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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-6pm  
    More Info
    BookSpring

  • 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  
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    Long Center for the Performing Arts
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    An EGG-cellent Reward For Donating With We Are Blood

    Blood donors get a tasty reward from P. Terry's, who'll provide a voucher for a free egg burger.
    Sept. 1-15
    We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives

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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).
    Hancock Recreation Center

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    Food Events

    Austin Restaurant Weeks

    Austin Restaurant Weeks is a two-week-long dining event featuring specially priced lunches, dinners, and cocktails at restaurants (many of the best places in town among them) throughout the greater Austin area, with a portion of the price of each meal going directly to the Central Texas Food Bank.: A portion? Yes: Restaurants donate between $3-9 for each meal sold during the event. The Food Bank can make the most of every dollar donated, so a dinner for two people can generate more than 50 meals for Central Texans facing hunger.: (Note: Prix fixe meal options can include lunch or brunch for $20 and dinner for $40 or $60. Cocktail, beer and wine options may also be available.)
    Through Sept. 17

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    Beat the Heat

    With Central Texas experiencing extremely high temperatures, city leaders issued a reminder to be aware of Excessive Heat Watch and Excessive Heat Warning alerts from the National Weather Service. A warning means action should be taken immediately to avoid heat-related illness. The city began a pilot program in July at Republic Square with misting tents and cold bottled water, and always offers facilities like rec centers and libraries as cooling centers. In addition, city pool fees are waived Aug. 9-Sept. 30, except for Barton Springs. Visit the city's website for more information, and always check before you head to an outdoor event: For safety, organizers may cancel events that put people at risk due to the heat.
    Ongoing  
    More info @ readycentraltexas.org

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    Blue Star Museums

    The Bullock Museum is part of a collaboration of the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America, which means active duty military members and their families get free exhibit admission all summer, from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day.
    May 20-Sept. 4  
    more info
    Bullock Texas State History Museum

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    Bobtoberfest at Blue Owl Brewing

    Dust off your Lederhosen for a day of shenanigans, including a DIY flower crown and pretzel necklace station, Oktoberfest food specials, and fall-flavored beer slushies, plus festival games from 6-8pm. Don your finest Oktoberfest gear for a free first beer!
    Fri., Sept. 1, noon-10pm
    Blue Owl Brewing

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    Sports

    Concordia Women's Soccer

    Vs. Tyler Junior College.
    Fri., Sept. 1, 2pm  
    info & schedule
    Round Rock Multipurpose Complex

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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

    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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    Help Stock Your School Library

    Austin Books and Comics has a neat deal for back to school: Get 15% off “all ages” graphic novels for a limited time, and use your coupon to vote for your school to receive a $250 gift card to stock the school library with graphic novels.
    Through Sept. 17  
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    Austin Books & Comics

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    Karaoke With Charlotte & DJ Chris

    Doors at 10, singin' starts at 10:30pm.
    Fri., Sept. 1. Free.  
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    Chess Club

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    Out of Town

    Kendall County Fair

    The traditional fair includes live music, rodeo, livestock show, carnival, fair food, and lots of family fun.
    Fri.-Sun., Sept. 1-3
    Boerne

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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. 1
    Apply online

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    Sports

    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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    Butler Pitch & Putt

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    Rowing Dock’s After-Hours Moonlight Paddle

    See Austin in a whole new light as you paddle over sunset and watch the moon rise on a self-guided evening paddle to kick off Labor Day weekend.
    Fri., Sept. 1, 7:30pm  
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    Rowing Dock

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    Out of Town

    Still Brewing Art

    The world-renowned art museum looks back at its history as the Lone Star Brewery prior to 1981 through photographs, artwork, and posters.
    June 30-Sept. 3. $10-20.
    San Antonio

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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  
    more info
    Submit online

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    Out of Town

    Western Heritage Music Festival

    The honky-tonk gets a rockin’ with Kevin Fowler, George Dearborne, and others over Labor Day weekend.
    Fri.-Sun., Sept. 1-3. $5-75.
    Bandera

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    Wheel & Handbuilding Basics Pottery Class

    Learn the basics at a beginner-friendly six-week class.
    Courses starting Sept. 1, 7, 12, 14 & 17; times vary. $380.
    Feats of Clay

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    Civic Events

    Wood Reclamation

    The city's Parks & Rec Department offers reclaimed log pickup for community members wanting large logs for art projects or milling.
    Fri., Sept. 1, 9am-2pm  
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    John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park, 9501 FM 969
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.  
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    Various locations
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