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BEER HERE — The Dad Bod Action Squad, comprising a klatsch of local bartenders, hosts a fundraising party tonight, February 1 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Hops & Grain to benefit the Austin Children’s Shelter. There will be a calendar featuring the Dad Bods in question available for $12, as well as cocktails, hot dogs, and other "dad bod" foods. [EaterWire]
TRIVIAL MATTERS — Slake Cafe launches Geeks Who Drink, a weekly pub trivia competition, tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. Teams of six jockey for street cred and prizes. [EaterWire]
MORE WINE TIME — Italic hosts a private wine dinner tonight featuring Selvapiana wines from the Chianti Rufina region of Italy at 6:30 p.m. The five-course dinner costs $75 and features remarks from the winery owner Federico Giuntini. [EaterWire]
EAST EATS — Eat East has added new restaurants, including SPUN Ice Cream, to its monthly celebration of east-side dining establishments. Participating restaurants offer specials on the first Tuesday of the month, which means tomorrow, February 2. Check out the Eat East Facebook page for information on specials. [EaterWire]
GROUNDHOG DAY — On Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., Flying Saucer observes the real reason for the Groundhog Day season: Bill Murray. Celebrate everyone’s favorite enigmatic SNL alum with a special tapping of Dogfish Head Pennsylvania Tuxedo and Rahr & Sons Bourbon Barrel Aged Winter Warmer, plus Bill Murray trivia and a Bill Murray dress-up contest with $100 gift card prize. [EaterWire]
BRENTWOOD — MindCanvis previews its debut adult coloring book on Wednesday, February 3 at Pinthouse Pizza on Burnet. Drop in between 6 and 10 p.m. for free sample pages of Spirit Animals, which you can color in while you enjoy pizza and beer.
LADIES NIGHT — W Austin launches Women’s Club Wednesdays on February 3 from 6:30 to 8: 30 p.m. with a tequila tasting. Tickets are $30 and include a tasting flight of various tequilas, snacks, and the opportunity to create your own cocktail. [EaterWire]
CHARITY WIRE — On Thursday, February 4, twenty percent of dinner sales at The Hightower from 5 to 10 p.m. will be donated to Amadeo’s Army, a local group that raises awareness of muscular dystrophy and financial support for Austinite Amadeo Andrade, who was diagnosed seven years ago. [EaterWire]
ANNIVERSARY PARTY — The Half Step marks its second anniversary on Thursday with live music, free barbecue from Stiles Switch, and drinks by Kappa Pisco, all from 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. [EaterWire]
POP-UP WIRE — Sway hosts an Indonesian street-food pop-up featuring Boston’s Retno Pratiwi and Peter Gelling (Kaki Lima) along with Sway executive chef Martin Wilda. Tickets for the Thursday multi-course dinner at 7 p.m. are $75 with an optional $50 wine pairing add-on. [EaterWire]
FIRST THURSDAY — South Congress Hotel observes First Thursday with an open house from 5 to 9 p.m. with ice cream from Stephen F. Frostin' truck and drinks in the courtyard. [EaterWire]
