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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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2021 Bowl for Kids
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas is bringing glitz and glamour to their annual fundraiser. The goal is to raise funds to put 80 kids into a caring match with an adult mentor, and you can participate from home by donating, forming or joining a fundraising team, and via online activities including a "Golden Age of Hollywood" costume contest.Through April 23 -
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APH Vaccine Scheduling Expanded
Austin Public Health reports that they've reached "a place of equilibrium between the supply and demand for vaccinations," and have expanded appointment scheduling opportunities for Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Anyone age 18 and up is eligible, and preregistration is required before scheduling. Call 311 or APH if you have any problems with the online process.Sat., April 17, 7pm-Tue., April 20, 7amOnline -
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Lights Out for Wildlife
Several major migratory flyways pass through Texas. Every spring and fall, millions of birds pass through the state. Many birds fly at night, but can become disoriented by bright lights. Texans can help solve this problem by turning off non-essential lights late at night during the peak of migratory season.Through May 7, 11pm-6amStatewide
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AISD Earth Week
Austin ISD encourages students to celebrate Earth Day all week and share their activities on social media with the hashtag #AISDgreen. Their website has inspiration and an Earth Day Bingo card to print and complete throughout the week.April 19-23Online -
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Books & Babies Virtual Storytime
Join a lap-sit storytime interspersed with songs, rhymes, and finger plays for babies and parents.Mondays, 2pm. Free, but RSVP. -
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BYO Vinyl With Kiss or Kill
Live your DJ dream by bringing a few fave records and letting them take a spin at the turntables. The first six participants get a free drink, too!Mondays, 6-9pm -
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City of Austin "How to Help" Portal
Looking for the right way to help your community during the pandemic? Or do you have a volunteer opportunity that you want to list? Visit the city's "How to Help" portal to make a match. The portal includes ways to help from home, donation drives, and active community engagement opportunities.OngoingOnline -
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Club Latinitas
Enrollment is open and ongoing for this free bilingual afterschool club for all girls age 9-14, which includes fun, educational activities with technology and media.Through May 21, 4-6pm -
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Donate Blood, Get Free Wings
Winner winner, chicken dinner! We Are Blood partners with Pluckers Wing Bar to give all blood donors a voucher for a dine-in five-piece plate at all participating Pluckers in Austin, Round Rock & Cedar Park (while supplies last, dine-in only). Appointments required; call or schedule online.Through April 25We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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Esquina Tango Outdoor Classes
Esquina Tango has a full calendar of socially distanced, donation-based outdoor classes like samba, salsa aerobics, and of course, tango. Check out the full calendar online.Ongoing -
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It’s Strawberry Time
The berries are ripe for the picking! Check the website for the latest updates. Enjoy additional farm activities on weekends; closed Wednesdays.Through May. Mon.-Tue., 8:30am-5:30pm, Thu.-Sat., 8:30am-5:30pm, Sun., 1-5pmSweet Berry Farm, Burnet -
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Monday Mechanic Work Party
Are you a skilled bike mechanic? Help the Yellow Bike Project fix bikes for their spring Kids' Bike Giveaway. Reservations required.Mondays through May 24, noon-6pm -
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Oyster Season
It was a brave soul who ate the first oyster, and now the bivalve mollusks are on the dinner table. This is the time to get the freshest oysters as fishermen come into the Rockport/Fulton Harbor around 4-5pm. The annual Fulton Oyster Festival has been canceled for this year, but there are still plenty of oysters available at local markets and restaurants.Through April 30Rockport/Fulton -
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Public Schools in the Life of a Community
Education advocate and former Austin-American Statesman reporter Roxanne Evans discusses how Austin's desegregation efforts in city schools still shape local politics today.Mon., April 19, 12:30pm. Free (registration required).Online -
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RENT: Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants
The RENT Assistance Program application portal is now open, and provides $25 million of direct support for income-eligible Austin renters who are financially impacted by COVID-19. Get all the eligibility details and apply online, or call 512/488-1397.March 15-June 18 -
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The Office Murder Mystery Parody
It's the last week to catch Paramount's The Office-themed interactive, immersive show. Starting at the State Theatre, participants will walk short distances to find clues to solve the mystery of the Scranton Strangler.Through April 25 -
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The RealReal Opens in Austin
The RealReal Austin features women's and men's ready-to-wear, bags, shoes, sneakers, accessories; fine jewelry and watches; and home goods and art. Shoppers can find thousands of unique items curated for the Austin consumer and tons more online that can be virtually shopped in-store. They also offer consignment, cleaning, repairs, and alterations. For a limited time, get a $100 shopping credit for selling at TRR and an upcycled mask while supplies last.Now open; Mon.-Sat. 10am-7pm; Sunday noon-6pm -
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Virtual Volunteer Week Trash Pickup
Austin Parks Foundation encourages Austinites to show the Earth some love by spending an hour picking up trash in their local park or greenspace, and downloading the iNaturalist app to identify native and invasive plant species.April 19-23Citywide -
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YMCA Early Learning Readiness Program
A free community program for qualifying low-income families that focuses on preparing children ages 2-4 for school, while providing their caregivers with the tools to facilitate their child’s development. Classes are offered twice a week in English and Spanish and last one hour.English: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Spanish: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am.. Free.Online
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Austin Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Lottery Registration
Applicants can register for a random lottery drawing for limited in-person camps. In-person camp costs $120 per week with $20 due upon acceptance of lottery spot.April 19-May 16Online -
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Austin Transit Partnership Advisory Committees Applications
Applications are now open to join the following committees: Engineering, Architecture, and Construction;: Finance and Risk; and Planning, Sustainability, Equity, and DBE Advisory. The governing body of the agency created to build out Project Connect, ATP will oversee funding, designing, and implementing the $7.1 billion mass transit overhaul.OngoingOnline -
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Drive-Through Vaccine Clinic Volunteers
If you're interested in volunteering at Travis County's drive-through vaccine clinic at COTA, sign up here.Clinic open: Fridays-Sundays -
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YWCA Greater Austin Warmline
Call 512/548-9922 for support amidst the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.Mondays-Thursdays, 9am-8pm; Fridays, 9-5pm; Saturdays, noon-4pmCitywide
