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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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Adopt Late Night at AAC
If you've been wanting to meet a new furry friend but can't make it to the shelter during normal hours, here's your chance: They're staying open late for one day, and all adoption fees are waived.Fri., July 22, 11am-9pm -
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COTFG NMASS
Champions of the underground COTFG (Church of the Friendly Ghost) return with their New Media Art & Sound Summit at Crashbox, with a parallel activity at the Contemporary Austin Jones Center on July 23. Enjoy music, art, performances, and workshops at this fest dedicated to diversifying Austin’s musical ecosystem.July 22-24. $10/day.Crashbox, 5305 Bolm #12; the Contemporary, 700 Congress -
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Round Rock Express
Vs. Las Vegas. There'll be fireworks Friday, the Spazmatics play a postgame concert Saturday, and Sunday is Kids' Day, with pregame activities and a postgame run of the bases.July 22-24. Fri., 7:05pm; Sat.-Sun., 6:05pm
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Annie Get Your Gun
The local theatre group brings sharpshooter Annie Oakley and her romantic entanglements to the stage.July 22-Aug. 6. Fri.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pmLockhart -
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Art in Public Places Applications Welcome
The city seeks Texas-based artists to beautify public spaces, with commissions ranging from $43,000 to $625,000.Deadline: Thu., Aug. 4Apply online -
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ATX FYI Third Anniversary
Celebrate three years of the informational website with music, axe-throwing, food from Nolan Ryan's Goodstock, and drinks from St. Elmo, Austin Eastciders, and Richard's Rainwater.Fri., July 22, 7-9:30pm. $50. -
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Austin Humane Society's Summer Kids Series
Summer sessions will take Humane Heroes on an epic adventure to learn what it means to care for a pet of their own and explore ways to help animals in need. The beloved Teddy Bear surgery is back for two sessions, and an outdoor movie night screens June 23. It all culminates in graduation Aug. 3.June 7-Aug. 3. Free. -
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Ballet Austin Online Fitness Classes
Choose from a variety of movement classes offered via livestream.Sat., April 4Online -
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Donate Blood, Get Movie Tickets
We Are Blood teams up with Alamo Drafthouse to reward blood and platelet donors with a voucher for a free movie ticket. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.July 16-31We Are Blood donor centers & mobile drives -
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Fall Art Classes
Art Garage is now registering students for eight- to 12-week classes this fall, which allow your kiddos ages 4-16 to explore several art mediums with certified art educators at afterschool and home school sessions.Classes begin Sept. 12. $350-550. -
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Float Films
Celebrate summer with camp-centric films, a swim, and a counselor-approved cocktail. Selections include Wet Hot American Summer, But I'm a Cheerleader, and Friday the 13th.Fridays all summer; pool opens at 5pm, screenings begin at dusk -
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Free Fitness Classes
Stronger Austin, powered by It’s Time Texas, offers a variety of free fitness classes, from cardio to Zumba.Ongoing. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Irrigation Scheduling Lunch
Join David Turnage, Austin Water environmental compliance specialist and licensed irrigator, to learn the basics of scheduling an automatic irrigation system.Fri., July 22, noonVirtual -
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Jester King Summer Sessions
A unique concert series at the Hall at Jester King with live music, dinner, and JK's world-renowned farmhouse ales. On-site lodging and campsites are available if you'd like to stay over after the show. Get the full star-studded lineup online.July 14, 16, 22 & 30; Aug. 5, 12, 20 & 27. Doors, 7pm; music, 8pm. $120. -
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John Goodenough 100th Birthday Symposium
UT-Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering hosts a daylong symposium celebrating Nobel Laureate John Goodenough's life and work, which included co-inventing the lithium-ion battery.Fri., July 22, 9am-5pmLivestream -
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Lilo & Stitch (2002)
Kyle Parks & Rec invites families for a "dive-in" screening at the pool. Registration required: teamsideline.com/kyle.Fri., July 22, at sundown. Free.James Adkins Pool, 1100 W. Center St., Kyle -
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MoveOutATX
The city seeks volunteers for its event that collects gently used items from UT-Austin students during move-out season to divert items from the landfill. New this year is a Free Furniture Market (4901 Guadalupe), where Austinites can pick up completely gratis furniture (2:30-7pm each day). Sign up to volunteer and get plenty of perks from area businesses.July 28-31, 11am-6pmWest Campus -
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Night Golf
A nighttime shotgun-style nine-hole round made more fun and challenging with glow-in-the-dark balls.Thu.-Sat., 6-9:30pm. $20. -
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Other Worlds Screenplay Contest
Other Worlds Film Festival's eighth annual screenwriting contest, part of its mission to encourage work in science fiction and horror, is accepting submissions. New this year is the "under 18" category for young'uns starting to learn the craft. Early-bird deadline is March 31; entry fees increase with each following deadline (each month until August).Final deadline: Aug. 20Apply online -
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Pours for Pets
Support Austin Pets Alive! and stay cool this summer by purr-chasing a passport that gets you a free drink at a variety of locations offering beer, wine, coffee, and more. Buy online and pick up your passport at any of the APA! thrift stores.Through July 31. $45.5801 Burnet Rd.; 1409 W. Oltorf; 5102 Clarkson -
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Reuse on the Runway Applications Welcome
Austin Creative Reuse is putting on its second fashion show on Nov. 4 with looks made from upcycled materials, and seeks volunteers and designers. If you've got a creative fashion idea or a skill to contribute such as makeup artistry, set design, or modeling, apply now to get involved.Deadline: Sun., July 31. Free. -
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Shakespeare at Winedale
Students put on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, Two Noble Kinsmen, and The Winter’s Tale over multiple evenings.July 22-Aug. 14. Fri., 7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 2 & 7:30pm. $10 at the door.Winedale Historical Center, Round Top -
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Small Business Workshop
Learn about how to market your small business and plan a social media content calendar.Fri., July 22, 1-4pm. Free.Virtual -
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Volunteer With TCDP
With election day coming right up and early voting in progress right now, the Travis County Democratic Party is out in full force and could use help getting out the vote. Sign up online for one of their many volunteer opportunities all over town.OngoingVarious locations
