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Earth Day Jubilee with The Trail Conservancy
Join The Trail Conservancy on the Butler Hike and Bike Trail for the 2nd Annual Earth Day Jubilee celebration! Enjoy live music by Mr. Will, Motenko, and Brother Thunder, eco-friendly activities, a market by Austin Flea, and fun for the whole family.Sat. Apr. 20, 10am-2pmButler Park -
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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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Cesar Chavez (2014)
See the biopic and enjoy plant-based food, music from Josh Reece, a discussion, and intro from District 3 City Council candidate Daniela Silva.Tue., Aug. 16, 6:30pm. $20 campaign donation. -
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Round Rock Express
Vs. El Paso. Thursday is Military Appreciation night; Friday is Wizarding Night, with butterbeer, a live owl, and more; and the Spazmatics play a postgame concert Saturday.Aug. 16-21. Tue.-Fri., 7:05pm; Sat.-Sun., 6:05pm
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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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Aging Masterfully
AustinUP and the Austin Public Library partner to present a series of seminars on topics like aging in place, communicating with adult children, leaving a legacy, and emergency preparation.Third Tuesdays, 10:30am-noon. Free, but RSVP appreciated. -
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BizAid Business Orientation
The city's Economic Development Department offers a free seminar on opening a small business or reevaluating an existing business.Tue., Aug. 16, 9-10:30amVirtual -
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Breast Wellness Support Group
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a long-term survivor of breast cancer, join in to learn about healthy lifestyle choices and symptom management in an emotionally supportive environment. Call 512/509-2142 to register and get the Zoom link.Third Tuesdays, noon. Free.Virtual -
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Donate Blood, Get Free Wings
Bok bok! In August, blood donors get a tasty reward of a voucher for five chicken wings from Pluckers Wing Bar.Through Aug. 31We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drives -
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Ecstatic Dance
Connect with yourself and others at this meditative and transcendent barefoot dance night with a live DJ.Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-10:30pm. $22; $77 for eight-dance membership. -
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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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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 Vaccine Clinic
Austin Public Health hosts a clinic for uninsured adults, offering free vaccines for COVID-19, Hepatitis A and B, HPV, and more. Get details online.Tue., Aug. 16, 9:30-11am. Free.UPLift, 2203 San Antonio -
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Greater Austin Music Census
The live music capital wants to hear from all the folks who give the city its nickname. Adults with a professional interest in music living within the greater Austin metro area are welcome to complete a survey for the music census, which will provide valuable data for community leaders, nonprofits, and government agencies.Through Sept. 9 -
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Healthspeak Education Series
Join chest pain and stroke coordinators Claire Gerhardstein, BSN, RN-EC and Rebecca Murphy, MSN, RN, CEN, for an informative discussion about signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke.Tue., Aug. 16, 2-3pm. Free.Grand Living at Georgetown, 1330 W. University Ave., Georgetown -
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Late at the Lake
An open mic for musicians, poets, and comedians. Signup starts at 7:30pm.Tuesdays, 8-11pm. Free. -
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Nerd Nite Austin
The long-running lecture series is back with an engaging set of talks at a new venue.Third Tuesdays, 7:30pm. Free. -
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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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Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session
See agenda for details, and watch the meeting live on TCTV.Tuesdays, 9amCommissioners Court, 700 Lavaca -
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Tree of the Year Awards
TreeFolks and Austin Parks & Rec are resurrecting the awards after nearly a decade, and seek noms for favorite trees in five categories. They must be in the city or ETJ limits, publicly accessible, and not a previous winner, but other than that, all bets are off! So get familiar with your urban forest and take note of the best of the branches. See "Kevin Curtin Hung Out With All of Austin’s 'Tree of the Year' Winners," July 31, 2020, for a fun history lesson.Nominate through Sept. 30 -
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Violet Crown Roller Derby Fundraiser
On the heels of their bronze medal win at the USA Roller Sports National Tournament, VCRD is looking for help and support in reaching another goal: a banked roller derby track. Get details and donate online.Ongoing -
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Volunteer Days at ACR
Organized types will have fun volunteering to help Austin Creative Reuse sort through donated items, roll fabric, and detangle yarn. Registration required.Tuesdays & Thursdays -
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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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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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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
