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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

  • 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
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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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    Playland Skate Center

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    An EGG-cellent Reward For Donating With We Are Blood

    Blood donors get a tasty reward from P. Terry's, who'll provide a voucher for a free egg burger.
    Sept. 1-15
    We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives

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    Austin Afrobeats Fest

    Eazylion presents the ultimate Pan-African fest including a carefully curated music program with DJ sets and live music, educational and cultural panel talks, an African art exhibition, vendors, African and Caribbean cuisine, and much more.
    Sat., Sept. 2, 3-10pm. $20.  
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    Mohawk

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    Austin Cactus and Succulent Society Fall Show & Sale

    See rare and beautiful cacti and succulent species from around the world. Texas vendors will sell native and exotic cacti and succulents and handmade pottery, and there will be a silent auction and hourly plant raffle. Educational information, literature, and expert advice will also be available.
    Sat.-Sun., Sept. 2-3, 10am-5pm. Free with garden admission.
    Zilker Botanical Garden

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    Austin DSA Benefit Show

    Celebrate Labor Day with Austin Democratic Socialists of America with music from Goodlooks, Croy & the Boys, Landline, and Typical Girls.
    Sat., Sept. 2, 8pm. $15.  
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    Sagebrush

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    Food Events

    Austin Restaurant Weeks

    Austin Restaurant Weeks is a two-week-long dining event featuring specially priced lunches, dinners, and cocktails at restaurants (many of the best places in town among them) throughout the greater Austin area, with a portion of the price of each meal going directly to the Central Texas Food Bank.: A portion? Yes: Restaurants donate between $3-9 for each meal sold during the event. The Food Bank can make the most of every dollar donated, so a dinner for two people can generate more than 50 meals for Central Texans facing hunger.: (Note: Prix fixe meal options can include lunch or brunch for $20 and dinner for $40 or $60. Cocktail, beer and wine options may also be available.)
    Through Sept. 17

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    Kids

    Baby Bloomers

    A special program for visitors ages 0-3 and their families, providing caregivers and early learners the chance to experience the children's museum together. Thinkery will host two storytimes and free play that support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the earliest learners.
    Saturdays, 8-10am  
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    Thinkery

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    Beat the Heat

    With Central Texas experiencing extremely high temperatures, city leaders issued a reminder to be aware of Excessive Heat Watch and Excessive Heat Warning alerts from the National Weather Service. A warning means action should be taken immediately to avoid heat-related illness. The city began a pilot program in July at Republic Square with misting tents and cold bottled water, and always offers facilities like rec centers and libraries as cooling centers. In addition, city pool fees are waived Aug. 9-Sept. 30, except for Barton Springs. Visit the city's website for more information, and always check before you head to an outdoor event: For safety, organizers may cancel events that put people at risk due to the heat.
    Ongoing  
    More info @ readycentraltexas.org

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    Black Austin History Tours at the Oakwood Chapel

    Angela Thornton will lead tours to talk about the Historic Colored Grounds and the burials that were segregated by race and class in the 1800s. There are many individuals buried in this section that represent Black excellence and are inspirations today. Thornton can also offer history about the chapel and online resources to learn more.
    Through Dec. 16. Saturdays, 12:30pm. Free.  
    register
    Oakwood Chapel, 1601 Navasota

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    Blood Over Texas' Fright Gallery

    Blood Over Texas offers a horror gallery where "a profusion of dark and macabre artists will devour the walls with visions of terror," along with a live DJ presentation by the Chamber of Horror Orchestra and live art demos from local artists.
    Sat., Sept. 2, 5-10pm. $10.  
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    Ben Hur Shriners' Ballroom

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    Blue Star Museums

    The Bullock Museum is part of a collaboration of the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America, which means active duty military members and their families get free exhibit admission all summer, from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day.
    May 20-Sept. 4  
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    Bullock Texas State History Museum

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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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    Front Festival: Music

    Songwriters, musicians, DJs, and drag artists from all around Texas and the global South perform in a curated lineup from the Future Front folks.
    Sat., Sept. 2, 7pm. $15.  
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    Cheer Up Charlies

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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.
    Ongoing

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    Out of Town

    Grape Stomp

    Celebrate the annual grape harvest with vats of grapes ready to be stomped on a first-come, first-served basis.
    Sat.-Sun., Sept. 2-3
    Stonewall

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    Grounded Dance Cardio

    Pump up the jams and get moving with a dance fit cardio series blending freestyle, choreography, and toning grooves.
    Saturdays, 10am. Free, but RSVP.  
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    Fareground

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    Help Stock Your School Library

    Austin Books and Comics has a neat deal for back to school: Get 15% off “all ages” graphic novels for a limited time, and use your coupon to vote for your school to receive a $250 gift card to stock the school library with graphic novels.
    Through Sept. 17  
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    Austin Books & Comics

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    Karaoke Underground

    You won't find Britney or Mariah on this song list: This one's for punk and indie fans who want to belt out tunes from Misfits, Black Flag, Pixies, et al.
    First Saturdays, 9pm  
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    Knomad Bar

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    Karaoke With Colton

    Doors at 10, singin' starts at 10:30. Free; 21 and up.
    Sat., Sept. 2, 10pm. Free.  
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    Chess Club

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    Out of Town

    Kendall County Fair

    The traditional fair includes live music, rodeo, livestock show, carnival, fair food, and lots of family fun.
    Fri.-Sun., Sept. 1-3
    Boerne

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    Learn to Farm

    Farmshare Austin's Farmer Starter program is an immersive training program on a working, certified organic, diversified vegetable farm designed to provide aspiring farmers with the essential skills and training needed to manage a sustainable farming business. Get more info and apply online.
    Applications due Oct. 1
    Apply online

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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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    Shoal Creek Social: Creekside Hangout

    Join Shoal Creek Conservancy for a fundraising event with family-friendly games, giveaways, and outdoor fun along the Shoal Creek Trail. Find them on the library patio.
    Sat., Sept. 2, 9am-1pm. Free.
    Central Library

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    Out of Town

    Still Brewing Art

    The world-renowned art museum looks back at its history as the Lone Star Brewery prior to 1981 through photographs, artwork, and posters.
    June 30-Sept. 3. $10-20.
    San Antonio

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    Kids

    Story Starts: Interactive Improv Show for Kids & Their Adults

    ColdTowne's youth program, Excused Absence Comedy, wraps up the season of its fully improvised, interactive, original improv comedy show for kids, performed by an adult cast with the help of the audience.
    Through Sept. 2. Saturdays, 11am. $5.
    ColdTowne Theater

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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  
    more info
    Submit online

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    Texas State Volleyball

    Texas State Invitational vs. Houston, which plays North Texas Sept. 1, 4pm.
    Sat., Sept. 2, 3pm  
    info & schedule
    Strahan Arena at the University Events Center, 106 Charles Austin Dr., San Marcos

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    Urban Axes Marathon League

    Join UA for a standard-rules marathon with 28 matches followed by a double-elimination playoff.
    Sat., Sept. 2, 10am-8pm  
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    Urban Axes

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    Out of Town

    Western Heritage Music Festival

    The honky-tonk gets a rockin’ with Kevin Fowler, George Dearborne, and others over Labor Day weekend.
    Fri.-Sun., Sept. 1-3. $5-75.
    Bandera

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    Yoga at Republic Square Park

    Welcome the weekend with a balancing and renewing yoga class surrounded by the beautiful views of Downtown. Come early or stay late to explore the SFC market.
    Saturdays, 11am. Free.  
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    Republic Square
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    Civic Events

    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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