Around Town: Week of July 30th

Sunday, July 30

The Rattle Inn presents Rock Out With Your Guac OutIf you love guac, this is the event for you. Local Austin restaurants and chefs will compete for the crown of Best Guacamole in Austin. Besides guac, there will be cold beer, raffle prizes and live music. Ticket purchase required.

Monday, July 31

Small Coffee presents Beer & Ice Cream Pairing with Lick Honest Ice Creams and Lazarus BrewingGood food (and drinks) for a good cause! To help celebrate national ice cream month, Lick Honest Ice Creams is continuing its Cones for a Cause Celebration. Head to Lazarus Brewing Company to try five beer samples and five different flavors of ice cream perfect for the summer season. Ticket purchase required.

Tuesday, August 1

Capital Factory Fundraising Happy HourMeet other people in the industry or get to know angel investors at this happy hour Tuesday night. If you’re fundraising for a startup, be sure to attend the meet up that will occur before where you can ask questions and reach out to investors for advice.

Wednesday, August 2

Understanding your Credit Score Presented by UFCUWant to learn more about your credit score? Check out this informative event, where attendees will learn how to make smart financial decisions regarding their future. Be sure to get there early if you want to meet up for networking!

Engineering Happy Hour Hosted By Cloudera ATXIn the engineering industry? Then don’t miss this happy hour event at Kung Fu Saloon. Tech company Cloudera wants to celebrate before their IPO, so RSVP and head on over to meet Cloudera employees and learn more about the company and it’s opportunities.

Thursday, August 3

Women & Their Work presents Micky Hoogendijk: “Pure Imagination” opening receptionCheck out the national debut of Dutch photographer Micky Hoogendijk’s first book and solo exhibition at this opening party. Admission is free!

Lone Star Paralysis Foundation presents Pay It Forward with Daniel CurtisScope out some of Austin’s best restaurants and enjoy craft cocktails all while supporting a great cause. Purchasing a ticket supports Lone Star Paralysis Foundation. Proceeds from the Pay it Forward Benefit will help fund rehabilitation equipment, adaptive sports programs, research, rehab equipment and outreach and support.

Friday, August 4

VR Art Party with Hope GalleryCapital Factory and Hope Gallery are teaming up bring tech and art lovers together. The party will feature both virtual reality experiences and live demonstrations and art work from the Hope Gallery. Experience art like never before!

Saturday, August 5

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area presents 4th Annual Austin Duck DerbyAdopt a duck for the chance to win some seriously awesome prizes! On August 5th, 17,000 eco-friendly rubber ducks will be launched into the water. Anyone can choose to sponsor a duck for $5, and if your duck is the first to cross the finish line, you’ll win a Volkswagen Jetta. Other prizes are also available.

2nd Street District presents 5th Annual White Linen NightBreak out your best summer whites this Saturday night! This ticketed block party will feature small bites from some of Austin’s best restaurants, like Backspace and Taverna, as well as beer and wine pairings. All benefits will help support the Austin Food and Wine Alliance, which helps to foster awareness and innovation in the Central Texas culinary community.

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