The fabulous Lawrie Bird hosts and the fun begins at 1 PM. What else do you need to know? All are welcome.
Vist an indoor Latinx art and arts and crafts market at the Artisan Mercado, 506 Congress Avenue in downtown Austin, Texas. The Mercado, fashioned after markets in Latin America, operates from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the first and third Saturday from June through December.
Spice up your Wednesdays with Austin's longest-running ALL LATINX drag showcase! đ„âš Catch Divina with host host Tatiana Cholula every week at 10 PM. đđ
The Collective Edge is a free, community-driven wellness series launching this season at Republic Square Park in downtown Austin with TruFusion South Austin. Designed to move bodies, uplift spirits, and strengthen community, each event blends powerful movement, sound, and mindfulness experiencesâdrawing hundreds together in celebration and connection. Join the 90s & Y2K-Themed Mat Barre Kick-Off
Discover the fresh and vibrant local food scene in Central Texas at SFC Downtown Farmersâ Market. Every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9am â 12pm, we bring together the best local farmers, ranchers, food producers and artisans committed to offering top-notch products.
Tuesdays Unplugged! Live acoustic music from 8:00 PM. Enjoy chill vibes, great tunes, and a relaxed atmosphere every Tuesday night
Every Wednesday at Speakeasy Hailed as âThe Ultimate New Wave 80âs bandâ playing the best of (and sometimes the worst of) the most beloved decade of all time! Your Mother is sure to approve of these four lovable nerds, who come equipped with suspenders, pin-wheel hat, helmet, and neck brace, as well as an emotional support chicken to inspire even the most modest audience member to âcut foot looseâ. With their charmingly bad dance choreography and jokes thatâll make your Dad smirk, everyone is guaranteed to be on board as you take a trip back to the 1980âs.
Join St. David's on the first and third Thursdays of the month for their Cafe Divine lunch! Menu updates weekly.
Marking its 42nd year, Mexic-Arte Museumâs DĂa de los Muertos celebration and the 2025 exhibition, En lo mĂĄs negro del verano / In the Darkest Domain of Summer (September 5, 2025 â January 4, 2026), invite you to participate in our annual Call for Photos for the community Ofrenda. Each year, altars fill the gallery with memories, photos, and offerings that honor loved ones who are no longer with us. Join us in celebrating, remembering, and keeping this tradition alive together.
En lo mĂĄs negro del verano / In the Darkest Domain of Summer is a contemplative exhibition inspired by a haunting poem by Peruvian writer Blanca Varela. Twelve emerging artists respond through painting, ceramics, installation, film, and more, exploring death as an ever-present force woven through memory, mourning, and renewal. Much like DĂa de los Muertos, these works become echoes of people, places, and histories, inviting visitors to reflect on the cycle of life where beauty and loss intertwine.
90s Night every Friday at 9 PM! Come dance, vibe to your favorite throwback tracks, and enjoy a night of great music and good times!
Austin's comedy scene is exploding with comics from all over flocking here. Come check out rising stars in the Austin comedy world!
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Austin. Get your tickets now to discover music at St David's Episcopal Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.
A 50+ workout thatâs all about staying active and engaged. Improve your cardio health, flexibility, and strength while getting to know other active agers in the community. Presented in partnership with Aging is Cool Location: Meredith Heritage Tree Deck Date: Wednesdays, September 17, 2025 â November 5, 2025 Time: 10:15 AM
At Jupiter Supper Club, a reservation isnât just a tableâitâs an invitation into the experience. Join us for Live Music every Friday and Saturday at 8:30pm.
Start each week with feel-good vibes and mindful movement accompanied by healing sound therapy. Each class features a different style of yoga and live music. All ages and abilities welcome! Presented in partnership with Castle Hill Fitness Location: Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park Date: Mondays, September 29, 2025 â November 17, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM
Join Apex on Thursdays at 5:30pm & Sundays at 10:30am for their FREE fall training camp at Republic Square! Led by USA Boxing-certified coach, these outdoor boxing sessions offer the perfect backdrop for a fun fitness experience, whether youâre a beginner or seasoned competitor.
A monthly night of improv comedy from Austinâs all Asian-American improv troupe!
The Space Workforce Incubator for Texas (SWIFT) announces their collaboration with NASA Space Apps Challenge and ACCâs Center for Government and Civic Service (CGCS) on worldâs largest space and science hackathon - happening Oct. 4 - 5 at Austin Community Collegeâs (ACC) Rio Grande Campus.
Coffee & Chill ACL Edition, presented by Bloom, is taking over Republic Square as your ultimate social wellness pregame for ACL. Enjoy coffee, cold plunges, a vibrant community, 20+ brand activations and an iconic DJ set by LP Giobbi before you head out to the festival on October 4.Â
The artist invites participants to a workshop where they can paint nichos or retablos for Dia de los Muertos. A Nicho or Retablo is an art object that is popular in Central and South America. They are decorative boxes and are often placed on ofrendas in the home.
EmpowHER is a womenâs leadership conference designed to inspire, connect, and elevate women in multifamily and commercial real estate.
Escape into other worlds and join us at the Central Library for a discussion of a different fantasy book. This month we're reading Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
Created 15 years ago, the famous show OVO (âeggâ in Portuguese) by Cirque du Soleil will be making a stop in town with a renewed version! After several months of work, the OVO team will be presenting the new iteration of the show: a reimagined set design, new acrobatic acts and costumes, original characters, and reinvented music. OVO dazzles more than ever with its fascinating insect colony, bringing together 53 acrobats and musicians in a show that delights both adults and children!
Come hang out with Joe Samba and Cydeways at Empire Control Room for a night of music you won't forget!
A free screening of RaMell Rossâ Oscar-nominated film Nickel Boys, kicking off AADSâ Rethinking Aesthetics series. RSVP required.
A renowned German celebration since 1812, the German-Texan Heritage Society presents the most authentic Oktoberfest in the heart of the Red River Cultural District. Enjoy the afternoon of all things German and GemĂŒtlichkeit (a state of belonging, warmth, and friendliness). This family-friendly event offers pumpkin-painting, live music, food and drinks on October 11.
Join us on Saturday, October 12, 2025 for the first-ever E4 Youth Homecoming Block Party, in partnership with the African American Cultural Heritage District (AACHD).
Celebrate Indigenous People's Day at the Paramount Theatre with a bilingual musical adventure celebrating culture and connection!
Featuring Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury, head to ACL Live for Killer Queen on October 15 at 8pm. All ages are welcome.
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.
(Austin, Texas) ââ We Are Blood (WRB) is embracing the Halloween spirit with a spooky surprise for donors: a custom-designed âLetâs Boo Thisâ T-shirt. From October 16 through October 31, 2025, anyone who donates, or attempts to donate blood, at any fixed site or mobile drive will receive the limited-edition t-shirt.
Los Angeles-based band The Westerns announce their upcoming show at Hole in the Wall on Friday, Oct. 17 to celebrate the release of their newest album, âCowtown,â dropping on Friday, Oct. 10. The Westerns will be joined by Alex C Mills and Tanya Winch. The show is 21+. Doors at 8 p.m. Music kicks off at 9 p.m. For more on the band, see https://thewesternsmusic.com/.
Through a partnership of Hilton and the McLaren F1 Team, Hilton Austin is hosting an exciting line-up of themed activations that racing enthusiasts and casual spectators won't want to miss! McLaren Race Simulator: Get behind the wheel of a McLaren race simulator, accessible in the hotel lobby and free to enjoy during the following times: -October 17, 12 pm-8 pm -October 18, 11 am-7 pm -October 19, 9 am-3 pm Fan Zone: Austin Taco Project, a vibrant playground for the senses, will serve the Victory Lap Combo ($18) â a pairing of two ice-cold beers and choice of one taco â alongside a tequila-based Hot Lap cocktail ($16). Both specials will be available for purchase October 17-19. Race Day Swing Suite: Guests who make a reservation at Austin Taco Project on OpenTable between September 22 and October 12 will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a three-hour gaming session for eight at the on-site Topgolf Swing Suite on October 19.  Themed Cocktail: Cannon + Belle will feature a themed cocktail, the Hibiscus Heatlap ($15), inspired by the McLaren F1 Team. This special will be available for purchase October 17-19. However you choose to participate, gear up for an exciting weekend of cheers and thrills!
Get ready for an evening full of unstoppable laughter and plenty of cheers at the Bat City Comedy Club, one of Austin's best-kept secrets. Enjoy hilarious stand-up routines from hosts Callan Ream and Mario Zapata along with an unforgettable lineup of talented comedians. Then, stick around after the show to mix, mingle, and catch a surprise guest or two. You never know who might show up! Content is for mature audiences (ages 21+) only.
Take part in Amplify home by volunteering, learning and donating to unhoused kids and families in AISD.
SEED Food and Wine Austin, widely recognized as one of the premier plant-based food festivals in the United States, is celebrating its first year in Austin, running from October 22 to 26, 2025.
The EarthLight Foundation is thrilled to announce that the annual New Worlds Conference is coming home to Austin, Texas.
Mexic-Arte Museumâs 42nd Annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade is Austinâs largest and longest-running DĂa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event. Co-presented by the Austin Convention Center and the City of Austin, this yearâs festival will take place on Saturday, October 25, at 4th Street and Congress Avenue.
This outdoor concert will highlight favorite local bands, views of Shoal Creek and Wood Street Park (one of Austinâs newest parks), and delicious bites & drinks with Shoal Creek Conservancy.
Join us on Saturday, October 25th from 11 AM â 3 PM at Mathews Elementary for our FREE fall fundraiser! This beloved annual event draws over 500 guests for an afternoon full of food, games, prizes, live music, and merriment at Austinâs oldest continually operating school. Donât miss our silent auction, launching online before the big day! Costumes are encouraged to celebrate in Renaissance style!
This showcase will debut SwankKiâs F/W runway collection alongside emerging designers, integrating themes of resilience (âBattleâ) and growth (âBloomâ) through fashion design. Get ready for a fierce and fabulous fashion show where style battles meet blooming trends on the runway!
Austin's favorite Oktoberfest celebration!
The SEED FUN RUN & 5K will cap off the week-long festival starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, beginning at Rivian on South Congress (located at 208 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704).
The 23rd Annual Travis Heights Art Trail is on November 1st and 2nd, 11AM-5PM. This free, two-day, interactive art event is a collaborative effort that engages community businesses, schools, artists, and the public in an enriching cultural experience. The walkable tour in this historic Travis Heights neighborhood features arts and crafts from 70 professional Austin artists plus nonprofits.
Long observed in Mexico to honor departed loved ones, DĂa de los Muertos is now embraced globally and right here in Austin. Waterloo Greenway will transform the Moody Amphitheater stage at Waterloo Park into a beautiful âofrenda,â or altar, inviting the community to contribute their own photos, mementos, and traditions. This two-day event will feature inspiring music and dance performances, an artisan marketplace filled with local creatives, and family-friendly hands-on activities including crafts and face-painting.
Ride, run, or walk and fuel the fight against cancer at the 29th Annual Livestrong Challenge!
The 2025 Swan Songs Serenade will take place Sunday, Nov. 2, at Four Seasons Hotel Austin, from 6 - 10 p.m. ft. live performance from Los Lonely Boys w/ Ray Benson.
The Annual Garage & Estate Sale gives attendees a unique opportunity to purchase from thousands of items at bargain prices! Ranging from jewelry, tools, vintage collectibles and childrenâs clothingâthereâs something for everyone.
One line description: Each November, over 5,000 participants join the Gazelle Foundationâs Run For The Water in Austinâor virtually from anywhereâto help bring clean water, better health, and lasting hope to communities in Burundi. Full description: One Race. A Lifetime of Change. For 19 years running, the Gazelle Foundation has thrown the best race in town. Each November, over 5,000 runners and walkers take to the streets of downtown Austin for the annual Run For The Water 5K, 10-Miler, and Kids K through our beautiful west Austin course. The race benefits the Gazelle Foundation, dedicated to providing clean water to the people of Burundi. Clean water provides a path out of poverty, bringing access to better health, stronger communities, jobs, education, and most of all: hope. For those who prefer to participate in a virtual event, our Global Run is available.
TribFest isnât just another political event â itâs an up-close look at how big, bold ideas are made reality. Step inside the conversations shaping the future of education, the economy, health care, energy, technology, public safety, culture and the arts â with those driving decisions in Texas and across the nation. Connect with fellow Texans, hear from experts and decision-makers, and leave inspired to bring your own ideas to life.
When was the last time you witnessed strings, horns, and piano at a hip-hop concert? Add to that a party-rocking DJ, a soul-stirring female vocalist, and a fire-breathing MC, and it is still a fraction of what you'll see when you catch Thee Phantom and The Illharmonic Orchestra in action!
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.
Save the date for the Downtown Austin Alliance's 31st annual Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll with KUT News and KUTX 98.9 on the first Saturday of December
An excellent pre-stop for the Downtown Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll tree lighting to purchase gifts and goods
Get ready to kick off the season at the annual Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run, presented by Raising Cane's on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Be among the first to experience the magic of the Trail! Join us for a leisurely stroll, jog, or run along a 2-mile untimed course that starts at the iconic Zilker Holiday Tree and winds through the enchanting Austin Trail of Lights. Afterward, stay for the ultimate Finish Line Festival, right in the heart of Zilker Park.
Hosted by the Trail of Lights Foundation, the annual event in Zilker Park celebrates the unique spirit and people that make Austin the place we love to call home. The trail features more than 2 million lights illuminating the park, 90 lighted holiday trees and more than 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels.
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.
On Saturday 2nd May 2026 your Saturday evening has the potential to be truly special. Rhiannon Giddens is finally coming back to Austin for what would be the greatest Blues concert in Texas for all of 2026. This band has a history of performing infront of sold out crowds with their unique sound and blend of raw live music talent and a stunning atmosphere, treat yourself to see this award-winning concert. Taking place in May, you can expect a surreal evening with this groups ultimate songs and compositions including a few special surprises!