Here are some things to do this weekend around Northwest Austin.

THURSDAY

1. Barbara Jordan exhibit  The Texas Capitol is remembering the notable politician’s legacy with a special exhibit for Black History Month. The exhibit is curated by the Barbara Jordan Freedom Foundation and highlights Jordan’s background, rise to elected office and lasting legacy. Continues through Friday, Feb. 10. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Free. Texas Capitol Rotunda, 1100 Congress Ave., Austin. 512-463-0063. www.barbarajordanfreedomfoundation.org

FRIDAY

2. Dialogue on charter schools The University of Texas School of Law hosts keynote speaker Huriya Jabbar, an assistant professor of educational policy studies at UT, and a panel of education professionals for a forum to discuss the question: Are charter schools good for public education? The event is part of the UT Opportunity Forum's 2016-17 Lunch Series. Noon-1:30 p.m. Free (registration encouraged; lunch provided). UT School of Law Francis Auditorium, 727 E. Dean Keeton St., Austin. 512-471-5151  https://law.utexas.edu/opportunity-forum/ 3. Free pet adoptions at Austin shelters The Austin Humane Society, Austin Pets Alive and the Austin Animal Center are waiving pet adoption fees Feb. 10-12 as part of Petco Foundation's Discover Love national adoption event. Cats, dogs, kittens, puppies and rabbits will be available for adoption. Austin Humane Society, 124 W. Anderson Lane, Austin. 512-646-7387. www.austinhumanesociety.org. Hours: Mon.-Sat. noon- 7 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.

SATURDAY

4. SXSW Volunteer Call  More than 4,000 volunteers are needed to put on the annual South by Southwest Conferences & Festivals each year, and the organization is hosting an open call for applications this Saturday. In exchange for volunteering a minimum of 24 hours during SXSW 2017, which runs March 6-19, volunteers earn badges and wristbands to the conference. 3-5 p.m. Free. Austin Convention Center, Ballroom ABC, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin. 512-467-7979. http://volunteer.sxsw.com/register 5. International rugby at The Dell Diamond Ryan Sanders Entertainment hosts USA Rugby versus Brazil in the second annual Americas Rugby Championship. The game is one of only two ARC games played in the U.S. this year, and it is part of a five-week tournament. 6 p.m. $18-$90. The Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. 512-255-2255. www.roundrockexpress.com