Weekend Events In And Around ATX Feature Activities For Everyone

AUSTIN, TX -- This weekend's events offer something that everyone can enjoy. From art to boxing, and including some Valentine's Day markets, you're sure to find great ways to celebrate the weekend. Check out some of the events happening near you.

FRIDAY, FEB. 9

• Art of Celebration Opening Reception: Art For The People hosts the Art of Celebration Opening Reception on Friday, Feb. 9 from 6:30 PM - 9 PM. This 2nd annual event will be an art adventure and feature more than 45 Austin Artists and their interpretation of "Celebration". Artwork will include ceramics, encaustic, jewelry, mixed media, scratchboard, watercolor and other mediums. 10% of sales from the Art of Celebration will be gifted to Share Art Heal and VSA Texas. FREE Event. For more information, click HERE. Art for the People, 1711 South 1st Street, Austin, TX 78704
• Central Texas Golden Gloves 2018: South Austin Gym will host the 2018 Central Texas Golden Gloves held under sanction by USA Boxing on Friday, Feb. 9 - Sunday, Feb. 11. For tickets, click HERE. South Austin Gym, 5700 Manchaca Road, Austin, TX 78745
• Appreciate Art Austin Festival: Appreciate Art Austin and Scratchouse will host the family-friendly Appreciate Art Austin Festival on Friday, Feb. 9 beginning at 7 PM. Come out and enjoy Austin's first live art, music, dance, and alt-culture single day festival experience. Live Sound Production by Alethia Sound; Live Visual Art Gallery; Ecstatic Dance; Local Artisan Crafters & Vendors; Interactive Workshops + Happy Hour; Immersive Art Installations; Spin/Hoop/Prop Friendly. Music from The Human Experience - David BlockDRRTYWULVZDJ Happy Happy James World. For more information, click HERE. FREE Event. 617 East 7th Street, Austin, TX 78701
• Friday Live with Those Poor Serfs: St. Elmo Brewing Company will host Those Poor Serfs at the beer garden on Friday, Feb. 9 beginning at 7 PM. Enjoy an evening of the americana rock roots band Those Poor Serfs perform with a blend of blues, soul and southern harmonies. For more information,click HERE. FREE Event. 440 East St. Elmo Road, Austin, TX 78745
• University of Texas Symphony: The University of Texas Symphony welcomes guest conductor Marcelo Lehninger in a program featuring works of Leonard Bernstein, string concerto competition winners Patrice Calixte and Sara Aldana, and solo pianist Rick Rowley on Friday, Feb. 9 beginning at 7:30 PM. For more information, click HERE. Bates Recital Hall, 2406 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX 78712

SATURDAY, FEB. 10 & SUNDAY, FEB. 11

• Balancing the Three Brains - Head, Heart, and Gut: Whole Movement Center will host Balancing the Three Brains - Head, Heart, and Gut on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 9 AM - 5 PM. Attendees will explore the wisdom of the three intrinsic brains: those of the head, the heart, and the gut. Western culture tends to acknowledge and honor only the brain of the central nervous system, yet we have a complete brain—the enteric brain—in the digestive tube and an intrinsic brain in the heart. By allowing the intelligence of each of these centers to work in harmony with the others, we can expand our understanding of ourselves and of the world; re-pattern unhelpful responses to stress; and identify practices that will allow us to grow as individuals, artists, therapists, and movers. For more information, click HERE. Whole Movement Center, 1709 Rio Grande Street, Austin, TX 78701
• Austin Cave Festival: The Austin Cave Festival will be held Saturday, Feb. 10 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Come out to learn about the animals that live in Austin's caves; explore how water travels through the aquifer and out Barton Spring; try on caving gear; learn how to protect and conserve Austin's unique cave resources. If you plan to go caving, please wear clothes/closed-toe shoes you can get muddy and clean clothes/shoes to change into afterwards. The cave tour registrations are currently full, but walk-ups will be accepted (space permitting). There will also be a virtual reality cave from PassmoreVR and an artificial cave from CaveSim with interactive electronic formations, fauna, and artifacts. In addition to caving, there will be lots of indoor and outdoor activities to choose from so the event will be held rain or shine. For a list of events and activities to be held, click HERE. FREE Event. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 LaCrosse Avenue, Austin, TX 78739
• A Tasting Sure to Delight: Diptyque will host an event to feature their limited edition Rose Delight Collection and indulge in the centuries old delicacy of Turkish Delights on Saturday, Feb. 10 beginning at 10 AM. FREE Event. Diptyque, 11700 Rock Rose, Austin, TX 78758
• Heart Mart - A Brunch Market: Come out and enjoy a love-filled brunch market at Magnolia Cafe on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 11 AM - 3 PM. You'll be able to purchase Valentine's Day Gifts for loved ones, sip on mimosas, and enjoy some brunch. The day's event will include a great line-up of artists. For more information featured vendors, click HERE. Magnolia Cafe South, 1920 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704
• Darwin Day Austin 2018: The Center for Inquiry-Austin will host a FREE family-friendly celebration of the 209th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 12 PM - 5 PM. All are welcome where there will be something for everyone including fun learning activities for kids and teens, fascinating lectures, and trivia contest for adults, professional development credit for teachers, and birthday cake to celebrate. To learn more, click HERE. UT:JJ Pickle Research Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78758
• Valentine's Day Special - Two People for $40 Salt Session: The Hot and Salty Spa, offering Alternative & Holistic Health Service in Round Rock, will offer a Valentine's Day Special of a Salt Session or Infrared Sauna for $40 for 2 people. This promotion will be offered daily through Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. For more information, click HERE. Hot & Salty Spa, 1101 Satellite View, Suite 402, Round Rock, TX 78665
• Austin Plant Swap at HOPE Farmers Market: The HOPE Farmers Market will host a Plant Swap on Sunday, Feb. 11 from 11 AM - 2 PM. Things that can be brought to swap are pots, seeds, and of course plants. This is a one-for-one swap. If you don't have any plants to swap, you can make a small donation (proceeds go to HOPE Farmers Market) to receive any plant in return. Street parking along the market is free on Sundays. For more information, click HERE. HOPE Farmers Market, 412 Comal Street, Austin, TX 78702
• February Family Day: In celebration of Black History Month, the UMLAUF will host a FREE and family-friendly event on Sunday, Feb. 11 from 12 PM - 4 PM. Bring the family and enjoy a full day of activities in the garden including arts & crafts, music, dance performances, and more. FREE Event. For more details, click HERE. UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum, 605 Robert E. Lee Road, Austin, TX 78704
• Essential Oil 101 - Power & Purpose in the New Year: Come out and enjoy an introductory workshop on essential oils and their uses on Sunday, Feb. 11 from 4 PM - 6 PM. Guests will learn about the benefits of oils, the basic uses, and where to apply the oils. In addition, you'll learn about safety concerns, internal usage concerns, and reflexology tips. Bring a guest and receive a FREE bottle of Wild Orange essential oil plus a chance to win a special surprise gift. $5 Make n Take Rollerballs. Specific oil blends will be available. For more information, click HERE. FREE Event. 1801 Todd Lane, Cedar Park, TX 78613
• Black Composers Concert Presented by Austin Chamber Music Center: The Austin Chamber Music Center presents the musical contributions of African-American composers on Sunday, Feb. 11 from 4 PM - 6 PM. Now in its 15th year of this annual event, this year will focus on the contributions of black female composers. Come out and enjoy a fascinating evening of great music. For more information, click HERE. FREE Event. George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center, 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78702