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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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    I Live Here I Give Here: Amplify Austin Day

    Join I Live Here I Give Here for their 11th annual communitywide day of giving supporting more than 700 nonprofits in Central Texas. Givers can search for their favorite organizations and discover new ones by searching the Amplify Austin site by keyword, cause, or category.
    Wed., March 1, 6pm-Thu., March 2, 6pm
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      "Tangible/Nothing"

      In the first reinstallation of the collection galleries since it opened in 2019, Ruby City will present an exhibit of artwork from the Linda Pace collection by national and international artists.
      Through July 30, 2023  
      Ruby City, San Antonio
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      "Texas Governors and Their Times, 1846-1946"

      This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.
      Sept. 19, 2022-May 15, 2023. Free.
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      2023 [RE]verse Pitch: Material Supplier Pitch Event

      Are you an entrepreneur looking for inspiration, or interested in creating a social impact company to help Austin reach its zero-waste goals? Join this kickoff event to learn more about the [RE]verse Pitch Competition and meet the material suppliers, and get inspired to repurpose these materials and divert them from the landfill.
      Wed., March 1, 6-8pm. Free.
      Virtual
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      Arena Weapon Arts Beginner Sword Practice

      Learn about steel fencing and stickfighting with historical weapons, using modern sport science.
      Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
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      ATX Walk Bike Roll Feedback Needed

      The city is seeking feedback on its plans guiding how urban trails, sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes are built.
      Through March 20
      Online
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      Cinderella

      This enchanting musical fairy tale will put a spell on audiences of all ages. In partnership with Deaf Austin Theatre and performed simultaneously in English and American Sign Language, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella showcases favorite tunes and plenty of stage magic.
      Through March 5  
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      Cistern Experiential Tours

      Take a 30-minute tour of the former underground drinking water reservoir built in 1926 and experience the cavern’s calming space and unusual architecture.
      Wed.-Sun., 11am-5pm. $10.
      Houston
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      College Day at the Dock

      The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays. Have your student ID ready, because it'll get you half off a boat rental all day.
      Wednesdays  
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      Creek Show Call for Ideas

      Waterloo Greenway welcomes Austin’s creative community to submit ideas for light-based art installations to be displayed at Creek Show this November, which is always a luminous experience. Designers from a wide variety of disciplines are encouraged to submit ideas. See photos from last year's "Creek Show" here.
      Through March 10. Free.  
      Apply online
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      Dallas Blooms

      The largest floral show in the Southwest features 500,000 spring blooms, plus azaleas and Japanese cherry trees.
      Feb. 25-April 16
      Dallas
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      Drawing & Painting Classes for Kids

      Calling all mini Monets! Registration is now open for afterschool and weekend art classes with professional artist and educator Amanda Jones, teaching students ages 8-18. Professional illustrator Carly Dennis also offers a special weekly class for younger artists.
      Ongoing. $122.50-160 monthly.  
      607 W. St Johns #10
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      Emergency Preparedness Calendar Contest

      The city's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will feature student artwork in the 2024 Emergency Preparedness Calendar. Central Texas students in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to create art to be considered for the calendar, which will be distributed at libraries and available for download online.
      Deadline: March 31. Winners announced in April
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      Fitness Classes With Stronger Austin

      Stronger Austin offers a variety of virtual fitness classes from chair yoga to kickboxing to Zumba, with something bound to fit in everyone's schedule. All you need to do is register and RSVP online!
      January to May. Free.  
      Virtual
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      Flood Safety Contest

      Kids in sixth through 12th grade are invited to create a 30-second PSA about flood safety, with winners to be announced in individual, foreign language, and team categories.
      Deadline: March 31. Winners announced April 7
      Apply online
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      Free Tax Preparation

      Certified volunteers offer free tax prep from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, with service by appointment and walk-ins welcome at many sites. No age or income level restrictions, and no AARP membership required.
      Through April 18. Free.  
      Various locations
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      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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      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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      Geeks Who Drink Trivia

      Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.
      Wednesdays, 7pm. Free.  
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      Geeks Who Drink Trivia

      Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.
      Wednesdays, 7pm. Free.  
      Kenney Fort Pub, 3001 Joe DiMaggio Blvd. #1400, Round Rock
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      Geeks Who Drink Trivia

      Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.
      Wednesdays, 8pm. Free.  
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      Geeks Who Drink Trivia

      Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.
      Wednesdays, 8pm. Free.  
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      Geeks Who Drink Trivia

      Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.
      Wednesdays, 7pm. Free.  
      Patrizi’s West, 1705 Cuernavaca Dr. N.
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      Geeks Who Drink Trivia

      Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.
      Wednesdays, 8pm. Free.  
      SmashATX, 213 W. Fifth
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      Geeks Who Drink Trivia

      Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.
      Wednesdays, 7pm. Free.  
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      Geeks Who Drink Trivia

      Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.
      Wednesdays, 8pm. Free.  
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      Icehouse Week

      Join a local tradition in San Antonio by dropping by a neighborhood ice house to meet new friends and try a local brew.
      Through March 5
      San Antonio
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      Live at the Hive: Open Mic

      Bring your passions, bring your talents, bring your friends, and be a part of the Hive.
      Wednesdays, 6:30-10pm. Free.
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      Quanah Parker Exhibit: One Man, Two Worlds

      Using 46 rare photographs, this exhibit tells the story of Cynthia Ann and Quanah Parker as the mother and son made their way through a changing world.
      Jan. 14-April 15
      Temple
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      Queering Identities: Sexuality and Gender Identity

      This five-week program explores local & global LGBTQ histories and considers their impact on wider conversations about civil rights, equality, and justice.
      Wednesdays, 2:30-4pm. Through March 29. Free but RSVP.  
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      Republic Square Park Fitness

      A mostly bodyweight bootcamp unlike any workout you've ever experienced, focused on building strength, power, speed, and mobility a while having the time of your life.
      Wednesdays, 6pm. Free, but RSVP.  
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      SAFE Passport Series

      Join SAFE Young Professionals in a fundraising event for the nonprofit SAFE Alliance, where you'll get a stamp for each event you attend that counts as an entry to a raffle for some cool prizes donated from local businesses.
      Various dates through May 5. $10-40.  
      Various locations
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      Small Batch Trivia From Geeks Who Drink

      A light, laid-back trivia night from the experts, with five rounds of five questions each including audiovisual elements and a three-question finishing round.
      Wednesdays, 7pm. Free.  
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      Texas Craft Beer Careers Central Texas Job Fair

      Opportunity is brewing in the craft beer industry, so the Texas Craft Brewers Guild has gathered several businesses that seek new talent. Pre-registration is encouraged.
      Wed., March 1, 10am-1pm. Free.  
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      Texas State Baseball

      Vs. Sam Houston.
      Wed., March 1, 6pm  
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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  
      Submit online
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      Trout Fishing on the Guadalupe River

      Camp Huaco Springs on the Guadalupe River is open to anglers wishing to try their luck catching their daily bag limit of 5 of the more than 20,000 rainbow trout stocked by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department through late February. Anglers 17 years old and older will need a valid state fishing license.
      Through March 4  
      New Braunfels
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      UT Softball

      Vs. North Texas.
      Wed., March 1, 6pm  
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      We Are Blood T-Shirt Giveaway

      To kick off the month of March, We Are Blood will give all blood/platelet donors a specially designed T-shirt for supporting local patients.
      March 1-12  
      Any We Are Blood donation center
    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

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