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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
