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Sunday Funday Crawfish Broil: An All-You-Can-Eat Cajun Feast

May 3, 2017 11:01 am

All-you-can-eat crawfish is just the tip of the iceberg at the Sunday Funday Crawfish Broil hosted by Wine Sensation. On Sunday, May 7th, the tapas eatery and bar hosts this special event with the help of Chef Steve. He crafts the crawfish as well as unlimited amounts of sausage, potatoes, and corn bread, the perfect fixings for the New Orleans-inspired main dish.

Tickets are just $15 and earn you a spot at this day-long event from 1 to 6 p.m. at Wine Sensation. Eat your fill, and don't forget to add a glass of wine for $6 or take advantage of one of the beer specials. The eatery will also offer bocce ball, horseshoes, and other fun games to keep you entertained all day long at the Sunday Funday Crawfish Broil.

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Weird Homes Tour: Keeping Austin Weird, One Unique Abode at a Time

April 19, 2017 10:00 am

From homes constructed inside a single shipping container to abodes crafted almost entire out of concrete, the Weird Homes Tour takes you to some of Austin's oddest—and most stunning—residences. Some of the "weird homes" are strikingly modern and minimalistic, while others are boldly colored and filled with whimsical elements. But they all share one thing: they delight tour-goers.

The next tour is coming up on Saturday, April 22nd from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and tickets start at just $30, so don't miss your chance to snag one. The ticket entitles you to a day's worth of exploring these unique homes, which you do at your own pace thanks to the self-guided nature of the tour. Stop at Michael De Ovando's shipping container home—a crucial part of the tiny house trend that extends across the nation—as well as The Art Dome, a series of concrete cylinders tucked into a hillside and illuminated only by sunlight. Keep the fun going all day long when you explore the other unique homes around Austin.

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Gaze Upon Colorful Aircraft at the Balloons Over Horseshoe Bay Resort Event

April 11, 2017 10:01 am

When you're lucky enough to spot a hot air balloon hanging in the sky, you may consider it a rare, special moment. But hot air balloons are a common sight at Balloons Over Horseshoe Bay Resort, which will host about 20 fun, colorful balloons from April 14th through the 16th.

Austin residents can enjoy this festival, which kicks off each day with early-morning hot air balloon flights and closes each evening with "Balloon Glows," during which ethereal floating objects light up the night sky. From iconic Tom and Jerry characters to striped and polka-dotted hot air balloons, there are many creative aircraft to ogle. Then there are other fun extras, such as wine tastings hosted by local vineyards and shopping courtesy of the area's artisans, so don't miss this fun event!

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