Are you looking for something fun to do around town? Check out some of these fun events and activities happening in Austin.

Texas Tax Free Weekend- Texas' Annual tax holiday. Most clothing and footwear under $100 can be purchased tax-free.

National Poetry Slam- More moving than movies and more screaming than rock and roll. Over 70 of the best poetry slam teams from across the country bring their well-worked words to compete for the national title. www.nps2007.com

Keep Austin Weird 5K- Runners in this easy 5K stop along the route for ice cream, beer, donuts and more. Costumes and weirdness are everywhere you look. A live music festival follows the race. www.keepaustinwierd5k.com

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival- Compete and eat salsa at the world's largest hot sauce festival. Two cans of food for the food bank gets you in. Go early. The salsa is free, but the lines get long. www.austinchronicle.com