1 / Celebrate at the Best of ATX Party
Hang out with the crème de la crème of the city as Austin Monthly and the Austin American-Statesman combine forces for our Best of ATX awards! Hobnob with editor’s pick winners and see who nabbed first place from our readers’ poll as you enjoy light bites, Champagne, and plenty of surprises. Aug. 26, 6 p.m., 1500 E. Fourth St.
2 / Snag Incredible Deals at Le Garage Sale
An Austin staple since 2001, this biannual shopping event features unbelievable end-of-season discounts from more than 140 local businesses. To get the best picks before general admission opens, snag a VIP pre-shop ticket for Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 29-30, 11 a.m., 900 Barton Springs Road
3 / See Olivia Dean at Moody Center
After a whirlwind year that included a Best New Artist award at the Grammys and her first ACL Fest appearance, Olivia Dean returns to the capital city during her “The Art of Loving” tour. Catch the spirited singer-songwriter as she croons hits like “Man I Need” and “So Easy (To Fall in Love)” during a two-night stint at Moody Center. Aug. 28-29, 8 p.m., 2001 Robert Dedman Drive
4 / Set Your Mouth on Fire at Hot Sauce Festival
When I dip, you dip, we dip! Grab some chips and sample all the spicy goodness your tastebuds can handle at the Austin Chronicle’s annual Hot Sauce Festival. The fest includes more than 25 salsas, plus live music by Lauren Lakis, The Latin Dukes, Libby and the Loveless, and DJ Mahealani. Aug. 30, 3 p.m., 3504 Montopolis Drive
5 / Catch Chasen Wayne’s Album Release Party
Don’t miss this spirited album release bash for The Diamond Saloon by Chasen Wayne & The Honky Tonk Machine at Sagebrush. The party will feature performances by Ramsay Midwood and the Ransom Brothers, plus two-step lessons by Double or Nothing Two-Step and $3 Lone Stars. Aug. 29, 8 p.m., 5500 S. Congress Ave.
6 / Dine Out During Austin Restaurant Weeks
Hungry for something new? Discover a variety of stellar eateries in the capital city during this two-week-long dining event. Guests can enjoy specially priced lunches, dinners, and drinks at dozens of hot spots like L’oca D’oro, Bambino, Jupiter Supper Club, and Texas French Bread. A portion of each prix fixe meal’s price goes directly to the Central Texas Food Bank. Aug. 28-Sept. 13, various times and locations
7 / Support Big Brothers Big Sisters at Ignite Ball
Don your finest gown or tuxedo as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas hosts its biggest fundraiser of the year at the JW Marriott Austin. Enjoy a seated dinner, cocktails, live and silent auctions, and plenty of dancing at the afterparty during this stylish end-of-summer gala. Aug. 29, 6 p.m., 110 E. Second St.
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