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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 5  
    Long Center for the Performing Arts
  • 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  
    BookSpring
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    Statewide Family Unity Day of Action

    Texas Reps Mary González and Rafael Anchía, along with other members of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus will commemorate the one-year anniversary of the zero-tolerance policy that separated over 2,800 migrant children from their families at the border. The Caucus with Texas Civil Rights Project, RAICES, and other immigrant rights’ organizations will oppose the Trump Administration’s continued manufacturing of a border crisis.
    Thu., April 4, 6:30-8pm  
    221 W Sixth St.
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    Austin Bat Cave's School Supplies Drive

    Austin Bat Cave, a nonprofit organization that offers free creative writing programs to local youth ages 6 to 18, is holding a school supplies drive through April. If you would like to donate pencils, pens, paper, tape, composition notebooks, or any other classroom supplies, email heather@austinbatcave.org to learn how and where to drop off your items.
    March 11-April 30. Free.
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    Austin on the Go

    A breakfast talk on Cap Metro's Project Connect, the regional transit plan to improve public transit throughout Central Texas.
    Thu., April 4, 9-10:30am. Free.  
    HTU Center for Entrepreneurship, 1023 Springdale
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    Austin Veterans Job Fair

    Veterans, transitioning military personnel, National Guard members, Reservists, and military spouses are invited to meet with over 35 employers regarding job recruitment with the support of Google’s new MOS Job Search Tool.
    Thu., April 4, 11am-3pm  
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    Cantos Y Cuentos: An Evening With Tish Hinojosa and Lourdes Pérez

    San Antonio native Tish Hinojosa and Puerto Rican–born Lourdes Pérez will share the stage for song and conversation, giving the audience a front seat to the stories and histories behind each composer’s music, and glimpse of a friendship that spans many years.
    Thu., April 4, 7-9pm. Free.  
    Benson Latin American Collection, 2300 Red River
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    Crafting and Community With Jane

    Come do a craft (knitting, coloring, reading) or come and just be. The sessions are held by Jane Lippmann, a retired associate dean for academic affairs at UT.
    Thursdays, 2-4pm. Free.  
    The Austin Center for Grief & Loss, 2413 Greenlawn Pkwy
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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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    Free Community Health Series for Seniors

    All talks led by Chris Goddin, Lac, MAcOM, an integrative medicine specialist.
    First Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Free.
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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.  
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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.  
    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.  
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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.  
    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.  
    Community Financial Center South, 2600 W. Stassney
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    Free Web Dev Training for Veterans & Spouses

    Learn the basics on HTML, JavaScript, and all the vocabulary that goes with the territory. The four-week course is being offered exclusively to active military, veterans, and spouses.
    March 18-April 11. Mondays & Thursdays, 6:30pm. $10 registration.  
    Galvanize, 119 Nueces
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    FY 19 Community Initiatives Application Workshop

    Artists, unincorporated arts groups, and art nonprofits interested in applying should attend.
    Thu., April 4, noon  
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    FY 20 Core Funding Application Workshop

    Learn how to complete the application for OS, PSI, PSII, and PSIII application.
    Thu., April 4, 6pm  
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    FY 20 Cultural Heritage Festivals Application Workshop

    Learn how to complete the application, program eligibility requirements, and the contracting process.
    Thu., April 4, 7pm  
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    Live Music Crawl

    Learn more about Austin live music history, get the latest scoop on the current music scene, and see iconic venues and new clubs, all while getting an overview of the city from a local musician.
    Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. $50.
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    Mobility Committee Meeting

    See agenda for details.
    Thu., April 4, 1pm  
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    National Public Health Week

    Celebrating the contributions of public health with Austin Public Health, which strives to protect and improve Austinites' health and well-being.
    April 2-8  
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    Power for Parkinson’s Musical Collage

    This unique event features musicians of varied genres performing one arresting work after another in rapid-fire succession, creating surprising shifts between three different stages creating the “Collage.” Power for Parkinson’s provides free exercise, dance, singing, and social activities to our local Parkinson’s community.
    Thu., April 4, 6:30-9:30pm. $125.  
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    Real Austin Tour

    This “bucket list tour” gives you a city overview in just two hours. Get acquainted with Austin's art, music, culture, food, history, parks, and famous people while touring major landmarks, lesser-known gems, neighborhoods, and food trucks. And, with the Mercedes tour van, you'll be riding in style.
    Multiple tours daily, starting at 10:30am. $35.
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    Out of Town

    Round Top Antiques Fair

    Dealers set up in the fields along Hwy. 237 selling everything imaginable from jewelry to farming implements.
    Mon.-Sat., April 1-6
    Round Top
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    Sherwood Forest Faire

    Get out your corsets and chain-mail and join the fun and fantasy in the medieval village with scads of performances each day, plus food, shopping, live music, jousting, and unparalleled people watching.
    Weekends, March 2-April 21. $22 ($12, child).  
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    SoundCity Properties Benefit

    for HAAM w/ Torino Black and Buenos Diaz.
    Thu., April 4, 5:30-8pm. Free.
    Aviator Nation Stage, 1325 S. Congress
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    South Central District Representatives Coffee With a Cop

    An opportunity to chat with local law enforcement.
    Thu., April 4, 7:30-8:30am  
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    Sports

    Southwestern University Men's Tennis

    Vs. Colorado College: Thu., April 4, 5pm. Vs. Austin College: Fri., April 5, 5pm. Vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor: Sat., April 6, 10am. Vs. Texas Lutheran: Sat., April 6, 4pm  
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    Southwestern University Women's Tennis

    Vs. Colorado College: Thu., April 4, 5pm. Vs. Austin College: Fri., April 5, 5pm. Vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor: Sat., April 6, 10am. Vs. Texas Lutheran: Sat., April 6, 4pm  
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    Spring Into Sanctuary Shop-for-a-Cause Fashion Event

    Twelve local Austin brands will have pop-up shops, and models employed by Sanctuary Project will showcase products on the runway, all with the spirit of giving back to survivors of trafficking, violence, and addiction.
    Thu., April 4, 6-9pm. Free.  
    Mercury Hall, 615 Cardinal
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    Thinkery21: SuperPowers

    Learn the more science, less fiction-y ways in which people can exhibit super strength, telepathy, shape-shifting, and all the superpowers you’ve always wished you had. There will be trivia, a costume contest, festive cocktails, and much more.
    Thu., April 4, 7-10pm. $22-25, pre-sale; $30 walk up.
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    UT Volleyball

    Vs. Texas State.
    Thu., April 4, 8pm
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    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.  
    ZACH North, 12129 RR 620 N. #10

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