Northwest Austin Edition | January 2023

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February events

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FEB. 11

GRAB A DRINK FAIR MARKET

FEB. 19

RUN A MARATHON DOWNTOWN AUSTIN

Brazilian Mardi Gras was started by Brazilian students at the University of Texas at Austin. WORTH THE TRIP Feb. 04: Celebrate Brazilian Mardi Gras Carnaval Brasileiro is Austin’s annual Brazilian Mardi Gras celebration. The tradition was started in 1978 by a group of The University of Texas students from Brazil. 8 p.m.-1:45 a.m. $35. Speakeasy, 412-D Congress Ave., Austin. www.sambaparty.com

Attendees can try bloody marys made by local bars and restaurants alongside craft mixes at the ninth annual Bloody Mary Festival. 10:30 a.m -6 p.m. $49.50-$69.50. Fair Market, 1100 E. Fifth St., Austin. www.thebloodymaryfest.com

Attendees can run through downtown Austin and party at the nish line in Ascension Seton’s annual Austin Marathon. 7 a.m. $49 (virtual 5K challenge), $169 (half-marathon), $189 (full marathon). www.youraustinmarathon.com

08 CELEBRATE THE AUSTIN CHAMBER

and voice-over actor, will entertain guests with comedy for adults. 7:15 p.m. $25-$35, $99 (includes two tickets, chocolate strawberries and two glasses of champagne). Capitol City Comedy Club, 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Bldg B., Unit 100, Austin. 512-467-2333. www.capcitycomedy.com 25 TOUR MODERN HOMES The Modern Architecture + Design Society has put together a self- guided tour of at least 11 modern living spaces in Austin. The event is free for kids nine and under. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $15 (ages 10-17), $45-$110 (age 18 and over). www.mads.media

$35 (entry), $10 (drink add-ons). 13729 Research Blvd., Austin. 512-537-8737. www.pinballz.com 10 ADVOCATE FOR ART With the Texas legislative session kicking o in January, Texans for the Arts has organized a summit to advocate for artists. Attendees can hear voices of colleagues and citizen activists from across the state. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $10- $100. Texas Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave., Austin. Eventbrite: Texas Arts Advocacy Summit 2023 14 LAUGH OUT LOUD FOR VALENTINE’S DAY Mike MacRae, an Austin-based comedian

The Austin Chamber will celebrate its 145th year of serving the community with lunch and a planned program. The chamber will welcome its incoming board Chair Ali Khataw, and discuss what lies ahead for the organization. Noon-1:30 p.m. $125 (member)-$175 (nonmember). JW Marriott, 110 E. Second St., Austin. 512-478-9383. www.austinchamber.com 09 SOLVE A MURDER Pinballz will host a murder mystery dinner called “Trailer Trash Tragedy” with a barbecue-style dinner and specialty “trashy” drinks. 7-10 p.m.

Find more or submit Northwest Austin 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.

NORTHWEST AUSTIN EDITION • JANUARY 2023