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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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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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Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive
Family Eldercare hosts a fan and donation drive to keep homes cool for Austinites without A/C during the hottest time of year. Drop your donation at KXAN or any Whittlesey Landscape Supply location.Fri., July 15KXAN Studio: 908 W. MLK; Whittlesey: several locations, listed at 989rock.com -
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Games Y'all
Party on! Fantastic Arcade hosts a meetup for indie devs, digital artists, and games fans, with this month's edition focused on party games.Fri., July 15, 7-10pm
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Art in Public Places Applications Welcome
The city seeks Texas-based artists to beautify public spaces, with commissions ranging from $43,000 to $625,000.Deadline: Thu., Aug. 4Apply online -
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Ash Pavilion Skate Nights
Bring skates and the whole family to enjoy the music, lights, concessions, and skating. Registration required.Fri., June 17 & July 15, 7-9pm. $3-6 per person.Gregg-Clarke Park, 1231 W. Center St. Kyle -
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Austin Completely Booked: Cardboard Kingdom
A creative day of play with cardboard and other recycled materials, where kids can build submarines, pirate ships, undersea castles, or anything they can imagineer.Fri., July 15, 2-4pm. Free. -
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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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Balcones Heights Jazz Festival
Enjoy the best in jazz music in a relaxed outdoor setting at the amphitheatre.July 15 & 29. Free.Balcones Heights -
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Ballet Austin Online Fitness Classes
Choose from a variety of movement classes offered via livestream.Sat., April 4Online -
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City Manager Delivers Proposed Budget
City Manager Spencer Cronk will present next year's proposed budget to City Council, which will receive public input in the following weeks. Get more info at austintexas.gov/budget.Fri., July 15, 10amWatch online or on channel 6 (Spectrum/Grande) -
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Comicpalooza
Leave the comic books at home and enjoy the cosplay, shopping, entertainment, and meeting celebrities like Alice Cooper and Kyle MacLachlan.Fri.-Sun., July 15-17Houston -
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Donate Blood, Get Taquitos
We Are Blood teams up with Whataburger to reward blood and platelet donors with a voucher for a free taquito. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.July 1-15We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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End of Isolation Tour: The Box
An immersive theatre experience exposing the humanity and horror of solitary confinement, written by a survivor and presented by the Pulitzer Center, ending with an engagement circle discussing transformative justice.Fri.-Sun., July 15-17, 7:30pm -
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Fall Art Classes
Art Garage is now registering students for eight- to 12-week classes this fall, which allow your kiddos ages 4-16 to explore several art mediums with certified art educators at afterschool and home school sessions.Classes begin Sept. 12. $350-550. -
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Float Films
Celebrate summer with camp-centric films, a swim, and a counselor-approved cocktail. Selections include Wet Hot American Summer, But I'm a Cheerleader, and Friday the 13th.Fridays all summer; pool opens at 5pm, screenings begin at dusk -
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Flock to the Hearth
A workshop with Jen Shultz on how to quit your 9-to-5 and pursue a higher purpose, with Botox, beverages, and charcuterie to follow.Fri., July 15, 11am-2pm. Free.Hearth & Soul, 2727 Exposition -
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Free Fitness Classes
Stronger Austin, powered by It’s Time Texas, offers a variety of free fitness classes, from cardio to Zumba.Ongoing. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Laredo International Sister Cities Festival
The arena becomes an indoor mercado featuring artisans from Mexico selling a variety of products from leather goods, home decor, jewelry, clothing, and delicious food.Fri.-Sun., July 15-17. Free.Laredo -
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Learn to Earn This Summer
The Austin Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Austin Community College, Temple College, Texas State Technical College, Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area, and Community Action, hosts public info sessions to get you on the fast track to immediate job openings in industries such as advanced manufacturing, health care and nursing, IT, and trades. In-person sessions are at ACC Round Rock (July 12) and ACC South Austin (July 15).Virtual: July 14 & 19, noon. In-person: July 12, 6pm; July 15, 1:30pmVarious locations -
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MoveOutATX
The city seeks volunteers for its event that collects gently used items from UT-Austin students during move-out season to divert items from the landfill. New this year is a Free Furniture Market (4901 Guadalupe), where Austinites can pick up completely gratis furniture (2:30-7pm each day). Sign up to volunteer and get plenty of perks from area businesses.July 28-31, 11am-6pmWest Campus -
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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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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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Pours for Pets
Support Austin Pets Alive! and stay cool this summer by purr-chasing a passport that gets you a free drink at a variety of locations offering beer, wine, coffee, and more. Buy online and pick up your passport at any of the APA! thrift stores.Through July 31. $45.5801 Burnet Rd.; 1409 W. Oltorf; 5102 Clarkson -
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Reuse on the Runway Applications Welcome
Austin Creative Reuse is putting on its second fashion show on Nov. 4 with looks made from upcycled materials, and seeks volunteers and designers. If you've got a creative fashion idea or a skill to contribute such as makeup artistry, set design, or modeling, apply now to get involved.Deadline: Sun., July 31. Free. -
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Roky Erickson's Birthday
What's a birthday without ice cream? Get free scoops while they last at an ice cream social with lotsa live music.Fri., July 15, 8pm. $10 cash at the door. -
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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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Street Fighter Tournament
Ryus and Kens are invited to show off their skills at a double-elimination-style tournament for prizes.Third Fridays, 5-8pm -
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Teen Doula Training
A three-day training to support teens as they make informed and evidence-based choices for their reproductive health.June 10-12; July 15-17. Free.DTI HQ, 916 Springdale, Bldg. 4 #109 -
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TX Emo Club VII: Part Two
Celebrating seven years of tears and beers with a massive emo night with DJs, cover bands, and more.Fri., July 15, 8pm. $15. -
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Volunteer With TCDP
With election day coming right up and early voting in progress right now, the Travis County Democratic Party is out in full force and could use help getting out the vote. Sign up online for one of their many volunteer opportunities all over town.OngoingVarious locations -
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Women's Circle
A transformational workshop to guide you to a deeper sense of self.Fri., July 15, 7-9pm. $15-40 donation.Flow Yoga, 4477 S. Lamar
