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Home & garden
21st Annual Austin Fall Home & Garden Show. With fall approaching, now is the time to get your home and garden revitalized with fresh ideas and the latest products. Among the items to explore are beautiful furnishings; state-of-the-art kitchen, wall design and countertop displays; closet organization and storage; entertainment and technology; the latest in sinks, tubs and fixtures; and even pools, spas and outdoor living areas. 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. $7-$9. Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St. austinhomeandgardenshow.com.
Coming up
Champagne Brunch with Peter Maffei. At the Central Market Cooking School, join Executive Chef Peter Maffei of the Hilton’s soon-to-open Cannon and Belle to learn how to craft an opulent brunch. Maffei will preview his new restaurant concept with each course paired with champagne or sparkling wine. It’s a class for people 21 and up. 11 a.m. Sunday $65. 4001 N. Lamar Blvd. centralmarket.com.
Ballet Austin’s Come Dance. The annual free day of dance has returned for all dance levels, as a way for Austin’s dance and fitness center to show that dance is for everyone. Featured classes highlight a variety of dance styles and levels, all of which are offered year-round, through Ballet Austin’s Butler Dance & Fitness Center. These include ballet, Bollywood, cardio hip-hop, hula, tap, zumba and more. 1 p.m. Sunday. 501 W. Third St. 512-501-8704, balletaustin.org/dance-fitness-/ come-dance.