Feb. 4: Celebrate Carnaval
Carnaval Brasileiro is Austin's annual Brazilian Mardi Gras celebration. The tradition was started in 1978 by a group of The University of Texas students from Brazil. 8 p.m.-1:45 a.m. $35. Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave., Unit D, Austin. www.sambaparty.com
Feb. 6: Eat some chili
Jo’s Coffee will host its 16th annual Chili Cook-off benefit. The event will help raise money toward Free Lunch. Free Lunch works to address food insecurity for those living in Austin. Both amateur and professional culinary talent will compete for the prized chili pot. Noon-3 p.m. $25. Jo’s Coffee, 1300 S. Congress Ave., Austin. www.joscoffee.com
Feb. 11: Drink for a cause
The Bloody Mary Festival will offer bloody mary drinks made by local bars and restaurants as well as craft bottled mixes. Attendees get the opportunity to taste and vote for their pick for The Best Bloody Mary in Austin. The festival will benefit the Girls Empowerment Network. Times vary. $50.25 (general admission), $69.50 (VIP). Fair Market, 1100 E. Fifth St., Austin. www.thebloodymaryfest.com
Feb. 14-19: Experience ‘Aladdin’ live
Bass Concert Hall will present live performances of Disney’s “Aladdin” based on the 1992 movie. The national touring Broadway show includes Michael Maliakel as Aladdin, Michael James Scott as the Genie and Shoba Narayan as Jasmine. Showtimes vary. $45-$150. Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin. 512-471-2787. www.aladdinthemusical.com
Feb. 15-19: Attend an art fest
OUTsider Festival brings together members of the LGBTQIA community for a festival to showcase film, performance art, music, visual art and more. OUTsider is an Austin-based transmedia nonprofit that supports the LGBTQIA community through presentations of art. Times and prices vary. The Vortex, 2307 Manor Road, No. 2135, Austin. www.outsiderfest.org
Feb. 18: Dine for charity
The 33rd annual Dripping Springs Wild Game dinner will raise money for local charities. The meal will include pork and venison sausage, smoked brisket, venison, turkey and sides. The event will also feature auction items as well as raffles. 6-9 p.m. $10 (children), $25 (adults). Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center, 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs. https://dswildgamedinner.square.site
Feb. 19: Participate in a marathon
The Austin Marathon will take place in downtown Austin. Sponsored by Ascension Seton, the event will include a full marathon, a half-marathon, a 5K and virtual races. Runners will begin at Second Street and Congress Avenue and finish at Ninth Street and Congress Avenue for the marathon and half-marathon. 7 a.m. (half- and full marathons), 7:45 a.m. (5K). Prices vary. www.youraustinmarathon.com
Through March 5: See a Cinderella story
Zach Theatre will perform “Cinderella” based on Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s adaptation. This show is a comedic, modern adaptation of the Broadway musical. Produced in partnership with Deaf Austin Theatre, it will be performed simultaneously in English and American Sign Language. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $25-$95. 202 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin. 512-476-0541. www.zachtheatre.org
