*Note: With freezing temperatures and inclement weather likely in Austin this weekend, check for potential event cancellations before you go.
1 / Shop at Le Garage Sale
For those who love a good deal, Le Garage Sale is a beloved biannual two-day event in Austin where shoppers can snag incredible bargains from independent boutiques and local labels. Nab one-of-a-kind apparel, jewelry, and more at the Palmer Events Center on Saturday and Sunday (see the full vendor list here). Pro tip: To get the best picks of the weekend, get a VIP Pre-Sale ticket for Saturday morning. Jan. 24-25, 11 a.m., 900 Barton Springs Road
2 / Foster Dogs During the Cold Front
As freezing weather makes its way to the capital city this weekend, Austin Pets Alive! is asking the community for support. The nonprofit has put out a call for people to stop by its Town Lake Animal Center location between noon and 6 p.m. daily by Friday to pick up a dog to foster until Jan. 28. Seventy-five dogs need temporary warm homes through Austin Pets Alive! during the cold front. The rescue nonprofit is also asking locals to donate supplies such as crates and dog toys. Through Jan. 23, 1156 W. Cesar Chavez St.
3 / Hang Out with Brie Larson & Courtney McBroom
To celebrate the release of their new cookbook, Party People, Oscar-winning actor Brie Larson and chef Courtney McBroom (former Culinary Director of Milk Bar) are throwing a bash at Hotel Saint Cecilia. Guests will enjoy drinks and bites inspired by the book, plus receive a signed copy to take home. Jan. 23, 5 p.m., 112 Academy Drive
4 / Experience Witness by Tamir Kalifa
Savor a truly immersive experience as photojournalist and musician Tamir Kalifa presents “Witness” at the Long Center’s Rollins Studio Theatre. Through live projections and music, Kalifa fuses his original songs with his images to reveal powerful stories of migration, survival, loss, and hope. The lauded creative splits his time between Austin and Berlin and has been featured in the New York Times, Texas Monthly, and NPR. Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., 701 W. Riverside Drive
5 / View Vis-à-Vis at Cloud Tree Studios and Gallery
Don’t miss 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 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and the exhibition will be on view through Feb. 14. Jan. 24, 7 p.m., 3411 E. Fifth St.
6 / 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
7 / See Nathaniel Rateliff at the Hi, How Are You Day Concert
Back for the eighth year in a row, this annual event celebrates mental health awareness and the late Austin icon Daniel Johnston. Catch a memorable show by Nathaniel Rateliff, who will honor Johnston’s legacy during his performance. Jan. 23, 8 p.m., 713 Congress Ave.
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