Feb. 4: Celebrate Brazilian Mardi Gras
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-D Congress Ave., Austin.
• www.sambaparty.com
Feb. 8: Celebrate the Austin Chamber
The Austin Chamber will celebrate its 145th year of serving the community with lunch and a planned program. The chamber will welcome its incoming board Chair Ali Khataw, and discuss what lies ahead for the organization.
• Noon-1:30 p.m.
• $125 (member)-$175 (nonmember).
• JW Marriott, 110 E. Second St., Austin.
• 512-478-9383. www.austinchamber.com
Feb. 9: Solve a murder
Pinballz will host a murder mystery dinner called “Trailer Trash Tragedy” with a barbecue-style dinner and specialty “trashy” drinks.
• 7-10 p.m.
• $35 (entry), $10 (drink add-ons).
• 13729 Research Blvd., Austin.
• 512-537-8737. www.pinballz.com
Feb. 10: Advocate for art
With the Texas legislative session kicking off in January, Texans for the Arts has organized a summit to advocate for artists. Attendees can hear voices of colleagues and citizen activists from across the state.
• 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
• $10-$100
• Texas Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave., Austin.
• Eventbrite: Texas Arts Advocacy Summit 202314
Feb. 11: Grab a drink at the Bloody Mary Festival
Attendees can try bloody marys made by local bars and restaurants alongside craft mixes at the ninth annual Bloody Mary Festival.
• 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
• $49.50-$69.50
• Fair Market, 1100 E. Fifth St., Austin.
• www.thebloodmaryfest.com
Feb. 14: Laugh out loud for Valentine’s Day
Mike MacRae, an Austin-based comedian and voice-over actor, will entertain guests with comedy for adults.
• 7:15 p.m.
• $25-$35, $99 (includes two tickets, chocolate strawberries and two glasses of champagne).
• Capitol City Comedy Club, 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Bldg. B., Unit 100, Austin.
• 512-467-2333. www.capcitycomedy.com
Feb. 25 Tour modern homes
The Modern Architecture + Design Society has put together a self-guided tour of at least 11 modern living spaces in Austin. The event is free for kids nine and under.
• 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
• $15 (ages 10-17), $45-$110 (age 18 and over).
• www.mads.media
