Proceeds from Julian Acosta's show at the Rattle Inn this Friday will benefit the Seedling Foundation.[/caption]

Beyond Bars with Julian AcostaThe show features one of Austin’s rising stars, Julian Acosta, with special guest, The Reverent Few. Proceeds benefit the Seedling Foundation, an organization providing mentors to children with incarcerated parents. Must be 21 years or older. Admission is $10. Doors open at 8 p.m., music begins at 9 p.m.

The Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces St., Austin. 512-373-8306. www.facebook.com/events/252588165155405/

Sat., Jan. 28

The annual Austin Gorilla Run benefits mountain gorillas.[/caption]

Austin Gorilla Run

Participants wear gorilla or banana costumes in the seventh annual 5K. Runners keep their suits after the race and proceeds benefit Mountain Gorillas. 7-8:30 a.m. (registration), 9 a.m. (5K). $15 (returning little gorilla), $30 (first time little gorilla), $40 (returning adult gorilla), $60 (first time adult banana), $99.95 (first time adult gorilla), prices increase on race day.

Camp Mabry, 2200 W. 35th St., Austin. 720-524-0272. www.austingorillarun.com

Join the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore and Sustainable Food Center for this free community workshop on how to grow your own food garden without an actual garden. Using just pots, participants will learn about the top five tips of gardening. This event is free.

Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 500 W. Ben White Blvd., Austin. 1-1:30 p.m. 512-478-2165. www.austinhabitat.org/restore

Join the City of Austin's Parks and Recreation and Watershed Protection Departments and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Design Team to learn more about the Lower Onion Creek Buyout Project and review the ideas for the design of the park to be developed near South Pleasant Valley Road and Onion Creek Drive. This event is free.10 a.m.-noon. Dove Springs Recreation Center, 5801 Ainez Drive, Austin. 512-974-9470. www.austintexas.gov/onioncreek