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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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City Council Discussion
A Cap Metro Project Connect work session. See agenda for additional details.Mon., Aug. 6, noon -
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City Council Special Called Meeting
A presentation of the City Manager's proposed budget. See agenda for details.Mon., Aug. 6, 3:30pm
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Auditions: Austin City Ballet Nutcracker
Professional, soloist, demi-soloist auditions. Here are a variety of opportunities for a variety of ages from 7-10, 11-12, and 13 and up. See website for details.Tue., Aug. 28, 11:30am-3:15pm. $20.10401 Anderson Mill #113 -
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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 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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“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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Better Balance & Movement: An Active Aging Workshop
This workshop will focus on promoting and maintaining balance, coordination, and posture through a series of simple and repetitive brain and muscle exercises. Open to people of all ages.Aug. 6-27. Mondays, 10:45am. Free (or $25 for returning participants). -
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Bike Maintenance Workshop for Women+
Vie Cycle is teaching a 3-day (spread out over three weeks) bike maintenance workshop for women+, meaning it's "for all the folks who aren't represented in the Tour de France."Aug. 6-20. Mondays, 7:30-10pm. $65.Cycleast, 1619 E. Cesar Chavez -
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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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COVER 3’s Back-to-School Supply Drive
COVER 3 is hosting a special back-to-school supply drive benefiting the Rainbow Room, an org providing resources for abused children. Collection boxes are available at each Austin-area COVER 3 and COVER 2 restaurant. They're looking for backpacks, folders, notebooks, pencils, crayons, markers, and things of that sort.Aug. 1-11COVER 3 and 2 locations -
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Early Bird Registration: Hispanic Business Convention of Texas
Join the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce on Sept. 6-9, for three days of networking, speakers, workshops, receptions, and awards.Early bird registration ends Aug. 15.. $25-$1500. -
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Educator Workshops at Thinkery
This is a workshop series for educators working in 2nd-6th grades exploring a variety of subjects including STEAM learning (Aug. 6), design-based activities (Aug. 7), Mechanics & Movement (Aug. 8), and Electricity & Circuits (Aug. 9).Mon.-Thu., Aug. 6-9. $25. -
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Equality Texas Fundraiser With New Waterloo
Love good food and good people? Then gather yer crew for a fancy Monday dinner at this month's New Waterloo restaurant – 10% of dinner sales gets donated to EQTX. Fighting the good fight never tasted so good.Mon., Aug. 6, 5-10pm -
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Free Austin Food-Business Training: Public Health & Waste Diversion 101
Starting October 1, food-permitted businesses will be required to provide options to divert organic materials from local landfills. Join Austin Food Trailer Chamber for a free training on related city policies and resources for owners and managers of food-permitted businesses.Mon., Aug. 6, 10:30-11:30am -
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Free Minds Seeking Applications
Free Minds is a program of Foundation Communities in partnership with UT-Austin and ACC and is designed to serve adults who have faced barriers to higher education. Books, tuition, and child care are provided at no cost to students, and those who successfully complete the course earn 6 college credits.Apps accepted on a rolling basis. Free.M Station Apartments, 2906 E. MLK -
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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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Lakeway Court: Summer Safe Harbor Amnesty Program
Lakeway Municipal Court will dismiss Failure to Appear and Violate Promise to Appear charges under certain conditions from now through Aug. 30. Those who voluntarily turn themselves in to court staff to pay fines will not be arrested. Call Warrant Clerk Martina Brazell for more information.June 26- Aug. 30, Mon.-Fri., 8am-4:30pmLakeway Municipal Court, 104 Cross Creek -
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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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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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New Gay Softball Team Recruiting
A group of LGBTQ players from Softball Austin are startin' up a new team to complete in the D Division this fall and they're looking for ballers and batters now! Practices will begin the first Sunday in August. No skill required. If you have never played, there is a place for you in the team. D team will play two games every Sunday for six to eight weeks. Email to sign up or ask questions.Recruiting through Sept. 6. $40 membership fee. -
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NightOUT: Sunset Bat Cruise
We all go a little batty sometimes. Join therepubliq and Austin Tour Company for a boat and bat tour for Pride. Check in at the Regency.Mon., Aug. 6, 6-9pm. $35.The Hyatt Regency, 208 Barton Springs Rd. -
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OUT at the Movie
Nothing says Pride week like a movie on a lawn with a whole bunch of queers. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is coming back to the big screen. One night only.Mon., Aug. 6, 8-10pm. 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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Repairs to Balmorhea Pool Set to Begin
Critical repairs to the world’s largest spring-fed swimming pool are about to begin and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation is seeking donations to help cover the estimated $2 million project. The park remains open for day-use with limited facilities.Balmorhea State Park -
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Romeo & Juliet
Shakespeare’s classic love story comes alive with student actors in nine performances in the outdoor theatre.Thu.-Sat., Aug. 2-4 & 6-11, 8:15pm -
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Safe Baby Academy (Spanish)
For expectant families, parents, and caregivers of kids under 12 months. Register online or call the EMS Safety Hotline. Class is conducted in Spanish.Mon., Aug. 6, 9am. Free. -
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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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Summer at the Springs
Free yoga, snacks, and swimming every Monday night at the Springs courtesy of Practice Yoga Austin.Through Aug. 27. Mondays, 7:30-10pm. Free. -
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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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Taking it to the Streets: A Visual History of Protest and Demonstration in Austin
The Austin History Center's latest exhibit spotlights local efforts to create social change over the decades, including the Civil Rights and Women's Liberation movements. Residents are invited to upload personal photos of recent marches and rallies for inclusion.Through Oct. 28. Free. -
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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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Transgender Feminisms Reading Group
Grayon Hunt's book group reconvenes to dissect and discuss "Trans Woman Manifesto" from Julia Serano's Whipping Girl. For anyone under the trans umbrella and allies!Mon., Aug. 6, 6-8pm -
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We Are Blood & Blue Bell: Pint for Pint
Trade a pint of blood for a pint of ice cream. Anyone who donates, or attempts to donate at any We Are Blood donor center (or daily mobile drive) will leave with a free pint of Blue Bell ice cream.Aug. 1-14. Free.
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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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Splash Days 2018
Austin's annual summer send-off with nonstop gay parties to get you wet, wild, and feeling good. New this year: all events are free, but donations for beneficiaries (Kind Clinic, Out Youth, AIDS Services of Austin) will be accepted and those that throw some extra money down will be awarded with cheaper drinks and yummy food deals.Fri.-Mon., Aug. 31-Sept. 3. Free, donations accepted.
