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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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Great Texas Balloon Race
Competition pilots converge on East Texas for races every morning and non-competitive flights in the afternoons.Fri.-Sun., June 17-19Longview -
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Juneteenth Freedom Summit
This online event, led by Dr. Peniel Joseph, convenes leading voices to explore why Juneteenth matters now more than ever in this growing era of national political awakening around racial justice and equity.Sun., June 19, 5:30pm. Free.Online: youtube.com/user/thelbjschool -
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Juneteenth Retreat
Honor Juneteenth with an intentional day of connection, reflection, and celebration featuring local Black artists and makers. Half of all ticket sales will be donated to Black Trans Leadership Austin.Sun., June 19, noon-6pm. $19. -
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Round Rock Express
Vs. Sugar Land. Thursday it's dog-friendly for Pints & Pups, Friday features fireworks, the Spazmatics play Saturday, and Wednesday is the popular Princess Night, wherein the diamond is transformed into a royal palace.June 14-19. Tue.-Fri., 7:05pm; Sat., 6:05pm; Sun., 1:05pm
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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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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.Ongoing -
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Barton Creek Farmers Market
A great selection of local farmers bringing fabulous pastured meats, eggs, dairy, vegetables, and fruits, plus prepared-food vendors, artisans, bakers, and of course, live music.Sundays, 9am-1pm. Free.4805 Hwy. 290 W., Sunset Valley (Kohl's parking lot) -
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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 22Apply online -
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Black Girl Ventures x Pimco Austin Pitch Competition
Black Girl Ventures is an organization that provides Black and Brown woman-identifying founders with access to community, capital, and capacity building. Small-business owners are invited to pitch to a panel of judges for a chance to win prizes of up to $10,000, which will be matched by Capital One. Apply now; finalists will be notified on July 18 for the pitch competition in the fall.Deadline: Fri., July 1Apply online -
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Black West Austin Driving Tour
Stop by the museum to pick up a guide for a driving/walking/biking tour that helps participants better understand the history of our city and the important contributions Black Austinites have made to its development.June 12-19. Free with museum admission. -
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Drop In & Create
The Contemporary brings out special art activities so the whole family can dig into the art, ideas, and materials seen in the exhibits.Sun., Oct. 16 & 23, 1-3pm -
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Drop-in Hip Hop Classes for Adults
Beginner to advanced dancers welcome to drop in for a great workout set to hip-hop and pop music.Sundays, 12:30pm. $5-26. -
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Energy Workers Circle
An inspired workshop series of collaborative connection and divine discussion for energy workers of all modalities.Sun., June 19, 6:30-8:30pm. $40.Minx + Muse, 605 W. 37th -
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Father's Day BOGO Special
Double your fun with Dad with buy one, get one specials on rides and games.Sun., June 19Pinballz Lake Creek & Kingdom -
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Father's Day Concert
The Austin Symphonic Band presents “American Visions,” celebrating dads of all kinds with a variety of marches, patriotic melodies, and other cheerful concert band works. Note: Event was previously scheduled for Zilker Hillside Theatre and is being relocated due to a heat advisory.Sun., June 19, 7:30pm -
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Father's Day Cornhole Tournament
Jester King collabs with Austin Yard Games for a family-friendly day of fun in the pasture with Dad. Sign up early as the spots are limited.Sun., June 19, 1-3pm -
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Father's Day Weekend Tool Sale
If Dad has a green thumb, find the perfect gift at the nursery and get 15% off tools. Cousins Maine Lobster swings their truck by Sunday as well.June 18-19. Sat., 9am-6pm; Sun., 10am-6pmGarden Seventeen, 604 Williams -
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Hearth & Soul Sunday Mimosas
Drink mimosas and shop new arrivals in homewares, accessories, and clothing all summer.Sundays, noon-5pm. Free.Hearth & Soul, 2727 Exposition -
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Juneteenth Jubilee
A number of artists perform music celebrating Black culture, and food from One People's Kitchen catering will be available for purchase.Sat.-Sun., June 18-19, 3pm-2am -
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Juneteenth Percentage Night
Dine at any of the Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group's restaurants on Juneteenth, and they'll donate the proceeds to the Neill-Cochran House Museum. NCH is a lavish estate that was built by enslaved Austinites, and the museum recently hosted the event “Austin Slave Quarters Experience: A Weekend for Community," which highlighted Austin’s only remaining living quarters of enslaved people, just steps away from the estate.Sun., June 19Various locations -
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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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Pflugerville Juneteenth
A day of pfree pfun for the whole pfamily, including a Daddy & Me photo booth, music from DJ Big Champ, an HBCU hangout, an open market, kids' corner, and more.Sun., June 19, noon-7pmWells Point Sports Park, 800 S. Heatherwilde Blvd., Pflugerville -
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Plant Gay's Pride Pop-Up
Shop plant-related vendors offering macrame, clothing and accessories, and flora galore. As always with Plant Gay, 10% of profits will go to the Trevor Project, which provides round-the-clock crisis support to LGBTQ youth.Sun., June 19, 2-6pm. Free. -
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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 17Round Top -
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Splash Dance! With Erica Nix
Shake it up in your swimsuit every Sunday with Erica Nix's poolside aerobics.Sundays, 10-11am. Through Sept. 25. RSVP, $20. -
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Stay Black & Live
Enjoy a weekend full of free, family-oriented activities, music, games, and more as part of the citywide Juneteenth celebration.Sun., June 19, noon-9pm -
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Texas Farmers' Market Juneteenth
Grab some last-minute items for the day, enjoy tunes from DJ Cysum, and enter a raffle for a grilling goodie bag.Sun., June 19, 10am-2pm -
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Trade Days
Shop seven barns and acres of collectibles, antiques, and memorabilia.Fri.-Sun., June 17-19Fredericksburg -
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TreeFolks Pride Shirt Design Contest
Nonprofit TreeFolks will be participating in the Pride Parade for the first time this year, and is seeking submissions for a T-shirt logo to showcase. Get all the deets and submit your design online.Deadline: June 30Submit online -
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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 30We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives
