7 Fun Things to Do in Austin This Weekend: Feb. 5-8

1 / Discover Sushi on a Roll at TORA 

At long last, Michelin-recognized Aburi Restaurants is opening its acclaimed sushi concept, TORA, at EastVillage. Known for both its flame-seared Aburi Sushi and high-tech sushi concierge dining technology, where dishes are delivered through a speedy laneway system, the new restaurant debuts this Saturday. Opens Feb. 7, 3500 East Parmer Lane, Ste. 8110

2 / Cheer on Darling Dogs at the Puppy Bowl

Go team! Austin Humane Society is back at it with another Super Bowl weekend of adorable canine action. Enjoy an epic day of tailgate bites, puppy races, Super Bowl puppy predictions, and pet adoptions at the 19th annual event. All proceeds help benefit animals in need. Feb. 7, 11 a.m., 124 W. Anderson Lane

3 / See Shakey Graves Live

Beloved for hits like “Dearly Departed” and “Tomorrow,” hometown favorite Shakey Graves returns to Austin to perform for two nights in a row this weekend. Don’t miss the artist at Hole in the Wall on Friday night and Mohawk on Saturday. Feb. 6, 8 p.m., 2538 Guadalupe St; Feb. 7, 7 p.m. 912 Red River St.

4 / View Vis-à-Vis at Cloud Tree Studios and Gallery

Catch Angélique Ferrão’s debut solo exhibition, Vis-à-Vis, which presents large-scale paintings of Black male subjects, rooted in contemporary figurative abstraction. The opening party is Saturday night, Feb. 7, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and the exhibition will be on view through the end of the month. Through Feb. 28, various times, 3411 E. Fifth St.

5 / Go Wild at Carnaval Brasileiro

Ready to celebrate? Boogie down at Austin’s biggest Mardi Gras Samba party during this annual fete at Speakeasy. Wear bright colors and festive frocks with feathers, sequins, and pearls as you relish live music and dance the night away. Feb. 7, 8 p.m., 412 Congress Ave.

6 / Practice Self-Care at Glow & Grow

Crush your wellness goals this year with fitness samplers, aura photography, free tarot readings, and live music during this Saturday morning event by Swift Fit Social. Glow & Grow: A New Year New Me Celebration also includes a glam station by Golden Soul Salon and a mocktail and snack bar. Feb. 7, 9 a.m., 1121 E. Seventh St.

7 / Chow Down on Torchy’s Double Feature

In honor of its 20th anniversary year, Austin-based brand Torchy’s Tacos is offering one of the best deals in town: The Double Feature includes a meal for two featuring six street tacos, classic sides, and drinks for $20. Through March 3, various locations

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