.Wednesdays, 11am. $5-26. -
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Desert Door: Wild Card Valentine's
Desert Door Texas Sotol continues its monthly WILD event series with a limited menu curated by Sarah Abernathy of Justine’s Secret House. [Note: You do remember the raves Desert Door recently received from our foodie correspondents, right?] Celebrate this Valentine’s Day out in the Hill Country, with Abernathy’s delectable pastries (including Blue Masa doughnuts filled with strawberry-and-sotol jam, and chorizo-rillette kolaches) and a holiday-inspired cocktail.Mon., Feb. 14, 5-8pm -
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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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Epilepsy Support Group
Listen to the experiences of other people with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Tuesdays are for family group, and Wednesday is for adults.Second Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 7pm. Free.Online via Zoom -
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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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Honey Moon Spirit Lounge: Valentine's Specials
This one, we daresay, is a sure winner. Honey Moon Spirit Lounge turns up the romance on Valentine’s weekend with a special menu alongside their regular offerings. Wow your sweetie with caviar service ($90) with crème fraîche, chives, boiled eggs, shallots, capers, and blinis; grilled king prawns ($25) with chili butter, bacon, corn, crispy potatoes, and scallions; smoked lamb spare ribs ($46) with goat cheese polenta, sauce Bordelaise, brassicas, and cabernet tomato; and: a dessert of chocolate bourbon mocha, strawberries and cream, and pistachio cardamom macarons. Note: This listing is online; so text space isn't an issue; so let's just say those three lovely words again: pistachio cardamom macarons.Fri.-Sat., Feb. 11-12 -
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Intero: Chocolate + Amari Pairing Box
First let's note that Intero, which is usually closed (like many sane restaurants) on a Monday, will be open with their regular (read: awesome) menu on Valentine's Day. Otherwise, they're offering a special chocolates-and-Amari pairing box, meant for two to enjoy, for pickup Feb 9-14. (For Valentine’s weekend, diners can pre-order a box of chocolates to be ready at the table.) Bonus: Chocolatier Krystal Craig is also preparing a trove of barks and truffles of exotic ingredients for that weekend. Reserve these extraordinary treats while you can! -
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Jo's Coffee: Valentine Gift Package
Only some people say coffee is love, but we reckon anybody will feel like you love them so much if you gift them this lover's bundle – a bag of Jo's house blend coffee, a classic mug, and their newest T-shirt – on Valentine's day. Pro tip: Save any decaf gifts for your enemies.$65. -
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Kura Revolving Sushi Bar: Valentine's
Our favorite center of conveyor-belt-borne comestibles is offering a Valentine’s seafood chirashi, available for purchase for indoor dining (as well as takeout and delivery at order). Bonus: A heart-shaped sauce tray is included with every order.Feb. 11-14. $22. -
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Lutie's: Valentine's Weekend Prix-Fixe
This excellent eatery on the picturesque grounds of Commodore Perry Estate usually isn't even open on a Monday. That's always been Monday's loss, because what chefs Bradley Nicholson and Susana Querejazu dish up at this place is nonpareil. But, stop! In the name of love! Because Lutie's will be open on Valentine's Day itself (and the days before), featuring a five-course meal, complete with the rich flavors of dry-aged Texas Wagyu, handmade pasta, and indulgent dessert – along with a welcome cocktail to begin the evening.Feb. 11-14. $165. -
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Mumtaz Market: Valentine's Package
Mumtaz, from the flavor-forward folks who brought us G’Raj Mahal, offers a special Valentine’s Day meal for two to-go, with everything needed for a romantic experience at home: a choice of filet mignon or lamb loin, pomme purée with fig demiglacé and honey-chili rainbow carrots, and black & white chocolate pot de crème – accompanied by a bottle of Cava rosé, candles, and a morning-after batch of mocha pancakes with maple butter & spiced sugar. Note: Pre-order by phone from Feb. 3-11, for pickup on Feb. 12-14.Feb. 12-14. $200 (for two). -
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Museum of Ice Cream: Valentine's Two-for-One
OK, does it get much sweeter than an entire museum of ice cream? The answer is YES, when that museum offers two-for-one tickets to explore their 12 multisensory installations, including a 1960s retro diner, the very first Museum of Modern Ice Cream (MOMI), and that world-famous Sprinkle Pool. "The Valentine’s Day experience will be filled with interactive moments, from writing messages of love on postcards to tasting as many Valentine’s Day treats as you’d like." Tasty, sure, but is it … Instagrammable? Hell, we reckon the adjective might've been coined for this vibrant venue in the Domain.Feb. 11-14. $49 (for two).11506 Century Oaks Terrace #128 -
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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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Old Thousand: Valentine's Packs
There's nothing like a fine array of Dope Chinese noms to fuel your Netflix & chill plans, n'est-ce pas? Old Thousand's Valentine’s Packs come with Hainanese quail with ginger scallion sauce, pork and kimchi dumplings, chicken fat rice, dry-fried asparagus, and chocolate mooncake. Note: These will sell out quickly, best to order early.Fri.-Sun., Feb. 11-13 -
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Salt & Time: Valentine's Weekend Dine-In
In addition to their regular menu, this acclaimed East Austin restaurant & butcher shop will offer a few special items for couples to order: dry-aged porterhouses, cowboy ribeyes, whole red snapper, braised lamb shanks with mushroom risotto, and whole roasted rabbit with roasted root vegetables and a bordelaise sauce. Dessert bonus: chocolate ravioli with raspberries.Sat.-Sun., Feb. 12-13. Prices vary. -
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SIN Night at the Collaboratory
Austin Eastciders rewards service industry professionals for their hard work with karaoke, $3 pints, and select sixers for only $5.Wednesdays, 3-10pm -
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Sonesta Hotel: Hill Country Valentine
How about a whole Valentine's staycation for you and your best beloved? Overnight it at the new Sonesta Bee Cave hotel – it's near Lake Travis and the Hill Country Galleria, for extra relaxing and shopping pleasure – with a dinner at Plate by Dzintra, and you may well be hailed as the hero (or heroine) of love. We, ah, we did rave at you about the superlative dining at Plate, didn't we – in this Sonesta-centric review?See website for pricing. -
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Southside Flying Pizza: Heart-Shaped Pizzas
Now that, as our uncle Dino might've said, is amore. Yes, SFP's one-topping heart pizzas are available for dine in, takeout, or delivery during the entire weekend of love. Order online – from your closest Southside location – and make sure your Valentine's day is extra cheesy.Feb. 11-14. $14. -
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The Holistic Fellowship
Join a fellowship focused on community service and alternative health.Wed., Feb. 9, 7:30pm. Free. -
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Tiny Pies for Valentines
Sweet? Savory? Tiny Pies has it all – and you'll feel like you have it all and love, if you treat your sweetest one to a Date Night Box during this weekend of romance: Two five-inch Surf-and-Turf pot pies filled with braised beef and sautéed shrimp, and two Strawberry Chocolate Cream tiny pies (that's chocolate-dipped crust filled with strawberry mousse and topped with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry) for $40. Or go all-out for dessert with the Tiny Pie gift box: a 12-pack of fan-favorite Tiny Pies, with three strawberry cream pies, three banana Nutella pies, three chocolate cream pies, and three mocha toffee pies. Bonus: Pastry cut-outs on top of the pies spell out LOVE YOU XOXO. ($68.40) Mind you, there's even more pies and hearts on their website right now. Note: Pre-order by Feb. 9, for pickup Feb. 11-14. -
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Trace: Valentine's
This elegant dining spot in the W Hotel provides a four-course meal for the annual Day of Romance, bringing you such delights as smoked duck breast, chicken and wild mushroom roulade, blue crab salad, beef filet, poached lobster, and, ooooh, you won't believe the deliciousness of the dessert they're whipping up for the occasion.Mon., Feb. 14, 5:30 & 8:30pm seatings. $92 (per person). -
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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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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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Walton's Fancy & Staple: Valentine's Central
This acclaimed bastion of culinary goodness is well-stocked with festive sweet treats, fresh floral arrangements, and fruity mimosa carafes for Valentine’s Day weekend. Wanna "say it with flowers" this year? Pick up a pre-made bouquet or call 512/542-3380 to customize your own botanical array. Your sweetheart's a pastry fiend? Walton's has chocolate strawberries, pink and white macarons, Cupid-approved cupcakes, and more – right there for your grab-and-go convenience.Feb. 11-13 -
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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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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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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
