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  • UT Pre-College Showcase in Latin American Studies

    The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) at UT Austin hosts a pre-college showcase. Free for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors accompanied by a parent or guardian. Lunch included. Registration required. Complete details available online. Jump-start your college journey!
    Sat. Jul. 20, 9am-3pm  
    Benson Latin American Collection, 2nd Floor
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    Abortion Rights Rally

    Protesters will bookend the day with rallies to show that normal operations can't go on while basic rights are being taken away.
    Thu., June 30, 7:30-9am, 4:30-6pm  
    Federal Courthouse, 501 W. Fifth
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    Round Rock Express

    Vs. Las Vegas. Bring canned goods for free admission on Tuesday, and Thursday it's dog-friendly for Pints & Pups.
    Tue.-Thu., June 28-30, 7:05pm  
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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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    Austin FC Watch Party

    Watch the Verde take on Charlotte FC with the supporters' group Austin Anthem.
    Thu., June 30, 6pm  
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    Austin FC Watch Party

    Grab some giveaways and chow down on wings and fried mac & cheese as you watch the Verde take on Charlotte on the road.
    Thu., June 30, 6-9pm. Free.  
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    Austin Forum Book Discussion

    Join Austin Forum for a discussion of cyberweapons and the NY Times bestseller by Nicole Perlroth, This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends, hosted by South by Southwest CPO Hugh Forrest, who'll also share insights on how to apply for SXSW 2023.
    Thu., June 30, 7pm. Free, but RSVP.  
    Online via Zoom
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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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    Ballet Austin Online Fitness Classes

    Choose from a variety of movement classes offered via livestream.
    Sat., April 4  
    Online
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    Black Girl Ventures x Pimco Austin Pitch Competition

    Black Girl Ventures is an organization that provides Black and Brown woman-identifying founders with access to community, capital, and capacity building. Small-business owners are invited to pitch to a panel of judges for a chance to win prizes of up to $10,000, which will be matched by Capital One. Apply now; finalists will be notified on July 18 for the pitch competition in the fall.
    Deadline: Fri., July 1  
    Apply online
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    Breath Work Sound Healing

    A class exploring the depth of breath work followed by a sound healing meditation.
    Thursdays, 11am. $22.  
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    Ecstatic Dance

    Connect with yourself and others at this meditative and transcendent barefoot dance night with a live DJ.
    Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-10:30pm. $22; $77 for eight-dance membership.  
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    Evening for Educators: Reflections

    A free event connecting teachers to classroom resources, teaching strategies, and local community organizations.
    Thu., June 30, 5-8pm. Free.  
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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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    Make New Robot Friends

    Kids can get a taste of Girl Scouts programming before making a commitment at this fun workshop for grades pre-K to third.
    Thu., June 30, 11am  
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    Mixology Masterclass Presented by Fareground & Patrón

    A fully hands-on interactive cocktail masterclass in a private bar setting at award-winning Ellis at Fareground.
    Thu., June 30, 6:30pm. $95.  
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    Nature Nights: Mud, Water & Caves

    A family-friendly exploration to find out what rocks can teach us and how water flows underground. Tour a cave, hike with experts, create kids' nature crafts, and more.
    Thu., June 30, 6-9pm  
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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. 20  
    Apply online
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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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    SOLD OUT: Lumber Society Intro to Soapmaking

    A workshop teaching how to make hot-process soap scented with essential oils, perfect for gifts or personal use.
    Thu., June 30, 7-9pm. $20.  
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    TechTalk: Are NFTs Still the Next Big Thing?

    Join the Austin Chamber for networking and a discussion about non-fungible tokens with tech experts Tiana Laurence (Blockchain for Dummies and NFTs for Dummies) and Whurley (founder of Strangeworks) engaging with SXSW CPO Hugh Forrest.
    Thu., June 30, 4pm. $10-20.  
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    The Drop-In

    A free outdoor concert series with select nights programmed by Black Fret.
    Thursdays through Aug. 11, 8pm. Free.  
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    TreeFolks Pride Shirt Design Contest

    Nonprofit TreeFolks will be participating in the Pride Parade for the first time this year, and is seeking submissions for a T-shirt logo to showcase. Get all the deets and submit your design online.
    Deadline: June 30  
    Submit online
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    Volunteer Days at ACR

    Organized types will have fun volunteering to help Austin Creative Reuse sort through donated items, roll fabric, and detangle yarn. Registration required.
    Tuesdays & Thursdays  
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    Civic Events

    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.
    Ongoing  
    Various locations
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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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    We Are Blood’s Battle of the Badges

    The annual competition between first responders returns, with the goal of seeing who can donate more blood: Austin Police, Austin Fire, Austin/Travis County EMS, the Travis County Sheriff’s Department, or the city of Austin. Donors can vote for any of these when they check in for their appointment.
    June 30-July 9  
    We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives
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    YMCA Early Learning Readiness Program

    A free community program for qualifying low-income families that focuses on preparing children ages 2-4 for school, while providing their caregivers with the tools to facilitate their child’s development. Classes are offered twice a week in English and Spanish and last one hour.
    English: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Spanish: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am.. Free.  
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