Eastside Pop Up and Lone Star Queer present a groovy handcrafted and vintage market with the added bonus of an open house at Shag with 20% off. Be sure to visit the glitter bar!
Austin Animal Center has sent out a plea for help. The shelter is short-staffed, and they've had a higher than usual influx of animal friends that don't have a home. If you have room in your home for a temporary fur friend, or maybe you want to provide some of your time and energy, contact AAC today.
Turn daydreams of RV traveling into reality with educational seminars on topics like safety and maintenance, "My RV Kitchen," and state park travel. Peruse a selection of over 200,000 square feet of RVs from local dealers, and enjoy music from Boi Orbison, the Paul Logan Band, and more.
Thu.-Sat., Feb. 17-20. $9-10, adults; $6, children and seniors; free, children under 6.
A presentation about cultivating baneful herbs and poison allies, including everything from seed selection to soil preparation to the planting process.
The Austin Humane Society and Roger Beasley Mazda are teaming up to celebrate two major milestones with their annual raffle: AHS will celebrate its 70th anniversary, and RBM will celebrate its 50th anniversary, so they’re “Wheelin’ in the Years” and raffling off a beautiful Mazda 2021 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring convertible. Each ticket purchase provides one night of safe and warm shelter, nutritious food, quality medical care, and lots of love for a cat or dog who is waiting to find a home. Raffle ticket purchases must be made by a Texas resident over 18.
Drawing held Sat., April 9, noon. $20 each or three for $50.
Alamo Austin Air Conditioning & Heating is raising awareness about animals in need with a special contest. All you have to do is vote online for your favorite shelter, and everyone wins something. The contestants are PAWS Shelter, Austin Pets Alive!, and Austin Humane Society. You can vote once a day.
A great selection of local farmers bringing fabulous pastured meats, eggs, dairy, vegetables, and fruits, plus prepared-food vendors, artisans, bakers, and of course, live music.
Want to learn a new skill like soapmaking, macrame, screenprinting, or calligraphy? CRAFT has a variety of intimate in-person workshops scheduled covering those and more, and they provide all the tools and supplies. They're small, so register ASAP to snag a spot. Or schedule a private workshop for your own small group and choose your own crafting adventure!
It's Girl Scout cookie season again, so We Are Blood has formed a sweet partnership with Girl Scouts of Central Texas to reward blood and platelet donors with a free box. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.
Local pet photogs Dog Days host a campaign to raise funds for nonprofit Hound Rescue, wherein pet parents submit a pic and story of their doggos, and the public votes for their faves. Qualifying dogs get a professional photo shoot and are featured in an upcoming coffeetable book, and prizes are given out biweekly to dogs with the most points.
Voting open through March 19. $10 donation to enter, $1 per vote.