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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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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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Austin Humane Society's Summer Kids' Series
Running most Tuesdays (and a few Saturdays), this series aims to inspire kids to learn more and help them find ways to give back for animals in need. Rotating events include storytime, art workshops, wildlife rescue, teddy bear surgery, and outdoor movie nights.June 5-Aug. 14. Free. -
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Opening Reception: Taking It to the Streets
Austin History Center celebrates the opening of their latest exhibit – highlighting local efforts to create change over the decades, including the Civil Rights and Women's Liberation movements – with light refreshments. Attendees are invited to print out phone photos (of recent rallies and marches) to add to the exhibit or upload it online (see more info). The exhibit runs through October 28.Tue., July 31, 6:30pm. Free. -
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Texas Tribune Summer Salon: How Long Can You Afford to Live Here?
A crash course for young Texans looking to put down roots in the Lone Star State. Speakers will discuss how rising property values and shrinking affordability affects access and diversity in Austin and across the state.Tue., July 31, 5:30-7:30pm. Free.Eberly, 615 S. Lamar
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$5 Community Yoga Classes
All levels yoga class. Tickets must be purchased in studio.Mon.-Thu., 8-9am, through July 31. $5.Peaceful Warrior Yoga Studio, 12221 Riata Trace Pkwy. #150 -
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AISD Science + Mathematics X Conference
A four-day professional learning experience featuring over 200 workshops exploring equity, student agency, technology, and more. Open to all preK-12th grade educators.Mon.-Thu., July 30-Aug. 2. Free. -
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Austin 60 Strong Calendar Contest
Do you know someone who is still rockin' it at or after 60? Connected Senior Care Advantage is searching for a dozen inspirational adults ages 60-69 that are "healthy in mind and body and are contributing to Austin in some way." The winners will be selected by a panel of celebrity judges and included in a calendar photo shoot.Through Aug. 15Austin -
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Austin Naked Yoga for Gay Men
A hatha meeting flow yoga class for all levels. Despite the name, all are welcome. For a longer reader see our coverage.Saturdays, 10:30-11:45am and Tuesdays, 8-9:15pm. Through Nov. 21. $10 and up.ToddPilates & Barre, 9029 Research #200 -
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“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit”
Seventy years after the luxury liner sank in the Atlantic more than 150 items from the wreck were brought up from the ocean floor and brought together for this fascinating show. Timed tickets are required.June 2-Jan. 5Mayborn Museum, Waco -
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Back to School Bike Drive
Jason & Deb from 101X and Bikes for Goodness Sake have partnered to build and donate bikes for underprivileged kids. They are taking cash donations as well as bikes, and you can also donate your time and help build them on Aug. 5. See the website for more.Ongoing -
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Central Health Community Conversation: The 2019 Budget
Give feedback to help ensure Central Health's 2019 budget is aligned with the community's needs. Parking available. Email communications@centralhealth.net for language preferences.Tue., July 31, 6-8pmCentral Health, 1111 E. Cesar Chavez -
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Early Bird Registration: Hispanic Business Convention of Texas
Join the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce on Sept. 6-9, for three days of networking, speakers, workshops, receptions, and awards.Early bird registration ends Aug. 15.. $25-$1500. -
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Free Minds Seeking Applications
Free Minds is a program of Foundation Communities in partnership with UT-Austin and ACC and is designed to serve adults who have faced barriers to higher education. Books, tuition, and child care are provided at no cost to students, and those who successfully complete the course earn 6 college credits.Apps accepted on a rolling basis. Free.M Station Apartments, 2906 E. MLK -
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Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Party
Ahem. "By request of the Ministry of Magic, all witches, wizards, and magical allies should report to BookPeople for the celebration of one of the most extraordinary wizards of all time. Festivities will include wizard-style portraiture, a Marauder's Map scavenger hunt, a fantastical costume contest, and more." Caution: Leave your hippogriff at home.Tue., July 31, 6-9pm. $10-15. -
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Hell Yes Project
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Lakeway Court: Summer Safe Harbor Amnesty Program
Lakeway Municipal Court will dismiss Failure to Appear and Violate Promise to Appear charges under certain conditions from now through Aug. 30. Those who voluntarily turn themselves in to court staff to pay fines will not be arrested. Call Warrant Clerk Martina Brazell for more information.June 26- Aug. 30, Mon.-Fri., 8am-4:30pmLakeway Municipal Court, 104 Cross Creek -
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Neighborhood Fishing
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is stocking 17 locations in 16 cities, including Austin, with channel catfish throughout the summer.Through November. Free with fishing license.Various locations -
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New Gay Softball Team Recruiting
A group of LGBTQ players from Softball Austin are startin' up a new team to complete in the D Division this fall and they're looking for ballers and batters now! Practices will begin the first Sunday in August. No skill required. If you have never played, there is a place for you in the team. D team will play two games every Sunday for six to eight weeks. Email to sign up or ask questions.Recruiting through Sept. 6. $40 membership fee. -
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See a Sea Turtle?
Sea turtle nesting season on the Texas coast has officially begun. If you see a sea turtle heading for the dunes, a nest, or even the distinctive tracks, call the hotline so a trained volunteer can protect the site.April-SeptTexas Gulf Coast -
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Summer Kids Camp Film Screenings
The Moviehouse & Eatery offers free family-friendly screenings on Tuesday mornings throughout the summer. Get there at 9am when tickets are released as they are first come, first served. See Special Screenings for more.Through Aug. 28. Tuesdays, 10am. Free. -
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Summer Lunch Program
Central Health Enterprise and the Central Texas Food Bank will provide Travis County low-income families a healthy, free lunch every weekday for 11 weeks, beginning June 4. A weekend take-home food bag will be available on Fridays.June 4-Aug. 24. Mon.-Fri., 11am-1pmCentral Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center, 2901 Montopolis -
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Summer Savings Outreach Event
Austin Energy and Austin Water host a series of community events to help residents in high-use areas manage energy and water use, which lowers utilities bills.Tue., July 31, 5-8pm. Free. -
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Summer Sunset Series
Wind down after work with an evening hour of yoga and live music.Tuesdays, through Aug. 21, 7:30-8:30pm. Free. -
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Sunset Waves Pool Party
Weekly pool party with a curated rotating lineup of DJs.Through Aug. 14. Tuesdays, 7pm. Free. -
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Taking it to the Streets: A Visual History of Protest and Demonstration in Austin
The Austin History Center's latest exhibit spotlights local efforts to create social change over the decades, including the Civil Rights and Women's Liberation movements. Residents are invited to upload personal photos of recent marches and rallies for inclusion.Through Oct. 28. Free. -
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Topgolf Tour
The third annual Topgolf Tour is coming to Austin on Sept. 23. Play for a chance to win $50,000 and a ticket to the championship in Las Vegas. New this year is a military division, open to active duty and veteran members of the U.S. Armed Forces.Through Sept. 20. $85 individual; $170 team. -
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Trivia Night With Geeks Who Drink
You know the drill: Know all the things. Win prizes.Tuesdays, 7-9pm. Free. -
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Volunteers Needed for 11th Grade Summer Opportunities Program
Spend two hours of your day helping 11th grade students with their presentation skills. No preparation necessary. Training and lunch provided!Tue., July 31, 5-7pm -
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We Are Blood’s Movie Encounters of the Free Kind
Give blood, see a movie: This July, anyone who donates, or attempts to donate, at a We Are Blood donor center or mobile drive will leave with an Alamo Drafthouse movie pass.Through July 31. Free. -
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Yappy Hour
Bring your dog and get a second hour of kayak or paddleboard rental on the house.Tuesdays. $10-20 an hour rentals. -
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[Re]Move & [Re]Use: Volunteer Opportunity
As students move out of their apartments, let's help keep their reusable items from the landfill. Volunteers will work for two and a half hours delivering materials to one of three drop-off stations: 2102 Pearl; Poplar Street and San Gabriel Street; 806 W. 24th. If you're interested, sign-up online.July 27-Aug. 1. Free.
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Austin Pride 2018
The city's flagship Pride celebration starts off with the fest at Fiesta Gardens then flows into neon nighttime parade rolling from the Capitol all the way down Congress to 4th Street. Peeping the parade is free, but you gotta pay to enter the fest for its multitude of entertainers. Snag yours now.Sat., Aug. 11. $15-125. -
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Splash Days 2018
Austin's annual summer send-off with nonstop gay parties to get you wet, wild, and feeling good. New this year: all events are free, but donations for beneficiaries (Kind Clinic, Out Youth, AIDS Services of Austin) will be accepted and those that throw some extra money down will be awarded with cheaper drinks and yummy food deals.Fri.-Mon., Aug. 31-Sept. 3. Free, donations accepted.
