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• The Deck Investigates with Ashley Flowers | Friday, Feb. 3 | 7 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $49.75-$79.75 | The podcaster behind “The Deck” is going live with the low-down on America’s coldest cases.
• Cirque du Soleil: Corteo | Now-Sunday, Feb. 5 | Times vary | Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $49 | Acting, acrobatics, and comedy are combined in this joyous performance.

• Black History Month Kick-Off Block Party | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 2-6 p.m. | George Washington Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina St., Austin | Free | This first-ever “Solar Saturday” offers free programming, music, food trucks, and vendors.
• Miranda Sings Live | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $39.50 | Colleen Ballinger’s hilarious alter ego “Miranda” earned her 65+ million followers.
• Carnaval Brasileiro | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 8 p.m. | Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave., Austin | $35 | Austin’s Brazilian-style Mardi Gras celebration has been running since 1978.

• Valentine’s Day Market | Sunday, Feb. 5 | 12 p.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Co., 3901 Promontory Point Dr., Austin | Free | Shop for local Valentine’s Day gifts at this event also featuring food trucks and live music.
• Winter Sessions 2023 | Sunday, Feb. 5 | 2:30 p.m. | The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin | $25 | BHumn Arts Ensemble will perform their best pieces from the last season, accompanied by Body Lab and the Round Rock High School Dragonettes.

• 53º | Sunny | 6% chance of rain
• Austin Energy isn’t sure when the ~140,000 residents still experiencing an outage will have their power back. The utility’s general manager said crews are experiencing complex damages. (Austin American-Statesman)

• 0.64 inches. It doesn’t sound like much, but it amounts to hundreds of pounds of ice on trees and power lines, and resulted in the worst ice storm Austin has seen in 15 years. Take a look at how this year’s storm compares to those in 2021 and 2022. (KXAN + Austin American-Statesman)

• Chevron, the UPS Store, and Advanced Micro Devices are new sponsors of Austin FC. Financial terms for the deals — which also included Ubeo Business Services and Austin Telco Federal Credit Union — were not shared. ⚽️ (Austin Business Journal)
• Duce Robinson, a five-star tight end prospect from Arizona, is considering playing for the Texas Longhorns. Check out the rest of Texas’ signing class, currently ranked No. 1 in the Big 12 and No. 3 in the nation. 🏈 (Austin American-Statesman)

• National Wear Red Day. This initiative to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease is more than wearing a color. You can also set up a fundraising page and find volunteer options to make a difference in the lives of women across the country.

• Austin is the No. 2 best city in the country for downtown living, according to a new report by StorageCafe. The Capital City scored high for environmental living spaces and its access to theaters, restaurants, and live music. 🏙

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• Looking to transform your space while supporting a good cause? Enter: Afghan Flying Carpets, a local company specializing in authentic handmade rugs that’s giving back to the family responsible for them. See AFC team at the Austin City-Wide Vintage Show Feb. 4-5 at Palmer Auditorium.*
• Have you heard? Amazon now offers subscription boxes. Best of all — there’s a huge selection. Love trying out top rated beauty products? Subscribe to the Allure Beauty Box. Music aficionado? Join the Vinyl of the Month Club. Pet parent? Your cat will love the KitNipBox. 📦 *