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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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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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Protest Trump's Shutdown
Join Texas AFL-CIO, the Travis County Democratic Party, and the Austin Central Labor Council in solidarity with federal workers to protest the shutdown – now exceeding 30 days. Protesters are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to folks working without pay.Fri., Jan. 25, 11:45am-1pmSenator John Cornyn's Office, 221 W. Sixth St. -
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Third Annual State of the Uterus*
Once again, Bossbabes is raising funds for repro justices, gender equality, community health, and their own work – uteri not required to attend. With the babeliest of DJs Chulita Vinyl Club, DJ GirlFriend, and p1nkstar, and goods from rad folks like Peach Fuzz, Keep Austin Queer, and more. Plus period-kit packing, speeches, and dancing.Fri., Jan. 25, 6pm-12mid. $5.
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AARC Master Plan: Collaborators & Community Partners
PARD wants your input on the AARC redesign, especially if you have previously collaborated or partnered with them, or are interested in future opportunities.Fri., Jan. 25, 1-2:30pm. Free. -
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Altatudes Hearts and Handbags
The East Austin boutique is asking for handbag donations to help underserved youth in the area for the giveback initiative slated for Feb. 9. Open thy closet and see if there's anything that no longer sparks joy.Taking donations through Feb. 1. The event takes place Feb. 9, 2-4pm. Free.Altatudes, 1717 E. 12th -
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APL After Dark
Celebrating the slumber parties of childhood with retro board games, classic Nintendo, cootie catchers, MASH, adult beverages, snacks, and BYOVinyl. You'll also hear a short slumber-party comedy set by local comic Amber Bixby starting at 7:45pm, followed by two local storytellers sharing nutty, memorable, raucous slumber party tales.Fri., Jan. 25, 7-9pm. $7. -
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Austin Remembers MLK
This interactive app-based exhibit offers photos from MLK's civil rights meetings with LBJ and audio speeches from the Austin Area Heritage Council’s MLK Oratory competition, plus special Six Square mini-docs of Austin’s African-American community. Discover for yourself at three different locations: the MLK statue at UT's East Mall, the south steps of the Capitol, and the George Washington Carver Museum.Jan. 21-Feb. 28. Free. -
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CoWork & Play Camp
SWAP stands for "stay, work, and play," but the emphasis at this weekend camp is on staying and playing. There will be friendly team-building competitions to start; plus morning coffee & journaling sessions; and evening activities including yoga, stand-up paddle boarding, group runs, arts & crafts, live music, theatre trips, and more.Fri.-Sun., Jan. 25-27. Starting at $99.Bill Murray SWAP Loft, 503 Neches -
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Haven Street-Allen Award Nominations
This award honors an artist with a disability in Texas who, through a one-time creative act or a substantial record of achievement, embodies the spirit and vision of VSA Texas. Nominations are open to any artist with a disability over the age of 16 years in any discipline including visual art, dance, music, performance, craft, and writing.Through Feb. 28. Free. -
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Healing in the Village Conference: Are the Children Well?
A conference on culturally inclusive best practices and ways to improve outcomes for children of color experiencing trauma. Without help, exposure to childhood trauma increases the risks of: “everything from heart disease and diabetes to depression and involvement with the criminal justice system,” according to conference organizer Courtney Robinson, Ph.D.Fri., Jan. 25, 8am-5pm. $50. -
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Introduction to QuickBooks Desktop
Brush up on your knowledge of QuickBooks accounting software to better support your business.Fri., Jan. 25, 9am-4pm. $75. -
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Kerrville Renaissance Festival
Return to the days of knights and maidens to enjoy music, magic, and the bountiful harvest of the realm.Sat.-Sun., Feb. 2-3. Free.Kerrville -
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Lunar New Year
Ring in the Year of the Pig with a celebration of entertainment and food.Fri.-Sun., Feb. 1-3. Free.Grand Prairie -
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ModCloth Austin Sample Sale
The faux vintage retailer is offering a weekendlong blowout sale with goods marked down to 75% off.Fri.-Sun., Jan. 25-27. Free. -
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Survey for QPOC Communities
QPOC community members are asked to fill out an anonymous survey on health care to better support allgo’s upcoming health care provider trainings to ensure providers better serve QPOC patients.Deadline: Jan. 31, 2019Online -
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The #MeToo Movement: Embodied Shame & Scapegoating Sexuality in Modern Day America
Presented by the Jung Society of Austin, this lecture with Dr. Carolyn Bates will explore Jung's concept of the feminine and masculine archetypes. Arrive early (6:30pm) for a meet & greet.Fri., Jan. 25, 7-9pm. $12-20. -
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Tortoise and Hare
A new spin on the old fable with modern music, written by Allen Robertson and Damon Brown.Sept. 8-Jan. 27. $18-24. -
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True Food Kitchen Job Fair
Health-conscious restaurant pioneered by Dr. Andrew Weil is looking to hire for all positions. Go to the website to sign up for an interview.Mon.-Sat., Jan. 14-19 & 21-26, 10am-6pm. Free.Home2 Suites – The Domain, 2800 Esperanza Crossing -
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UT Men's Tennis
It's the ITA Kickoff Weekend starting Jan. 25 with extra matches including a Consolation Match and Championship Match on Sat., Jan. 26, 2pm.Vs. Washington: Fri., Jan. 25, 2pm. Vs. UTSA: Wed., Jan. 30, 2pm. Vs. Texas A&M – Corpus Christi: Wed., Jan. 30, 6pmTexas Tennis Center -
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Vintner Dinner Series
Tickets have gone on sale for the 5-course dinners designed specifically to highlight the flavors of featured Texas-made wines.Jan. 19-Feb. 23. $70 per person.Blair House Inn, Wimberley -
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We Are Blood Treats Donors to ThunderCloud Subs
Anyone who donates or attempts to donate blood or platelets today through Jan. 31 will receive a coupon for a free small sub sandwich.Through Jan. 31 -
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YWCA Monthly Dialogues: Responsible Allyship
A community dialogue on how to be a good ally.Fri., Jan. 25, noon-1:30pm. Free.
