People’s Music Concert featuring Susanna Sharpe and Brazilian Quartet to benefit People’s Community Clinic, at Waterloo Ice House, Sixth & Lamar, 9pm. 467-8776 or 708-3131.

Shoot From the Heart sporting clays tourney to benefit American Heart Association at Cypress Valley Preserve. 433-4023.


THU 27

Happy Birthday Concert for Charlene Hancock’s 60th featuring Gulf Coast Players, Nash Hernandez, Mystic Knights, Cornell Hurd, Jazz Vatos and more to benefit the Tejana Dames who recently had equipment stolen, at Antone’s, 6pm. Cost is $8. 261-7076.


SAT 29

Run for Recovery 3K Run to benefit New Serenity House, nonprofit providing care to recovering alcoholics and addicts, at Whitaker Intramural Fields, 51st & Guadalupe, 7am check-in. Cost is $10-15. 323-2212.

Club Skirt to benefit Cornerstone Gay & Lesbian Community Center, at Fiesta Gardens, 10am-midnight. Cost is $10-15. 708-1515×2.


SUN 30

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival to benefit Capital Area Food Bank, at Waterloo Park, 12th & Red River. Free! So bring some canned or packaged food! 454-5766.

KAZI 88.7FM Summerfest ’98 to benefit KAZI community radio, at Travis Co. Expo Center. 836-9544 or 836-9545.


SUN 6

4-Legged 2-Step to benefit PAWS Shelter for Animals, at Manchaca Fire Hall, 1/4 mile west of Manchaca Road on FM1626, 7-11pm. Cost is $7 advance, $8 at the door. 268-1611.


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