The Weekenders, February 22-24 Events for Austin Families
There is quite a bit to do this weekend in Austin- absolutely no excuse to stay home! Enjoy your weekend and as always, please email any event that you would like listed in The Weekenders.
Kids Decaf Club- Let mom and dad enjoy a coffee break while we entertain the kiddos! We’ll have a variety of activities from games to crafts and balloon animals and magic. Find Rasta Raffy when you get here and he’ll lead the fun! Saturday, February 23, 10:00-Noon. Irie Bean, 2310 S. Lamar, Suite 102.
Kula Yoga One Year Anniversary- Come help us celebrate one year of being open on Sunday, February 24th! We are excited to have Joe McDermott perform a family-friendly concert at noon and Eileen will teach a special candlelit restorative class with live harp music by Emily Bridge. For more information, Kula Yoga.
Lowes Build and Grow Workshop- Saturday, 10:00-11:00am. Free! Show your child how we can help birds and squirrels through the cold months with our next Build and Grow Clinic. We’ll help your child build their very own Squirrel & Bird Feeder. Each kit comes with an interchangeable leaf and squirrel design so kids can feed either birds or squirrels. This Clinic will fill up fast so sign up online for the Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic nearest you.
Hartt & Iluminada- Learn , laugh and make music! One World co-founders, Hartt and Iluminada, take kids on a tour of Africa, India, Brazil and Cuba through a fun, interactive performance of ethnic percussion and voice. $15 Adult, $12 Children. Noon, Saturday, February 23. One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Rd.
Book People Puppet Show- Free! Saturday at 11:30am. This month features stories by the Grimm Brothers- those amazing collectors of fairy folklore and wicked witches. The Book People Players will surely make this show as magical, whimsical and weird as the Grimm stories really are. Come and enjoy a great show and some pretty delicious cookies. Book People, 603 N. Lamar.
Austin Regional Science Festival- The public is invited to view science projects by local elementary school students and celebrate their achievement during the awards ceremony. Saturday, 2:00-4:30pm. Free! Palmer Events Center, 90o Barton Springs Rd. www.sciencefest.austinenergy.com
Saturday Morning Film Club- Featuring Shakiest Gun in the West starring Don Knotts. Show begins at noon, no children under 6 allowed and all kids must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Free! Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, South Lamar.
Mr. Steve’s Drumming Extravaganza- Sunday, 10:30am. Free! Bring your drums and percussion instruments and learn rhythms through song, dance and playing! Steve Marcum is a nationally loved musician and you can see him in local bands Sambaxe and Oliver Rajamani. Some instruments available. Kids shows are always free, tips for Performers appreciated! Ruta Maya Coffee House, 3601 South Congress.
Fabulous Sunday Brunch- With the Java Jazz Band. Sunday 10am-2pm. Featuring a Texas-sized brunch buffet and Austin’s finest jazz, gospel and bluegrass artists. Adults $11.95, Kids 10 and under $6.95. Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 Hwy 290 West.
Just For Mom:
Torch at the Elephant Room- Alright mamas, I know that this show says that it starts at 10:00 P.M. and it’s not a typo- people actually do stay up that late! I saw this band perform at the same location many, many years ago and liked them enough to buy their CD. So, if you can manage to keep your eyes open until 10:00 and get a babysitter in the house, head on out and enjoy some really nice music in a cool basement jazz bar. It’ll make you feel more like a real woman! Elephant Room, 315 Congress.
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