Fri.-Sun., Aug. 11-13
Shoppers save during sales tax-free weekend
The state law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced less than $100 from sales and use taxes during this weekend only, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend, according to the Texas comptroller. www.comptroller.texas.gov/taxes
Sat., Aug. 12
The Hive: VIP Tour Fundraising Event
The Hive is hosting a fundraising event with free beer from Shady Brew Company and coffee from Perky Perky Coffee, donuts, a karaoke party, arts and crafts, a silent auction, and more. Guests will also get a sneak-peek tour of the The Hive, Austin's first co-working space which will also offer child care, set to open this fall. Free, but donations will be accepted at the door.
10 a.m.- 2 p.m. The Hive Austin, 10415 Old Manchaca, Austin. www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-hive-austin-restaurant-coffee#/
The Austin Ice Cream festival is Saturday and will include various flavors of the frozen desserts.[/caption]Austin Ice Cream Festival
The 11th annual festival presented by H-E-B features various activities, including a frozen treat sampling, savory local food trucks, competitions, a human foosball court, lawn games, a dunk tank, a rock wall, a water gun station, remote control boat racing, and an after-dark movie in the park. Free (age 8 and under), $15-$25 (adults).
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St. www.austinicecreamfestival.com
Sun., Aug. 13
The Range at Austin is hosting a Youth Safety & Shooting training course on Sunday.[/caption]Youth Safety & Shooting training course
This training course is an introductory two-hour seminar on firearm safety and shooing sports for ages 12-18. The class is structured to teach firearm safety, basic marksmanship and firearm handling skills. Direct supervision of live-fire evolutions will help develop basic marksmanship skills and shooting confidence. Hands-on progressions safely teach firearm handling skills such as unloading, loading and safety checks. $99.
1-3 p.m. The Range at Austin, 8301 S. I-35, Austin. 512-650-2734. www.therangeaustin.com
TRACE Hell Night
TRACE invites guests to the restaurant’s second annual Hell Night, benefiting local nonprofit the Sustainable Food Center. Paying homage to the original Hell Nights at Boston’s East Coast Grill, the evening features a menu that includes three different food stations as well as passed appetizers and a spicy signature cocktail. $35 per person.
6-9 p.m. TRACE, 200 Lavaca St., Austin. 512-542-3660. www.traceaustin.com/hellnight
