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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  
    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  
    Long Center for the Performing Arts
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    Free Teen Art Classes

    Totally Cool Totally Art has fun programs in short film, painting/drawing, sculpture, and digital art taking place at eight recreation centers around town, and it's all free! Register soon; spots are limited.
    Sessions run Feb. 7-March 10 and March 20-26. Free.  
    Various rec centers
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    Nautical Light Show

    A boat tour is a lovely way to view the spectacular light show at Mozart's, made even sweeter with their treats and cocoa.
    Select dates through Jan. 6  
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    We Are Blood Franklin BBQ Raffle

    To celebrate National Blood Donor Month, We Are Blood partnered with Franklin BBQ to reward 20 lucky donors with a special dinner for two including Franklin's famous brisket, ribs, sides, desserts, and more. Donate by Jan. 17 to enter the raffle, which will be held Jan. 20. Make appointments online or call 512/206-1266.
    Through Jan. 17  
    We Are Blood donor centers
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    Out of Town

    "Georgia O’Keeffe, Photographer"

    Known for her paintings and married to a famous photographer, this is the first exhibition that explores: O’Keeffe’s connection to photography.
    Sun., Oct. 17-Jan. 23, 2022  
    Museum Fine Arts, Houston
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    Civic Events

    AISD School Health Advisory Council Meeting

    The SHAC works to improve the health of Austin ISD students and families through coordinated school health programs.
    Wed., Jan. 5, 6:30-8pm  
    Online
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    Flourish in Forty Group Nutrition Class

    Learn new healthy habits, self-care, and mindfulness techniques and how to improve well-being with diet and lifestyle changes.
    Six weeks beginning Wed., Jan. 12, 7pm. $225.  
    Online
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    Sports

    Free Women's Self-Defense Class

    Anyone who identifies as a woman and is interested in learning some hands-on self-defense techniques is welcome to join.
    First Wednesday of every month, 7:30-8:30pm. Free.
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    Golden Girls Trivia Night

    An entire night of trivia about Rose, Blanche, Dorothy, and Sophia.
    Wed., Jan. 5 & 12, 6:30pm  
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    High Noon Talk: Meaning Behind the Mystery

    Join Dr. Joshua Gunn for a talk on the use of symbols and the importance of secrecy for the Freemasons, in conjunction with the exhibition "Mystery and Benevolence," which features folk art from fraternal organizations like the Masons and Odd Fellows.
    Wed., Jan. 5, noon. Free.  
    Online or at the Bullock Museum, 1800 Congress
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    Holiday Tree Recycling

    Give your tree another life by turning it into mulch. Leave it at the curb on collection day if you're a curbside customer, or bring it to Zilker Park on Jan. 2, 8, or 9, 10am-2pm. Free mulch will become available for pickup Jan. 12.
    Through Jan. 9  
    Citywide
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    Out of Town

    No Stone Unturned: A Lifetime of Archaeology

    Ben McReynolds has donated his extensive and unique collection to the museum. It will be on view for a year along with the permanent collection that includes artifacts from La Belle, the French ship discovered in Matagorda Bay; the story of ranching on the coast; and more than 13,000 years of Texas history.
    April 23, 2021-April 30, 2022. Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm  
    Museum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria
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    Reiki Meditation

    Reiki is a modality that channels life force energy through you to bring optimal health to your mind, body and spirit.
    Wednesdays, 3:30pm. $22.  
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    SIN Night at the Collaboratory

    Austin Eastciders rewards service industry professionals for their hard work with karaoke, $3 pints, and select sixers for only $5.
    Wednesdays, 3-10pm  
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    Trivia With Get It Gals

    "Best of Austin" winners Get It Gals are back with tons of trivia nights planned for y'all, with several based on TV programs you may have binged over the last year for some reason. Stay tuned on their socials because they are all over the place.
    Ongoing  
    Various locations
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    Food Events

    Truluck's Dine-In Special

    This posh seafood house's special Valentine's Menu includes Maine lobster ravioli made with a butter poached tail, handmade lobster ravioli, artichokes, mushrooms, and spinach with smoked pecorino cream and tomato confit. If you really wanna splurge, citizen, add on a thick slice of strawberry chococlate cake for dessert.
    Feb. 11-14. $89.
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    Civic Events

    YMCA Early Learning Readiness Program

    A free community program for qualifying low-income families that focuses on preparing children ages 2-4 for school, while providing their caregivers with the tools to facilitate their child’s development. Classes are offered twice a week in English and Spanish and last one hour.
    English: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Spanish: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am.. Free.  
    Online
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    Yoga Nidra

    An ancient meditation practice that can deeply restore the body and mind.
    Wednesdays, 7pm. $22.  
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