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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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Shakespeare at Winedale
Students perform Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, Two Noble Kinsmen, and The Winter’s Tale.Fri.-Sun., Aug. 12-14. $10 at the door.Winedale Historical Center, Round Top -
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Texas Harm Reduction Alliance Fundraiser
It being Overdose Awareness Month, it's the perfect time for a fundraiser benefiting nonprofit Texas Harm Reduction Alliance, which works tirelessly to provide education and resources to save lives by reversing overdoses, lowering disease transmission, and offering people another chance at life.Fri., Aug. 12, 9pm. $10 donation. -
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Two-Step Night
Learn how to two-step for the first time or brush up on your skills with a lesson from Dancin' Austin (7pm), then show off your moves at the dance with live music (7:30-9:30pm).Fri., Aug. 26 -
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Verde & Black Match
The Austin FC U-17 team will kick off its new campaign with an intra-squad match, where you'll see the top young talent in the club’s academy and the future of Austin FC.Fri., Aug. 12, 7:30pmParmer Field, 13000 Harris Ridge
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Austin Budget Engagement
Austin will adopt its 2022-23 budget this August, and is welcoming feedback online and at several town halls over the coming weeks. Get the schedule and more info at speakupaustin.org.Through Aug. 15 -
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Austin Fall Home & Garden Show
Visit impressive displays to help inspire home projects, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from home and garden pros.Aug. 12-14. Fri., noon-8pm; Sat., 10am-8pm; Sun., 11am-6pm. $8 online; $10 at box office; kids 16 and under, free. -
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Back to School Buccaneers' Ball
Before you have to get back to the three arrr's, celebrate back-to-school with music from Pirate Phil & the Seven C’s and a pirate costume contest.Fri., Aug. 12, 7pm -
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Donate Blood, Get Ice Cream
As temperatures soar, let We Are Blood and Blue Bell cool you down. Get a free pint when you donate blood or platelets; just call 512/206-1266 or schedule an appointment online.Aug. 1-14We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drives -
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Fall Art Classes
Art Garage is now registering students for eight- to 12-week classes this fall, which allow your kiddos ages 4-16 to explore several art mediums with certified art educators at afterschool and home school sessions.Classes begin Sept. 12. $350-550. -
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Float Films
Celebrate summer with camp-centric films, a swim, and a counselor-approved cocktail. Selections include Wet Hot American Summer, But I'm a Cheerleader, and Friday the 13th.Fridays all summer; pool opens at 5pm, screenings begin at dusk -
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Free Fitness Classes
Stronger Austin, powered by It’s Time Texas, offers a variety of free fitness classes, from cardio to Zumba.Ongoing. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Frida Friday at Blue Norther Hard Seltzer
Enjoy all the fantastic vendors FFATX is known for, plus DJ Chorizo Funk spinning bachata and Caribbean vibes.Fri., Aug. 12, 6-10pm. Free but RSVP. -
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Hearth & Soul Soulful Soiree
A night of live music, libations, and delicious local eats. Call 512/474-SOUL for a reservation.Fri., Aug. 12, 6:30pm. $75.Hearth & Soul, 2727 Exposition Blvd. -
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Hookah & Hennessy All-Black Party
DJs, delish Cajun food, and fun as part of the Fat Gator Weekend.Fri., Aug. 12, 9pm-2am. $25. -
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Free Event Preview
Get a sneak peek of the action happening this weekend with a real monster truck, fun family activities, Hot Wheels play zones, gaming, a monster truck photo booth, a Hot Wheels bike test track, and more.Fri., Aug. 12, 2-6pm. Free.Walmart, 5017 Hwy. 290 E. -
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Jester King Summer Sessions
A unique concert series at the Hall at Jester King with live music, dinner, and JK's world-renowned farmhouse ales. On-site lodging and campsites are available if you'd like to stay over after the show. Get the full star-studded lineup online.July 14, 16, 22 & 30; Aug. 5, 12, 20 & 27. Doors, 7pm; music, 8pm. $120. -
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Jump On It Reunion
Pop on your best black and green attire, preferably 1997 vintage, for this reunion of JOI participants throughout the past 25 years. Featuring karaoke, a freestyle battle, a Soul Train line, Texan and Cajun food, hookah setups, and more.Fri., Aug. 12, 7pm-2am. $15. -
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Live Music on the Lawn
Bring a blanket and enjoy a free, family-friendly concert.Fridays, 7-9pm. Free. -
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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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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. 20Apply online -
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Perseids Meteor Shower
Active from July to September, the Perseids peak in mid-August with a maximum of 50-75 shooting stars per hour.Thu.-Fri., Aug. 11-12Dark sky locations everywhere -
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Pride Silent Disco
The library is the perf place for an after-hours silent disco where they provide the tunes, headphones, and refreshments, and you can share your story at the Pride oral history booth, make your own pronoun button, and hang with local LGBTQ+ orgs.Fri., Aug. 12, 6-8pm. Free. -
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Pride Silent Disco
Dance to your own beat at this silent disco, plus share your story at a Pride oral history booth, make your own pronoun pin, and get to know local LGBTQ+ orgs. Event is for ages 16 and up.Fri., Aug. 12, 6-8pm -
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The Fat Gator Weekend
Jump on It presents a packed weekend of activities with celebrities, concerts, a car show, boat party, pool party, and more.Aug. 11-14. $75.Various locations -
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Tree of the Year Awards
TreeFolks and Austin Parks & Rec are resurrecting the awards after nearly a decade, and seek noms for favorite trees in five categories. They must be in the city or ETJ limits, publicly accessible, and not a previous winner, but other than that, all bets are off! So get familiar with your urban forest and take note of the best of the branches. See "Kevin Curtin Hung Out With All of Austin’s 'Tree of the Year' Winners," July 31, 2020, for a fun history lesson.Nominate through Sept. 30 -
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UT Soccer
The Horns start off the season with an exhibition vs. Incarnate Word (Aug. 12), then a regular season game against Lipscomb (Aug. 18).Aug. 12 & 18, 7pm -
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Volunteer With TCDP
With election day coming right up and early voting in progress right now, the Travis County Democratic Party is out in full force and could use help getting out the vote. Sign up online for one of their many volunteer opportunities all over town.OngoingVarious locations
