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Trudy's Tex-Mex Restaurant and Bar -- In Austin since 1977 -- 3 convenient locations. Great Mexican Food. Home of the World Famous Mexican Martini! Website ».
Garrido's Modern Mexican Kitchen located on Nueces at 3rd St. Great location -beautiful outside patio - serving weekend brunch.512-320-8226 -- Find out more »
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Upcoming things to do in Austin!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
9500 Stonelake Blvd.Wheelchair Division starts at 6:40am, Half Marathon & Relay starts at 6:45am. A perennial favorite with Austin runners‚ the 3M Half Marathon & Relay is one of the capital city’s second largest distance road racing events. Run the half-marathon as an individual or two-person relay team. For details,
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Saturday, February 4th, 2012
Palmer Events CenterCarnaval in Austin is one of the biggest Brazilian carnaval celebrations outside of Brazil-- Samba, Costumes, and lots of partying!!
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Friday, February 10, 2012
Long Center for the Performing Arts
The Austin Symphony continues its Centennial Celebration season with a special performance of the Sarah & Ernest Butler Pops on February 10 when nine-time Grammy®-winning pop royalty Natalie Cole takes center stage at the Long Center for the Performing Arts.
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Sunday, February 19, 2012 | 7am
AustinJoin us on Sunday, February 19, 2012, in Austin, Texas, for the LiveStrong Austin Marathon and Half Marathon! The race starts and finishes in downtown Austin and you'll get a perfect tour of our beautiful city. For details,
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Saturday, March 3, 2012 | 9am-1pm
Austin Park DistrictIt’s My Park! Day is an annual community service day focused on improvements to Austin’s park. Individuals and community groups lead projects ranging from simple cleaning and repair to trail building and playground installation. For details,
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Sunday, March 4th, 2012
Zilker Park, Austin
This is your day to fly a kite in Austin, Texas! The rain date:is March 11, 2012. Gigantic kites, homemade kites, crazy kites. Hundreds of them in the air (and a few in the trees). Bring your own, or just hang out and watch the 80th Kite Festival free. Sponsored by The Exchange Club of Austin.
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Friday, March 9th - Sunday, March 13th, 2012
Various Locations - Austin
The biggest music, film and interactive event of the year. Parties, bands and free stuff galore.
Known for the Music -- don't miss March 9-13th. Upcoming Bands, Alternative Music and the best sounds that everyone loves to hear.
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Friday-Saturday, March 9th-24th, 2012
Rodeo ArenaEach March, Rodeo Austin hosts the world’s 5th largest indoor, regular season ProRodeo. Each ProRodeo performance includes 7 exciting events such as, Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, Rodeo Clowns, and much more! For details,
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Saturday-Sunday, March 17-18, 2012 | 1am-1pm
Austin, TXThe start point will be posted to this event page the week of the Challenge. The GORUCK Challenge is a team event and never a race. Inspired by Special Forces training and led by Green Berets, the Challenge builds teams and solves problems. $10 of every entry fee benefits the Green Beret Foundation. For details,
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Sunday, March 25, 2012
Austin, TxBring the whole family to this fun, festive event. Walk it, jog it or run it, just don't miss it! Get Your Feet on the Street! Wheelchair Athletes starts at 8:30am, Timed/Competitive Athletes start at 9am and Fun Run & Walk start at 9:05am. For details,
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Saturday, March 31 & Sunday, April 1 | 10am - 5pm daily
2220 Bartons Springs Rd. Austin, TX 78746Zilker Garden Festival has been spreading green for more than 50 years! When spring arrives in Austin and Central Texas, folks head to Zilker Botanical Garden for a one-stop, garden-shopping experience. Plan to arrive early and bring your wagon. Shop with vendors selling plants, garden-themed arts and crafts, pottery, and unique jewelry. Add to the mix—live music, gardening talk, the annual Flower Show, and always fun Kids Corner.
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April 14th, 2012
Buda City Park, 204 San Antonio Rd, 15 miles south of downtown AustinEnjoy 7,000 POUNDS OF FREE CRAWFISH! Kids Activities include Monster Water Balls and Bounce Houses plus free playscape! Music includes Cajun, Zydeco, Funk, Blues, Rock, & Jazz plus dance & burlesque (No Nudity). $20 at the gate includes FREE Crawfish (Other food/drink available to purchase inside), Kids age 8 & under free with an adult. For details,
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Thursday-Sunday, April 19-22, 2012
Salt Lick BBQ Pavilion & Camp Ben MccullochBe sure not to miss this Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy winning Americana, arts & crafts, camping, food & libations. Acoustic jazz & blues, bluegrass, old-time local faves & award-winning artists from around the world. For details,
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Friday-Sunday, April 20-22, 2012
Auditorium Shores, Downtown Austin, TexasThe 2012 Austin Reggae Festival will again benefit the Capital Area Food Bank. For complete information on bands, tickets, lodging, parking, what to bring (and what not to bring), plus all other relevant details,
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April 21th - April 22th, 2012
Houston to Austin
The BP MS 150 is a fundraising event benefiting 20,000 Texans living with MS. In 2009, more than 12,000 dedicated riders raised more than $17.3 million. Cyclists are required to raise at least $400. The required minimum fundraising total of $400 is due one month after the Ride to qualify for fundraising prices.
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