🍊 The brunch bunch

Photo by @vegdumps

🥑 Tex-Mex cravings

Photo by @treyschowdown, Hunting Deliciousness

🫐 Delicious desserts

• Signs and Symbols: The Trees are Talking | Now-Sunday, Aug. 13 | Times vary | Neill-Cochran House Museum, 2310 San Gabriel St., Austin | $8 | This one-woman show features the work of longtime Austin glass artist and painter Rejina Thomas.
• 11th Annual Amplify Austin Day | Now-Thursday, Mar. 2 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | Free | This 24-hour period of donating to 700+ local nonprofits is considered the biggest giving event in Central Texas.

• Independence Day Celebration | Thursday, Mar. 2 | 4-7 p.m. | The Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos St., Austin | Free | Celebrate Texas’ independence with local artists and take photos with Brisket and Chuck, two rescued longhorns.
• Jacqueline Novak | Thursday, Mar. 2 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $30 | The comedian and actress is known for her appearances on late night talk shows and her stand-up show, “Get on Your Knees.”
• Steve Aoki | Thursday, Mar. 2 | 8 p.m. | Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater, 801 Red River St., Austin | $50-$299 | The indie artist is in Austin for his “Hiroquest: Genesis Tour.”

• Buddy Guy Damn Right Farewell Tour | Friday, Mar. 3 | 7 p.m. | ACL Live, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin | $69-$109 | Grammy Award-winning blues artist Buddy Guy is celebrating his seventh No. 1 album, “The Blues Don’t Lie.”
• Dancing With The Stars: Live! | Friday, Mar. 3 | 8 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $29-$125 | Take in talented dance numbers featuring the “Dancing with the Stars” cast and Gabby Windey of “The Bachelorette.”

• 84º | Cloudy | 24% chance of rain
• This week’s weather may bring elevated fire danger to Central Texas. Low pressure systems passing through Texas may also lead to high winds and increased risk on Thursday and Friday. (KVUE)

• More than $1 million in federal funds will be allocated to the I-35 expansion downtown, the US Transportation Secretary announced yesterday. The funds will support a mobility study to build deck plazas over the highway. 🚗 (KXAN)

• A proposed development could bring ~150 new affordable housing units to Southeast Austin by 2025. The project is part of an ongoing effort by the Austin Housing Finance Corporation — a city-created nonprofit and owner of the site — to build 60,000 affordable units by 2027. 🏘 (KXAN)

• Austin is getting a new HQ. H Robotics, a South Korean manufacturer of at-home rehabilitation machines, plans to build its western headquarters at 8868 Research Blvd. 🤖 (Austin Business Journal)

• Streaming service Roku will recreate its iconic neon-style screensaver for SXSW — in real life. The Roku City Diner will serve film- and TV-inspired dishes and pop up at 315 Lavaca St. from Saturday, March 11-Sunday, March 12. (Eater Austin)

• This Thursday, March 2 is Texas Independence Day, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in the Lone Star State’s capital. From live longhorns at the Driskill to $2 beers in South Austin, check out this list of local events. (Eater Austin)
• Jamestown Revival will headline the Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown this spring. The flower-themed event takes place from Friday, April 28-Sunday, April 30, and showcases 100+ local vendors. 🌹 (KVUE)

• What’s your vacation vibe — cozy, luxurious, or chic? For a cozy stay, look no further than this snug and cheerful getaway on beachy St. Simons Island, Georgia. For luxury, book this lush Hawaiian resort on the island of Kaua’i. And for the chicest of stays, peep this renovated house in downtown Charleston.*

• What we’re eyeing: Zulily’s sneaker shop and some fresh kicks for spring. Shop street styles from Nike, versatile New Balance picks, or fashionable Tory Burch sneakers all on sale now. 👟*