Event Type 2 Food + Drink
august
01aug11:00 am11:00 pm14K Gold Anniversary Party
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Celebrate 14 years of Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden during a free, all-day anniversary party on Rainey Street. Guests can enjoy live music, limited-edition golden food specials,
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Celebrate 14 years of Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden during a free, all-day anniversary party on Rainey Street. Guests can enjoy live music, limited-edition golden food specials, 14 featured golden beers and rare cellar selections as the Austin favorite marks more than a decade of serving up sausages and good times.
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August 1, 2026 11:00 am - 11:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
01aug1:00 pm4:00 pmGeorgetown’s Annual Blazin’ Beer Crawl
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The Blazin’ Beer Crawl is a self-paced, walking event featuring craft beer tastings at retail stores and restaurants around The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas. Ticket holders receive an
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The Blazin’ Beer Crawl is a self-paced, walking event featuring craft beer tastings at retail stores and restaurants around The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas. Ticket holders receive an electronic map of all of the participating locations and choose where to sample and visit merchants. Restaurants will have event day specials. Food trucks will also be set up for additional food options.
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August 1, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
01aug1:00 pm4:00 pmCocoCxnts Drag Brunch
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Coco Cxnts hosts a free weekly drag brunch every Saturday on the Coconut Club rooftop. The 21-and-up show features Bohemia, Arinna Dior Davenport, Brigitte Bandit, Honey Baby and
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Coco Cxnts hosts a free weekly drag brunch every Saturday on the Coconut Club rooftop. The 21-and-up show features Bohemia, Arinna Dior Davenport, Brigitte Bandit, Honey Baby and rotating special guests, with brunch by Traphouse Caribbean.
Doors open at 1 p.m., and the show begins at 2 p.m. Seating is first come, first served.
01aug4:00 pm8:00 pmPickle-Palooza
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Enjoy a pickle-tasting competition, pickled foods, drinks, tattoos and music from local DJs. The event is free and open to the public.
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Enjoy a pickle-tasting competition, pickled foods, drinks, tattoos and music from local DJs. The event is free and open to the public.
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August 1, 2026 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
03aug6:00 pm9:00 pmHeat Week Collaboration Dinner: Chefs Evan LeRoy and Ross McCombe
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LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue hosts a Heat Week collaboration dinner Aug. 3 with chef Evan LeRoy and Ross McCombe of Mexico City’s Cariñito. The one-night event features a
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LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue hosts a Heat Week collaboration dinner Aug. 3 with chef Evan LeRoy and Ross McCombe of Mexico City’s Cariñito. The one-night event features a spicy, five-course menu blending modern Mexican flavors with Texas barbecue. Dinner runs from 6 to 9 p.m.
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August 3, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
04aug5:00 pm10:00 pmVino y Vinyl at Este
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Join Este, the award-winning Mexican seafood restaurant in East Austin, for Vino y Vinyl nights. Every Tuesday, guests can enjoy 50% off bottles of wine plus a curated selection of
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Join Este, the award-winning Mexican seafood restaurant in East Austin, for Vino y Vinyl nights. Every Tuesday, guests can enjoy 50% off bottles of wine plus a curated selection of vinyls playing all night.
Este’s wine list is curated by Partner and Director of Operations Celia Pellegrini, who won the Texas Sommelier Award in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide. The wine selections are influenced by coastal regions worldwide, as well as by champagne and other seafood-friendly wines. Expect crisp whites, zingy reds, skin-contact selections and more.
Reservations for Este’s Vino y Vinyl nights are available on OpenTable, and walk-ins are welcome every night. Este is open from 5-10 p.m. every Tuesday.
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04aug5:00 pm10:00 pmVino y Vinyl at Este
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Join Este, the award-winning Mexican seafood restaurant in East Austin, for Vino y Vinyl nights. Every Tuesday, guests can enjoy 50% off bottles of wine plus a curated selection of
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Join Este, the award-winning Mexican seafood restaurant in East Austin, for Vino y Vinyl nights. Every Tuesday, guests can enjoy 50% off bottles of wine plus a curated selection of vinyls playing all night.
Este’s wine list is curated by Partner and Director of Operations Celia Pellegrini, who won the Texas Sommelier Award in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide. The wine selections are influenced by coastal regions worldwide, as well as by champagne and other seafood-friendly wines. Expect crisp whites, zingy reds, skin-contact selections and more.
Reservations for Este’s Vino y Vinyl nights are available on OpenTable, and walk-ins are welcome every night. Este is open from 5-10 p.m. every Tuesday.
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05aug6:00 pmLamb Jam Supper Club at Nixta Taqueria
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Nixta Taqueria hosts a one-night Lamb Jam Supper Club on Aug. 5 celebrating its winning dish from Austin’s Lamb Jam competition. The evening features a multicourse dinner with
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Nixta Taqueria hosts a one-night Lamb Jam Supper Club on Aug. 5 celebrating its winning dish from Austin’s Lamb Jam competition. The evening features a multicourse dinner with beverage pairings, a live chef demonstration and a conversation with an American lamb producer.
06aug11:00 am10:30 pmAustin PBS Community Day at Amy’s Ice Creams
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Austin PBS Community Day takes over Amy’s Ice Creams and Phil’s Ice House on Burnet Road on Aug. 6 with PBS-themed menu items, family activities and opportunities to
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Austin PBS Community Day takes over Amy’s Ice Creams and Phil’s Ice House on Burnet Road on Aug. 6 with PBS-themed menu items, family activities and opportunities to give back. From 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., guests can enjoy special ice cream flavors and a limited-edition burger, meet Clifford the Big Red Dog, watch PBS Kids shows and visit the Austin PBS information table from 4 to 8 p.m.
Mention Austin PBS at checkout, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the station. The event is free, and RSVPs are encouraged but not required.
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06aug5:30 pm10:00 pmBreaking Bread Dinner Series: Ross McCombe
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Join Emmer & Rye for its “Breaking Bread” Guest Chef Series, a special dining experience featuring collaborations with celebrated chefs. The next installment welcomes Ross McCombe of Cariñito Tacos,
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Join Emmer & Rye for its “Breaking Bread” Guest Chef Series, a special dining experience featuring collaborations with celebrated chefs. The next installment welcomes Ross McCombe of Cariñito Tacos, who will serve exclusive, one-night-only dishes alongside Emmer & Rye’s standard dinner menu.
Reservations are available on OpenTable from 5:30 to 10 p.m., with walk-ins welcome as space allows.
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August 6, 2026 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
06aug6:00 pmFirst Thursdays on Rainey
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First Thursdays on Rainey returns Aug. 6 with live music, DJs, food and drink specials, markets and nightlife programming across the Rainey Street District. Beginning at 6 p.m.,
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First Thursdays on Rainey returns Aug. 6 with live music, DJs, food and drink specials, markets and nightlife programming across the Rainey Street District. Beginning at 6 p.m., participating restaurants, bars and hotels will host events ranging from country swing lessons at Lucille and a three-DJ silent disco at Victory Lap Rainey to live music at Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden and Hotel Van Zandt.
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August 6, 2026 6:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
08aug6:00 pm1:00 amJustine's Night Market
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Experience the magic of Justine’s Night Market in East Austin, where tarot readers, DJs, handmade goods and vintage clothing create one of the city's most enchanting evenings. The
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Experience the magic of Justine’s Night Market in East Austin, where tarot readers, DJs, handmade goods and vintage clothing create one of the city’s most enchanting evenings. The market is free to attend, stays open late and, of course, serves excellent martinis inside Justine’s.
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August 8, 2026 6:00 pm - 1:00 am(GMT+00:00)
09aug12:00 pm3:00 pmDrag Brunch & Bubbles at Jo’s Coffee
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Jo’s Coffee in Downtown Austin will host Drag Brunch & Bubbles from noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 9 in celebration of host Moxie’s birthday. The 18-and-older event features
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Jo’s Coffee in Downtown Austin will host Drag Brunch & Bubbles from noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 9 in celebration of host Moxie’s birthday. The 18-and-older event features drag performances, pancakes and a bucket of bubbly with orange juice for DIY mimosas. Tickets are required.
13aug6:30 pmVegan Dinner Series
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This summer, gather around the table for a rotating vegan dinner series celebrating community, sustainability and the vibrant flavors of Texas. Each experience highlights a locally focused five‑course
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This summer, gather around the table for a rotating vegan dinner series celebrating community, sustainability and the vibrant flavors of Texas. Each experience highlights a locally focused five‑course menu to reimagine dinner classics through a seasonal, plant‑forward lens — honoring the people and purveyors behind every ingredient.
15aug7:00 am10:00 pmCuvée Coffee Grand Opening Weekend at The Code
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Cuvée Coffee will celebrate the opening of its new all-day cafe and bar at The Code hotel, 2323 S. Lamar Blvd., with a neighborhood grand opening weekend Aug.
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Cuvée Coffee will celebrate the opening of its new all-day cafe and bar at The Code hotel, 2323 S. Lamar Blvd., with a neighborhood grand opening weekend Aug. 15-16. The Zilker location serves espresso, nitro cold brew and specialty coffee drinks before transitioning to wine, local beer and cocktails later in the day.
Both days will feature complimentary small drip coffees or nitro cold brews, drink samples, all-day happy hour pricing, giveaways and validated garage parking. On Aug. 15, founders Mike and Rashelle McKim will host a complimentary wine flight and charcuterie pairing from 5 to 7 p.m. On Aug. 16, they will host a sparkling wine and rosé flight with a brunch grazing board from 10 a.m. to noon. Complimentary pairings are available while supplies last.
Cuvée Coffee at The Code is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Garage parking is available off Bluebonnet Lane.
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August 15, 2026 7:00 am - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
16aug7:00 am8:00 pmCuvée Coffee Grand Opening Weekend at The Code
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Cuvée Coffee will celebrate the opening of its new all-day cafe and bar at The Code hotel, 2323 S. Lamar Blvd., with a neighborhood grand opening weekend Aug.
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Cuvée Coffee will celebrate the opening of its new all-day cafe and bar at The Code hotel, 2323 S. Lamar Blvd., with a neighborhood grand opening weekend Aug. 15-16. The Zilker location serves espresso, nitro cold brew and specialty coffee drinks before transitioning to wine, local beer and cocktails later in the day.
Both days will feature complimentary small drip coffees or nitro cold brews, drink samples, all-day happy hour pricing, giveaways and validated garage parking. On Aug. 15, founders Mike and Rashelle McKim will host a complimentary wine flight and charcuterie pairing from 5 to 7 p.m. On Aug. 16, they will host a sparkling wine and rosé flight with a brunch grazing board from 10 a.m. to noon. Complimentary pairings are available while supplies last.
Cuvée Coffee at The Code is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Garage parking is available off Bluebonnet Lane.
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August 16, 2026 7:00 am - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
22aug12:00 pm5:00 pmPride Pool Party at Fairmont Austin
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Celebrate Austin Pride with a poolside party featuring live DJs, drink specials and performances ahead of the annual Pride Parade. Guests can spend the afternoon at Austin’s largest
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Celebrate Austin Pride with a poolside party featuring live DJs, drink specials and performances ahead of the annual Pride Parade. Guests can spend the afternoon at Austin’s largest hotel pool before heading downtown for the evening festivities.
Plus, the hotel’s rooftop bar, Rules & Regs, kicks off Austin Pride weekend with a Friday night drag show.
22aug3:00 pm11:00 pmPride Parade Party at Upstairs at Caroline
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Upstairs at Caroline hosts a rooftop watch party for the Austin Pride Parade with views overlooking Congress Avenue. The free, 21-and-up celebration runs from 3-11 p.m. and features
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Upstairs at Caroline hosts a rooftop watch party for the Austin Pride Parade with views overlooking Congress Avenue. The free, 21-and-up celebration runs from 3-11 p.m. and features music by Queer Vinyl Collective, along with a Rainbow Ranch Refresher benefiting Equality Texas. Table reservations are available from 6-9 p.m. and include complimentary bottles of bubbles.
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August 22, 2026 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
23aug2:30 pm5:30 pmSpritz Party at Juliet Barton Springs
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Juliet Italian Kitchen will host a Spritz Party at its Barton Springs location, featuring 14 signature spritzes made with Aperol, Sarti, St-Germain, Hendrick’s Gin and more. The afternoon
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Juliet Italian Kitchen will host a Spritz Party at its Barton Springs location, featuring 14 signature spritzes made with Aperol, Sarti, St-Germain, Hendrick’s Gin and more. The afternoon will include Italian bites and live music on the restaurant’s patio. Tickets are $45 per person and include spritz tasting tickets and bites.
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August 23, 2026 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
26aug5:00 pm10:00 pmFlavors of The Middle Este at Bar Toti
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Join Chef Ale Kuri, Chef de Cuisine at Este, on August 26 for Flavors of the Middle Este at Bar Toti, a special family-style dinner inspired by her Lebanese background
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Join Chef Ale Kuri, Chef de Cuisine at Este, on August 26 for Flavors of the Middle Este at Bar Toti, a special family-style dinner inspired by her Lebanese background and the diverse flavors of the Levant region.
The menu is a set four-course family style meal, emphasizing locally sourced produce, fresh-baked pita, charcoal-grilled meats, and seasonal spreads. À la carte cocktails and wines will be available to complement your experience, featuring signature cocktails by beverage director Patrick Wasetis and a wine list by Celia Pellegrini.
The dinner is $75 per person and limited reservations are available on OpenTable.
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August 26, 2026 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
29aug2:00 pm5:00 pmFree Sodas & Slices at Home Slice Pizza
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Lady Bird Soda and Home Slice Pizza are teaming up for a free pizza party benefiting The Trail Conservancy. Stop by the original Home Slice Pizza slice window
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Lady Bird Soda and Home Slice Pizza are teaming up for a free pizza party benefiting The Trail Conservancy. Stop by the original Home Slice Pizza slice window on South Congress from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 29 for complimentary slices of margherita, cheese or pepperoni pizza paired with ice-cold Lady Bird Soda. Free Lady Bird Soda merchandise will also be available while supplies last.
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August 29, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
30aug5:00 pm10:00 pmMeze Mash Up Brunch Edition: Ezov x De Nada
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Join Ezov, the Eastern Mediterranean restaurant from the award-winning Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, as they continue their Meze Mash Up series with a special edition dinner collaboration. On Sunday,
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Join Ezov, the Eastern Mediterranean restaurant from the award-winning Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, as they continue their Meze Mash Up series with a special edition dinner collaboration. On Sunday, Aug. 30, Ezov is thrilled to welcome De Nada Cantina. De Nada Cantina will collaborate with the Ezov team to serve up exclusive dinner dishes, alongside Ezov’s regular dinner menu.
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August 30, 2026 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
september
10sep5:30 pm10:00 pmBreaking Bread Dinner Series: Alteño
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Join Emmer & Rye to “break bread” with celebrated chefs. The next guest chef in the series is Johnny Curiel of Alteño, who will be serving special, one-night-only dishes alongside
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Join Emmer & Rye to “break bread” with celebrated chefs. The next guest chef in the series is Johnny Curiel of Alteño, who will be serving special, one-night-only dishes alongside the standard dinner menu.
Reservations for Emmer & Rye’s Breaking Bread Guest Chef Series are available on OpenTable from 5:30 to 10 p.m., with walk-ins welcome as space allows.
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September 10, 2026 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
20sep4:00 pm7:00 pmFeaturedSmashed | A Texas Hill Country Smash Burger Competition
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A Texas Hill Country Burger-a-thon | Eight local competitors. One smash burger crown. SMASHED takes over Witcher Craft Brewing's backyard for an evening of bold flavor and even bolder bragging
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A Texas Hill Country Burger-a-thon | Eight local competitors. One smash burger crown. SMASHED takes over Witcher Craft Brewing’s backyard for an evening of bold flavor and even bolder bragging rights — smash burgers, bottomless fries, live music, cold craft beer, and a tiki-inspired vibes all afternoon long.
Come dressed with some aloha-style energy, grab a paper-umbrella beer, and cast your vote for Fredericksburg’s finest burger. Family-friendly, sun-soaked, and unapologetically loud — this isn’t your average cook-off.
Burgers. Beers. Bragging Rights.
Presented by Bevvy Curated, in partnership with Witcher Craft Brewing
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September 20, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
24sep5:30 pm10:00 pmBreaking Bread Dinner Series: Mimi Cheng
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Join Emmer & Rye to “break bread” with celebrated chefs. The next guest chef in the series is Mimi Cheng of Mimi Cheng's Dumplings, who will be serving special, one-night-only
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Join Emmer & Rye to “break bread” with celebrated chefs. The next guest chef in the series is Mimi Cheng of Mimi Cheng’s Dumplings, who will be serving special, one-night-only dishes alongside the standard dinner menu.
Reservations for Emmer & Rye’s Breaking Bread Guest Chef Series are available on OpenTable from 5:30 to 10 p.m., with walk-ins welcome as space allows.
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September 24, 2026 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
26sep5:00 pmHAAM & G’s Annual Benefit Dinner at Hotel Van Zandt
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Hotel Van Zandt will host its inaugural HAAM & G’s Annual Benefit Dinner at Geraldine’s, bringing together Austin’s music and culinary communities in support of the Health Alliance
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Hotel Van Zandt will host its inaugural HAAM & G’s Annual Benefit Dinner at Geraldine’s, bringing together Austin’s music and culinary communities in support of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians. The evening will feature a welcome reception, four-course prix-fixe dinner from Executive Chef Sergio Ledesma, a raffle, live music and a champagne send-off.
The music lineup includes DJ Honey Pocket, Alan Eckert Trio, Mobley and Sir Woman, with the celebration continuing afterward at Brass Poppy with DJ Eye Q and Ari on Sax. Proceeds benefit HAAM, which provides Austin-area musicians with access to affordable health care, wellness and prevention services.
Tickets are $150 per person and include dinner, one raffle ticket and wine service during dinner. Tables for up to eight guests are available for $1,200.
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november
06nov7:00 pm9:30 pmAustin Food & Wine Festival
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The Austin Food & Wine Festival returns to Auditorium Shores Nov. 6-8 for its 15th year, bringing chefs, restaurants and wine and spirits experts from Austin and across
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The Austin Food & Wine Festival returns to Auditorium Shores Nov. 6-8 for its 15th year, bringing chefs, restaurants and wine and spirits experts from Austin and across the country together for a weekend of tastings and culinary events. Friday’s Made In Texas event will feature Texas-inspired bites, drinks and live music, followed by Chef Showcase events Saturday and Sunday with food tastings, cooking demonstrations and beverage samplings.
07nov1:00 pmAustin Food & Wine Festival
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The Austin Food & Wine Festival returns to Auditorium Shores Nov. 6-8 for its 15th year, bringing chefs, restaurants and wine and spirits experts from Austin and across
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The Austin Food & Wine Festival returns to Auditorium Shores Nov. 6-8 for its 15th year, bringing chefs, restaurants and wine and spirits experts from Austin and across the country together for a weekend of tastings and culinary events. Friday’s Made In Texas event will feature Texas-inspired bites, drinks and live music, followed by Chef Showcase events Saturday and Sunday with food tastings, cooking demonstrations and beverage samplings.
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November 7, 2026 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
08nov1:00 pmAustin Food & Wine Festival
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The Austin Food & Wine Festival returns to Auditorium Shores Nov. 6-8 for its 15th year, bringing chefs, restaurants and wine and spirits experts from Austin and across
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The Austin Food & Wine Festival returns to Auditorium Shores Nov. 6-8 for its 15th year, bringing chefs, restaurants and wine and spirits experts from Austin and across the country together for a weekend of tastings and culinary events. Friday’s Made In Texas event will feature Texas-inspired bites, drinks and live music, followed by Chef Showcase events Saturday and Sunday with food tastings, cooking demonstrations and beverage samplings.
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November 8, 2026 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00)