From friendship-building events to a soccer match, there are several ways for North Austin community members to enjoy their February and March. This list is not comprehensive.

February

Self-Love Pop Up

Austinites can support small businesses at the market event which will host the businesses Slow North, Akinyi Skin and Mi Luz. There will be an assortment of handcrafted goods, skincare products and jewelry available for purchase.
  • Feb. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Slow North, 2700 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 410, Austin
  • www.slownorth.com
Anti-Valentine’s Day

Crafters can enjoy some time making broken mosaic hearts, putting together friendship bracelets and customizing buttons. Both teens and adults are welcome.Lunar New Year Celebration


Welcoming the year of the snake, the event will feature a performance by Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team, lantern riddles, crafts, games, zodiac sign activities and educate attendees about the traditions surrounding the holiday.

Adult Craft Night: Wicked Themed Paint & Sing Along

The event will give attendees a chance to bring Glinda and Elphaba to life in a mixed-use painting with all supplies included. The new “Wicked” movie will be playing during the event and painters are encouraged to sing along.
  • Feb. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • $15 (admission)
  • Make at Rosie - Community Makerspace, 8711 Burnet Road, Ste. B30, Austin
  • www.makeatrosie.com
Community members can paint Glinda and Elphaba at the Adult Craft Night featuring a showing of the 'Wicked' film with encouraged singing along. (Courtesy Make at Rosie)
Community members can paint Glinda and Elphaba at the Adult Craft Night featuring a showing of the 'Wicked' film with encouraged singing along. (Courtesy Make at Rosie)
Galentine’s Day Social

Punch Bowl Social is celebrating Valentine’s Day with the nighttime event with a live DJ, custom flash tattoos, a jewelry charm bar, High Noon tastings, a card station and a caricature artist.Pre-Valentine’s Date Night


Singles and couples alike can enjoy the day before the holiday with a Van Gogh Love Lake painting. The business welcomes outside drinks and snacks and the class is for ages 10 and up.Skip the Small Talk

North Austin residents are welcome to spend their Thursday evening chatting with new people using “big talk” conversation prompts with food and drinks for sale.Galentine's Party

Friends can celebrate their bond at Sixty Vines with a permanent jewelry bar, build-your-own bouquet station, photo opportunities and a friendship bracelet kit. The restaurant will be featuring a specialty holiday cocktail and rosé flight for the occasion.
SixtyVines at The Domain will host a Galentine's Day event where guests can make their own bouquet, make friendship bracelets and more. (Courtesy SixtyVines)
Sixty Vines at The Domain will host a Galentine's Day event where guests can make their own bouquet, make friendship bracelets and more. (Courtesy SixtyVines)
Romantic Reverie

Couples can celebrate the romantic holiday with a serenade by The Pearl Trio featuring music by Mendelssohn, Piazzolla, Rachmaninoff and Schubert. Attendees may arrive early to enjoy cocktails and browse the art collection.OUTsider Festival


Nonprofit OUTsider will host its annual festival and conference with the mission to unite LGBTQ+ artists, audiences and scholars. There will be performances from over 15 artists.
  • Feb. 19-23, performance times vary by day
  • $69 (hardship festival badge); $69 (student festival badge); $129 (general badge)
  • The Vortex, 2307 Manor Road, Ste. 2135, Austin
  • www.outsiderfest.org/monstrosity
Bingo & BBQ Night

With food and fun, attendees can support local charities by playing 10 games of bingo, enjoying barbecue and winning prizes donated by local businesses and sponsors.
Support local charities at Inner Diva Studios' BBQ and Bingo event. (Courtesy Inner Diva Studios)
Support local charities at Inner Diva Studios' BBQ and Bingo event. (Courtesy Inner Diva Studios)
How to Decorate with Botanicals

North Austin community members are invited to learn how to welcome the spring season by using botanicals for decor. Spaces for the event are limited.March

Mardi Gras Block Party


From live music and local vendors to drink specials and a crawfish boil, participants can celebrate Mardi Gras at the Tech Ridge bar.
  • March 8, 3 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Little Woodrow’s Tech Ridge, 12601 Tech Ridge Blvd., Ste. 700, Austin
  • www.littlewoodrows.com


Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids

Austin FC will take on Colorado for the team’s second home match of the 2025 Major League Soccer season. In the last matchup against one another in October, Austin FC won the game with a 3:2 score.