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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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Bike Night at COTA
Cyclists can clip in and navigate the Circuit at Bike Night powered by Ascension Seton. Riders cruise COTA’s famed stars and stripes in a stress-free environment without the worry of city traffic while offering fantastic sunset views of COTA’s signature Observation Deck and Austin skyline. After the ride, cyclists can replenish and recharge with an ice-cold drink, mouthwatering refreshments, and great conversations and camaraderie with fellow riders.Select Tuesdays
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African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting
The commission has a full schedule of presentations from the Office of Sustainability, Office of Police Oversight, and more. See agenda for details.Tue., June 7, 5:30pmPermitting & Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco -
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AJC General Body Meeting
Learn about the work Austin Justice Coalition is doing and how you can get involved. Join in person or on Zoom.Tue., Nov. 8, 6:30pm1605 38 1/2 St. and on Zoom -
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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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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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Buford the Book Bus
Austin ISD aims to keep kids reading over the break by providing free books at several locations this summer.Tue., June 7, 10am-noonCook Elementary, 1511 Cripple Creek -
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Del Valle Libraries Summer Storytimes
Stories, snacks, and activities with an ocean theme for kids ages 3 and up.Tuesdays through July 26, 11am. Free. -
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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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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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Late at the Lake
An open mic for musicians, poets, and comedians. Signup starts at 7:30pm.Tuesdays, 8-11pm. Free. -
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LegalLine
On the first Tuesday of every month, obtaining good, simple legal advice is easy. Just call 512/472-8303 for LegalLine, the free legal advice hotline sponsored by Austin Lawyer Referral Service. Attorney volunteers can answer questions and give brief legal advice concerning many areas of law.First Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Free. -
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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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Oceans of Stories With Austin Bat Cave
Kids will explore books, write stories, and visit the Austin Bat Cave Batmobile to choose books for themselves. Students will get the chance to be published in the ABC anthology as well.Tue., June 21, 11am. free. -
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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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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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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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Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session
See agenda for details, and watch the meeting live on TCTV.Tuesdays, 9amCommissioners Court, 700 Lavaca -
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Umlauf After Dark: Pride
A stellar lineup kicks off with a members' hour at 5pm featuring the premiere of Ian Van Alan's new doc, Charles Umlauf: Flight and Fall, followed by a special performance for all guests at 6:30pm from Caleb De Casper. There'll be live music, Little Gay Shop pop-up market featuring local artists, and cocktails until 8pm.Tue., June 7. $12. -
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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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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 -
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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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LegalLine
Call 512/472-8303 for free legal advice concerning family law, criminal matters, traffic problems, consumer issues, landlord/tenant issues, and employment law. Attorneys who are bilingual (English/Spanish) are also available.First Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Free. -
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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
