Guys, there's so much happening this weekend we can hardly keep up. Soft serve pop-up? On the calendar. Citywide birthday party? Yup, going to that too. In case you need some help with your social schedule, we've sifted through all the events happening this weekend and picked our favorites. See you out there!
Hit up the Milk Bar pop-up: NYC's famous bakery, Milk Bar, is popping up at Launderette on Friday afternoon as part of a collaboration called Twist. From noon until everything sells out, the bake sale will offer The Twist (Milk's cereal milk soft serve twisted with Launderette's Graham Cracker soft serve), as well as Milk's famous crack pie, plus cookies, truffles and plenty of merch. Friday at noon
Get bookish at the Austin Bookstore Crawl: In honor of Independent Bookstore Day, bookstores across Austin are inviting people to venture out on their own self-guided tour. Complete a task at three or more participating stores marked on this map, complete the store's scavenger hunt task and post a picture on social in order to enter to win the grand prize. (What's the grand prize? Who knows—that's part of the mystery.) Saturday at various times
Sip on suds for Zilker Brewing's anniversary: The East Austin brewery is turning two on Saturday, and will have an extended tap list, live music, a DJ and food to celebrate. Come say happy birthday, then stay for the seasonal beers you can only find behind the bar. Saturday at noon
Wear your wackiest costume at Eeyore's Birthday Party: This annual event is actually a fundraiser to benefit a bunch of nonprofits in Austin. Purchase food and drink to support these organizations, plus enjoy live music from noon to 6pm; face-painting, henna and temporary tattoo artists; and maypoles to prance around. Costumes are encouraged, and it's competitive. Bonus: There's a free shuttle from downtown. Saturday at 11am
Indulge at Austin Food + Wine Festival: Spend the weekend gorging on the culinary creations of some of Austin's best chefs, plus more than 50 wine and spirit options to wash it all down. The sixth-annual food fête also features a gospel brunch, the chance to improve your backyard-grilling game with Lonesome Dove's Tim Love, and an afternoon fire pit. And if you're not too full, the all-in ticket buys you dinner at the Fair Market on Saturday and Sunday nights. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at various times.
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