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Downtown Holidays
Four Seasons Austin
Friday, February 21, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Valentine’s Day Dinner at Ciclo

Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable with a dining experience that speaks to both the heart and the palate. Soak in the romance with a 5-course dinner and lavish raw bar.

Food + Drink
Downtown Holidays
Downtown-wide in Austin
Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Cupid’s Undie Run

Cupid’s Undie Run kicks off with drinking and dancing, then we jog it out with a mile(ish) run and end it all with an epic dance party!

Fitness + Wellness
Food + Drink
Outdoors
Long Center
Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 8:00 pm

American Splendor with Austin Symphony

Your Austin Symphony Orchestra invites you to a celebration of American music, featuring a diverse selection of inspiring works. The program opens with Duke Ellington and Luther Henderson's evocative Three Black Kings, followed by the world premiere of Sam Lipman's poignant Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra.

Arts + Culture
Live Music
Performing Arts
Antone's
Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

momentum

🎥 EVENING FILM SCREENING of Three powerful documentaries celebrating Black cycling culture, including our world premiere of “Momentum” + a screening of the award-winning film “A Race in the Sun” and more.

Arts + Culture
Comedy + Film
Central Library
Sunday, February 23, 2025 | View details for schedule

Black History Celebration at Central Library

Austin Public Library is hosting a daylong Black History Month celebration on February 23 at the Central Library location. The day is full of events, including Cooking, Culture and Comedy, Eat the World – Black History Month Edition featuring chicken and dumplings and a Leadership Engagement Series by HTU.

Arts + Culture
Civic Engagement
Free Event
Texas State Capitol
Sunday, February 23, 2025 | 1:00 pm

Celebrating Our Black

Mark your calendar for February 23 and join the ATX in Color Collective for the 5th Edition of Celebrating Our Black, community photoshoot at the Capitol. Starting in 2018, this tradition is about showing up, showing out, and celebrating culture. The vibe is Urban Western in honor of Black Cowboy Culture.

Arts + Culture
Outdoors
The Paramount
Friday, February 28, 2025 | 7:00 pm

The Robert Clay Band at Paramount Theatre

Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Robert Cray is all these things–and more. Across the past half century Robert Cray’s developed into one of American music’s most singular artists. From forming a teenage garage band, through to striding the stage alongside several of the world’s greatest guitarists, Robert Cray’s story is one of struggle and commitment.

Arts + Culture
Live Music
Performing Arts
DASA Program Event
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
506 Congress
Friday, February 28, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Local Imprints – Exhibit Opening

Local Imprints: Stories of Place and People is a combined exhibition featuring artists Megan Hildebrandt and Malti B. Lee from the DASA (Downtown Austin Space Activation) 2024 Artist Residency Program on February 28 at 506 Congress. Together, through this exhibition, both artists explore the stories of Austin through locations and individuals seen throughout downtown. Enjoy refreshments as you browse the art created during their residencies and get a chance to meet the artists themselves

Arts + Culture
Family Friendly
Free Event
Blanton Museum of Art
Friday, February 28, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

B Scene: Double Take

An Art Party that is twice as nice, including music by hip-hop dou Riders Against the Storm, ATX Artist Talks, collaborative drawings, love note writing and more.

Arts + Culture
Live Music
Republic Square
Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

ATX Crawfish Kickoff Festival

AUSTIN CRAWFISH LOVERS!! We have gathered all the most beautiful things in life and turned it into one great event. Crawfish, Music, drinks, dancing, games, food, bands, great people, fun and great memories. Grab your friends and join us at the Crawfish Kickoff Festival

Festivals + Markets
Food + Drink
Live Music
Outdoors
DASA Program Event
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
506 Congress
Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Local Imprints – Artist Talk

Local Imprints: Stories of Place and People is a combined artist talk and exhibit featuring artists Megan Hildebrandt and Malti B. Lee from the DASA (Downtown Austin Space Activation) 2024 Artist Residency Program. Together, through this exhibition, both artists explore the stories of Austin through locations and individuals seen throughout downtown. Join us on March 2 at 506 Congress to hear about the artwork and the program from the artists themselves.

Arts + Culture
Family Friendly
Free Event
Downtown-wide in Austin
Friday, March 7 - 15, 2025 | View details for schedule

SXSW 2025

Join thousands of passionate pioneers, inventors, creatives and storytellers March 7-15 in Austin, Texas for the 2025 SXSW Conference & Festivals.

Arts + Culture
Comedy + Film
Festivals + Markets
Live Music
Outdoors
Performing Arts
Professional Development + Education
Blanton Museum of Art
Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Blanton All Day: Express Yourself

Our March mood is moda-inspired, with a full day filled with art, music by Austin musician Mélat, and more! Join any of these guided offerings, created by our Education team to enhance your museum experience.

Arts + Culture
Family Friendly
Live Music
Outdoors
506 Congress
Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

A League of Our Own: The WNBA 1997 to 2027

Join us in celebrating International Women's Day for a power-packed panel of CHAMPION athletes from the WNBA. DivInc invites sports entrepreneurs and investors to this conversation about the explosive growth of the WNBA and our expectations for the league as it approaches 30 years of pro ball.

Civic Engagement
Free Event
Professional Development + Education
Sunday, March 9, 2025 | View details for schedule

Find the Wolf: Panels and Pages

Austin award-winning documentary filmmaker, journalist and storyteller Skye Wallin and team are hosting a special activation during SXSW to honor the new novel, “Find the Wolf: Panels and Pages,” at Canopy by Hilton Austin on Sunday, March 9, from 5 - 10 p.m.

Arts + Culture
DASA Program Event
506 Congress
Monday, March 10, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Impact Exchange: Connecting Nonprofit Leaders at SXSW 2025

Join us for Impact Exchange, an exclusive gathering of nonprofit leaders at SXSW designed to spark meaningful conversations, build lasting connections and inspire bold solutions for today’s social impact challenges.

Civic Engagement
Professional Development + Education
DASA Program Event
506 Congress
Monday, March 10, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Impact Exchange: Connecting Leaders of Nonprofits at SXSW 2025

An exclusive networking event for nonprofit leaders during SXSW on March 10th. Nonprofit HR, Powered by OneDigital, along with Klik Solutions, is proud to sponsor this initiative. The idea stemmed from a gap we observed in providing a dedicated space for nonprofits and social impact leaders at Austin's premier festival. To address this, we've curated a high-impact networking opportunity right in the heart of Downtown Austin.

Civic Engagement
Professional Development + Education
Swan Dive
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 1:00 am

Mothland & Exclaim! Showcase

Between March 11 - 14, the next wave of global hit-makers will come to Austin under the QUÉBEC SUN banner. Notably, the Mothland & Exclaim! Showcase is happening March 11, and the M for Montreal & POP Montreal Showcase will take place March 12 - both at Swan Dive.

Arts + Culture
Free Event
Live Music
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 1:00 am

M for Montreal & POP Montreal Showcase

Between March 11 - 14, the next wave of global hit-makers will come to Austin under the QUÉBEC SUN banner. Notably, the Mothland & Exclaim! Showcase is happening March 11, and the M for Montreal & POP Montreal Showcase will take place March 12 - both at Swan Dive.

Arts + Culture
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
Downtown-wide in Austin
Saturday, March 15, 2025 | View details for schedule

Art & Parks Tour

Join us on Saturday, March 15 for the 2025 Art & Parks Tour by the Downtown Austin Alliance and Ride Bikes Austin. This all-wheels tour will take you through some of Downtown Austin's dazzling parks and past plenty of incredible works of art.

Arts + Culture
Family Friendly
Free Event
Live Music
Outdoors
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
Virtual
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am

March Downtown Safety Forum

Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.

Civic Engagement
Free Event
Professional Development + Education
Blanton Museum of Art
Saturday, March 29, 2025 | View details for schedule

2025 Blanton Gala

Join us on Saturday, March 29, 2025, for a Texas sized good time with the best that Austin has to offer, supporting the museum’s world-class art collection, exciting exhibitions and innovative public and educational programs.

Arts + Culture
Civic Engagement
Waterloo Greenway
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Waterloo Greenway’s Pop-Up Picnic

Make your way to Waterloo Park on Saturday, April 5, 6-10pm for an evening of friends, family, community, and delicious picnic baskets. It's the best way to kick off spring in Austin while celebrating and supporting Waterloo Greenway’s mission.

Family Friendly
Festivals + Markets
Food + Drink
Outdoors
Waterloo Greenway
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | View details for schedule

Pop-Up Picnic

Waterloo Greenway’s beloved fundraising event returns to Waterloo Park. Come together with friends, family, and the community to enjoy curated picnic baskets from top local restaurants, live music, and the beautiful outdoors while supporting Waterloo Greenway’s mission to create and maintain an accessible, thriving urban park system and a restored Waller Creek

Family Friendly
Food + Drink
Live Music
Outdoors
German Texan Heritage Society
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

2nd Annual German Auto Show

Featuring 80+ German made vintage, rare, and new cars, live music and delicious German food.

Arts + Culture
Family Friendly
Food + Drink
Live Music
Downtown-wide in Austin
Saturday, April 12, 2025 | View details for schedule

40th Annual Keep Austin Beautiful Day

Join Keep Austin Beautiful for the 40th Annual Keep Austin Beautiful Day, bringing together thousands of volunteers for an incredible day of community service throughout the Greater Austin Area in honor of Earth Month.

Family Friendly
Free Event
Outdoors
DASA Program Event
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
Republic Square
Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Central City Gospel Jazz Festival at Republic Square

Exciting performances by Christoper D Spivey & Company and the Pamela Hart Sextet. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy food from the vendors on site as you soak in the sweet sounds of jazz and gospel. Promotional support from KAZI.

Arts + Culture
Family Friendly
Festivals + Markets
Free Event
Live Music
Outdoors
Performing Arts
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
Virtual
Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am

April Downtown Safety Forum

Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.

Civic Engagement
Free Event
Professional Development + Education
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 8:00 am - 11:00 am

19th Annual ASH Dash 5K Bunny Run

Follow the Easter Bunny as you run, race, or walk for mental health on a course that winds through the hospital's tree-shaded grounds in historic Hyde Park and stay for an Easter egg hunt for all participants following the race.

Family Friendly
Fitness + Wellness
Waterloo Greenway
Saturday, April 26 - 27, 2025 | View details for schedule

3rd Annual Austin Blues Festival

Join us for Austin Blues Festival April 26 & 27 at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park! Celebrating 50 years of Austin's Home of the Blues, the festival will feature locally and nationally renowned artists and a special Antone's 50th Anniversary All-Star Jam each day.

Arts + Culture
Festivals + Markets
Live Music
Outdoors
Performing Arts
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
Virtual
Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am

May Downtown Safety Forum

Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.

Civic Engagement
Free Event
Professional Development + Education
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
ACL Live at 3Ten
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Future of Downtown 2025

Join the Downtown Austin Alliance for the unveiling of our 2025 State of Downtown Report on May 27 at ACL Live

Arts + Culture
Civic Engagement
Live Music
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
Virtual
Thursday, June 19, 2025 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am

June Downtown Safety Forum

Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.

Civic Engagement
Free Event
Professional Development + Education
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
Virtual
Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am

July Downtown Safety Forum

Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.

Civic Engagement
Free Event
Professional Development + Education
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
Virtual
Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am

August Downtown Safety Forum

Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.

Civic Engagement
Free Event
Professional Development + Education
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
Virtual
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am

September Downtown Safety Forum

Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.

Civic Engagement
Free Event
Professional Development + Education
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
Virtual
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am

October Downtown Safety Forum

Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.

Civic Engagement
Free Event
Professional Development + Education
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
Virtual
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am

November Downtown Safety Forum

Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.

Civic Engagement
Free Event
Professional Development + Education
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
Downtown Holidays
Congress Avenue
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | View details for schedule

Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll 2025

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

Family Friendly
Festivals + Markets
Food + Drink
Free Event
Live Music
Outdoors
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
Virtual
Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am

December Downtown Safety Forum

Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.

Civic Engagement
Free Event
Professional Development + Education

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