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January & February
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Girl Scouts of Central Texas will host a cocktail-making competition called Cookies and Cocktails. During the fundraising event, six local women mixologists will compete with their own interpretations of Girl Scout cookie avors, which guests will sample. 6:30 p.m. $35-$50. 1100 E. Fifth St., Austin. 512-453-7391. www.gsctx.org (Courtesy Girl Scouts of Central Texas)
Violinist Midori and conductor Peter Bay will perform Sibelius’ “Violin Concerto in D Minor” at the Long Center’s Dell Hall for the “Remarkable Romantics” performance. The program includes “Symphony No. 3” by Composer Antonín Dvořák and work by his pupil, Joseph Suk. 8 p.m. $19-$100. 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. 512-476-6064 www.austinsymphony.org (Courtesy Austin Symphony)
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JANUARY 28 THROUGHMARCH 30 TAKE IN TATTOOART The 20th Star of Texas Tattoo Revival festival will come to the Palmer Events Center, with artist booths and tattoo contests for a variety of styles. Times vary. $20 one-day pass, $50 weekend pass (advance); $25 one-day pass, $50 weekend pass (at door). 512-469-9000. 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin. www.golivefast.com FEBRUARY 03 JOIN FEMINIST ICONS Activist Gloria Steinem and author Margaret Atwood will discuss Texas politics and more at The Paramount Theatre in a conversation moderated by Corrie MacLaggan, statewide managing editor of The Texas Newsroom. 7 p.m. $55-$125. 713 Congress Ave., Austin. 512-472-5470. www.austintheatre.org 04 HAVE A LAUGHWITHA STAND UP COMEDIAN Patton Oswalt, who starred in “King of Queens” and “The Goldbergs,” comes to the Paramount Theatre for two comedy stand-up sets in one night as a part of his “Who’s Ready to Laugh” tour. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $45-$65. 713 Congress Ave., Austin. 512-472-5470. www. austintheatre.org 05 GROWYOUR GREEN THUMB Join the Festival Beach Food Forest team for its monthly walk among the plants. The organization’s experts will explain what grows in the food forest, what can be harvested and provide information about joining the food forest. 9-11 a.m. Free. 25-1/2 Waller St., Austin. www.festivalbeach.org 06 CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE TIGER The Paper + Craft Pantry and Kathy
at Bass Concert Hall this Valentine’s Day. The Grammy-winning artist has been referred to as the “Godmother of Soul” and was listed as one of the 100 greatest singers of all time by Rolling Stone. 8 p.m. $49.50-$125. 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin. 512-471-2787. www.texasperformingarts.org 20 THROUGH JUNE 05 ANARTIST’S LENS The “Oscar Muñoz: Invisibilia” exhibit at the Blanton Museum of Art features a range of the Colombian artist’s work, including photography, painting, sculpture and interactive works. Times vary. Free. 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin. 512-471-5482. www.blantonmuseum.org 24 CELEBRATE A RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHER The opening reception of the Jamel Shabazz exhibit at the George SEE THEWORLD THROUGH Washington Carver Museum will show the artist’s work that features women of color and spans four decades. The Brooklyn native began his work in New York City but throughout his career has expanded to capture a range of subjects. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. 1165 Angelina St., Austin. 512-974-4926. www.austintexas. gov/department/george-washington- carver-museum-cultural-and-genealogy- center 26 TAKE IT OFF FOR A CAUSE Cupid’s Undie Run will take place in more than 30 cities in the U.S., including Austin, in February. The event brings together pantsless runners to raise money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation and research on neuro bromatosis, a neurological disease that causes tumors throughout the body. The run is roughly a mile long and ends with a dance party. Noon. $40. Kung Foo Saloon, 716 W. Sixth St., Austin. www.my.cupids.org/cur/city/austin
Phantastic will host their inaugural Lunar New Year’s Eve Festival in East Austin. The event will be family-friendly and will include more than 15 booths from Asian small-business owners. There will also be a lion dance and other activities. Noon- 4 p.m. Free. The Paper + Craft Factory, 1023 Springdale Road, Ste. 6A, Austin. www.thepapercraftpantry.com 06 THEMUSIC OF DISNEY PRINCESSES Join Belle from “Beauty and the Beast,” Jasmine from “Aladdin,” Nala from “The Lion King” and Anastasia for an evening lled with Disney’s classic music at Bass Concert Hall. Packages to meet the princesses are also available. 2 p.m. $29.50-$75. 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin. 512-471-2787. www.texasperformingarts.org 11 THROUGH 12 HONOR TEXANMUSIC GREATS The celebratory hall of fame weekend put on by the Texas Heritage Songwriters Association culminates in the Hall of Fame Show on Feb. 12 at the Paramount Theatre. Inductees this year include Lefty Frizzell, Nanci Gri th, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Mark James. Times vary. $39-$250. Locations vary. www.texassongwriters.com 12 CHECKOUT SOME FOOTBALL PLAYING PUPS The Austin Humane Society will host its 15th annual Puppy Bowl at the Austin Humane Society shelter and Yard Bar from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the AHS shelter followed by an event at Yard Bar from 2-4 p.m. Free entry, $10 (tailgate tasting ticket), $30 (to enter a puppy), $35 (VIP ticket). AHS shelter, 124 W. Anderson Lane, Austin. 512-646-7387. Yard Bar, 6700 Burnet Road, Austin. 512-900-3773. www.austinhumanesociety.org 14 UNWINDWITHAN R&B LEGEND Patti LaBelle will take the stage
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