Celebrate the dead and pit bulls at free Austin events this week
Sunday
8th Annual National Pit Bull
Awareness Day. Local nonprofit Love-A-Bull’s pet-friendly event returns, kicking off with a dog walk around the park that will end where the festivities begin, with a variety of vendors, kid’s activities, demonstrations, a silent auction and more. 12 to 4 p.m. Rosewood Park, 2300 Rosewood Ave. love-a-bull.org/news-events/npad.
Monday
“Painters Painting Painters.” Ten Austin-based figure painters are contributing two portraits of other artists in the show, as well as a self-portrait, for this new exhibit. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday through Nov. 5. Davis Gallery, 837 W. Twelfth St. davisgalleryaustin.com.
Tuesday
A Tribute to Adam Carroll. 100.1 FM SUN Radio has put together this show in advance of the release of “Highway Prayer: A Tribute to Adam Carroll.” Special guests include James McMurtry, Gordy Quist of Band of Heathens, Jamie Wilson, Noel McKay and Brennen Leigh. 5 p.m. Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar Blvd. waterloorecords.com.
Wednesday
Something Wicked: Tales
of Horror. Listen to local writers, such as Owen Egerton and AJ Reyes, read their spine-tingling short stories (recommended for ages 17 and up). Costumes are encouraged. 7 p.m. Austin Public Library, 7051 Village Center Drive. facebook.com/ events/1996457600580626/.
Thursday
“Romeo and Juliet.” Something for Nothing Theater performs this romance classic with minimal props, costumes and lighting, focusing on storytelling and the language of Shakespeare. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Ramsey Park, 4301 Rosedale Ave. facebook.com/SomethingforNothingTheater.
Friday
The Official Kick-Off Party for Austin Beer Week. Craft Pride is tapping more than 20 special releases in honor of Austin’s biggest week for local beer. 7 p.m. 61 Rainey St. facebook.com/ events/367306300325083/.
Saturday, Oct. 29
Viva la Vida Festival and
Parade. Austin’s largest and longest-running Day of the Dead event, produced by Mexic-Arte Museum, features a grand procession and street festival with artist vendors, live music, food trucks, art activities and community altars. 12 to 8 p.m.Fourth Street between Congress Avenue and San Jacinto Boulevard. mexic-artemuseumevents. org/upcoming-events/viva16.