1 / Get Salty on National Margarita Day
What luck! This year, National Margarita Day happens to fall on a weekend. Sip the tequila-based favorite at 15 hot spots across the city or make your own perfect frozen variety. (Just be sure to plan a safe ride home.) Feb. 22, various locations
2 / Sprint in a Costume During Cupid’s Undie Run
Get ready to jog in your skivvies: The largest “pantless party” in the nation is a charity event that features an approximately mile-long run, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Children’s Tumor Foundation. The run begins at Kung Fu Saloon and ends with an epic dance party. Feb. 21, 12 p.m., 716 W. Sixth St.
3 / Cheer on the Spurs at Moody Center
Go, Spurs, go! Don black and silver as the San Antonio Spurs return to Austin for their annual road trip. The team will play two games this week at Moody Center on Thursday (vs. the Suns) and Saturday (vs. the Kings), marking the fourth straight season of NBA games in Austin. Feb. 19 & 21, various times, 2001 Robert Dedman Drive
4 / Check Out the New De Nada Cantina
Just in time for National Margarita Day (see No. 1), De Nada Cantina is opening its much-anticipated second location in South Austin on Sunday. Sip the restaurant’s fan-favorite margaritas and enjoy bites like barbacoa tacos, Mexico City quesadillas, and pozole verde. Opens Feb. 22, 1302 S. First St.
5 / Watch Tennis at the ATX Open
Don’t miss all the world-class action at ATX Open, the largest women’s professional sporting event in Austin. The WTA tournament has a 32-player singles draw and 16-team doubles draw at the Westwood Country Club. Confirmed participants include Venus Williams, Jelena Ostapenko, and defending champion Jessica Pegula. Feb. 21-March 1, various times, 3808 W. 35th St.
6 / Meet Fellow Dog Lovers at the Nuzzl Launch
If your online profile contains the words “must love dogs,” you’ll adore this new dating app centered around people who love canines. Nuzzl is celebrating its Austin debut with a Launch Party & Yappy Hour on Saturday featuring a dating profile photo booth, portraits with your dog, games to connect singles, a pup cup–eating contest, and a supply drive for Austin Pets Alive!. Grab a free ticket here. Feb. 21, 11 a.m., 4824 E. Cesar Chavez St.
7 / Celebrate at the Lunar New Year Festival
Ready to kick off the Year of the Horse in style? Explore a market with more than 40 Asian-owned businesses, a food alley with 15 vendors, DIY crafts and face painting, and live lion and dragon dances at this spirited celebration at The Paper + Craft Pantry. Feb. 22, 11 a.m., 1023 Springdale Road, 6A
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