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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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Round Rock Express
Monday's game (June 25) has a Stranger Things theme. During Fitness in the Park (June 26) game-goers are encouraged to walk 10 laps around the ballpark, starting at 6pm. Wednesday (June 27) is Superhero Night. And they'll have fireworks after the game on July 3 in celebration of Independence Day.Vs. Omaha: Mon.-Thu., June 25-28. Vs. Colorado Springs: Fri.-Tue., June 29-July 3. $7-16. -
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Celebrate Pride With a Pride Punch Cocktail
Chameleon Companies – the hospitality firm behind Wu Chow, Swift's Attic, and Guild – have concocted a cocktail to celebrate Pride Month. All Pride Punch proceeds will be donated to the Trevor Project – the 24/7 suicide hotline for queer youth. (Wu Chow: lunch M-F, Sunday brunch, and nightly dinners. Guild: nightly dinners, no service Sunday. Swift's Attic: lunch M-F, Sunday brunch, nightly dinners.)Daily, through July 1. $10. -
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Advocates Rally for Paid Sick Days
Advocates supporting Austin Paid Sick Days Ordinance will rally outside the court house before the lawsuit against Austin’s paid sick days ordinance is heard at 9am. See our coverage for more.Mon., June 25, 8:30amFront Steps of Travis County Courthouse, 1000 Guadalupe St. -
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Austin 60 Strong Calendar Contest
Do you know someone who is still rockin' it at or after 60? Connected Senior Care Advantage is searching for a dozen inspirational adults ages 60-69 that are "healthy in mind and body and are contributing to Austin in some way." The winners will be selected by a panel of celebrity judges and included in a calendar photo shoot.Through Aug. 15Austin -
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Austin Parks Foundation + Geeks Who Drink
Trivia night with prizes from Austin Parks Foundation.Mon., June 25, 8-11pm. $5. -
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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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City Council to Hear Public Input on 2018 Bond Language
During Thursday's Council meeting (Item 27), the dais will accept feedback from residents on the bond package facing voters this November. Those interested must complete an electronic registration form in person at the kiosks located in the City Hall lobby, registration opens Monday, June 25, through Thursday morning.Register by Thursday, June 28, 10am -
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Community Showcase Day
This is a showcase for Impact Hub's Workforce Development Accelerator program, in which nine teams have spent three months creating solutions to Austin's workforce challenges. Here's your chance to see what they came up with.Mon., June 25, 6-8:30pm. Free.Impact Hub, 411 W. Monroe -
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District 9 Drinks with Danielle
Meet the D9 City Council candidate and learn about why she's challenging Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo. For more on the 2018 City Council race see the News Team's coverage.Mon., June 25, 6-7:30pm412 Crockett St. -
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Drink for the Water
15% of food and drink sales goes to the Gazelle Foundation, an org building clean water projects in Africa and educating Central Texas youth.Mon., June 25, 6-11pm. Free. -
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Fostering Makers in Your Space
Get back to basics, and try being a kid again. This workshop is for educators to develop maker education and play-based techniques for their classrooms through hands-on activities.Mon., June 25, 9am-3pm. $25. -
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Gay Barre
ToddPilates is celebrating Pride Month with Gay Barre! Doug leads a total body workout to yer fave gay hits.Mon. 6am, 5pm; Tue. 7am, 6pm; Thu. 7am, 6pm; Fri. 6am, 11am. $10.ToddPilates & Barre, 4032 S. Lamar Blvd #700 -
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Gixo Run Club
This is a weekly run/walk for all skill levels, starting and ending at Austin Java. Each mile is celebrated for motivation. Sponsored by Gixo, a new fitness app.Mondays, 5:45-6:45pm. Through June 25 -
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If Wishes Were Fishes
Pollyanna Theatre, a resident company of the Long Center for the Performing Arts, presents this new play, written by award-winning playwright Holly Hepp-Galvan. Best suited for ages 4-9.June 22-July 1. Fri., 11:30am; Sat.-Sun., 2pm; Mon., 9:30 & 11:30am. $3-13.50. -
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Karaoke on the Catwalk
Sing, baby, sing. With host Stephanie Rey Marshall.Mondays, 10pm-2am. Through Sept. 3. Free ($5 18-20). -
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Let’s Talk: Starting The Mental Health Conversation With Teens
Join NAMI Austin for their June Mind Matters event in which they will share tools and practices for parents and caregivers to approach teens on issues of mental health.Mon., June 25, 6:30-8pm. Free. -
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Mean Movie Monday
Every Monday night the West Fifth bar will screen a film on the patio. Bonus: drink specials.Mondays, 8pm. Free. -
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MLS2ATX Asks for Community Support
Pro soccer stadium and Precourt Sports Ventures supporters are seeking letters from community members urging City Council to vote in support of allowing PSV "to build a privately funded stadium and soccer park at McKalla Place and bring Austin’s first major league professional sports team" to town. If you support, sign online.Support accepted thru June 28 -
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Musical Mondays with Mike Horton
Enjoy all the best of Broadway (and Hollywood, and who knows – maybe even some Buffy musical hits).Mondays, 9pm -
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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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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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See a Sea Turtle?
Sea turtle nesting season on the Texas coast has officially begun. If you see a sea turtle heading for the dunes, a nest, or even the distinctive tracks, call the hotline so a trained volunteer can protect the site.April-SeptTexas Gulf Coast -
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She Talks: Tearing Down Tokenism
She Talks is an ongoing discussion-based personal and professional development series. This time, experts and community members will discuss as well as identify solutions for the lack of representation for women of color. All genders are welcome.Mon., June 25, 7-9pm. $5. -
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Submissions for 2018 Gender Unbound Art Fest Open
Gender Unbound (returning for year three on Sept. 29-30) is looking for trans and intersex artists looking to share their work at this year's festival. Artists from across the globe are encouraged to submit (they offer some travel assistance too)! Details under submission. See our coverage of the fest here.Submissions due Fri., July 6 -
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Summer Lunch Program
Central Health Enterprise and the Central Texas Food Bank will provide Travis County low-income families a healthy, free lunch every weekday for 11 weeks, beginning June 4. A weekend take-home food bag will be available on Fridays.June 4-Aug. 24. Mon.-Fri., 11am-1pmCentral Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center, 2901 Montopolis -
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Topgolf Tour
The third annual Topgolf Tour is coming to Austin on Sept. 23. Play for a chance to win $50,000 and a ticket to the championship in Las Vegas. New this year is a military division, open to active duty and veteran members of the U.S. Armed Forces.Through Sept. 20. $85 individual; $170 team. -
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Tyler's Dam That Cancer
This active fundraiser benefits Flatwater Foundation, a local nonprofit providing mental health services for cancer patients and their families. Participants travel a 21-mile course from Mansfield Dam on Lake Austin to Tom Miller Dam (Hula Hut) on stand-up paddleboards.Mon., June 25, 6-8pmLCRA Lawn (adjacent to Hula Hut), 3701 Lake Austin Blvd -
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We'll Just Rock for Ourselves: Selections from the Lisa Davis Photograph Archive
Lisa Davis captured history. Her photography, memorializing Austin's lesbian and queer music scene of the Nineties, is on exhibit at the Austin History Center. Don't miss this moment. Read our review on the show.Through July 22 -
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Austin Pride 2018
The city's flagship Pride celebration starts off with the fest at Fiesta Gardens then flows into neon nighttime parade rolling from the Capitol all the way down Congress to 4th Street. Peeping the parade is free, but you gotta pay to enter the fest for its multitude of entertainers. Snag yours now.Sat., Aug. 11. $15-125.
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