Aug 27 3rd Annual Keep Austin Weird 5K
Auditorium Shores, Town Lake
keepaustinweird5k.com

Join in the 3rd Annual Keep Austin Weird 5K and Music Festival on Auditorium Shores this Saturday. Along with the unique Downtown Austin race, party at the Music Festival & Weird Zone for kids of all ages

The weirdness begins at noon and will continue all day 'till 10:00 p.m. Thee race takes off at 5:00 p.m. and will be filled with lots of special "Fun Stops" throughout South Austin

This is such a totally Austin event. Be there.

The run benefits one of Austin's Treasures, Barton Springs Pool. Run over to keepaustinweird5k.com to register.

Aug 25-31 Full Range of Emotions
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

From a look back at the future to a fine romance, come to the Paramount to live vicariously.

25, 26: 2001: A Space Odyssey
27-28: Doctor Dolittle, The Agony & The Ecstacy (pictured)
30-31: The Remains of the Day

Aug 26, 27 Latino Comedy Fiesta
State Theatre, 719 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

It's back and bigger than ever! The 7th Annual Austin Latino Comedy Fiesta rolls into town for two hilarious jam-packed nights of explosive, groundbreaking comedy at the historical State Theatre. Show time: 8:00 p.m.

Aug 26-28 Wee Beasties and Other Dances
Doughtery Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Rd.

Wicked Cricket Dance Theatre, Caroline Sutton, Artistic Director, and David DeBlieck, Artistic Associate, present Wee Beasties at the Dougherty Arts Center Theatre. Performance times: Friday & Saturday - 8:00 p.m., Sunday - 5:00 p.m. For reservations, call AusTix 474-TIXS.

Aug 27-31 The Will Rogers Follies
Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman
(512) 471-1444, utpac.org

This summer the University of Texas Performing Arts Center launches its first-ever Broadway show, the revival of The Will Rogers Follies - an all-singing, all-dancing, Tony Award-winning extravaganza starring the legendary Larry Gatlin. Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Score, this is a dazzling spectacle for the whole family.

Still On Stage Downtown...

To 8/27: Aladdin, Scottish Rite Theatre, scottishritechildrenstheatre.org
To 8/28: Always, Patsy Cline, Zachary Scott Kleberg Stage, zachscott.com
To 9/2: Improv Twofers, Hideout Theatre, hideouttheatre.com
Ongoing: Back-to-School Follies, Esther's Follies, esthersfollies.com
Ongoing: Pulse: a STOMP Odyssey, Texas the Big Picture, Forces of Nature, Fighter Pilot, IMAX® Theatre, and The Star of Destiny at the Texas Spirit Theater, thestoryoftexas.com

Aug 25 David Chenu Ensemble Jazz
Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth Street
(512) 472-2445, centralpresbyterian.org

Jazz up your lunch at this week's Thursday Noontime Concert.

Aug 26 Latin Jazz Live from the Plaza
City Hall Plaza, 301 W. 2nd Street
ci.austin.tx.us

Head down to City Hall for the best in Latin jazz this Friday at noon on the Plaza! You simply can't beat the sounds of Beto and the Fairlanes. Food and free parking available.

Aug 27 Eric Johnson
Hogg Memorial Auditorium, 24th & Whitis
(512) 471-1444, utpac.org

Austin guitar legend Eric Johnson is on the short list of all-time guitar heroes, but his creative path has taken some interesting twists and turns. He has earned critical and commerical success, a Grammy, accolades from his peers and unabashed devotion from his fans. This three-decade journey has led to his new 2005 studio album Bloom. Show starts at 8:00 p.m.

Aug 27, 31 Austin Farmers' Market
Republic Square Park, 5th & Guadalupe
Plaza Saltillo, 5th Street & Comal
(512) 236-0074, austinfarmersmarket.org

Summer fruits are hot at both versions of the Austin Farmer's Market, including the mini-mart on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Plaza Saltillo.

Aug 27-28 Bamboo Festival
Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd.
(512) 477-8672, bamboocentral.net

Indulge yourself in the wonder and creative possibilities of bamboo. Featured events include: Bamboo Plant Sale, Bamboo Crafts, Speakers and Experts to help participants determine the best type of bamboo for individual uses.

Aug 28 Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival
Waterloo Park, 403 E. 15th
austinchronicle.com

In the 15 years since its inception, what started out as a small contest with a few spectators has turned into one of Austin's biggest and best-known annual parties, attracting crowds from around the country. The Hot Sauce Festival serves as a major fundraiser for the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas. The outstanding musical performances and culinary exhibitions are notable attractions, but the biggest draws are the salsas - more than 100 gallons of best of the best in hot! Hey, why not enter your own brand of sassy salsa? Get contest details at austinchronicle.com.

Aug 25-Sep 8 Hearts on Display
SPAZIO Interior by Lytle Pressley, 1214 W. 6th
heartgallerytexas.com

Heart Gallery of Central Texas will premiere an art exhibit and community education effort featuring 75 portraits of more than 120 Central Texas children who are waiting to be adopted from foster care. This project of Adoption of Central Texas and CASA of Travis County is made possible by 55 renowned documentary and portrait photographers. Please support this important community event.

Still On Display Downtown...

To 8/27: Signs of the Times,LBJ Library & Museum, lbjlib.utexas.edu
To 8/30: Child's Play, Manuel's Downtown, manuels.com
To 8/31: Mujeres Cortadas en Vidrio, Las Manitas Avenue Cafe, lapena-austin.org
To 9/2: Essence, La Pena Gallery, lapena-austin.org
To 9/10: Tina Medina, Women & Their Work, womenandtheirwork.org
To 9/10: Lens, d berman gallery, dbermangallery.com
To 9/4: Young Latino Art Exhibition, Mexic-Arte Museum, mexic-artemuseum.org
To 10/15: Ready, Set, Roll, Austin Children's Museum, austinkids.org
To 10/23: Texas Trailblazer, Capitol Visitors Center, texascapitolvisitorscenter.com
To 10/30: 22 to Watch: New Art in Austin, Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 12/31: Ansel Adams: A Legacy, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
Ongoing: Texas Movies, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, thestoryoftexas.com

Aug 25 Implementation of the Retail Strategy - Congress Avenue
8:00 a.m.
St. David's Episcopal Church, 304 E. 7th
(512) 469-1766, rsvp@downtownaustin.com

Midge McCauley, Principal with Economics Research Associates (ERA) and director of special projects unit Downtown Works, will be presenting the strategy for bringing retail back to Congress Avenue. This is phase one of the implementation strategy completed by ERA in April of this year.

Join the Downtown Austin Alliance for our Issues & Eggs breakfast meeting and meet our new Retail Recruiter, Linda Asaf who is now recruiting new retailers to add to the Congress Avenue mix - working closely with real estate brokers, property owners and existing retailers on Congress Avenue. RSVP to: rsvp@downtownaustin.com or call (512) 469-1766.


Aug 25 Streetscapes & Transportation Committee
8:30 a.m.
Southwest Tower, 7th Floor Conference Room, 211 E. 7th St.
Contact: Thomas Butler
(512) 469-1766, downtownaustin.com

Aug 31 Security & Maintenance Committee
8:30 a.m.
Southwest Tower, 211 E. 7th Street, 7th Floor Conference Room
Chair: John Nyfeler; DAA Contact: Bill Brice
(512) 469-1766, downtownaustin.com