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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-2pm  
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    Butler Park

  • 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  
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    Long Center for the Performing Arts
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    "Tangible/Nothing"

    In the first reinstallation of the collection galleries since it opened in 2019, Ruby City will present an exhibit of artwork from the Linda Pace collection by national and international artists.
    Through July 30, 2023  
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    Ruby City, San Antonio

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    "Texas Governors and Their Times, 1846-1946"

    This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.
    Sept. 19, 2022-May 15, 2023. Free.
    Texas State Library & Archives

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    ATX Walk Bike Roll Feedback Needed

    The city is seeking feedback on its plans guiding how urban trails, sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes are built.
    Through March 20
    Online

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    C4 Energy's SXSW Immersive Smart House Activation

    Sample all the flavors of Smart Energy drinks and enjoy lawn games, immersive video experiences, a graffiti streetwear creation station, a community photo project, DJs, and live performances.
    Thu.-Sat., March 16-18, 11am-8pm. Free.
    Fair Market

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    Dallas Blooms

    The largest floral show in the Southwest features 500,000 spring blooms, plus azaleas and Japanese cherry trees.
    Feb. 25-April 16
    Dallas

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    Donate Blood, Get a Free Whataburger

    We Are Blood teams up with Whataburger to reward blood and platelet donors with a voucher for a free burger.
    March 13-31  
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    We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives

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    Drawing & Painting Classes for Kids

    Calling all mini Monets! Registration is now open for afterschool and weekend art classes with professional artist and educator Amanda Jones, teaching students ages 8-18. Professional illustrator Carly Dennis also offers a special weekly class for younger artists.
    Ongoing. $122.50-160 monthly.  
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    607 W. St Johns #10

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    Easter Bunny Photos at Barton Creek Square

    Find the Bunny Photo Experience in the mall near Cheesecake Factory to get pics with the Easter Bunny. Bring pets along Sun., March 19, 6-8pm, where the Austin Humane Society will get part of the proceeds and will bring adoptable kittens. Kids with special needs are welcome for a sensory-friendly experience Sun., March 26, 10-11:30am.
    Through April 8; book reservations online. Free, but registration encouraged.  
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    Barton Creek Square

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    Emergency Preparedness Calendar Contest

    The city's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will feature student artwork in the 2024 Emergency Preparedness Calendar. Central Texas students in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to create art to be considered for the calendar, which will be distributed at libraries and available for download online.
    Deadline: March 31. Winners announced in April

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    Feats of Clay Pottery Kids' Classes

    Visit during spring break for a pottery wheel class designed for kids ages 9-12. Materials provided.
    Wed.-Fri., March 15-17. $75.  
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    Feats of Clay

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    Feels So Good Fest

    Four days of local, national, and world-renowned acts all on one stage, plus shopping from local vendors, food, and more! Complimentary drinks included, and all ages welcome. Benefits nonprofit Caritas of Austin.
    Thu.-Sun., March 16-19. $15-40.  
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    Feels So Good

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    Fit Fest: A Free Musical Event

    Enjoy and afternoon of movement and live music on the rooftop, with something for every mood: yoga, a nostalgic dance party, and all-out hypefest.
    Thu., March 16, 2-6pm. Free.  
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    Castle Hill Fitness

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    Fitness Classes With Stronger Austin

    Stronger Austin offers a variety of virtual fitness classes from chair yoga to kickboxing to Zumba, with something bound to fit in everyone's schedule. All you need to do is register and RSVP online!
    January to May. Free.  
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    Virtual

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    Flood Safety Contest

    Kids in sixth through 12th grade are invited to create a 30-second PSA about flood safety, with winners to be announced in individual, foreign language, and team categories.
    Deadline: March 31. Winners announced April 7
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    Free Tax Preparation

    Certified volunteers offer free tax prep from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, with service by appointment and walk-ins welcome at many sites. No age or income level restrictions, and no AARP membership required.
    Through April 18. Free.  
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    Various locations

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    Fresh for Less Mobile Markets

    This program from the city of Austin, run by Farmshare Austin, has opened new market locations. There are now six weekly markets around town that sell Texas-grown produce, eggs, honey, and other groceries all at reduced prices. Most major cards are accepted at these markets and if you are a SNAP customer, you can also use your Lone Star card and Double Up Food Bucks. Locations and schedules are subject to change, so check the current info online to find one near you.
     
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    Fur Will Fly Fest

    The Bill Hicks Foundation and Austin Bat Refuge present the inaugural Fur Will Fly Fest, an all-ages benefit for the two nonprofit organizations with live music from locals and other bands from across the U.S.
    Thu.-Fri., March 16-17, 2:30-10pm. Free; donations appreciated.  
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    Cherrywood Coffeehouse

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    Geeks Who Drink Trivia

    Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.
    Thursdays, 7:30pm. Free.  
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    Independence Brewing Company

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    Geeks Who Drink Trivia

    Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.
    Thursdays, 7pm. Free.  
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    Heroes Sports Bar & Kitchen, 1067 Hwy. 71 W., Bastrop

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    Geeks Who Drink Trivia

    Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.
    Thursdays, 8pm. Free.  
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    The Iron Bear

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    Geeks Who Drink Trivia

    Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.
    Thursdays, 7:30pm. Free.  
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    Hi Sign Brewing

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    Geeks Who Drink Trivia

    Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.
    Thursdays, 7pm. Free.  
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    The Dig Pub, 401 Cypress Creek Rd. #600, Cedar Park

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    Geeks Who Drink Trivia

    Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.
    Thursdays, 7pm. Free.  
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    Fairweather Cider Co.

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    GRRRLS With the Most Cake

    Tweedy's and Zucchini Kill Bakery present a femme music showcase and menstrual product drive.
    Thu., March 16, 6pm. Free.  
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    Tweedy's

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    Habitat For Humanity Builds Homes & Hope

    Austin Habitat is seeking volunteers who are ready to learn how to build a house, have fun, and meet others.
    Ongoing. Free.  
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    Living History Week

    The Pioneer Museum will have special historic skills events from churning butter to throwing tomahawks every day during spring break.
    Mon.-Sat., March 13-18. $5-12.
    Fredericksburg

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    Lonely But Not Alone: Buddhist Advice for Healing Loneliness

    Noreen Flack, resident teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center, will share Buddha’s advice on feeling close and happy with others without creating an unhealthy mind of attachment.
    Thursdays, 7-8:15pm. $12; $6 for seniors/students.  
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    Friends Meeting of Austin

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    M For Montreal X BrooklynVegan Day Party

    Join M for Montreal and BrooklynVegan for a free party, open to the public. Music lineup TBA.
    Thu., March 16, noon-6pm. Free.
    Empire Control Room & Garage

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    Maravilla at the Domain Lunch & Learn

    Learn about the senior living community and get a free lunch.
    Thu., March 16, 11:30am. https://www.srgseniorliving.com/communities/austin-tx-maravilla/senior-activities/lunch-and-learn-03-16-2023.  
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    Maravilla at the Domain, 11001 Austin Ln.

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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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    Butler Pitch & Putt

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    Pick Your Own Strawberries and Tulips

    Pick a basket of fresh strawberries or tulips, enjoy the farm animals and games, and don’t forget to try the homemade ice cream.
    Thu.-Tue., through mid-May
    Sweet Berry Farm, Marble Falls

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    Pluckers March Badness

    Pluckers is giving a special NCAA fan a $1,000 gift card during March Madness, aka March Badness, if they correctly guess the losing teams of the first 32 games. Beginning March 14, come down to your local Plucker Wing Bar and keep up with each game while chugging beer and cramming wings.
    Through April 1. Free.
    Austin-area Pluckers Wing Bar locations

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    Quanah Parker Exhibit: One Man, Two Worlds

    Using 46 rare photographs, this exhibit tells the story of Cynthia Ann and Quanah Parker as the mother and son made their way through a changing world.
    Jan. 14-April 15
    Temple

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    Ride Bikes Thursday

    Join Ride Bikes Austin for a socially paced group ride starting and ending at Parque Zaragoza and visiting a different park each week. Meet at the basketball court for an 8pm departure on a 10- to 15-mile route.
    Thursdays, 7:30pm. Free.  
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    Parque Zaragoza

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    Robot Mania

    Mechanical fun comes to the science museum with critter bots, a robotic hand, robotic marionettes, and more.
    March 11-19  
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    Johnson City

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    Small Batch Trivia From Geeks Who Drink

    A light, laid-back trivia night from the experts, with five rounds of five questions each including audiovisual elements and a three-question finishing round.
    Thursdays, 7pm. Free.  
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    Nomadic Beerworks

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    South by Southwest

    It's impossible to be bored during this fest that brings in musicians, films, tech experts, innovators, and much more from around the globe, but it can be intimidating because so much is going on. Check out our handy guides in the print issue and ongoing coverage online at austinchronicle.com/sxsw. Can't make it in person? An affordable online pass gets you access to tons of streaming and VOD content.
    March 10-19. $199-1,825.  
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    Spring Break Roundup

    During extended hours, the museum staff highlights facets of the Old West highlighted in the museum that encompasses much more than just paintings.
    Thu.-Sun., March 16-18. $14, 13 y/o and over.
    Briscoe Western Art Museum, San Antonio

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    Springtime Storytime at the AARC

    Spend your spring break mornings at storytimes celebrating Asian American heritage and families, with each session featuring two books, a family craft activity, and family portraits. Open to all, but books and activities best suited for ages 4-7.
    Mon.-Thu., March 13-16, 10am. Free.  
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    Asian American Resource Center

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    Starry Night at Girlstart

    A unique space for families to explore astronomy, with a mini planetarium star show and related hands-on activities for the whole fam.
    Thu., March 16, 5:30pm  
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    Girlstart STEM Center

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    SXSW Outdoor Concert Cleanup Volunteers Needed

    Every year, SXSW and Austin Resource Recovery team up to help divert material from the landfill and keep the event clean. Volunteers are needed to help collect and dispose of event material at the outdoor concert series, and will be provided with equipment and training. Register online for one of many shifts available.
    March 16-18  
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    Auditorium Shores

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    Teen Music Lab Mentoring Artist Series

    Teens are invited to chat with a local musician to figure out how to take their music to the next level in this monthly series.
    Through May 18. Third Thursdays, 6-7pm  
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    Central Library

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    Texas State Parks Photo Contest

    Capture your adventures at Texas State Parks. Explore a new trail, discover a cool critter, or catch an awesome sunset, then submit your pics or tag them on social media (#TexasStateParks and #TexasParks100) to win parks passes or H-E-B gift cards.
    Deadline: Nov. 27  
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    Submit online

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    Third Thursdays at the Bullock

    Skip the traffic and enjoy extended museum hours, with special events to celebrate Women's History Month: a panel discussion with remarkable women who contributed to the success of NASA's James Webb space telescope (5:30pm), and a screening of Hidden Figures, a film profiling Black mathematicians whose work was instrumental to space exploration and civil rights progress in the Sixties and Seventies (6:30pm).
    Thu., March 16, 5-7pm. $9-13.  
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    Bullock Texas State History Museum

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    Thursday Night Social Ride

    Join Social Cycling Austin for a fun themed ride with post-ride activities, and check the event page for details on themes and stops.
    Thursdays  
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    Festival Beach

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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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    Austin Creative Reuse

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    Wellness Weekend: Alternative St. Paddy's Retreat

    Lauren Olaya & Kylee Klugman in association with Willka Runa Healing Center guide a retreat to improve mental health.
    Thu.-Sun., March 16-19. $850-1250.  
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    Texas Hill Country
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    WIC Mobile Unit

    Resources and info about Austin Public Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program for qualifying pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
    Check online for current schedule. Free.  
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    Various locations
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