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Black History Month celebrations and NASCAR: 8 ...

A range of events will take place in the upcoming months in both North and South Austin, including dance performances and San Antonio Spurs basketball games. This list is not comprehensive.

February

Stephen Mills’ 'IN MOTION/Three Celebrated Dances'

Community members can experience three of Stephen Mills’ personal and celebrated dances, including The Pink Confetti, Four Mortal Men and Liminal Glama.

Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 15, 3 p.m.

$25 and up

The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin

www.balletaustin.org

Marathon Finish Line Experience

Swift Fit Events will host a race day where Austin Marathon runners can experience VIP treatment including recovery tools, on-site wellness support from recovery brands, and food and beverage options.

Spurs I-35 Series

The San Antonio basketball team will face off against the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings as part of its I-35 series.

Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 21, 7 p.m.

$84 and up

Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin

www.moodycenteratx.com

Black History Month Concert

Vocal artist Jazzie Renea Baker will perform blues, R&B and more. Baker has over 36 years of live performance experience and served as the coordinator and host for the Black Music Awards for three years.

NASCAR will return to the Circuit of The Americas for a three-day event in late February. (Courtesy NASCAR at COTA & Adam Glanzman)

NASCAR will return to the Circuit of The Americas for a three-day event in late February. (Courtesy NASCAR at COTA & Adam Glanzman)

ATX Open

The event featuring only women tennis players is making its return to Austin with a singles draw of 32 players and a doubles draw of 16 teams. Qualifying sessions will take place Feb. 21-22, and the main draw will begin Feb. 23.

Feb. 21-March 1

$10 and up

Westwood Country Club, 3808 W. 35th St., Austin

www.atxopen.com

100 Year Black History Month Community Cookout

The community is welcome to join Austin Public Library as they celebrate its 100th anniversary with a cookout at the library’s first ever branch. Attendees can expect food, music, games, dancing, crafts, activities and dominoes and spades tournaments.

NASCAR at COTA

The NASCAR Cup Series and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series will compete on the 17-turn, 2.4-mile National Course. The event will also feature a fan zone with entertainment acts, NASCAR driver appearances and activities.

March

Sips & Sounds Music Festival

The festival will feature 16 artists including Christina Aguilera, Calvin Harris, Foster the People, Major Lazer Soundsystem and Grouplove. Attendees can also expect interactive experiences throughout the event and local food vendors.

March 13-14

$65 and up (general admission, GA+ and specific day passes vary)

Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin

www.sipssoundsfest.com

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