Named the No. 1 haunted house in America by Hauntworld Magazine (a trusted publication in haunting circles). HoT celebrates their 15th year of scaring the bejesus out of you with a dark carnival theme, fire shows, “Escape the Room” games, and more gore. Friday night is Blackout night. Do it in the dark!
Austin International Drag Fest returns for four days of nonstop drag! Spend the daylight hours at Drag Village complete with a drag market, glamour lounge, showcases, a market, workshops, podcasts, and more. Head to Red River when night falls for showcases of the world's greatest drag stars. All ages welcome, night shows are 18 and up. (See the website for schedule)
Celebrate the lovely fall weather with live music, fall treats and cider, nature art activities, outdoor games, and animal demos. Learn about the surrounding nature and the fall landscape.
Celebrate three decades of work with ASA with a party, Shaky Graves, and the launch of the “Thrive” campaign to achieve funding goals for a new care center combining services, resources, and direct medical care under the same roof.
Lots of fun fall activities and games are planned such as a petting zoo, inflatable obstacle, face painting, carnival games, and more with live music from Guy Forsyth and a high school drum line.
We're not sure why an acupuncturist is putting this on, but there will be lots of activities to get the kids excited about the natural world around them. Full schedule online.
Kids will love making a painting using their whole body. Admire Wangechi Mutu’s exhibition and then practice throwing paper pulp to create art inspired by her work.
With all the bragging, it was bound to happen. Houston challenges Austin barbecue joints to the ultimate taste-off. Tickets are going fast and when they're gone there won’t be any more until next year.
Alexander the Great – the international, award-winning aerialist and drag artist – leads a panel on how to successfully travel, perform drag, and get paid.
"A glitter-bombed elegy for the distances working to separate us from ourselves." Written and performed by Travis Tate, this one-man show delves into personal histories, healing, and magic.
Michaels is hosting these crafting classes for kids of all ages. Young ones can make their own handmade ornaments from 10am-noon or customize slime and put it on their own decorated ornaments from 1-3pm.
Friday night begins with a free party at Hemisfair Plaza that will amaze and entertain, and then continues on Saturday with a daytime arts fair in the Southtown Arts District.
Those mostly-queer queer sketch comics are back for a whole new revue: Queer & Now. Expect social commentary, giggles, and glitter. Written and performed by: Nichole Bennett, Laura de la Fuente, Jake Garrison, Mason Kerwick, Katie Stone, Javier Ungo, and Luke Wallens.
Follow the evolution of the gaming industry from the Seventies to the present day with a focus on the local scene from Richard Garriott's Ultima series to John Romero's Doom to the developers making waves on today's gaming platforms.
Daily through March 18, 2018. Museum admission: $13 ($9, kids).
During EAST join Justine Gilcrease, Jardine Libaire, and Jim Lewis for pop-up activism with a Seventies-inspired library and postcards to write to local and/or state reps.
Counter Balance: ATX hosts the inaugural WOGM Summit to build the bridge between women of varying backgrounds, beliefs and ideals, and provide space to discuss goals and change. See website for schedule.
Foundation Communities can help you navigate the ACA health insurance marketplace to find the plan that works best for you. Hours vary by day and location; see website for details.