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 “The Ultimate New Wave 80’s band” 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 “cut foot loose”. With their charmingly bad dance choreography and jokes that’ll make your Dad smirk, everyone is guaranteed to be on board as you take a trip back to the 1980’s.
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!
Past Deposits from a Future Yet to Come is free and shown every night, half an hour after sunset until 10pm, at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, except for evenings when a ticketed concert or other special event is taking place.
Get ready for an exciting evening of laughter, fabulous performances, and interactive fun at our Drag Queen Bingo in Austin! Your ticket grants you access to not only a thrilling Drag Bingo Austin game but also a show filled with fabulous drag performances, comedy, and playful audience engagement.
Join Mexic-Arte for the Mix 'n' Mash - On Repeat exhibition launch on January 30 complete with appetizers, cocktails, music, and an opportunity to view and purchase artworks. Boards purchased during the event may be picked up after the exhibition closes on March 1
Spring 2026 GoGrant applications will be open Feb 3 - 24! Central Texas employers can receive up to $7,500 to fund commute solutions that support employees and customers during heavy regional construction. Whether it’s installing bike racks, launching vanpool or carpool programs, or doing custom workplace commute planning, GoGrant helps reduce drive-alone trips and keep your business accessible
Springtime is approaching and we need your help to keep Waterloo Park beautiful and thriving! Learn how to cut back herbaceous perennials, groundcovers, shrubs and grasses throughout the park all while meeting other plant-loving experts and community members.
Sip, shake, and savor the season of romance at the Love in Bloom Mixology Experience at Stephen F's Bar & Terrace. Perfect for couples, gal pals, or anyone ready to toast to the month of love, this hands-on mixology experience guides guests in creating and enjoying three floral-forward cocktails from Stephen F's Love in Bloom menu
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Foxy’s with a $75 dinner for two featuring shared apps, salads, entrées, dessert, and specialty Valentine’s cocktails, available 2/12–2/14. Guests are encouraged to book a reservation online.
Are you blushing yet? Get ready as hosts Embry Officially and Iggy Bank welcome RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18’s very own blushing babe, Briar Blush, to Austin, Texas! Join us February 13 at Cheer Up Charlies for a night you won’t want to miss
Stephen Mills shares three deeply personal and celebrated dance works that explore transformation, resilience, and celebration through a retrospective lens with Ballet Austin
Elevate your love story with an exquisite four-course dining experience at Garrison. Join us Friday, February 13 and indulge in artfully curated dishes featuring locally sourced ingredients.
Experience a romantic Valentine’s Day serenade in Room 725 featuring acclaimed Austin artist, Mélat. Guests will enjoy a prix fixe menu, featuring Imperial caviar, truffles, lobster, and handcrafted desserts, all served in an intimate lounge setting while Mélat delivers a soulful live performance.
Skip the romance and sip the sass—Cedar’s Anti-Valentine’s Weekend features themed cocktails, drink specials, and comfort food all weekend long. 💔🍸
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance and Lab Fifty6 Creative on February 13 at 10am for the official Lab Fifty6 ribbon cutting! If you’ve been curious about the space, the work, or what’s next for downtown creativity, this is a good place to start.
Celebrate love with our ten-course special omakase, available all weekend February 13-15. Reservations are now open.
Enjoy a Boogie Down Picnic - Valentine's Day Edition with The Underground ATX and Humpday Rollaz. This will be a relaxed daytime picnic vibe with roller skaters, great people, classics by a live DJ and curated Valentine’s pop ups. Expect flowers, art, candles, treats, vintage goods, and love themed creations. Food, drinks, and hot chocolate will flow throughout the day.
Make the most romantic evening of the year an occasion to remember with dinner for two in the heart of downtown. Join Cannon + Belle on a culinary journey for the senses with a decadent multi-course presentation lovingly curated by Chef de Partie Sierra Preston. After all, love deserves an experience.
Sip, shake, and savor the season of romance at the Love in Bloom Mixology Experience at Stephen F's Bar & Terrace. Perfect for couples, gal pals, or anyone ready to toast to the month of love, this hands-on mixology experience guides guests in creating and enjoying three floral-forward cocktails from Stephen F's Love in Bloom menu
Stephen Mills shares three deeply personal and celebrated dance works that explore transformation, resilience, and celebration through a retrospective lens with Ballet Austin
Treat yourself to a night out on the town or celebrate Valentine's Day with a special someone at Bat City Comedy Club — one of downtown's Austin best-kept secrets for stand-up comedy. Featuring a stacked lineup of talented performers, including hometown favorites, you're sure to catch an unforgettable show full of laugh-out-loud moments and plenty of good cheer.
Fancy a wee Valentine’s afternoon dance? We’re hosting Café con Ron in partnership with Perreo Club and Santa Teresa Rum on February 14th, 11am - 3pm, in Grá Mór. Expect a DJ, cocktails, coffee, juices, hot food & pastries, with tickets at just $20.
Stephen Mills shares three deeply personal and celebrated dance works that explore transformation, resilience, and celebration through a retrospective lens with Ballet Austin
After months of training and miles on the pavement, there’s no better place to celebrate your finish than Cedar Door, located in the heart of downtown on Brazos Street.
Fareground is the best spot to cheer on this year’s Austin Marathon runners! Starting at 7AM, cheer on the runners from our bars Ellis or DRINK and grab breakfast from Taco Pegaso, Ciccio Bomba & Desnudo
Join Scholz Garten on February 17th for their ANNUAL FREE FOR ALL AGES Crawfish Boil! Enjoy Po'Boys, gumbo, crawfish, king cake and more while listening to Charles Thibodeaux & The Austin Cajun Aces and the Urban Achievers Brass Band!
Sip, shake, and savor the season of romance at the Love in Bloom Mixology Experience at Stephen F's Bar & Terrace. Perfect for couples, gal pals, or anyone ready to toast to the month of love, this hands-on mixology experience guides guests in creating and enjoying three floral-forward cocktails from Stephen F's Love in Bloom menu
Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden Throws a Three-Day Pardi Gras Blowout on Rainey Street
Run a ‘Mile(ish)' in Your Undies, Because Kicking NF's Butt is Worth the Chilly Cheeks
The site of today's Pease District Park was part of the 365-acre Woodlawn homestead owned by former Texas Governor E. M. Pease and his wife, Lucadia. Although Governor Pease supported the Union during the Civil War, research has found that at least 37 individuals were directly enslaved or leased as enslaved labor by the Pease family. This tour recognizes and shares some of the stories of a few of these people.
This intimate panel + skill-share brings together venue bookers, working musicians, promoters, and artist advocates to talk candidly about what it actually takes to build longevity in Austin’s live music scene.
Olga Roberts Studio’s Grand Opening Event for the public; happening Thursday, Feb. 26 from 4 - 6 p.m. at 401 West 3rd St., Austin, Texas 78701.
Sip, shake, and savor the season of romance at the Love in Bloom Mixology Experience at Stephen F's Bar & Terrace. Perfect for couples, gal pals, or anyone ready to toast to the month of love, this hands-on mixology experience guides guests in creating and enjoying three floral-forward cocktails from Stephen F's Love in Bloom menu
Come along for a swashbuckling adventure with Captain Jack Sparrow, his motley crew, and your Austin Symphony Orchestra. Starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley, the action-packed movie sets mystery, intrigue, swords, and treasure to a live performance of Klaus Badelt’s thrilling musical score based on themes of Hans Zimmer.
Creative Action invites you to Amplifying Creativity: A Night of Music and Impact to support our mission of protecting arts access and helping young people thrive through creativity!
Celebrate 40 years of SXSW in clubhouses, XSW is 850+ total conference sessions, 600+ mentor and networking events, 4,400 musicians performing over 300 live showcases, 460 films and tv show screenings and 450 brands activating. 7 days in Austin to connect, discover and create what’s next.
Explore the best of Downtown Austin's art and parks on the free 2026 Art & Parks Tour ride brought to you by the Downtown Austin Alliance and Ride Bikes Austin, optimized for all wheels with stops for bathrooms, artist talks, live performances and more!
Khush means "happy" in Hindi. Khush Soxiety was born in Austin, Texas and we welcome everyone to join our community of different cultural backgrounds together with great food, live music, and literally TONS of colored powder!! 🎉 This is absolutely the largest color festival in ATX!! 🎉
Join the Artisan Mercado at DASA during SXSW for a traditional Latino art mercado at 506 Congress Avenue - Free parking on Sunday!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like never before at Foxy’s Proper Pub! We’re taking over downtown Austin for a full-day Irish celebration with live music, DJs, flowing Guinness, Irish-inspired cocktails, and non-stop energy.
SOUND PATTERNS is a multidisciplinary art exhibition, founded by the creators of SHAOLIN JAZZ, that explores the themes of hip-hop, jazz, and martial arts. Taking place during SXSW in Austin, Texas, SOUND PATTERNS invites area artists whose work reflects the above mentioned themes or any combination of all three; through the mediums of mixed media, photography, illustration, sculpture, design, and installation.
Hip Hop, soul and funk combine during the live-scoring of cult classics at Can I Kick It?! Save the date and prepare to join us at Republic Square on March 20 for the screening of a film of your choice. We will be collecting votes for the next film to be scored by DJ 2-Tone Jones in Austin. Keep an eye on our social media channels to vote!
Join us as we explore how this transformative public space is connecting Austin’s emerging districts. Hear from urban designers, planners, and community leaders as they share how this public investment is influencing design, density, and purpose across these neighborhoods.
Eclectic burlesque at its finest from the top talents in the biz. Get caught in the web with spine tingling high glamor at Cobweb Cabaret. Starring Emma Vauxdevil and the finest showghouls around.
Grab your tickets today for the 20th anniversary celebration of Black Austin's musical heritage and cultural brilliance through music, art, food, and community!
Moontower brings a TWO-WEEK comedy onslaught to the heart of downtown Austin every April. Say whaaa? That means over 150 of the world’s top and emerging comedians performing everywhere
PlugHub is a community hub for artists, entrepreneurs and influencers. They run a popular creator market in the DFW area, and we are excited to be their first location in Austin on April 11. If you are interested in being a vendor and ready to be part of an unforgettable experience, please apply.
Get ready for one of Austin’s most beloved spring traditions. Pop-Up Picnic returns to Waterloo Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026, for an unforgettable evening of food, friends, and community in the heart of downtown.
The origins of Austin Blues Festival date back to 1999, when Clifford Antone — the founder and namesake of Antone's Nightclub — hosted the first-ever Antone’s Blues Festival at Waterloo Park. Antone created the festival as a way to showcase some of his favorite artists –– Blues hall-of-famers like Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, and Ray Charles graced the Waterloo Park stage during the festival's initial three-year run. Now, Antone’s nightclub hopes to honor Clifford Antone’s legacy of making a home for blues by hosting the Austin Blues Festival.
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!
Join us for the 111th Anniversary Gala featuring Lukas Nelson as we celebrate on Congress Avenue. Our Road Trip Romance pays homage to the stories and paths travelled to bring us all to party at the Paramount. Put on your best 70s, vintage-inspired looks as we nod to the era known for decadent road trips, a culture of freedom, and the journey being the best part of the experience.
Join Waterloo Greenway Conservancy and the City of Austin for the landmark grand opening of The Confluence, the second phase of the Waterloo Greenway project. This transformative addition to Austin’s urban landscape represents years of collaboration, community input, innovative design, and environmental restoration.
Enjoy 100+ performances across nine stages from local and international artists alike across two weekends at Zilker Park!
Finally, a chance to see Labyrinth with a full live band on a massive stage... DANCE MAGIC DANCE! Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary returns to ACL Live on November 1st!
Held each fall in and around the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin, the annual Festival Weekend features a rich variety of author presentations and panels, book signings, cooking demonstrations, programs and activities for kids of all ages, food trucks, and exhibiting vendors from across the state and country.
Join KUT News, KUTX 98.9 & the Downtown Austin Alliance for our celebration of holiday cheer downtown at the 32nd annual Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll. Come to Congress Avenue downtown on Saturday, December 5th for live music, local food, artisan vendors, the Capitol tree lighting, and FREE holiday fun for the whole family.