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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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    Adult Skate Night

    Leave the rugrats at home and enjoy the roller rink with other grownups.
    Tuesdays, 7-11pm; Saturdays, 9pm-midnight  
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    Austin Torch Tryouts

    The local women's Ultimate Frisbee team seeks new members. Register and get more details online.
    Sat., Jan. 21, noon-4pm
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    ¡Cumbia Night!

    Get a dance lesson from Cumbia Austin then practice those moves to tunes from three bands.
    Sat., Jan. 21, 9:30pm. $10 cash at the door.  
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    Baby Bloomers

    A special program for visitors ages 0-3 and their families, providing caregivers and early learners the chance to experience the children's museum together. Thinkery will host two storytimes and free play that support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the earliest learners.
    Saturdays, 8-10am  
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    Ballet Austin Online Fitness Classes

    Choose from a variety of movement classes offered via livestream.
    Ongoing and June 21-July 29  
    Online
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    Bend & Brew

    Waterloo Yoga presents an hourlong yoga session either to start off your Saturday or relax by candlelight on Thursday. A beverage is included with tickets, which includes nonalcoholic options for anyone doing dry January!
    Sat., Jan. 7 & 21, 11am; Thu., Jan 12 & 26, 6:30pm. $17 per class, or $60 for all four.  
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    Buddhist Open House

    Stop in for a casual Saturday morning to explore the bookshop, meet the resident teacher, and be introduced to the beautiful Buddhist shrine and artwork at KMC Austin.
    Sat., Jan. 21, 10am-noon. Free.  
    Kadampa Meditation Center Austin, 1918 Bissel Ln.
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    Buy One Bowl, Feed 100 People

    Celebrate Inspired Minds' third birthday at its annual Empty Bowl fundraiser for Hays County Food Bank. You'll get a locally handmade artisan bowl from the gallery and a gourmet soup from a local restaurant, and your donation will feed 100 folks in Hays County.
    Sat., Jan. 21, 11am-2pm. $35.  
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    Color, Music, Motion! A Lunar New Year Celebration

    The day kicks off with storytime, then the library presents eight activity stations with crafts related to the holiday, celebrated Jan. 22 to Feb. 5 this year. The party concludes with a traditional Chinese dance followed by the lion dance.
    Sat., Jan. 21, 10:30am-2pm. Free.  
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    Dark Side of the Moon

    If you love the arts, nature, sunsets, and community, join award-winning violinist Will Taylor and keyboardist Dave Madden under the stars to celebrate the new moon with songs from Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon.
    Sat., Jan. 21, 7:30-9:30pm. $30-40.  
    Life in the City Church, 207 E. Monroe
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    Donate Blood, Get a Free Sub

    We Are Blood partners with ThunderCloud Subs to reward blood donors with a free small sub. Do some good in exchange for an Office Favorite, Texas Tuna, Veggie Delite, or whatever strikes your fancy.
    Jan. 16-31  
    We Are Blood donor centers
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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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    Facing What's Left Behind: Discussion About Grief

    Save Austin's Cemeteries presents a talk from Christi Neville and Leslie Inman of the Christi Center about the universal experience of grief and loss. Beverages and light snacks will be served.
    Sat., Jan. 21, 2-4pm. Free.  
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    Farm Yoga at Boggy Creek

    Enjoy a peaceful morning vinyasa on the farm preceded by a quick class with East Austin Succulents and followed by exploring Austin's oldest homestead and shopping fresh local goods, produce, and eggs.
    Saturdays, 8:30am. Free.  
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    Field of Light Hosting Silent Disco

    Listen to curated playlists as you peruse the stunning display of 28,000 lights at the wildflower center. While supplies last, 100 complimentary headsets will be available.
    Through Feb. 26. Fri.-Sun., 5:30-8pm. $41 and up.
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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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    Fortlandia

    The Wildflower Center's annual exhibition of explorable secret hideouts designed by local artists will transport you to imaginary worlds and spark an appreciation for art and nature.
    Through Jan. 29
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    Free Bilingual Yoga

    Sana Yoga gives a free class focusing on body awareness and deep relaxation as part of the ESB-MACC Holistic Wellness Program.
    Saturdays in January, 10am  
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    GAAAE Women's Conference

    The Greater Austin Association of Asian Engineers presents an event focused on women’s career advancement covering professional development, business networking, and personal growth, with panel discussions and a networking lunch.
    Sat., Jan. 21, 9:30am-4:30pm  
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    Ground Zero 360 Remembrance Exhibit

    More than 70 artists, painters, and sculptors contributed to this powerful exhibit remembering the terrorist attack on 9/11 including photographs taken from the streets of New York City.
    Sept. 12, 2022-Jan. 31, 2023
    Houston
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    Grounded Dance Cardio

    Pump up the jams and get moving with a dance fit cardio series blending freestyle, choreography, and toning grooves.
    Saturdays, 10am. Free, but RSVP.  
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    January Classes at Pioneer Farms

    Start the year learning a new old skill at the historic farm. They've got basic blacksmithing and leatherworking classes all month and you can learn to craft your own custom belt or a knife made from a railroad spike.
    Ongoing  
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    Mushroom Block & Tree Giveaway

    TreeFolks gives out 500 trees to Austin Energy customers and Central Texas Mycological Society gives out mushroom blocks and teaches how to use them.
    Sat., Jan. 21, 9am-1pm. Free.  
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    Civic Events

    New Floodplain Maps

    You may have recently received a notice from the city about its new floodplain study: They're reevaluating floodplain maps and models to better understand flood risk and keep residents safe. Find out more about the project at an upcoming meeting.
    Wed., Jan. 11, 6:30pm; Fri., Jan. 20, 11am; Sat., Jan. 21, 10am
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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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    PfISD Student-Led Conference

    Youngsters and their parents can enjoy free food, fun, and giveaways at a leadership conference designed by youth.
    Sat., Jan. 21, 10am-2pm. Free.  
    Connolly High School, 13212 N. Lamar
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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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    Restaurant Weeks

    Now is a great time to explore San Antonio’s best eateries as they offer special three-course prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner.
    Mon.-Sat., Jan. 16-28
    San Antonio
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    Roughhouse Brewing Fourth Anniversary Party

    Celebrate with a new smoked dark lager release called Smoke Rings, a collab with Dallas' Vector Brewing. Live music includes Jesse Stratton Trio (noon-3pm) and Kathleen Turner Overdrive (4-7pm), and there's live screenprinting of custom anniversary art and more.
    Sat., Jan. 21, 11am-9pm. Free.
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    Saturday Variety Dance

    Get a free mini lesson at 7:30 then practice your moves at the social dance, 8pm.
    First & third Saturdays. $7, members; $10, nonmembers.
    8868 Research #706
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    Showcase of Diversity

    The library presents a five-part program for parents and children about the plants, trees, animals, insects, rocks, minerals, and native food of Austin.
    Third Saturdays through Jan. 21, 10am-noon. Free.  
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    St. Edward's Men's Basketball

    Vs. Angelo State University.
    Sat., Jan. 21, 3pm  
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    St. Edward's Women's Basketball

    Vs. Angelo State University.
    Sat., Jan. 21, 1pm  
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    Texas State Men's Basketball

    Vs. Louisiana; plus 1997 championship team reunion and court dedication.
    Sat., Jan. 21, 4pm  
    Strahan Arena at the University Events Center, 106 Charles Austin Dr., San Marcos
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    The Power of Your Dreams

    Do you have a dream? Or do you wish you had a dream? If you are a dreamer or aspiring dreamer and have something speaking to your spirit to share and deliver to the world, join in for inspiration to tap into the dreams inside of you. Proceeds to benefit the National Black MBA Association, Inc.
    Sat., Jan. 21, 10am-2pm. $10-50.
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    The Rock & Roll Sideshow

    Feels So Good Records & 714 Creative present four local bands (Draculas, the Black Birds, Witches Exist, Favor), three renowned sideshow performers (the Lizard Man, Fifi Switchblade, and the Amazing Face Dan Blcok), and free drinks from Deep Eddy Vodka, Nomadic Beerworks, and Topo Chico.
    Sat., Jan. 21, 5-10pm. $10 advance, $15 day of.  
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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 Women's Tennis

    Texas kicks off the season with matches against North Texas, SMU, and Tulane.
    Jan. 20-22. Fri.-Sat., noon; Sun., 11am  
    Texas Tennis Center, 2100 Comal
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    UV Night Walk

    Join Central Texas Mycological Society for a family-friendly exploration of the gardens with UV flashlights to look for night pollinators, glowing plants, fungus, lichens, and more.
    Sat., Jan. 21, 5:30-7:30pm. Free with RSVP.
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    Vision Collider

    Dadageek has curated an eclectic lineup of stunning experimental video, performance art, and sound.
    Sat., Jan. 21, 7:30-11pm. $5-10.  
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    Yoga at Republic Square Park

    Welcome the weekend with a balancing and renewing yoga class surrounded by the beautiful views of Downtown. Come early or stay late to explore the SFC market.
    Saturdays, 11am. Free.  
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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