1 \/ Savor the Pair It with the Claret Chili Cook Off<\/p>\n
Sample bites from more than 20 chili competitors at this beloved annual event at Spicewood Vineyards<\/a>. The party includes live music, food trucks, and a free glass of wine for every attendee. Snag your tickets ahead of time for a $5 discount. (And please, plan a safe ride home!) Feb. 28, 1 p.m., 1419 County Road 409, Spicewood<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 2 \/ See Aaron Behrens Live<\/p>\n Rock out for a good cause during this intimate HAAM benefit<\/a>, which features performances by Aaron Behrens of Ghostland Observatory along with Kelly Green of Madam Radar and Marco Gutierrez of West Texas Exiles. The event is hosted at a private Central Texas residence and includes complimentary drinks. Feb. 26, 7 p.m., private location<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 3 \/ NASCAR at COTA<\/p>\n Zoom, zoom! Watch all the action live as NASCAR rolls into Circuit of The Americas<\/a> this weekend. Catch practice and qualifying races at the track before the main event, DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix, which kicks off on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 27-March 1, various times, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Del Valle<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 4 \/ Support a Good Cause at the Envision Gala<\/p>\n Dress to the nines and dance the night away during Wonders & Worries\u2019 enchanting gala<\/a> at the JW Marriott Austin. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the nonprofit provides free professional support to children and teens who are navigating a parent\u2019s serious illness or injury. Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m., 110 E. Second St. <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 5 \/ Get Your Pets Spayed and Neutered for Free<\/p>\n To maintain animal welfare in the capital city, Austin Animal Services and Greater Good Charities are hosting a\u00a0free spay and neuter event<\/a>\u00a0from Thursday to Monday for owned pets. For animals who undergo surgery, free vaccinations, flea and tick treatment, and microchips are included. Registration and drop-off times are between 6 and 10 a.m. daily. Proof of residency in Travis County is required.\u00a0Feb. 26-March 2, 11580 Stonehollow Drive, Suite 160<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 6 \/ Drink Wine at the The 100% Texas Tasting Experience<\/p>\n Swirl, sniff, and sniff at this spirited Texas Wine Growers event<\/a> in Fredericksburg, which features samples of 20 wines that use 100% Texas-grown grapes. In addition to all the vino, guests can enjoy meats, breads, salsas, pickles, and sweets from across our state. March 1, 12 p.m., 1411 Lower Crabapple Road, Fredericksburg<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 7 \/ Watch Tennis at the ATX Open<\/p>\n