Weekend Events Highlight The Best Of Austin

AUSTIN, TX -- This week's featured events offer activities highlighting everything that sets Austin apart from other Texas cities. Whether it's a FREE outdoor Super Bowl Watch party on a 40 ft. screen or you're looking to celebrate the first full blue moon of 2018, this weekend you'll find events and activities that celebrate Austin's uniqueness. Check out what's happening near you, we're sure you'll find something you'll enjoy.

FRIDAY, FEB. 2

• Trevor Noah in Austin: Bass Concert Hall will host Trevor Noah on Friday, Feb. 2 beginning at 7:30 PM. Trevor Noah, recognized as the most successful comedian in Africa, is also host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show on Comedy Central. For additional information, including ticket pricing, click HERE. Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX 78712
• Backyard Garden Party - Stories, Booze & Bites for Urban Roots: Gardenia will host its Backyard Garden Party - Stories, Booze & Bites for Urban Roots on Friday, Feb. 2 beginning at 7 PM. Please note, Eventbrite RSVP required, donations at the door. The backyard party in East Austin will feature free craft drinks (Zilker, Dripping Springs Gin, Juiceland), bites (Eden East, Haymaker), and true storytelling from your friends and neighbors. Gardenio empowers anyone to start growing their own fruits, veggies, and herbs at home. For more information, including RSVP details, click HERE. Gardenio, 2710 East 3rd Street, Austin, TX 78702
• February Vegan Drinks: ATX Vegan Drinks and Counter Culture will host February Vegan Drinks on Friday, Feb. 2 from 8 PM - 11 PM. There will be raffle tickets for sale donated by local vegan businesses. There will be games, wine, cheese, and specials all night. This month's raffle donations will benefit Bailing Out Benji, a non-profit organization dedicated to changing the world for companion animals by educating about the puppy mill problem across the United States. They work within local communities to help end pet overpopulation, shelter overcrowding and help prevent the surrender of animals to local shelters by supplying food to families experiencing financial hardship. For details, click HERE. Counter Culture, 2337 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78702
• Carnaval Pre-Party Speakeasy: Speakeasy and Carnaval Brasileiro Austin will host its Carnaval Pre-Party Speakeasy on Friday, Feb. 2 from 8 PM - 10 PM. Come out and and enjoy live music by Maracatu Texas and Speakeasy for the official annual Carnaval kick-off party. There will be drink specials throughout the night, prizes, drumming, dancers, drinks, and fun. For details, click HERE. Speakeasy, 412 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
• Psychedelic Medicine - A Benefit for Maps: Catch the Third Wave of responsible psychedelic exploration with Psychedelic Medicine, a local psychedelia showcase, in benefit of The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), an organization supporting psychedelic and marijuana research since 1986, on Friday, Feb. 2 from 8 PM - 2 AM. The free event will be hosted at Barracuda and feature music by Megafauna, The Clouds are Ghosts, The Human Circuit, Palm Daze, and Transit Method, plus DJ sets by Fitnez + Hellth. Monetary donations for MAPS will be accepted onsite.Founded in 1986, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana. For details, click HERE. Barracuda Austin, 611 East 7th Street, Austin, TX 78701

SATURDAY, FEB. 3 & SUNDAY, FEB. 4

• Valentine's Day Make & Take: Board & Brush Cedar Park, TX will host its Valentine's Day Make & Take on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 10 AM - 12:30 PM. Participants at this first Make & Take will have the opportunity to make a heart trio or darling tray for $15. All ages welcome. To register, click HERE. Board & Brush Cedar Park, TX, 2011 Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park, TX 78613
• Roses 101 with The Antique Rose Emporium: Round Rock Garden Center will host Roses 101 on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 10 AM - 11 AM. Attendees will learn tips on how to select a rose, plant it properly, and keep it healthy through pruning and fertilization practices. For additional information, click HERE. Round Rock Garden Center, 901 Sam Bass Road, Round Rock, TX 78681
• Border Promise: Elisabet Ney Museum, Art To The Third Power, and Print Austin will host Border Promise on Saturday, Feb. 3 beginning at 1 PM, and Sunday, Feb. 4 beginning at 1 PM. Art To The Third Power will create enormous woodcut images printed on bedsheets by walking on plywood board presses. Then help construct a “Border Bandage,” by hanging the prints on wires strung along Waller Creek, bisecting the Museum’s grounds into its north and south halves. The piece reflects on contemporary issues of migration, while serving as a reminder that Elisabet Ney herself came to the US as a political refugee during the Franco-Prussian War. Issues of escape, strangeness, and hostility contrasted with the pull of opportunity, safe harbor, and the refuge of old country enclaves then as now. You will really need to be there, participating, to get the full impact of the event. BORDERǀPROMISE is a part of PrintAustin, the month-long printmaker’s festival. For more on Print Austin, visit www.printaustin.org. For event details, click HERE. Elisabet Ney Museum, 304 East 44th Street, Austin, TX 78751
• Spanish Through Piñatas Workshop: El Puente Productions, LLC will host a Spanish Through Piñatas Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 3 beginning at 1:30 PM. Learn Spanish immersed in an innovative workshop of Piñatas! During this artistic process you will discover the language and the culture reflected. Ages 5 to adults, all levels of Spanish are welcome. Participants in this workshop will learn in a relaxing atmosphere, through artistic skills from the roots of our creative Mexican culture.Taught by Naxieli Gomez-Traub, Art Director and Spanish Teacher. COST: $15 Registration (Materials included) + 5 sessions of $15 each. Space is limited! For more details, click HERE. Progress School of Austin, 2200 Justin Lane, Austin, TX, 78757.
• Missed Connections ATX: ColdTowne Theater will host Missed Connections ATX on Saturday, Feb. 3 beginning at 8:30 PM. Come out and enjoy a show about lovesick Austinites seeking a second chance at romance online. Inspired by Austin Craigslist Missed Connections, this show explores the sentimental, fantastical, and downright raunchy nature of Austin’s most impersonal personal ads. For more details, click HERE. ColdTowne Theater, 4803 Airport Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751
• Texas Metaphysical Fair In Round Rock, TX: The Texas Metaphysical Fair in Round Rock, Texas will take place on Sunday, Feb. 4 from 11 AM - 5 PM. The FREE event will feature psychic readings, tarot card readers, healers, jewelry, metaphysical products, holistic practitioners, medium, and pendulum readers. For more details, click HERE. Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Meeting Room 1, 301 W. Louis Henna Boulevard. Round Rock, TX 78728
• PUG Yard Sale Goes to Austin: Pinup Girl Clothing will host its PUG Yard Sale on Sunday, Feb. 4 from 10 AM - 3 PM. All are invited to check out racks and racks of fabulous finds sizes XS-4X, plus tees and accessories with prices from $1 - $60 (a handful of items may be prices $80 or $100). FREE Event. For more details on this event, click HERE. Omni Hotel Austin Downtown, 700 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, TX 78701
• Celebrating Our Black Photoshoot: Up SZN and ATX Urban Guide will host Celebrating Our Black Photoshoot on Sunday, Feb. 4 from 2 PM - 3 PM. We are calling out people of color in Austin to meet us at the Texas State Capitol for an epic photo to celebrate Black History Month. This is an open call for both men and women of all ages. The idea is to get as many people as possible for a group photo highlighting what makes us unique in our own way. The only criteria is that you dress in all black. There will be one group photo with just the men and one group photo with just the women. If you have any questions, please contact Breana Boone at Breana@upszn.com. For event details, click HERE. Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
• Sports at the Cinema - The Super Bowl!: Mobile Loaves & Fishes invites the community to come out and watch the Super Bowl on its 40 ft. outdoor screen on Sunday, Feb. 4 beginning at 5:30 PM. Grab chairs and a blanket, bring family and friends, and enjoy this special broadcast of The Super Bowl at the Community First! Village. Come as early as 5:30pm to explore Community First! Village, pick your spot, and enjoy your favorite snacks. Burgers, Hot dogs, milkshakes, popcorn, candy and drinks will be available for purchase (cash & cards accepted).The event is FREE, however a $5 donation would be highly appreciated. Donations can be made electronically when RSVPing to this event.We encourage you to support our Community Grille rather than bringing outside food and drinks. For details, click HERE. Community First Village, 9301 Hog Eye Road, Austin, TX 78724
• Feb. 4th Full Blue Moon Witches' Market: The Buzz Mill will host a Full Blue Moon Witches Market on Sunday, Feb. 4 beginning at 7 PM. Open to all ages, come out and gather under the light of the first full blue moon of the new year. The full moon is a time to reap the benefits of your intentions over the past month & release what no longer serves you. There will be an altar for those who wish to bring an offering in acknowledgment of all that you've received or relinquished this cycle~ at the end of the night, these offerings will be returned to the elements.FEATURING***Local Witches' Handcrafted Wares***Coffee, Brews & Spirits from The Buzz Mill [Open to All Ages!]***Philly Cheesesteaks from 1776 Cheesesteak Co.***Vegetarian & Vegan Pizza from Li'l Nonna's***Plant Based Burgers, Fries & Shakes from Plow Burger. For event details, click HERE. The Buzz Mill, 1505 Town Creek Drive, Austin, TX 78741

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