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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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Brick Rodeo
See a massive display of custom Lego creations and enjoy Lego-related activities and vendors.Sat.-Sun., July 2-3, 10am-5pm. $10. -
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RTX 2022
A podcasting, gaming, and animation convention bringing the best entertainment and community together for a wild weekend. See your fave Rooster Teeth personalities and visit panels, live shows, meet & greets, exhibits, and more.July 1-3. Badges start at $52. -
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Teen Central Music Lab
Teens are invited to learn how to build their own synthesizers with guidance from guest artist John-Mike "Dr. Bleep" Reed. Trust us: These things are cool!Sat., Sept. 3, 1-3pm -
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Keep Austin Dogs Weird
An adoption event with several area shelters collaborating to find homes for quirky doggos who keep Austin Weird.Sat., July 2, 11am-7pm -
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A Frontier Fourth
An 1800s cannon show, Wild West reenactors, a 19th century magic show, a hatchet-throwing demonstration and special appearances by famous TV and movie cowboy actors Dean Reading, Tommy Worrell, and Gary Clarke will be featured at this year’s star-spangled Independence Days — with food, family fun, and more.Sat.-Sun., July 2-3, 9am-2pm -
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Adult Skate Night
Leave the rugrats at home and enjoy the roller rink with other grownups.Tuesdays, 7-11pm; Saturdays, 9pm-midnight -
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All-Ages Virtual Storytime
Featuring stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and other extension activities. Registration required.Saturdays, 10:30amVirtual -
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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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Bastrop Patriotic Festival
The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce puts on a communitywide event with tons of family fun and festivities: a Water Wonderland, petting zoo, train rides, celebrity dunk tank, cow-patty bingo, live, music, and more, concluding with a spectacular fireworks show.Sat., July 2, noon-10pm. Free. -
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Donate Blood, Get Taquitos
We Are Blood teams up with Whataburger to reward blood and platelet donors with a voucher for a free taquito. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.July 1-15We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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Dreamland Independence Day
Celebrate the holiday weekend with Pat Byrne, Bob Schneider, and fireworks. Gates open at 5 for mini golf, pickleball, a playscape, and more.Sat., July 2, 7pm. $25-100. -
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Dreamland Kids' Day
A day of fun for kids to enjoy activities like like face painting, a balloon artist, rock painting, and a fun new bouncy house. Kids with a November birthday get free activities.Sat., Nov. 5, 10am-1pm. Free entry; activity tickets $1 or 15 for $12. -
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East Austin Survival to Recovery Al Anon Family Group
A group for anyone worried about someone with a drinking problem. Find the entrance on East 12th Street, upstairs.Saturdays, 3pm. Free.1818 E. 12th -
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Escape the Box
Explore the hidden side of Austin with an event billed as "an escape room, but outdoors, with time travel." Guests will explore an iconic neighborhood, solve puzzles, and take memorable photos. Book online or call 512/633-9356.Saturdays, 11am. $35/person; $15/person 10 and under.South Congress/East Austin -
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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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Free Pet Microchip/Vaccine Event
Travis County residents are invited to a drive-through clinic to receive free microchips and rabies vaccines for pets. Please have dogs leashed and cats in crates.Sat., July 2, 9am-noon -
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From Prison to Power: Finding Your Voice After Incarceration
Join formerly incarcerated and justice-impacted community members who are transforming the injustice system in Texas to hear from speakers, meet community leaders and local orgs, and get info and resources on voting and record-clearing.Sat., July 2, 1-3pm. Free.7910 Cameron -
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Grounded Dance Cardio
Pop in for an upbeat, high-energy dance cardio session with Austin's best instructors.Saturdays through July 30. Free. -
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Liberty Ladder Pickleball Tournament
A coed doubles tourney with patriotic attire strongly encouraged – there's a prize for best dressed.Sat., July 2, 7:30pm -
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Live Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing
Quarter horse and thoroughbred races with a post time of 1pm are a highlight at the county fair.Sat.-Sun., Aug. 27-28. $10.Fredericksburg -
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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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Planet Rock Anniversary
Enjoy a free show from Jackson Taylor & the Sinners in celebration of Planet Rock's second birthday.Sat., July 2, 8:30pm. Free. -
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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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Rockport Art Festival
Browse the work of more than 120 artists along with food trucks, music, and a beer garden.Sat.-Sun., July 2-3Rockport -
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Round Top Music Festival
More than 80 young artists present orchestra, chamber, and solo work with concerts on Saturdays over six weeks. Weekday rehearsals in the concert hall are free and open to the public.June 5-July 17Round Top -
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Run, White & Blue
Get the blood pumping with a 1K/5K fun run preceding the Fourth of July festivities.Sat., July 2, 8am -
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Summer Public Ranch Tour
Take an introductory tour of Roam Ranch to learn about regenerative agriculture and meet the bison,: chickens, turkeys, and the friendly livestock guard dogs. Reservations required.Sat., July 2, 10am-noon. $10-35.Fredericksburg -
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Sunrise Movement Austin Fundraiser
Enjoy live music and a silent art auction, and hear from members of climate justice org Sunrise Movement, City Council candidate Daniela Silva, and reps from the Texas Climate Jobs Project.Sat., July 2, 6-10pm. Free; suggested donation $15. -
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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 -
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We Are Blood’s Battle of the Badges
The annual competition between first responders returns, with the goal of seeing who can donate more blood: Austin Police, Austin Fire, Austin/Travis County EMS, the Travis County Sheriff’s Department, or the city of Austin. Donors can vote for any of these when they check in for their appointment.June 30-July 9We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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[No] Independence Day Abortion Rights Protest
Leave the red, white, and blue at home and turn out wearing green to protest the fact that half the population has been reduced to incubators since Roe v. Wade was overturned.Sat., July 2, 11amBuford Tower, 201 W. Cesar Chavez
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