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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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    Salsa & Heritage Festival

    Join the Puerto Rican Cultural Center to celebrate 25 years of sharing the rich and joyful culture and heritage of Puerto Rico. Wear your dancing shoes for music by Orquesta TrabuRikan, and enjoy artisan vendors, specialty foods, and more.
    Sun., June 12, 3-8pm  
    JCC Austin, 7300 Hart
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      Big Gay Pride Market

      Have a kiki to celebrate Pride Month, with Eastside Pop Up bringing together 20+ local queer-identifying artists and makers.
      Sun., June 12, 11am-3pm. Free.  
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      CHEER Live

      Fans of the hit Netflix series won't want to miss the live show that includes choreographed dances, cheerleading routines, storytelling, and a special appearance by Coach Monica Aldama.
      Sun., June 12. $29.50 and up.  
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      Juneteenth Social Ride

      Cycling and history enthusiasts will enjoy a bike ride focused on Black Austin history, with stops including the Barbara Jordan statue at UT-Austin, the Paramount Theatre, the Neill-Cochran House, and Downs-Mabson Field.
      Sun., June 12, 10am  
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      Picnic for Ukrainian Children

      Bring the family for an afternoon in the Hill Country in support of the children of Ukraine – with tasty noms, activities for kids from the Toybrary, and live music. Les Dames d'Escoffier Austin has organized this unique fundraiser wherein you may pre-purchase picnic baskets packed with local, high-quality goodies, then enjoy the day at Vista. Proceeds go to a children's hospital in Kyiv.
      Sun., June 12, 2-5pm. $75.  
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      Acro Yoga

      A six-week beginner class to learn the skills and language needed to practice acro.
      Sundays beginning June 12, 7:30am. $149.  
      Flow Yoga, 4477 S. Lamar
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      Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

      Join the Alzheimer's Association in going purple and raising awareness this June. Find out how to donate and get involved online.
      Through June 30  
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      Anniversary Market at Garden Seventeen

      Celebrate the nursery's second anniversary with goods from a couple dozen local vendors, a prize wheel, giveaways, and more.
      Sat.-Sun., June 11-12, 10am-4pm. Free.  
      Garden Seventeen, 604 Williams
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      Austin Humane Society's Summer Kids Series

      Summer sessions will take Humane Heroes on an epic adventure to learn what it means to care for a pet of their own and explore ways to help animals in need. The beloved Teddy Bear surgery is back for two sessions, and an outdoor movie night screens June 23. It all culminates in graduation Aug. 3.
      June 7-Aug. 3. Free.  
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      Baby Formula Resources

      Due to the nationwide shortage of baby formula, which disproportionately affects low-income families with transportation and time restraints, Community Resilience Trust provides a helpful online resource. Families in need can sign up for updates on local formula supply and info from WIC, and those in the know can help track the supply by reporting information. Anyone with formula to donate can drop it off at any of several locations; get all the info online.
      Ongoing  
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      Barton Creek Farmers Market

      A great selection of local farmers bringing fabulous pastured meats, eggs, dairy, vegetables, and fruits, plus prepared-food vendors, artisans, bakers, and of course, live music.
      Sundays, 9am-1pm. Free.  
      4805 Hwy. 290 W., Sunset Valley (Kohl's parking lot)
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      Become a Community Climate Ambassador

      The city is seeking a diverse group of applicants to become community climate ambassadors, who will spend about 10 hours per week from August 2022 to January 2023 working on climate change and environmental justice issues. Ambassadors will be compensated at a rate of $25 per hour and will make positive changes in the community with special projects.
      Applications due June 22  
      Apply online
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      Black West Austin Driving Tour

      Stop by the museum to pick up a guide for a driving/walking/biking tour that helps participants better understand the history of our city and the important contributions Black Austinites have made to its development.
      June 12-19. Free with museum admission.  
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      Bluegrass Jam

      Pickers of all levels and ages welcome at this family-friendly jam.
      Sundays, 12-3pm. Through June 12. Free.  
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      Consensus 2022

      A celebration of all things crypto and blockchain, with panels, parties, networking, and more for metaverse mavens.
      June 9-12  
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      Drop-in Hip Hop Classes for Adults

      Beginner to advanced dancers welcome to drop in for a great workout set to hip-hop and pop music.
      Sundays, 12:30pm. $5-26.  
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      Hearth & Soul Sunday Mimosas

      Drink mimosas and shop new arrivals in homewares, accessories, and clothing all summer.
      Sundays, noon-5pm. Free.  
      Hearth & Soul, 2727 Exposition
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      Kerrville Folk Festival

      The 50th edition of the annual music festival runs for 18 days of peace and love at the Quiet Valley Ranch featuring legacy acts and up-and-coming stars. Read more in our Music section.
      May 26-June 12  
      Kerrville
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      Lavender Festival

      All things purple and a lot of other colors gather around the old courthouse, plus tours of a local lavender farm.
      Fri.-Sun., June 10-12  
      Blanco
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      Other Worlds Screenplay Contest

      Other Worlds Film Festival's eighth annual screenwriting contest, part of its mission to encourage work in science fiction and horror, is accepting submissions. New this year is the "under 18" category for young'uns starting to learn the craft. Early-bird deadline is March 31; entry fees increase with each following deadline (each month until August).
      Final deadline: Aug. 20  
      Apply online
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      Republic of Texas Motorcycle Rally

      For its first year at a new home at Mere’s Reserve in Bastrop, find 150 acres dedicated to live music, RV and tent camping, the Derwood Invitational Builder Show, vendor booths, food trucks, libations from local and national brands, a vintage motorcycle display from Hill Country Motorheads, stunt shows from the Ives Brothers and Mexican Acrobats, Demon City mini-bike racing, a Hot Rod and custom car display from the Austin Speed Shop, demo rides, the Peace*Love*Happiness Charity and Veteran’s rides, and more.
      June 9-12  
      Bastrop
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      Round Top Music Festival

      More than 80 young artists present orchestra, chamber, and solo work with concerts on Saturdays over six weeks. Weekday rehearsals in the concert hall are free and open to the public.
      June 5-July 17  
      Round Top
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      Splash Dance! With Erica Nix

      Shake it up in your swimsuit every Sunday with Erica Nix's poolside aerobics.
      Sundays, 10-11am. Through Sept. 25. RSVP, $20.
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      Teen Doula Training

      A three-day training to support teens as they make informed and evidence-based choices for their reproductive health.
      June 10-12; July 15-17. Free.  
      DTI HQ, 916 Springdale, Bldg. 4 #109
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      The Wandering Vegan Market + Drag Show Brunch

      Queens of Wanderlust Scarlett Kiss & Cheeki Khant serve up a fab drag brunch, DJ Ohms spins all day, and a variety of cruelty-free products will be available from vegan artisans.
      Sun., June 12, noon-4pm. Free.  
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      We Are Blood's "Giving Double" Campaign

      We Are Blood is rewarding blood and platelet donors with a special opportunity to double the good of a donation. With each visit, donors can choose to donate $5 to either Central Texas Food Bank or Austin Humane Society, and We Are Blood will send all the proceeds to the orgs in July. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.
      Through June 30  
      We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives

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