February 8th, 2020 | Palmer Events Center
The Rodeo Austin Gala & Youth Art Auction is one of Austin’s favorite charity events! This Texas-sized fundraiser is sure to entertain friends, family, employees or top clients. Gala purchases support Rodeo Austin and educational opportunities for Texas kids. The evening includes cocktail hour, a gourmet dinner, one-of-a-kind silent and live auctions, and boot-tapping live music entertainment!
February 9th, 2020 | Jo’s Coffee South Congress Â
Since 2005, Jo’s has hosted an annual Chili Cook-Off and benefit each winter. The event supports non-profit groups addressing hunger issues locally and draws amateur and professional culinary talent into a fierce battle for the prized trophy chili pot and other goodies. Entry is free, so enjoy the day and listen to some great live music!
Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K
February 16th, 2020 | Downtown Austin, Congress and 2nd Ave
The 2020 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K presented by Under Armour will fill Austin’s streets with more than 20,000 runners! If you missed the unveiling of their new marathon course in 2019, then 2020 is your year! Participants are treated to experience Austin’s finest! Runners will race along open roads that pass iconic landmarks like UT Tower, The I Love You Mural and the Austin Power Plant. Enjoy miles of Austin unique neighborhoods such as SOCO district and Hyde Park and get greeted by cheering crowds as you close in on the finish line in front of the Texas State Capitol on historic Congress Ave!
February 22nd, 2020 | Multiple Locations, Austin, TX
The Austin Modern Home Tour celebrates over a decade of collaborative exchange between architects, developers, designers, and real estate professionals, and invites every Austinite to join the Modern Movement! Founded by Krisstina Wise of Goodlife Luxury and produced and developed by co-owner James Leasure and his Modern Architecture + Design Society (MA+DS).
February 22nd, 2020 | Emo’s
Carnaval in Austin is one of the biggest Brazilian Carnaval celebrations outside Brazil. Brasileiro-style samba, costumes and wild abandon can all be seen in the heart of Texas.
February 22nd, 2020 | 6th Street
The Mardi Gras Bar Crawl is coming to Austin Saturday, February 22nd, 2020! Bar Crawl Austin is turning 6th Street into Bourbon Street for the biggest Mardi Gras celebration and party! Collect thousands of beads and drink SoCo Hurricanes! It’s an incredible day of green, purple, and gold New Orleans style fun!
February 23rd, 2020 |Springdale Station, 979 Springdale Rd Suite #160, 78702
Come out for Veganchill Fest, the biggest Adult Vegan Party in Texas on Sunday, February 23rd! There will be Slow-flow yoga at 11 am for VIP ticket holders. Live DJ and entertainment throughout the whole event and live drag queen performances. Not to mention live art painting, games, raffles, and gifts! There will be 40+ vegan vendors and AC inside the venue. Four bars will be serving the coldest drinks you can find in TX!
2nd Annual Fat Tuesday Crawfish Boil
February 25th, 2020Â | Scholz Garten
Historic Scholz Garten‘s Fat Tuesday Crawfish Boil is back! Live set from Charles Thibodeaux & the Austin Cajun Aces 5:30pm-7pm. DJ Island Time 7pm-10pm. Hot Crawfish until it runs out! Abita Beer and Hurricane Specials all night.
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Harlem Globetrotters
February 27th-28th, 2020Â | Frank Erwin Center
The Original Harlem Globetrotters all-new Pushing the Limits World Tour is headed your way. This is more than a basketball game. It is more than a show. It is the one and only Harlem Globetrotters in an all-new, larger-than-life world tour. You’ll be on your feet, out of your seat, laughing until it hurts and loving every moment!
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February 29th, 2020Â | Republic Square, 422 Guadalupe St, 78701
Austin Oyster Festival presents a variety of Gulf and East Coast oysters prepared in nearly every way imaginable; on the half shell, grilled, roasted, fried, in gumbo, and more! With other offerings, including Creole BBQ shrimp, Shrimp Po’Boys, and Crispy Spiced Pommes Frites, the beautiful bivalves will be enjoyed with perfect accompaniments. Also, Bloody Mary Bars featuring Bloody Revolution, mineral water by Topo Chico, specialty cocktails by Deep Eddy Vodka, premium wine selections from favorite brands, and craft beers will round out the extensive beverage menu!