If there’s one thing Austin knows how to do right, it’s a country gala. Nonprofit Rodeo Austin raises funds to benefit kids around the state with live entertainment from the legendary Robert Earl Keen (“The Road Goes on Forever,” “Feelin’ Good Again”) at a Stetsons-encouraged bash with cocktails, gourmet dinner, fundraising games, and auctions of the silent and live variety. Scoot your boots down to Palmer at 6, and get ready for the Rodeo to fire up March 8. – Kat McNevins