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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 5  
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    Long Center for the Performing Arts

  • 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-6pm  
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    BookSpring
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    Red Poppy Festival

    What began after a soldier brought back poppy seeds from Europe has become three days of music, food, and fun around the county courthouse square.
    Fri.-Sun., April 28-30  
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    Georgetown
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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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      Art in Cahoots

      Pre-K kids and their caregivers will enjoy an art activity together to learn, build social-emotional skills, and get familiar with a classroom setting.
      Fri., April 28, 10am. Free.  
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      Montopolis Recreation Center

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      Blue Action Block Walks & Phone Banking

      Area Democrats wanting to get involved are welcome to join Blue Action to help get out the vote for the May 6 election.
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      Various locations

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      Blue Genie Art Bazaar's May Market

      We always shop Blue Genie Art Bazaar during the winter holiday season, but we don't have to wait seven more months! At this spring market, see the work of more than 100 regional artisans and craftspeople and pick up gifts for Mother's or Father's Day, graduation, weddings, or any other spring/summer occasion. Raffles, samples, and demos will be offered throughout the show.
      Through May 29. Fri.-Sun. (and Memorial Day), 10am-8pm. Free.
      Blue Genie Art Bazaar

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      CMFW Sounds for All Festival

      Classical Music for the World presents a festival with five music-based events including live concerts, a film screening and discussion, dance, a Ukrainian cultural exhibit, poetry, and more. All events include a reception with artists afterward and are open to all ages, and the closing concert benefits Liberty Ukraine Foundation. Get the full schedule online.
      Sat., April 16; Fri.-Sat., April 21-22 & 28-29
      Covenant United Methodist Church, 4110 Duval Rd.

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      Community Listening Session

      UT-Austin's Initiatives for Law, Societies, and Justice joins Austin Justice Coalition to gather feedback on the current state of our local courts, policing, community safety, and other legal systems. Free parking; refreshments and limited child care provided.
      Fri., April 28, 4:30-6pm  
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      Servant Church, 1605 E. 38th 1/2

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      Critical Mass

      Join a massive social bike ride at a chill pace around the Downtown area.
      Fri., April 28, 5:30pm  
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      Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge

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      Critical Mass

      Join in on your bicycles, skates, skateboards, and one-wheeled devices for an eight-mile social ride followed by a roller disco afterparty. (Note: location was updated afternoon of 4/28; in case of rain, ride may be delayed/altered)
      Fri., April 28, 7:58pm  
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      15 Chicon

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      Donate Blood, Get a Free Short Stack From IHOP

      Get a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes when you donate blood during the last half of April.
      April 16-30  
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      We Are Blood donation 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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      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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      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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      Geeks Who Drink Trivia

      The masters of minutiae present trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. Find them at watering holes all over town each week.
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      John Slatin AccessU

      AccessU is the No. 1 training conference in accessible digital design and is trusted by professionals nationwide. Whether you’re a designer, code slinger, researcher, manager, or any other role, AccessU is the best way to deepen your learning, strengthen your skills, and expand your network. Attend in person or online, and consider volunteering: the conference seeks volunteers for the help desk, AV/tech support, and session moderators. Volunteers are encouraged to apply by May 1, but may do so through May 8.
      Tue.-Fri., May 9-12. Get full schedule of conference and after-hours events online. $445-895.  
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      St. Edward's University

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      Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs Investment Competition

      Watch aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their ventures at a competition offering prizes and support.
      Fri., April 28, 9am-6:30pm. Free.
      Robert B. Rowling Hall, 300 W. MLK, UT campus

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      Lend Me a Tenor

      Navasota Theatre Alliance brings the Ken Ludwig comedy to life, with a story of an opera house in 1934 that deals with a disaster in a uniquely comical way.
      April 28-May 14, Fri.-Sun.  
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      Navasota

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      NFL Draft Day Specials

      For three days, Pluckers will offer a certain food or drink special to anyone making correct draft picks.
      April 27-29
      Austin Pluckers Wing Bar locations

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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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      Rancho Alegre Conjunto Music Festival

      Stop into one of three locations to celebrate accordion-driven conjunto music: Central Machine Works Friday, 7-10pm; Giddy Ups Saturday, 8pm-midnight; and Stubb's Sunday, 4-10pm (two stages). Get lineups in our music listings.
      Fri.-Sun., April 28-30. Free.
      Central Machine Works, 4824 E. Cesar Chavez; Giddy Ups, 12010 Menchaca; Stubb's, 801 Red River

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      Riata Roundup Rodeo and LTX Barbecue Fest

      It’s a real live rodeo as the professional cowboys compete for prize money and the barbecue chefs go for bragging rights on Saturday.
      Fri.-Sat., April 28-29
      Lampasas

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      Round Rock Express

      Vs. Albuquerque. Bring two canned goods for the food bank Tuesday and get free admission. Thursday is dog-friendly, Friday features fireworks, Saturday includes a blanket giveaway, and Sunday is Military Appreciation Day as well as Kids' Day, with activities for youngsters including a postgame run around the bases.
      April 25-30. Tue.-Sat., 7:05pm; Sun., 1:05pm  
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      Dell Diamond

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      SOLD OUT: O. Henry Museum: Final Fridays

      Best of Austin award-winning author Spike Gillespie presents a free hands-on sketching seminar to celebrate the opening of the O. Henry Museum's new exhibit, "Carbonate Days: O. Henry's First Professional Prospect," which showcases unpublished illustrations from O. Henry's time in Austin.
      Fri., April 28, 10am  
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      O. Henry Museum

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      SomeBunny to Love

      Hop through the Domain NORTHSIDE to get chummy with the blossoming bunny topiaries sprouting up throughout the center, and share a photo on Instagram to be entered to win a $500 shopping spree.
      Through April 30  
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      Domain NORTHSIDE

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      Texas Bike Bash

      This inaugural all-state fest hosted by Ride Bikes Austin and Critical Mass opens with a 9-mile group ride Thursday evening, with Cannibal Bike Crew races at the midway stop; a 20-mile midday group ride Friday with a guest leader from Dallas Hangover Riders, a track stand competition by Los Chivos Krew, and afterparty by the Underground AT & Sharky Skates; then a 9-mile ride to Eeyore's Birthday Saturday plus an RBA Underground Grill & Chill, Fix-a-Flat competition by SA BabesOnBikes, and a Custom Bike Competition by the Waco Boozin' Cruzers.
      April 27-29  
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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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      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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