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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Healthspeak Education Series: Heart Failure
Join cardiologists Jaime Hernandez-Montfort and Justin Coyle for an informative discussion about heart failure and new treatment options available.Thu., May 26, noon. Free.Online via Zoom -
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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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Lumber Society Knot-Tying Workshop
You do knot want to miss this course teaching everything from a better way to tie your shoes to essentials for camping.Thu., May 26, 7pm. $20. -
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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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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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Safe Fence Regulations Feedback
The Development Services Dept. seeks feedback on improvements to fence design safety regulations. Input can also be given at SpeakUpAustin.org.Thu., May 26, 6-8pmPermitting & Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco -
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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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THAT Conference
A four-day summer camp for developers passionate about learning all things mobile, web, cloud, and technology.Mon.-Thu., May 23-26 -
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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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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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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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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
