Weekend Plans: Barbecue, Daiquiris, Slow Food Grub Trivia, and More

It’s already mid-August and it’s still very hot out there. Take comfort with barbecue, happy hours, trivia, burger challenges, and more this weekend.

AUSTIN — Don’t forget you can get your hair washed for free with flat beer at any Birds Barbershop starting today until Friday, August 28. It’s supposed to be good for you. [EaterWire]

SOLA — Vox Table bar manager Travis Tober is showing off his daiquiri skills on Saturday, August 15 as part of a Brugal Rum demonstration. From 3-4:30 p.m., there will be free food and daiquiris. The first 25 people who register will get seats; for everyone else, it’s first come, first serve. [EaterWire]

E. CESAR CHAVEZ — Essential barbecue trailer Kerlin’s BBQ is celebrating its two-year anniversary with a party on Sunday, August 16 with beer, music, and smoked meats starting at 11 a.m. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN — Slow Food Austin’s grub trivia is back again on Sunday, August 16, where teams from Austin restaurants and food organizations will compete to see who knows the most about food. There’s still time to register teams of six or more, or buy spectator tickets that come with bites from restaurants and access to the open bar. It’s from noon to 4 p.m. at Saengerrunde Halle. [EaterWire]