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January & February events
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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 female mixologists will compete with their own interpretations of Girl Scout cookie avors, which guests will sample. 6:30 p.m. $35-$50. 1100 E. 5th 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” event. The program includes work by Composer Antonín Dvořák and Joseph Suk. 8 p.m. $19-$79. 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. 512-476-6064. www.austinsymphony.org (Courtesy Austin Symphony)
Floyd Domino’s All Stars will perform danceable Southwestern swing tunes in Southwest Austin. Domino won a Grammy in 2000 for Best Country Instrumental Performance. The band includes vocalist Alice Spencer and Austin jazz musicians. 7:30 p.m. $20. 2115 Allred Drive, Austin. www.samstownpointatx.com (Courtesy Todd Wolfson)
30 MEET DRIPPING SPRINGS WEDDING VENDORS The Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce will host a showcase to demonstrate why the Texas House designated the city the “Wedding Capital of Texas.” Guests can visit locations, such as venues and lodging properties, and meet vendors. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 5330 Bell Springs Road, Dripping Springs. www.drippingspringstx.org FEBRUARY 03 JOIN FEMINIST ICONS Activist Gloria Steinem and “The Handmaid’s Tale” 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 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Get it Gals will host “Schitt’s Creek” trivia at Texas Keeper Cider. The organization puts on free trivia events over pop culture topics throughout Austin. Texas Keeper Cider o ers a range of alcoholic beverages and items to build a picnic. The event will be outside, weather permitting. All ages welcome. 7 p.m. Free. Texas Keeper Cider. 12521 Twin Creek Road, Manchaca. www.getitgals.com 04 HAVE A LAUGHWITHA STAND UP COMEDIAN Patton Oswalt 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 13 WORKOUT AND SIP BREWS Meanwhile Brewing and Lumos Fitness Collective will partner to o er a donation-based outdoor training class. The workout will combine strength
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training and endurance elements. The workout is scalable for all ages. 10 a.m. Donation based. 3901 Promontory Point Drive, Austin. www.meanwhilebeer.com 14 SLOWDANCEWITH YOUR VALENTINE Little Elmore Reed Blues Band will bring some slow and steady blues to the Sagebrush this Valentine’s Day. The band has been playing in Austin for at least 12 years and has played with blues greats such as Gary Clark Jr. 8 p.m. $5. 5500 S. Congress Ave., Austin. Austin-based four-piece punk band Capture Phase and Chicago-based alternative rock band North by North will play at The Far Out Lounge along with local bands Flyer Club and Transit Method. 5 p.m. $7 (advance), $10 (at door). 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin. 512-351-9909. www.thefaroutaustin.com www.sagebrushtexas.com 15 PUNK ROCKOUT
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 (advance), $50 weekend pass (advance), $25 one-day pass, $50 weekend pass (at door). 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin. 512-469- 9000. www.golivefast.com 29 ENJOY A LOCAL COUNTRY LEGEND Fiddler and singer-songwriter Alvin Crow will return to the Broken Spoke for a show with singer Paula Russel performing in the restaurant at 6 p.m. Crow began playing violin at age 4 and has been playing at Austin honky tonks for more
than 40 years. 9 p.m. $10. 3201 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin. www.brokenspokeaustintx.net
Find more or submit Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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