Austin events this weekend include markets, concerts, arts openings and a pet foster call amid freezing weather

January 21, 2026

Forecasters predict freezing temperatures and unsettled weather in Austin this weekend, and event organizers urge residents to check for updates before heading out. A mix of indoor and outdoor activities remains scheduled across the city from Jan. 23 through Jan. 25, offering options for shopping, performances, and community service.

Le Garage Sale returns to the Palmer Events Center on Jan. 24 and 25, opening at 11 a.m. both days at 900 Barton Springs Road. The two-day market features independent boutiques and local labels selling apparel, jewelry, and home goods, and a VIP pre-sale ticket grants earlier Saturday access for first picks. Shoppers can find the full vendor list on the event’s official website.

Austin Pets Alive! has issued a short-term foster appeal as the cold front arrives, asking people to pick up dogs at the Town Lake Animal Center between noon and 6 p.m. daily by Friday. The rescue needs temporary homes for 75 dogs through Jan. 28 and is also accepting donations of supplies such as crates and toys; their location is 1156 W. Cesar Chavez St., and the foster request runs through Jan. 23.

On Jan. 23 at 5 p.m., actors and food fans can attend a cookbook celebration at Hotel Saint Cecilia, 112 Academy Drive, where Brie Larson and chef Courtney McBroom will serve drinks and bites inspired by Party People. Each guest will receive a signed copy of the book at the event, which blends culinary demonstrations with a launch-party atmosphere.

Performance artist and photojournalist Tamir Kalifa will present Witness on Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Long Center’s Rollins Studio Theatre, 701 W. Riverside Drive. The show pairs live music with projected photography to explore themes of migration, survival, loss, and hope; Kalifa works between Austin and Berlin and has been featured in national outlets.

Cloud Tree Studios and Gallery opens Angélique Ferrão’s first solo show, Vis-à-Vis, on Jan. 24 at 7 p.m., with large-scale figurative paintings centered on Black male subjects. The exhibition runs through Feb. 14 at 3411 E. Fifth St., and the opening event includes an evening reception for attendees.

Torchy’s Tacos marks its 20th anniversary with the Double Feature promotion, a $20 meal-for-two deal that includes six street tacos, classic sides, and drinks. The offer is available at multiple Torchy’s locations through March 3, providing an affordable option for weekend dining.

Nathaniel Rateliff will perform at the Hi, How Are You Day concert on Jan. 23 at 8 p.m., held at 713 Congress Ave. Now in its eighth year, the event raises mental health awareness and honors the late Austin artist Daniel Johnston, with Rateliff set to pay tribute during his set.

Attendees should monitor weather alerts and check event pages or venue announcements for last-minute changes, since freezing conditions may force cancellations or schedule adjustments. Organizers across the city are coordinating updates and safety guidance as the cold front moves through.