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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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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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Austin Record Convention
Dealers, collectors, and aficionados gather to share vinyl, CDs, cassettes, posters, shirts, and other music memorabilia from hundreds of vendors. Early-bird shoppers get a day of early access Friday as well as early admission on Saturday and Sunday.Sept. 29-Oct. 1. $5; $30 for early shop. -
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American Indian Heritage Day
With House Bill 174, the Texas Legislature named the last Friday in September American Indian Heritage Day, which recognizes the historic, cultural, and social contributions American Indian communities and leaders have made to the state. The Bullock Museum, in partnership with Great Promise for American Indians, celebrates the community's Indigenous cultures with a range of activities at the museum, digital resources including a livestream, and an evening public program celebrating traditional and contemporary performing arts. Get the full schedule online.Fri., Sept. 29. Free. -
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Asian World Night Market
Come hungry to this Asian food festival out in Hutto, featuring more than 60 different food and drink vendors from all over Asia, as well as Asian-inspired arts and gifts. It's a family-friendly event that includes live music, dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, and much more. Bonus: 1,000 free parking spots and shuttle service.Fri.-Sat., Sept. 29-30, 4-10pm. $12. -
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Bat City Scaregrounds
A fully immersive, multi-acre entertainment complex dedicated to all things Halloween, with three highly detailed haunted houses, live music, Vegas-style performances, seasonal food, and a dark market with 10 vendors.Sept. 29-Oct. 31. Open select Thu.-Sun. evenings and HalloweenBat City Scaregrounds, 14101 South Turnersville Rd., Buda -
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Blue Starlite Central Grand Opening
After testing the waters with soft-opening screenings this month, Blue Starlite officially celebrates its newest location at VFW Capital City Post 8787. The opening coincides with the VFW’s 124th anniversary, National VFW Day, and National Silent Movie Day. So they're showing an exclusive revival of the silent classic The Golem with a score from the Pixies' Black Francis, which was the first Blue Starlite screening back in 2009. They're also kicking off the VFW's Holiday and Harvest and Haunted Drive-in Month, with weeks of tricks and treats both onscreen and off, including a pumpkin patch and activities for all ages.Fri., Sept. 29 -
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Clowns for a Cause: Austin Pets Alive!
Here's a comedy showcase that has 100% of sales going to support shelter animals in need, and featuring the laughter-supporting brilliance of Duncan Carson, Brendan K. O'Grady, Eric Snader Dodd, Jeffrey Berner, Hunter Duncan, and Symply Courtney.Fri., Sept. 29, 8pm. $30. -
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St. Elias Mediterranean Festival
At this 89th annual festival, you'll enjoy Mediterranean cuisine such as flaky spanakopita, savory shawarma, and delectable baklava – plus wine, cocktails, dancing, and live music across two days of delightful Hellenic glory. Opa!Sept. 29-30. Fri., 6-11pm; Sat., noon-11pm. $5 (free on Saturday, noon-4pm). -
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Trans-Pecos Festival of Music & Love
El Cosmico’s authentic music experience in mystical Marfa features headliners Spoon, Neal Francis, and the Heavy Heavy, along with camping in one of the most magical venues in the West Texas desert, workshops, a vendor marketplace, pop-up desert spa, food trucks, and more.Sept. 28-Oct. 1Marfa
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50 Years and a Wake Up: Ending the Incarceration Crisis in Texas
This year marks 50 years since the United States embarked on a path of mass incarceration that has led to a staggering increase in the prison population. The Sentencing Project and a coalition of advocates, experts, and partners launched an education campaign to raise awareness, and invite guests to learn more at this session.Fri., Sept. 29, 6-8pm. Free.Cherrywood Center, 1605 E. 38th 1/2 -
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ACL Festival Load-In Closures
As the massive ACL Fest gets geared up, the city has issued a reminder that there will be various road and park closures leading up to the festival that starts Oct. 6. Get all the details and a handy map online.Sept. 25-Oct. 5Zilker Park and surrounding area -
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Austin International Folk Dancers
Join AIFD for an evening of dances from around the world with no experience or partner required.Fridays, 7-9:45pm. $5 (under 18, free). -
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Critical Mass
Join a massive social bike ride at a chill pace around the Downtown area.Fri., Sept. 29, 5:30pm -
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Critical Mass
Join in for a 7-mile social ride followed by a roller disco afterparty.Fri., Sept. 29, 7:58pm25 Pedernales -
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Donate Blood, Get a Free T-Shirt
We Are Blood wraps up September by offering rocking WAB T-shirts for blood and platelet donors.Sept. 15-30. Free.We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drives -
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Final Fridays: Heart Felt
Join Spike Gillespie for a free hands-on needle felting workshop with all supplies and instruction provided. Participants will create their own felted creation using roving wool and a felting needle, and guests have permission to be creative and inspired!Fri., Sept. 29, 10am-noon. Free. -
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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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GALS Prom
Celebrating 15 years of birth and perinatal support for over 800 Central Texas families, improving birth outcomes and ensuring no one births alone. Get dressed up for prom and connect with your "fairy doula godmother" within.Fri., Sept. 29, 7:30pm. $50-100.VUKA Bouldin Creek, 411 W. Monroe -
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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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Get Here Pop-Up Shop
As part of Future Front's Emerge series with the Line Hotel, enjoy a curated shopping experience in the lobby with a vendor from FF's creative fair, Front Market.Last Fridays, 1-5pm. Free. -
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Harvest of Fall Fun
Time for some cool fun at the farm with the mazes, scarecrow village, pumpkin patch, food, and activities for all ages.Sept. 23-Nov. 5, closed Wed.Marble Falls -
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Holiday and Harvest
Offering activities for all ages at two locations, including pumpkin patches, decoration stations, hay mazes, a micro-market, build-your-own scarecrow stations, photo ops, and more.Sept. 29-Nov. 1. Free.VFW Post 8787, 500 VFW Rd.; Skaggs Dr., Bee Cave -
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House of Torment
Beyond the terrifying haunted house attractions, find escape rooms, themed bars, a zombie shooting game, and more.Open select dates Sept. 23-Nov. 112632 Ridgepoint -
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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. 1Apply online -
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MusicFest
Two days of music in Robinson Park along the Llano River headlined by Shinyribs and Roger Creager.Fri.-Sat., Sept. 29-30Llano -
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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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Pumpkin Nights
Venture along a half-mile walking path, where you’ll discover fantastical installations built using thousands of hand-carved real and artificial pumpkins. The celebration continues with entertainment and games in the Village festival area.Sept. 21-Oct. 30. $14-26; kids 3 and under, free. -
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Sidecar Junkaroo First Birthday
Celebrate Sidecar Junkaroo magazine's first year of existence with performances by bands and comedians who have been featured in the past year's issues.Fri., Sept. 29, 7-11pm. Free. -
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Slow Fashion Festival
A three-day event cultivating connection, community, and awareness around the slow fashion movement includes activations, panels, a market, an art gallery, and fashion show.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 29-Oct. 1. $10-50.Factory on 5th, 3409 E. Fifth -
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State Fair of Texas
There’s nothing like the excitement of one of the largest fairs in the country with inventive fried foods, great music, a thrilling midway, and interesting displays.Fri., Sept. 29-Sun., Oct. 22Dallas -
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Super Moons
Experience the energy of the moon in a special Lunar Series tracking full moons and offered exclusively at Pioneer Farms. Join one workshop or all of them, with each one offering two hours under the full moon after dark on historic grounds along the shore of storied Walnut Creek.July 3; Aug. 1 & 31; Sept. 29; Oct. 28 -
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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. 27Submit online -
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Texas Word Wrangler Book Festival
Two dozen Texas authors present their works, sell books, and sign autographs at the book festival that covers a wide range of genres.Fri.-Sat., Sept. 29-30. Free.Giddings -
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The 39 Steps
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, with over 150 zany characters played by a ridiculously talented cast of four.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 22-Oct. 8Navasota -
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Volunteer Builders Welcome at Habitat for Humanity
Austin Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers age 18 and up in their construction program to assist in building six new homes in Northeast Austin, with shifts Saturdays and weekdays through December.Ongoing
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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
