Monday, February 1, 2010

Austin Events for February

Sports

2/8, 8pm
Texas Longhorns vs. Kansas Jayhawks
Frank Erwin Center
http://www.uterwincenter.com

2/13, 7 am
4th Annual CACCC Valentine 5K Fun Run/Walk
Land Park, New Braunfels
http://www.runtex.com/web/2-2929.asp

2/13, 7pm
Texas Stars vs. Chicago Wolves
Cedar Park Center, Cedar Park
http://www.cedarparkcenter.com/

2/14, 7 am
Austin Marathon and Half Marathon
Downtown, Austin
http://www.youraustinmarathon.com/home

2/14, 7:30 am
Paramount Break-A-Leg 5k
Congress Avenue, Austin
http://www.austintheatre.org/site/Calendar
/1915210642?view=Detail&id=21801

2/17, 4 pm
Ranger Stampede 5K Run/Walk #4
1102 S. Congress Ave, Austin
http://www.runtex.com/web/2-2837.asp

2/20, 9 am
USATF Winter Fun Meet
Vista Ridge High School, Cedar Park
http://www.runtex.com/web/2-2922.asp

2/20, 8 am
Vern’s No Frills 5k - Race #11
Berry Springs Park & Preserve, Georgetown
http://www.runtex.com/web/2-2859.asp

2/28, 1:30 pm
Hays County CROP Hunger Walk
222 W. San Antonio St San Marcos
http://www.haysfoodbank.org/calendar.php?id_eve=33

UT Basketball Men’s/Women’s
www.TexasSports.com


Theatre/Culture

02/5-7 & 02/12-14, 7:30 pm
The Elephant Man
by Bernard Pomerance
The EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens, Wimberley
http://forms.wimberley.org/index.aspx?site=
12663&tide=1273509

2/3, 2/6 & 2/24, 6:30 pm
The Metropolitan Opera: Carmen Encore
Cinemark Hill Country Galleria, Bee Cave

2/12-13, 8 pm - 2/14, 3 pm
Truth & Beauty/The Bach Project
Long Center for the Performing Arts
http://www.balletaustin.org

2/17-21, 7 pm
Cirque Du Soleil - Alegria
Cedar Park Center
http://www.cedarparkcenter.com

2/20, 8 pm
Diahann Carroll
and the Austin Symphony Orchestra
Long Center for the Performing Arts
http://www.austinsymphony.org

2/26 - 3/14, Fri. and Sat. 7:30 PM, Sun 2:00
The Glass Menagerie
One of our greatest American plays
TexARTS, Lakeway
http://www.tex-arts.org

2/26, 8 pm
Barbara Nissman
and the Austin Symphony Orchestra
Long Center for the Performing Arts
http://www.thelongcenter.org

2/28, 7 pm
Groovaloo
The most visible dancers in the
entertainment industry.
Long Center for the Performing Arts
http://www.thelongcenter.org


Music

2/1, 8 pm
Wheatfield
One of the most popular bands in the Northwest
Cactus Cafe
http://www.utexas.edu/txunion/ae/cactus/
index.php?section=ae

2/2, 7:30 pm
New Found Glory, Saves the Day, hellogoodbye, Fireworks
(Outdoor) Emo’s
http://www.emosaustin.com

2/2, 8 pm
The Residents
Stubb’s Bar-B-Q (Outdoor)
http://stubbs.frontgatetickets.com

2/5, 7 pm
Jerry Jeff Walker
Lone Star Legend
One World Theater
http://www.oneworldtheatre.org

2/5, 10 pm
DJ Rap
DJ Rap was long one of the best mixers in
the business
Republic Live
301 W 5 Th, Austin, TX, 78701

2/6, 9 pm
Keller Williams
One man jam band
Antone’s
http://www.antones.net

2/6, 8 pm
Dirty Dozen Brass Band
New Orleans, Louisiana, brass band
Stubb’s Bar-B-Q (Indoor)
http://stubbs.frontgatetickets.com

2/11, 8 pm
Howie Day, Serena Ryder
Alternative, Rock, Pop
Antone’s
http://www.antones.net


2/12, 7 - 9:30 pm
Al Di Meola
One of the most prominent virtuosos in the contemporary instrumental jazz field
One World Theatre
http://www.oneworldtheatre.org/AllShows.html#Sinbad

2/12, 7 pm
Anita Baker
Austin Music Hall
http://www.austinmusichall.com

2/13, doors @ 9 pm
Valentine’s Eve Party
w/ White Dress, The Mercers, The Sour Notes
Stubb’s (Indoor)
http://stubbs.frontgatetickets.com

2/19, 7:30 pm
A Little Night Music
One of Broadway’s most neglected masterpieces
Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown
http://www.georgetownpalace.com/eventpage.php?eventID=254

2/19, 7 pm
Gov’t Mule
Alternative, Rock, Blues
Stubb’s Bar-B-Q (Outdoor)
http://stubbs.frontgatetickets.com

2/20, 7 - 9:30 pm
Dave Mason
Quintessential rock star
One World Theatre
http://www.oneworldtheatre.org/AllShows.html#Sinbad

2/25, 8 pm
Keb Mo
Influenced heavily on country blues,
Grammy® Award-winning
Paramount Theatre
http://www.austintheatre.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Home

2/26, doors @8 pm
Cash Bash IV
w/ Earl Poole Ball (Johnny Cash’s Pianist), W.S. “Fluke” Holland Band (Johnny Cash’s Drummer), Roger Wallace, The Skeletons, Brigitte London, The Band in Black (Johnny Cash Tribute Band)
Emo’s (Outdoor)
http://www.emosaustin.com/

2/26, 8pm
Concert By Steel Train
Alternative, Rock, Indie
Bass Concert Hall
http://www.texasperformingarts.org

2/27, 8 pm
John Prine
University of Texas at Austin:
Bass Concert Hall, Austin, TX
http://www.texasperformingarts.org


Other

2/18-21 - Visit web site for show times.
100th tour of Sesame Street Live
1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo & Friends
The Theatre at the Frank Erwin Center
http://www.uterwincenter.com/index.html

2/20, 8 pm
Carnaval Brasileiro
Palmer Events Center
http://www.sambaparty.com

2/20, 10 am - 5 pm
Old Gruene Market Days
Gruene Historic District, New Braunfels
http://www.gruenemarketdays.com

2/27, 12 - 5 pm
Georgetown’s Bridal Showcase
Georgetown Chamber Of Commerce
Georgetown
http://www.georgetownchamber.org/MeetingRoomInfo.asp

Thursday, February 28, 2008

FEBRUARY STYLE EVENTS

SERENDIPITY BRIDAL (Various) Serendipity Bridal2438 W. Anderson Lane374-9492serendipitybridal.com

THERAPY (Feb. 8) therapy1113 S. Congress Ave.326-2331 therapyclothing.com

LOFTY DOG FAS(HOUND) SHOW (Jan. 10–12) Touch of Sass500 N. Lamar Blvd.Ste. 70, 478-7277touchofsass.net

DAVID YURMAN SPARKLE & SWEETS (Feb 9–10David Yurman11600 Century Oaks Terrace834-8700davidyurman.com

MILK + HONEY (Feb. 13, 21) Milk + Honey204 Colorado St.236-1115milkandhoneyspa.com

ADELANTE (Feb. 21–22) Adelante1206 W. 38th St.Ste. 4104452-5322adelanteaustin.com

MANUEL MOTA TRUNK SHOW (Feb. 29–Mar. 1) Mélange Bridal3742 Far West Blvd.Ste. 104345-8780melangebridal.com

Food Events

FOOD EVENTS

AUSTIN FARMER’S MARKET(Ongoing) Republic Square ParkFourth and Guadalupe streets; Northcentral Triangle Park4600 Guadalupe St.; 236-0074austinfarmersmarket.org

SUNSET VALLEY FARMERS MARKET (Ongoing) Parking lot of Toney Burger Center3200 Jones Road443-0143sunsetvalleyfarmersmarket.org.2008

WINE LOVERS TRAIL (Feb. 8–10, 15–17) Various locations (866) 621-9463(866) 621-9463texaswinetrail.com

FRIENDSHIP’S VALENTINE BRUNCH (Feb. 10) Central Market Cooking School4001 N. Lamar Blvd.458-3068centralmarket.com.

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES (Feb. 13) Whole Foods Culinary Center525 N. Lamar Blvd.542-2340wholefoods.com

A DATE IN THE KITCHEN (Feb. 14–15)Whole Foods Culinary Center525 N. Lamar Blvd.542-2340wholefoods.com

GREAT ITALIAN BAKING: SAVORY & SWEET (Feb. 24) Central Market Cooking School4001 N. Lamar Blvd.458-3068centralmarket.com

Fairs and Festivals

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

The Artists' Market. Handmade works by local artists and artisans. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays. Mother Egan's, 715 W. Sixth St. Free. 535-5761, www.theartistsmarket.com.
Cedar Park Bydee Festival. A celebration of community and diversity featuring live music, concessions, inflatables, caricatures, stilt walkers, artists booths, arts and crafts fair and more. 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Heritage Oak Park, 875 Quest Parkway, Cedar Park. Call for admission information. 401-5000, www.ci.cedar-park.tx.us.
Eastside Artisans Market. Local artisans, musicians and refreshments. 7 p.m. Friday. Ventana del Soul Cultural Center, 1834 E. Oltorf St. Free. 707-7447, www.ventanadelsoul.org.
Fall Fest. Celebrate Dripping Springs' early history with local art, food, live performances and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Dr. Pound Pioneer Farmstead, Founders Memorial Park, Dripping Springs. Free-$5. (512) 694-0874, www.drpoundpioneerfarmstead.com.

FAMILY EVENTS
Family Fun Night. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday. Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, 1156 Hargrave St. Bowling, $2.99; movies, $2; roller skating, $3. 472-6932, www.myec.net.
'Sleeping Beauty.' A unique version of the classic fairy tale. 10 a.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Scottish Rite Children's Theatre, 207 W. 18th St. Adults: $20; children: $15; infants: $3. 472-5436, www.scottishritetheatre.org.
Sunday Morning Kids' Show. Various acts perform. 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Ruta Maya Coffee House, 3601-D S. Congress Ave. Free. 707-9637, www.rutamaya.net.

MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS
Austin Children's Museum. Hands-on and educational exhibits. New areas: the Big Game; It's a Nano World; Play It by Ear. Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 201 Colorado St. $3.50-$5.50. 472-2499, www.austinkids.org.
Blanton Museum of Art. Traveling exhibitions and a permanent collection of more than 17,000 works. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; B Scene, First Fridays. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Congress Avenue. $5-$10, free on Thursdays. 471-7324, www.blantonmuseum.org.
Bullock Texas State History Museum. The 'Story of Texas' with three floors of exhibits and an IMAX theater. Museum hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. 1800 N. Congress Ave. Museum: $3-$5.50, IMAX: $5-$7. 936-8746, www.thestoryoftexas.com.
LBJ Library and Museum. Presidential library with permanent and rotating exhibits. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. University of Texas, 2313 Red River St. Free. 721-0200, www.lbjlib.utexas.edu.
Ransom Center. A cultural institution housing such artifacts as a Gutenberg Bible, the first photograph, film archives, author manuscripts and fine art. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays; noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 21st and Guadalupe streets. Free. 471-8944, www.hrc.utexas.edu.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum. Works by the late sculptor Charles Umlauf. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. 605 Robert E. Lee Road. $1-$3.50; Workshop: $12. 445-5582, www.umlaufsculpture.org.

SPORTS & FITNESS
Austin Shotokan Karate. Nonprofit, city-sponsored class. Meets three times a week for $30 per month. 451-1958, www.austinshotokan.com.
Ruta Maya Wellness Programs. Free fitness classes with drink purchase. 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, and noon Saturdays; family yoga at 10 a.m. Saturdays. Ruta Maya Coffee House, 3601 S. Congress Ave. 707-9637, www.rutamaya.net.

NATURE & OUTDOORS
Austin Farmers' Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The Triangle, 46th Street between Lamar Boulevard and West Guadalupe Street. Free. 236-0074, www.austinfarmersmarket.org.
Austin Nature and Science Center. Nonprofit community center offers nature exhibits such as the Dino Pit and Zilker Nature Preserve. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 301 Nature Center Drive in west Zilker Park. Free. 327-8181, www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc.
Bee Cave Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 13908 W. Texas 71. Free. 750-9152, www.beecavefarmersmarket.com.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Botanical center dedicated to native Texas plants. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon to 5:30 p.m. Sundays. 4801 La Crosse Ave. Free to $7. 292-4100, www.wildflower.org.
Sunset Valley Farmers' Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Burger Center, 3200 Jones Road. Free. 280-1976, www.sunsetvalleyfarmersmarket.org.
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve. Canyon with hiking trails, events and center. Trail hours: sunrise to sunset. Building hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. 805 N. Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360). Free to $3. 327-7622, www.wildbasin.org.

AMUSEMENT PARKS & ZOOS
Animal World & Snake Farm.View more than 400 reptiles, including anacondas and cobras, at this old-fashioned novelty roadside attraction. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. 5640 S. Interstate 35, New Braunfels (exit 183), Children 2 and younger: free; children 3 to 12: $6.75; and adults: $9.75, (830) 608-9270.
Austin Steam Train Association.Operating on weekends year-round. Various departing times and locations. $15-$36. 477-8468, www.austinsteamtrain.org.
The Austin Zoo. Primates, big cats, birds, reptiles and other animals inhabit this kid-oriented, privately run sanctuary. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 10807 Rawhide Trail. Free-$7. 288-1490, www.austinzoo.org.
Capital of Texas Zoo. Nonprofit zoo dedicated to education and conservation. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 376-A Jenkins Road, Cedar Creek. $4.49-$6.99. 303-6675, www.capitaloftexaszoo.org.
Schlitterbahn. Family-friendly water park with tubing, water slides, surfing machine and more. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. 381 E. Austin St., New Braunfels. $28.99-$35.99. (830) 625-2351, www.schlitterbahn.com.
SeaWorld San Antonio. Sharks, whales, dolphins and other sea life, plus thrill rides and a water park. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. 10500 SeaWorld Drive. $38.99-$48.99. (800) 700-7786, www.seaworld.com.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Theme park with roller coasters and musical shows. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Interstate 10 West and Loop 1604 in San Antonio (exit 555). $31.99-$46.99. (210) 697-5050, www.sixflags.com/fiestaTexas/.