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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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Mozart's Light Show
Check out the holiday lights and get you a home-baked Bavarian treat, while local musicians play tunes on the grand piano.Through Jan. 2. Free.
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Austin Bold FC
The city's newly minted United Soccer League team will be hosting games at COTA starting in March 2019. Season passes are now available.$189 for 20-game season pass. -
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Austin Pond Society Meeting
Christmas party meeting featuring Blue Santa (bring an unwrapped gift) and Mexican food (6:30pm).Mon., Nov. 19, 7-9pm. Free. -
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Austin Sports Commission Charity Golf Classic
Every year the Austin Sports Commission organizes a charity golf tournament, including a silent auction, and the profits are allocated toward a local charity. This year the ASC has chosen the Visit Austin Foundation, helping young people build careers in the hospitality and tourism industry through education and mentorship.Mon., Nov. 19, 8am. $350-1,250.The Hills of Lakeway, 26 Club Estates Parkway -
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“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit”
Seventy years after the luxury liner sank in the Atlantic more than 150 items from the wreck were brought up from the ocean floor and brought together for this fascinating show. Timed tickets are required.June 2-Jan. 5Mayborn Museum, Waco -
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Bikin' Betties Social Ride
Social Cycling Austin presents Bikin' Betties, a weekly, beginner-friendly, all-ladies bike ride that ends with drink specials and fun activities (karaoke, minigolf, outdoor movies, etc.) Along the way, bond with other two-wheelin' ladies. Join the Facebook group for ride details.Mondays, 8pm -
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Bird Bird Biscuit: Get 'em for your Turkeyday!
It's no secret that we love what these guys are cooking up. And now you and your family can love it together during that big annual reunion-and-TV-watching shindig – or, like some of us, you can just sit there and happily stuff yourself, alone, in your miserable apartment. Either way, you can pre-order a half-dozen buttermilk biscuits for pick-up on Thanksgiving morning, for just $15. Note: Orders should be emailed to Brandon@birdbirdbiscuit.com.Through Nov. 20. -
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Coats for Kids
The Junior League of Austin will distribute over 30,000 coats at the annual Coats for Kids Distribution Day event. If you've got a coat to donate, you can drop it off at any Jack Brown Dry Cleaners. Monetary donations can be made online at www.jlaustin.org.Sat., Dec. 8, 8am-3pm. Free. -
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DOUGHvember at Home Slice Pizza
Drop by either location – North Loop or South Congress – for a slice or calzone, and a percentage of sales will be donated to CASA of Travis County and their mission of helping children who have experienced abuse or neglect.Mon., Nov. 19, 11am-11pm. Free.Home Slice North and South -
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First Choice ER Toys for Tots
Drop off new, unwrapped gifts for children ages 0-12 at any First Choice ER location in the Austin and Pflugerville areas. (They're open 24/7.)Nov. 12-Dec. 9. Free.Various locations -
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Florence's Comfort House Thanksgiving Food Drive
Florence's Comfort House hosts its annual Thanksgiving dinner and requests the following items to make the event a big success for the Montopolis community:: • Canned vegetables and fruits (sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, etc.): • Stuffing mix: • Cornbread or roll mix: • Pumpkin pie mix: • Evaporated milk: • Mashed potato mix: • Pie crust (not fresh/frozen): • H-E-B gift cards (for families to buy turkey and fresh food)Nov. 13-22 -
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Güero's Taco Bar: Turkey Tamales To Go
When you're in Texas, is it even really a holiday if there's no tamales? Oralé! Güero's is closed on Nov. 22, but you can stock up on their seasonal hand-rolled turkey tamales – which can be pre-ordered by the dozen or half-dozen – and chow down while watching some sportsball or (extra credit) cursing that big orange turkey in the White House.Nov. 15-21. $20 per dozen. -
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Holiday Food Drive to Benefit Local Food Banks
US Storage Centers has partnered with Move for Hunger to be a designated drop-off point in the community. Until the end of December, they will be collecting food items to donate to local food banks.Oct. 26-Dec. 28. Free.201 W. Stassney -
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Inside Out
The evolution of women’s undergarments is exposed in the groundbreaking exhibit that explores what’s under the fashions of the day.Sept. 20, 2018-Jan. 20, 2019San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo -
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Join the CAN Community Council
Folks interested in serving on the Community Advancement Network are encouraged to attend a meeting and apply online. The Community Council may elect up to 6 members to serve three-year terms to begin in January.Applications accepted through Nov. 30 -
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Neighborhood Fishing
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is stocking 17 locations in 16 cities, including Austin, with channel catfish throughout the summer.Through November. Free with fishing license.Various locations -
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Open Enrollment Health Insurance Help – North
It's that time of the the year, again. Don’t miss your chance to switch your health insurance plans or get covered via the Marketplace with support from Foundation Communities. (Seriously, they're the best!) For more info visit the website or call 211.Nov. 1-Dec. 15: Mon.-Thu., 9am-7pm; Fri.-Sat., 9am-4pm; Sun. 1-5pm. Free.Community Financial Center North, 5900 Airport Blvd. -
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Open Enrollment Health Insurance Help – South
It's that time of the the year, again. Don’t miss your chance to switch your health insurance plans or get covered via the Marketplace with support from Foundation Communities. (Seriously, they're the best!) For more info visit the website or call 211.Nov. 1-Dec. 15: Mon.-Wed., 10am-7pm; Thu., 10am-4pm; Fri.-Sat., 9am-1pm. Free.Community Financial Center – South, 2600 W. Stassney -
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Post-Election Discussion With David Butts
Political consultant David Butts on what the local, state, and national midterm results mean for the future.Mon., Nov. 19, 6:45-7:45pm. Free. -
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Queerdalini: A Queer Yoga Experience
A sweet and queer Kundalini-centric yoga class led by Gigi Grinstad and Haley Love. Designed for all genders, sizes, and levels.Mondays, 7:30-9pm. $10-15. -
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Saddle Up: Texas Ranching Tradition
This exhibition, produced by Joe Vitone and Lori Najvar, honors hardworking ranch families from Jeff Davis and Lavaca Counties, as they wrangle livestock, battle weather, and study markets to stay on the rugged landscape they love. -
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Santa Photo Experience at Barton Creek Square
Go straight to the source and tell Santa what you want for Christmas. You can skip the line with a fast pass; see website.Through Dec. 24. Prices vary. -
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Turkey Bingo
There's a chance to win a Thanksgiving dinner basket for the whole family. There will be free hot dogs and drinks, as well as arts & crafts for the kids.Mon., Nov. 19, 6:30-8:30pm. $2 per bingo card. -
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Walkway of Lights
More than 2 million lights turn Lakeside Park into a wonderland of the colors and sounds.Nov. 16-Jan. 1. Free.Marble Falls -
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Youth Scholarship Benefit Golf Tournament
The tournament includes golf, cart fees, lunch, contests, prizes, and refreshments. Proceeds provide scholarships to Cedar Park area youth in need for recreational life-enhancement programs.Mon., Nov. 19, 11am. $100 per person.
