The Austin Pride Festival and Parade announced on Friday afternoon that it will be rescheduled due to the inclement weather forecasted this weekend as a result of Hurricane Harvey.
Paddle for Puppies also announced on Friday afternoon that the event will be rescheduled as a result of the hurricane. The new date is Sunday, September 10.
Posted Aug. 24, 5:29 p.m.
Friday, August 25
1. Countering Hate community discussion
In response to the recent events in Chalottesville, Virginia, this event includes a conversation with Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Police Chief Brian Manley, a seminar on how to manage one's emotional responses during times of crisis and a primer for activists presented by the Austin Community Law Center. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $5 donation suggested. YWCA Greater Austin, 2015 S. I-35, Ste. 110. www.goo.gl/1FgGAE
2. The best bird tattoo in all of ATX
Blue Owl Brewing and the Travis Audobon Society host their second annual Avian Ink award ceremony, which recognizes the best bird-inspired tattoos around. The event is a celebration of the Golden Cheeked Warbler, an endangered species native to Central Texas. Blue Owl Brewing, 2400 E. Cesar Chavez St. www.travisaudubon.com/avian-ink-contest
Saturday, August 26
3. Austin Pride turns 26
The pride festival is the largest annual LGBTQ advocacy and fundraising event in Central Texas. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $17 (general admission). Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St. www.austinpride.org
4. Quesoff raises cheddar for Central Texas Food Bank
The seventh annual Quesoff convenes 30 queso-competitors—including local restaurants, top chefs and home cooks—across four categories: meaty, spicy, veggie and wild card. 2-5 p.m. $2 donation of free with a donation of two non-perishable canned goods. Mohawk, 912 Red River St. www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/events/quesoff-2017
Sunday, August 27
5. Paddle for Puppies on Lady Bird Lake
Participants paddle on kayaks and paddleboards for 5 miles. Proceeds benefit Austin Pets Alive. 6:45 a.m. (arrive time), 7:45 a.m. (paddle start time). $40. Rowing Dock, 2418 Stratford Drive. www.paddleforpuppies.com
6. Happy birthday, LBJ!
In celebration of what would have been Lyndon Johnson's 109th birthday, the LBJ Presidential Library is offering free admission, birthday cake and refreshments to visitors. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. LBJ Presidential Library, 2313 Red River St. www.lbjlibrary.org/events/free-admission-for-lbjs-birthday
7. Free chocolate tasting
Backpack around the world through creative chocolate samplers—including flavors such as harissa, spaghetti and orange blossom—without the hassle of travel. 12-5 p.m. Delysia Chocolatier Culinary Center, 2000 Windy Terrace, Ste. 2C, Austin. www.delysia.com
8. Lysistrata for one night only
This staged reading of Aristophanes' comedy about Greek women who withold sex from their husbands in attempt to end a war benefits Austin Shakespeare. 7-8:30 p.m. $15 (advanced tickets), $20 (at the door). Spider House Ballroom, 2906 Fruth St. www.austinshakespeare.org/romeo-juliet
