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SUMMARY:Creating Another World: Creature Creations
DESCRIPTION:A FUN AND FREE STORYTELLING EVENT FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUTH AGES 6 TO 10 \nAustin Bat Cave invites you to join us at the Austin Public Library’s Ruiz Branch\, for our Creature Creations storytelling workshop\, where participants create other worlds. This event promotes creativity and imagination through performance\, writing\, and interactive devising of their own worlds. With puppets\, performers\, and whimsy\, we aim to make literacy fun and immersive. This workshop focuses on conjuring a faraway world of your child’s choosing—from the weather and environment to the plants and animals. \nAll participants will receive a book of their choice from our free book fair and have the opportunity to have their work published in Austin Bat Cave’s upcoming Anthology\, Portals. \nIf you require an accommodation (such as ASL interpretation) to participate in this event\, please contact Gustavo Martinez at gustavo@austinbatcave.org at least 10 days prior to the event. \nThis project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music\, & Entertainment. \nSi usted o su hijo requieren alguna adaptación (como interpretación en ASL) para participar en este evento\, por favor comuníquese con Gustavo Martinez en gustavo@austinbatcave.org al menos 10 días antes del evento. \nEste proyecto cuenta con el apoyo parcial de un Subsidio Elevate de la Secretaría de Arte\, Cultura\, Música y Entretenimiento de Austin.
URL:https://austinbatcave.org/event/creating-another-world-creature-creations-2/
LOCATION:Ruiz Branch\, Austin Public Library\, 1600 Grove Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bat Mobile Event,Youth Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T220000
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SUMMARY:The Buzzed Spelling Bee
DESCRIPTION:Save the date: our beloved adult spelling bee has returned! \nCan you spell F-U-N-D-R-A-I-S-E-R? Compete against your dearest friends and nearest nemeses for the title of Champion Speller (with a few cheats to help you along the way). All proceeds support ABC’s free creative writing programs for young people in Central Texas. Oh\, and did we mention there will be PRIZES? \nRegistration opens soon. Sign up for our newsletter for updates. This event will be open to all\, but only adults will be eligible to compete.
URL:https://austinbatcave.org/event/the-buzzed-spelling-bee/
LOCATION:Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches\, 3220 Manor Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T150000
DTSTAMP:20261017T161839
CREATED:20260922T203138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T203138Z
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SUMMARY:Kendra Gives Back to Austin Bat Cave
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Kendra Gives Back Event! \nIn-store: Friday\, October 2\, 1:00-3:00 p.m \nOnline: Friday\, October 2\, 12:00 am – Saturday\, October 3 \, 11:59 pm \n20% of your purchase will benefit Austin Bat Cave when you mention the organization at checkout or shop online using promo code: GIVEBACK-MQAUW
URL:https://austinbatcave.org/event/kendra-gives-back-to-austin-bat-cave/
LOCATION:Kendra Scott\, 1701 S. Congress Ave\, Austin\, Texas\, 78704
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T183000
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CREATED:20260922T201355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T201355Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Another World: Introduction to Portals
DESCRIPTION:A FUN AND FREE STORYTELLING EVENT FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUTH AGES 6 TO 10 \nAustin Bat Cave invites you to join us at Austin Public Library’s Southeast Branch Library for our Introduction to Portals storytelling workshop\, where participants create other worlds. This event promotes creativity and imagination through performance\, writing\, and interactive devising of their own worlds. With puppets\, performers\, and whimsy\, we aim to make literacy fun and immersive. This workshop focuses on conjuring a faraway world of your child’s choosing—from the weather and environment to the plants and animals. \nAll participants will receive a book of their choice from our free book fair and have the opportunity to have their work published in Austin Bat Cave’s upcoming Anthology\, Portals. \nIf you require an accommodation (such as ASL interpretation) to participate in this event\, please contact Gustavo Martinez at gustavo@austinbatcave.org at least 10 days prior to the event. \nThis project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music\, & Entertainment. \nSi usted o su hijo requieren alguna adaptación (como interpretación en ASL) para participar en este evento\, por favor comuníquese con Gustavo Martinez en gustavo@austinbatcave.org al menos 10 días antes del evento. \nEste proyecto cuenta con el apoyo parcial de un Subsidio Elevate de la Secretaría de Arte\, Cultura\, Música y Entretenimiento de Austin.
URL:https://austinbatcave.org/event/creating-another-world-introduction-to-portals-2/
LOCATION:Austin Public Library’s Southeast Branch\, 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bat Mobile Event,Youth Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T123000
DTSTAMP:20261017T161839
CREATED:20260908T231543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T231543Z
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SUMMARY:Otherworldly Tales Storytelling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our Otherworldly Tales storytelling workshop. This program\, aimed at youth 6-10\, promotes creativity and imagination through performance\, writing\, and interactive devising of your child’s own stories.  \nWith puppets\, performers and whimsy\, ABC aims to make literacy fun and immersive! This workshop focuses on the imagining of a story set in a faraway world of your child’s choosing\, focusing on the adventures they had in their particular Otherworld. \nAll participants will receive a book of their choice from our free book fair and have the opportunity to have their work published in Austin Bat Cave’s upcoming Anthology – Portals! \nThis project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music and Entertainment.
URL:https://austinbatcave.org/event/otherworldly-tales-storytelling-workshop/
LOCATION:Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches\, 3220 Manor Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bat Mobile Event,Community Event,Youth Workshop
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T172254Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Another World: Introduction to Portals
DESCRIPTION:Austin Bat Cave invites you to visit Turner Roberts Recreation Center for our Introduction to Portals workshop. \n\nThis program\, aimed at youth ages 6-10\, promotes creativity and imagination through performance\, writing\, and interactive devising of their own worlds. With puppets\, performers and whimsy\, we aim to make literacy fun and immersive. This workshop focuses on the imagining of a faraway world of your child’s choosing–from the weather and environment to the plants and animals. \nAll participants will receive a book of their choice from our free book fair and have the opportunity to have their work published in Austin Bat Cave’s upcoming Anthology\, Portals.\n\n\nThis project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music\, & Entertainment. \nEste proyecto cuenta con el apoyo parcial de un Subsidio Elevate de la Secretaría de Arte\, Cultura\, Música y Entretenimiento de Austin. \n 
URL:https://austinbatcave.org/event/creating-another-world-introduction-to-portals/
LOCATION:Turner-Robers Recreation Center\, 7201 Colony Loop Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bat Mobile Event,Community Event,Youth Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T230157Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Bat Cave Presents Story Department
DESCRIPTION:Austin Bat Cave Presents Story Department\nAnd we’re back with ABC’s favorite adults-only live storytelling event! \nUnscripted\, true stories told in ten minutes or less. \nFeaturing stories by musician Moe Diab of Caravan Strange\, illustrator and writer Gabriela Rodríguez Epstein\, 61st Texas Poet Laureate and founder of Host Literary Arts Amanda Johnston\, and novelist and film producer Rose Smith! \nJoin us for and evening of community & laughter in support of our free creative writing programs for kids. Stories will begin around 6:30 pm. \nStory Department is a donation-based event\, with a suggested door fee of $10 – $25. Early RSVPs will receive raffle tickets at a special rate! You won’t want to miss this month’s prizes\, including a handmade surprise by ABC’s Executive Director\, Emily Chammah.
URL:https://austinbatcave.org/event/austin-bat-cave-presents-story-department/
LOCATION:Radio Rosewood\, 1115 E 11th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults Only,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T170000
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SUMMARY:Bat Wolf Student Showcase!
DESCRIPTION:Join Austin Bat Cave’s Bat Wolf Summer Camp in exploring the fruits of their creative minds! Our Bat Wolf Camp blends storytelling and scene setting to create an art experience designed entirely by youth! Visit Austin Bat Cave’s mobile literacy book bus — the Bat Mobile! — and see a miniature version of the faraway realms our students have whisked us to. If you’re a fan of Meow Wolf or other immersive art experiences\, we welcome you to visit young makers trying their hand at creating this sort of art for the first time! \nWe’ll be parked behind the portables on Greenbrook Parkway. \nThis project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music\, and Entertainment.
URL:https://austinbatcave.org/event/bat-wolf-student-showcase/
LOCATION:Blanton Elementary School\, 5408 Westminster Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bat Mobile Event,Youth Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T170000
DTSTAMP:20261017T161839
CREATED:20260428T224250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T224645Z
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SUMMARY:Fantasy Book Faire and Student Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Austin Bat Cave presents our second annual Fantasy Book Faire! With performances by Devil Alfather and Ellemental\, and Otherworld Art by the students of Del Valle and Govalle Elementary Schools\, with assistance from Remy Lauren Joslin and Nan DeYoung. \nActivities include free books in all genres for all ages! Costume Contest! Music! Performances! Bat Mobile! \nThis project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music\, & Entertainment.
URL:https://austinbatcave.org/event/fantasy-book-faire-and-student-showcase/
LOCATION:The Vortex\, 2307 Manor Rd #2135\, Austin\, TX\, 78722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bat Mobile Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T123000
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CREATED:20260506T225932Z
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SUMMARY:Puppet Story Time and Book Faire at Festival Beach Food Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free event at Festival Beach Food Forest! Books for all ages will be available\, and a puppet story time for youth (12 and under recommended) will be performed. Outdoor seating. \nThis project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music\, & Entertainment. \n¡Acompáñenos en un evento gratuito en el Festival Beach Food Forest! Habrá libros disponibles para todas las edades y se presentará una hora del cuento con títeres para los más jóvenes (recomendado para niños de 12 años o menos). Asientos al aire libre. \nEste proyecto cuenta con el apoyo parcial de un Subsidio Elevate de la Secretaría de Arte\, Cultura\, Música y Entretenimiento de Austin. \n 
URL:https://austinbatcave.org/event/puppet-story-time-and-book-faire-at-festival-beach-food-forest/
LOCATION:Festival Beach Food Forest\, 29 Waller Street\, Austin\, Texas\, 78702
CATEGORIES:Bat Mobile Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20261017T161839
CREATED:20260506T230416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T230621Z
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SUMMARY:Community Art Saturday with Creative Action
DESCRIPTION:Join ABC\, our friends at Creative Action\, and other arts organizations for Community Art Saturday! We’ll have our Bat Mobile\, free books\, and fun\, creative writing activities for all ages. \nCommunity Art Saturday is an opportunity to celebrate our vibrant community through free arts workshops\, performances\, live-music\, and active learning for everyone.
URL:https://austinbatcave.org/event/community-art-saturday-with-creative-action/
LOCATION:Branch Park Pavilion\, 2201 Aldrich St\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T123000
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CREATED:20260506T225533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T225626Z
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SUMMARY:Puppet Show and Book Faire at Festival Beach Food Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free event at Festival Beach Food Forest! Books for all ages will be available\, and a puppet story time for youth (12 and under recommended) will be performed. Outdoor seating. \nThis project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music\, & Entertainment. \n¡Acompáñenos en un evento gratuito en el Festival Beach Food Forest! Habrá libros disponibles para todas las edades y se presentará una hora del cuento con títeres para los más jóvenes (recomendado para niños de 12 años o menos). Asientos al aire libre. \nEste proyecto cuenta con el apoyo parcial de un Subsidio Elevate de la Secretaría de Arte\, Cultura\, Música y Entretenimiento de Austin. \n 
URL:https://austinbatcave.org/event/puppet-show-and-book-faire-at-festival-beach-food-forest/
LOCATION:Festival Beach Food Forest\, 29 Waller Street\, Austin\, Texas\, 78702
CATEGORIES:Bat Mobile Event
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