Barrel-aged beers and chili cook-offs

Austin Event of the Week
Celebrate along with Cheer Up Charlie's as they commemorate their move to Red River Street with a huge party. Check out live music by Whiite Walls, Silk Rodeo, Gretchen's Disco Plague, and thankfully not the mom from Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. Get the details here

Saturday, February 22nd: The 8th Annual Austin Beard & Moustache Competition is happening at The Mohawk. Hosted by aptly named comedy legend Matt Bearden, this is the rowdiest, beer-drinkingest facial hair showdown either side of the Rio Grande. $10 gets you in to watch, $5 more gets you in the lineup to compete. And you better believe there are prizes. Break out that beard oil! Continue Reading

Saturday, February 22nd: Help judge the FoodTrailersAustin.com Mobile Food Throwdown happening at Draught House Pub & Brewery, where local big shots The Peached Tortilla and Chi'Lantro BBQ will face off in an Asian fusion street food challenge.

Saturday, February 22nd: Chow down on some chili at the 4th Annual Spice for Life Chili Cook-Off hosted by Young Texans Against Cancer, it's going down at Stubb's with entertainment by our own Shakey Graves. Let your meat consumption help society!

Wednesday, February 26th: Get in on some super-exclusive beer action at Banger's and Saint Arnold Brewing's Bishop's Barrel event at Banger's. The duo will be pairing rare (and some no-longer-available) beers with decadent chocolate desserts. Mmmm… Bourbon Barrel Wee Heavy Scotch Ale paired with Spicy Toffee Pudding, anyone?