South Austin Cuban eatery CUBA512 is celebrating its recent expansion with a grand opening party. District 5 Councilwoman Ann Kitchen is hosting a Town Hall meeting Saturday to discuss some of the city’s recent decisions. Sunday, area restaurants come together to raise money for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. See what else is happening in Southwest Austin this weekend:
Thursday, Sept. 7
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CUBA512 officially opens the expanded section of the restaurant this week.[/caption]
CUBA512 expansion grand opening
CUBA512 will host a grand opening party for the expanded section of the restaurant with a Cuban-themed celebration. The event will include music, appetizers, cocktails, cigars, dominoes and prizes. Free.
8 p.m. CUBA512, 6800 Westgate Blvd., Austin. 512-382-1022. www.cuba512.com
Friday, Sept. 8
Run the Zilker Relays
Teams of four runners will compete in a 10-mile race with each participant running a 2.5-mile loop. Rock n' roll band The Staylyns will perform following the event. Registration costs $50.
6 p.m. (kids race), 6:30 p.m. (adult race). Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin. www.zilkerrelays.com
Saturday, Sept. 9
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Austin City Council Member Ann Kitchen will host a Town Hall meeting Sept. 9.[/caption]
District 5 Town Hall Update
Austin City Council member Ann Kitchen, whose district covers a portion of South Austin, will hold a Town Hall meeting Saturday. The purpose of this Town Hall is to provide citizens updates on the city budget, the potential 2018 bond process, and the 2016 mobility bond implementation program. Free.
10:30 a.m.-noon. Austin Community College - South Austin, 1820 W. Stassney Lane, Austin. 512-978-2105. www.austintexas.gov/department/district-5
Glow Ball Charity Classic
The Half Helen Foundation, a nonprofit providing preventive vision and hearing screenings to children, will host a nine-hole golf fundraiser tournament Saturday evening. Golfers will include Austin-area ophthalmologists, optometrists, school administrators, and entrepreneurs. Food, libations, and live music will be available in the Bob Hope Hospitality Suite.
6:30-10:30 p.m. Onion Creek Golf Course, 2510 Onion Creek Parkway, Austin. 512-299-1353. www.halfhelen.org/hhglowballclassic
Sunday, Sept. 10
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Launderette's Executive Pastry Chef Laura Sawicki is one of 22 chefs featured in Sunday's event.[/caption]
Austin Chefs Night Out: A Benefit for Hurricane Harvey Relief
The Austin restaurant community is coming together to raise funds for Hurricane Harvey relief. The sip n’ stroll event will include tasting portions from Austin’s 22 top chefs, as well as wine, beer, and cocktails. All of the proceeds will go to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, organized through the Greater Houston Community Foundation. $75-$500.
5-9 p.m. 800 Congress, 800 Congress Ave., Austin. https://austinchefsnightout.ticketbud.com
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CUBA512 celebrates expansion, District 5 Town Hall meeting and more for Southwest Austinites to do this weekend, Sept. 7-10
CUBA512 celebrates expansion, District 5 Town Hall meeting and more for Southwest Austinites to do this weekend, Sept. 7-10
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