FRIDAY-SUNDAY
1. WORTH THE TRIP: Check out a home and garden show
The 22nd annual Austin Fall Home & Garden Show features Anthony Carinno and John Colaneri from HGTV’s show “Kitchen Cousins.” Displays dedicated to home building, remodeling and landscaping fill the Austin Convention Center.
2-7 p.m. (Fri.), 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sat.), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sun). $9.50 (adults ages 17 and older), $8.50 (seniors ages 65 and older and military personnel with ID), free (children ages 16 and under). Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin. 210-408-0998. www.austinhomeandgardenshow.com
2. Attend opening night for TexARTS ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’
Set in the 1970s, this musical comedy is based on the true story of a brothel in Texas. TexARTS presents the show from Aug. 18-Sept. 3.
7:30 p.m. (Thu.-Sat.) and 2 p.m. (Sun.). $40. TexARTS Kam and James Morris Theatre, 2300 Lohmans Spur, Ste. 160, Austin. 512-852-9079, ext. 101. www.tex-arts.org
SATURDAY
3. Enjoy area art at Cool Arts Party
Lakeway Painters Group and other local artists are showcased at the annual Cool Arts Party. Pottery, sculptures, paintings, jewelry, miniature houses and antiques are among the fine art included in the showcase.
1-5 p.m. Free. Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-261-1010. www.lakeway-tx.gov
4. Package meals at Rise Against Hunger event
St. Luke’s on the Lake Episcopal Church holds a meal packaging event with the goal to prepare 14,256 meals. Donations are accepted online.
1-3 p.m. Free. St. Luke’s on the Lake Episcopal Church, 5600 RM 620, Austin. 512-266-2455. www.stlukesonthelake.org
5. Learn everyday knife skills at Cutco class
A knife skills workshop at Cutco teaches attendees how to use their knives for dicing, peeling and slicing. Guests are provided with tools and ingredients to make salsa and served complementary wine.
3-4:30 p.m. Free (reservations required). Cutco Kitchen Store, 3201 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 172A, Austin. 512-650-3159. www.cutcokitchen.com
6. Rock out at Steiner Ranch concert
Texan band the Royal Dukes perform at the Steiner Ranch Concert in the Park. Vandegrift High School’s band, dance and cheer groups perform as well. Monetary donations for Leander ISD school supplies are accepted online.
7-10 p.m. Free. Towne Square Park, 12550 Country Trails Lane, Austin. 512-266-7553. www.steinerranchconcerts.com
SUNDAY
7. Prep for school with a back to school blessing
Lake Hills Church holds a back to school blessing to recognize school staff, students and parents. There will be giveaways offering gift cards, car detailing and parties.
9:30 and 11 a.m. Free. Lake Hills Church, 11431 Bee Caves Road, Austin. 512-899-8333. www.backtoschoolblessing.com
