If you're a fan of shellfish, then you should definitely mark your calendar for the Austin Oyster Festival on February 24th. This food fest is all about the mollusk. Chef Chris Bauer, the man in charge of the kitchen at Eddie V's, will be dishing out oysters in virtually every version imaginable at The Lawn at Seaholm from noon to 6 p.m.

His menu contains raw, grilled, and fried oysters. Throw back an East Coast oyster shooter or a Gulf oyster on the half-shell with preserved lemon mignonette. Try the smoked bacon oysters Rockefeller or grilled oysters with roasted garlic-anchovy butter. Indulge in deep-fried oyster banh mi or New Orleans-style oyster po'boys. Wash down the seafood with a bloody mary from the build-your-own bar, a specialty cocktail, or a glass of fine wine. Tickets start at $60 for general admission.

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Lammes Candies is a family-owned candy business that's been around since 1878, but its long history in Austin almost ended when founder William Wirt Lamme made an ill-fated poker bet in 1885. He lost the business in the shuffle. Lucky for him (and you), his son bought it back and transformed it into the renowned candy boutique that it is today. Since there's a Lammes Candies right at Airport Boulevard and 53rd Street, not far from you, it's easy to swing by to grab a Valentine's Day treat for your sweetie.

If you're overwhelmed by the number of options, you can't go wrong with the Texas Chewie Pecan Praline. It's the shop's signature confection. Pick up a pair of the pralines or a larger assortment. If you want to go with a traditional box of chocolates, Lammes Candies can help here, too. Pick up a box of assorted chocolates, chocolate creams, or chocolate nut clusters, depending on what your paramour likes in a candy.

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In recent years, tattooing has risen to prominence in the mainstream world of art, and for good reason. Talented tattoo professionals are true artists, taking a blank canvas and transforming it into something personal and creative. You can meet some of the best artists in the state when you come to the Star of Texas Tattoo Art Revival from January 26th to the 28th.

The Palmer Events Center hosts this unique festival, which is all about the body art. Come to the revival to learn about the history of tattooing and the various meanings of tattoos across the world. Check out performers sporting beautiful works of body art. Watch while some of the talented tattoo artists create new masterpieces during live tattoo contests starring brave participants/blank canvasses. For anyone who loves body art, the Star of Texas Tattoo Art Revival is a can't-miss.

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