Austin Weekend Guide: Paella Feast, Running, Fix-It Clinic, More

AUSTIN, TX — There's always something new to discover in Austin, and this weekend's event guide promises to not disappoint. Whether you're looking to enjoy some Latin flair with a paella dinner or listen to Caribbean sounds, or you're wanting some fun and interactive family activities to enjoy with the kids, we've got you covered. Here are some of the featured events happening in your community.

Friday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m.

Art in Cahoots!: A collaborative event between caregiver and child, Art in Cahoots! promises to be a fun morning of socializing, cooperating, and connecting over art! The event is an opportunity to further strengthen the one-on-one bond between caregiver and child, and allows you to interact with other caregiver-child pairs. There will be themed group activities with each class that promotes collaboration and process-based art experiences. Children will build social-emotional skills, while familiarizing themselves with a classroom setting. The FREE, recurring event meets every other Friday from 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. For more information and to register click HERE. Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704

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Friday, Jan. 24 at 11 a.m.

Science Club: The Science of Snow and DIY Snowglobes: Families are invited to a special morning of creativity and discovery with Yawp! - whose mission it is to connect and support a community of families in a dynamic physical space that promotes respectful relationships and self-directed education. Delve into the world of science with hands-on experiments for all ages. Friday, Jan. 24 come out and build a scene in your take home snow globe. Bring a small figurine or waterproof items to build a scene in your snow globe, all other materials will be provided. Science club is free for Yawp members, and $10/family for non-members. To reserve tickets click HERE. Austin Yawp, 1400 Tillery St., Austin, TX 78721

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Friday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m.

¡Sabor! A Night of Caribbean Music: Come out and enjoy a fantastic night of the best Caribbean music from grammy-award-winning brass player, Felipe "El Tuburón" Borrero; virtuoso guitarist José Manuel Tejeda, and the vocal talent and versatility of Javier Lara. The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center delights in brining together these Latin Music Greats. Enjoy an evening of Latin Jazz, Salsa, Son Cubano, Bachata, and more. Tickets $10. For more click HERE. Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St., Austin, TX 78701

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Saturday, Jan. 25 at 8 a.m.

Whole Bagel Run: The Wholy Bagel Run is a creative 3 to 5-mile route that travels south into the historic Bouldin Creek Neighborhood and then returns along the vibrant South Lamar Entertainment District. South Lamar has exploded with new restaurants, boutiques and condos in recent years ever changing the landscape of this sleepy boulevard. This is your chance to scope out the boulevard and plan something new for your next outing. The route finishes with a merge onto the Butler Hike & Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake and a scenic view of downtown. Enjoy coffee, hot chocolate and other snacks when you finish. The Wholly Bagel Run will start and finish at the Austin American-Statesman. FREE event. For more click HERE. Austin American-Statesman, 305 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704

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Saturday, Jan. 25 at 12 p.m.

January Fix-It Clinic: Is there a fallen hem in your favorite shirt? Did your blender suddenly stop working? Is your child's toy a little worse for the wear? Bring these items and more to the Fix-It Clinic where volunteer coaches with repair know-how will be available to teach you how to fix your item. Fix-It Clinics are all about do-it-together hands-on disassembly, troubleshooting and repair knowledge. Fix-It Clinic attendees are expected to be active participants in trying to fix their items with guidance from our coaches. Attendees should plan to stay with their items; dropping off of items for repair will not be permitted. FREE Event. For more click HERE. Willie Mae Kirk Branch, Austin Public Library, 3101 Oak Springs Dr., Austin, TX 78702

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Saturday, Jan. 25 at 5 p.m.

Paella Night at the Farm: Austhentico takes pride in supporting local farmers and having farm-to-table produce, which is they're having a paella night at a local farm! Come relax and enjoy the beautiful, natural scenery, while enjoying some delicious organic and authentic paella. Play with baby goats, take your pic by the Photo Barn, and roam through the farm. Chef Luis will cook paella from scratch in front of you. You’ll be out on the patio with a nice, relaxing view, great company, wine, appetizers, and tapas made fresh by Austhentico. Ticket includes: Paella, tapas, appetizers and a free glass of wine. (Vegan friendly options per request). The menu is inspired in authentic cuisine from Spain with Mexican fusion: https://austhentico.com/. Tickets $45; Kids 10 and under $20; Kids 3 and under free. For more click HERE. Berkeley Farm, 1914 Berkeley Ave., Austin, TX 78745

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Sunday, Jan. 26 at 10 a.m.

TruWellness with Siete Foods: Join TruFusion and Siete Foods for an afternoon focused on discovering your personal path to wellness! The morning will start with a panel discussion all about how to commit to your wellness journey, followed by an energetic 60-min heated fitness class combining strength training, HIIT drills, and a touch of yoga. Post class join us for quick complementary bites straight from the Siete Foods kitchen! RSVP to receive a reserved spot in the class; complimentary Siete snacks; custom Siete goodie bag. To RSVP and for more information, click HERE. FREE Event. 4211 South Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78704

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Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3 p.m.

7th Annual Birthday Bash: The community is invited to the Power for Parkinson's 7th Annual Birthday Bash on Sunday, Jan. 26. The theme for the free community event is 50's Sock Hop and will feature special performances by PFP's Powerful Pipes and Dance Troupe with a class demo led by the organization's instructors. Dinner will be included. For more click HERE. Dell Jewish Community Campus, 7300 Hart Ln., Austin, TX 78731

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Sunday, Jan. 26 at 5 p.m.

Kick Off Party - 2020 TX Brewery Running Series: Enjoy a pre-season event to launch and celebrate the upcoming season of exciting events with a kick off party! No run takes place on the day, just a fun party for all. Come out and receive discounts on series registration (get 20-50% off + special deals for “Brew Crew” Membership; discounts on merchandise; FREE beer tastings from participating breweries; great door prizes; and goodies and giveaways from event sponsors and partners. There will be information from the experts on safe running, craft beer making, and more! FREE and open to the public, but space is limited. Please RSVP HERE. Fleet Feet Austin, 211 Walter Seaholm Dr., Austin, TX 78701

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For more events, be sure and check out the Austin Patch Events Calendar.