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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-6pm  
    More Info
    BookSpring

  • 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 5  
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    Long Center for the Performing Arts

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    AIA Austin Design Talks

    Featuring guest speaker Phoebe Lickwar, an associate professor at UT’s School of Architecture.
    Tue., Feb. 19, 11:30am-1pm. $40 ($20, members and students).  
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    Central Library

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    Austin Fashion Week

    With a heavy emphasis on emerging designers, Austin Fashion Week aims to connect these designers directly to consumers and boutique buyers. All week long select retailers will be donating to the Kindness Campaign, and the last three days feature runway showcases at the former Austin American-Statesman building.
    Feb. 15-23  
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    Warehouse 305

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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.
    George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center

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    Beerthoven Kraft Piano Classes

    During this 8-week series, you'll get a one-hour lesson and a pint of beer.
    Jan. 15-March 5. $35 per class.
    Friends & Allies Brewing Company

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    Campus Sustainability Summit

    This year’s theme for the summit is “Bringing Environmental Justice to Campus,” with keynote speaker Angelou Ezeilo, founder and CEO of the Greening Youth Foundation.
    Sun.-Tue., Feb. 17-19; times vary. $35-125.  
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    Huston-Tillotson University

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    Central West (Baker) Coffee With a Cop

    More information to come.
    Tue., Feb. 19, 9-11am. Free.  
    Details
    Starbucks Coffee

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    City Seeks Resident Thoughts About Single-Use Plastic Bags

    Austin Resource Recovery invites Austinites to participate in an online survey about their beliefs regarding plastic bags.
    Through March 8  
    Survey
    Online

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    Sports

    Concordia Softball

    Vs. Ozarks: Fri., Feb. 15, 5 & 7pm (DH); Sat., Feb. 16, noon. Vs. Schreiner: Tue., Feb. 19, 4 & 6pm (DH)  
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    Tornado Field

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    Don't Mess With Texas K-12 Art Contest

    Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation invite Texas students in kindergarten through 12th grade to submit their best litter prevention-inspired artwork to be considered for the Don’t Mess With Texas calendar. Students with the top 13 designs will have their work featured; one winner will be selected from each grade.
    Deadline: Mon., April 22. Free.

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    Feel the Love Music Industry Expo

    Join the Austin Music Foundation at this forum for professionals in the Austin music industry to connect with area music support organizations, learn about available community resources, and network with peers.
    Tue., Feb. 19. Free.  
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    Emo's

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    Free Community Health Series for Seniors

    Topics include holistic heart health, natural prevention techniques, and more. Sessions are led by Chris Goddin, an integrative medicine specialist.
    Through April 16. Third Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Free.
    Old Quarry Branch Library

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    Free Tax Preparation

    Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.
    Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Fri., 11am-4pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Thu., 11am-8pm; Sat., 10am-4pm. Free.  
    Schedule
    Asian American Resource Center

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    Free Tax Preparation

    Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.
    Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 9am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. Free.  
    Schedule
    Community Financial Center North, 5900 Airport

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    Free Tax Preparation

    Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.
    Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 11am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., 11am-4pm; Sat., 9am-4pm. Free.  
    Schedule
    LifeWorks Sooch Foundation Youth & Family Resource Center

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    Free Tax Preparation

    Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info.
    Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 11am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., 11am-5pm; Sat., 9am-5pm. Free.  
    Schedule
    Southeast Health & Wellness Center, 2901 Montopolis

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    Free Tax Preparation

    Foundation Communities can help prepare taxes (for those who make less than $55,000 annually) at six different locations. Call 211 or see online for additional info. ASL appointments for the deaf/hard of hearing available at this location.
    Through April 15. Mon., Tue., Thu., 9am-8pm; Wed., 1-8pm; Fri., Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. Free.  
    Schedule
    Community Financial Center South, 2600 W. Stassney

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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.
    VSA arts of Texas

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    How to Write a Business Plan

    Learn how to develop a business plan for a small start-up or expansion.
    Tue., Feb. 19, 9am-4pm. $35.  
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    Entrepreneur Center of Austin

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    Mama Strong Yoga: A Series for Moms

    Classes will include community connection, meditation and breath-work, a strengthening yoga series, baby-centered yoga, and a lovely savasana for all.
    Jan. 15-Feb. 19. Tuesdays, 10-11am. $145.  
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    Castle Hill Fitness

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    Prepared: A New Prenatal Course

    The course includes prenatal yoga to support your body's changing and upcoming needs while being appropriately gentle and safe for you and your baby.
    Jan. 15-Feb. 21. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:15am. $290.
    Castle Hill Fitness

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    Visual Arts

    Saddle Up: Texas Ranching Tradition

    This exhibition, produced by Joe Vitone and Lori Najvar, honors hardworking ranch families from Jeff Davis and Lavaca Counties, as they wrangle livestock, battle weather, and study markets to stay on the rugged landscape they love.
    Capitol Visitors Center

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    Out of Town

    San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

    Go for the bovine and equine excitement and stay for the food and music.
    Thu.-Wed., Feb. 7-24
    San Antonio

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    Texas State Baseball

    Vs. Utah: Fri., Feb. 15, 6pm. Vs. Nevada: Sat., Feb. 16, 4pm. Vs. Missouri State: Sun., Feb. 17, 3pm. Vs. Baylor: Tue., Feb. 19, 6pm  
    Schedule
    Bobcat Ballpark

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    Traffic Stop: Screening & Panel

    Austin Justice Coalition, Rep. Garnett Coleman, and more host a screening of David Heilbroner's documentary on the Austin Police traffic stop of Breaion King, followed by panel discussion.
    Tue., Feb. 19, 5:30pm. Free.
    Texas State Capitol

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    Out of Town

    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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    Kids

    Wake Up, Brother Bear!

    Watch Brother Bear and Sister Bear experience a full year of glorious seasons: see a waterfall melt, meet a butterfly, chase an elusive fish, and skate on an icy pond. Children are invited to join the action to help create magical moments. (Geared toward ages 6 and under.)
    Through April 21. Tue. & Thu., 10am & noon; Sun., 2pm. $10 and up.  
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    ZACH North, 12129 RR 620 N. #10

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    Warrant Amnesty Program 2019

    Austin Municipal Court and Downtown Community Court offer an amnesty program for individuals seeking to waive warrant fees, with multiple walk-in dockets scheduled Monday through Friday in February. See hours online.
    Feb. 1-Feb. 28. Free.  
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    Downtown Austin Community Court, 719 E. Sixth
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