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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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Inspire A.D. Wrestling
The pro wrestlers make a grand return in 2023 on the theme "Feeding the Black Roses."Thu., Jan. 12, 7-10pm -
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Birds in the Landscape
Join birders from Travis Audubon and horticulturists from the Wildflower Center on a morning field trip to see what feathered friends you can find throughout the gardens.Thu., Jan. 12, 8-10am. $8-15; advance registration required. -
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Science Thursday
Students can drop in and explore the museum, see demos, and participate in hands-on activities with STEM experts from Central Texas Discover Engineering.Thu., Jan. 12, 10am-1:30pm -
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The Ants and the Grasshopper (2021)
A charming and informative doc about a Malawian activist trying to save her home from extreme weather, followed by a Q&A with co-director and LBJ School prof Raj Patel.Thu., Jan. 12, 5:30pm. Free.
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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, 2023Ruby 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. -
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Adult Capoeira
Engage the body, mind, and spirit with capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art and dance that incorporates music, movement, and culture, as part of ESB-MACC's Holistic Wellness Program.Through Feb. 23. Thursdays, 7pm. Free. -
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Advanced Firemaking
Join the Lumber Society to learn all about friction fire and get back to primitive roots.Thu., Jan. 12, 7pm. $35. -
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AYC Coffee Connection
Jump-start your day with the Austin Young Chamber if you’re thinking about joining, a new member wanting to get more involved, or a current member looking to network.Thu., Jan. 12, 8-9:30am. Free for members; $5 for prospective members. -
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Bend & Brew
Waterloo Yoga presents an hourlong yoga session either to start off your Saturday or relax by candlelight on Thursday. A beverage is included with tickets, which includes nonalcoholic options for anyone doing dry January!Sat., Jan. 7 & 21, 11am; Thu., Jan 12 & 26, 6:30pm. $17 per class, or $60 for all four. -
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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.607 W. St Johns #10 -
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FCC Broadband Map Challenge
Travis County and the city of Austin are asking for the public’s help to review, verify, and improve the new National Broadband Map created by the Federal Communications Commission. Hop online, pop in your address, and make sure the info is correct to help make the most accurate map possible.Through Jan. 13 -
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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.Virtual -
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Fortlandia
The Wildflower Center's annual exhibition of explorable secret hideouts designed by local artists will transport you to imaginary worlds and spark an appreciation for art and nature.Through Jan. 29 -
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Free Beginner Two-Step Lessons
Join Double or Nothing Two-Step for a free class followed by live music and dancing.Thursdays, 7pm. Donations appreciated. -
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Free Mulch
Free mulch made from recycled Christmas trees will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. BYO tools and containers, and check online for status updates.Beginning Thu., Jan. 12, 9am -
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Governor's Community Achievement Awards
The GCAA program has recognized outstanding communities since 1969, with the Texas Department of Transportation providing landscaping award funding since 1985. This year, ten winning communities will share $2 million in landscaping awards from TxDOT, with the amount based on population size. The funds are used for landscaping projects along state rights of way. Applications are now being accepted.Through Feb. 16. Free.Statewide -
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Ground Zero 360 Remembrance Exhibit
More than 70 artists, painters, and sculptors contributed to this powerful exhibit remembering the terrorist attack on 9/11 including photographs taken from the streets of New York City.Sept. 12, 2022-Jan. 31, 2023Houston -
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January Classes at Pioneer Farms
Start the year learning a new old skill at the historic farm. They've got basic blacksmithing and leatherworking classes all month and you can learn to craft your own custom belt or a knife made from a railroad spike.Ongoing -
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Kids' Art Camps at Art Garage
Kids can choose from a variety of themed daylong art camps.Ongoing. $85.Art Garage, 11190 Circle Dr. #202-4 -
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MLK Day Crafting
In advance of MLK Day (Jan. 16), celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a craft activity for all ages. Supplies provided.Thu., Jan. 12, 10-11am -
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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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Play! Gaymer Tournaments
Join Chique Fil-Atio for a weekly tourney with a different Nintendo game each week and a chance to win fab prizes. Starts after Geeks Who Drink trivia.Second, third, and fourth Thursdays; signups at 9:30pm. Free. -
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Puerto Rican Cultural Center Classes & Call for Dancers
The PRCC is seeking dancers for upcoming events and will hold auditions Jan. 9 & 16; contact for an appointment. Not a dancer? The center opens Jan. 7 with a full slate of music and dance classes. They'll be teaching parrandas (holiday songs) and new dances in advance of the big Octavitas/Reyes celebration Jan. 22.Ongoing -
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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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Rock Art Rendezvous
Tickets have gone on sale for the annual camping and rock art tours at White Shaman Preserve sponsored by the Witte Museum.Fri.-Sat., Feb. 17-18. $150.Comstock -
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Teen Central Music Lab With GRA
Teens interested in music are invited to a series with Girls Rock Austin, who'll cover a variety of topics from songwriting and instrument basics to audio engineering and booking your band for events.Second Thursdays in Jan., Feb., April, May, July & Sept., 6-8pm; Wed., March 15, 1-4pm. Free; registration encouraged. -
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Texas State Women's Basketball
Vs. Georgia State.Thu., Jan. 12, 11amStrahan Arena at the University Events Center, 106 Charles Austin Dr., San Marcos -
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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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Trout Fishing on the Guadalupe River
Camp Huaco Springs on the Guadalupe River is open to anglers wishing to try their luck catching their daily bag limit of 5 of the more than 20,000 rainbow trout stocked by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department through late February. Anglers 17 years old and older will need a valid state fishing license.Through March 4New Braunfels -
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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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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.Various locations
