Don't miss the return of Courthouse Nights in Lockhart! Centered around the beautiful Caldwell County Courthouse lawn, the FREE and family-friendly live music series features an all-star lineup with Dale Watson, EZ Band, Deadeye, Rattlesnake Milk, and Simons Says. Held every third Friday of the month from April to August!
Affordable Art Fair Austin will launch in May 2024, showcasing original contemporary artworks ranging between $100 to $10,000. Welcoming a whole host of local, national and international exhibitors, their spectacular first edition is set to be unmissable!
A burning and burying of the Confederate flag, hosted by John Sims and featuring Reverend Hannah Hooks, pastor at Shorter Chapel AME Church-Giddings; Chas Moore, co-founder of the Austin Justice Coalition; performance artist Dragonfly; poet/writer Brooke Elise Axtell; and musician Mocha Washburn. A potluck reception sponsored by De-Confederate Austin will follow.
Active and retired military get 10% off a day pass, and all will enjoy a burger pop-up, live music from Austin Nights (1-3pm), goat experiences, and more.
Newly Restored: A moving tale of a love affair between a young woman of Indian-Ugandan descent (Choudhury) and a black Southerner (Washington), celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Special Event: The masterpiece about soldiers reintegrating into society after war screens in honor of Memorial Day. Author Alison Macor will introduce both screenings and take part in a discussion on May 30. Macor's book about the film will be available for purchase.
If you've been missing Blue Genie since the holidays, never fear. Shop the work of over 100 regional artisans and craftspeople all month at the May market, which is the perfect place to find gifts for all your spring occasions.
April 29-May 29, Fri.-Sun., and Mon., May 30. Free.
The theme is “Deep in the Heart of Recovery,” and this year’s program offers a variety of activities, events, and programming focusing on sobriety, fellowship, step-work, and fun.
For some of us, queso almost runs through our veins. We Are Blood partnered with Kerbey Lane Cafe to provide blood donors with vouchers for a free queso while supplies last, so schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.
AISD's GT students were invited to submit a virtual student project that connected with the 2022 theme, "Pathways and Passions." See a selection of chosen projects online.
The 50th edition of the annual music festival runs for 18 days of peace and love at the Quiet Valley Ranch featuring legacy acts and up-and-coming stars. Read more in our Music section.
Brush Square Museums and Brush Square Museums Foundation announce an open call to writers to submit original limericks about Texas or Austin. Pay tribute to the people, places, sights, and sounds of this great city and state by immortalizing (or gently mocking) them in verse!
Submissions accepted through June 4; finalists voted on June 5-11