Locally owned and family run. Professional storytellers and hisTOURy guides in costume share our city and its unique past. 90 minutes every Thursday through Sunday. Family Friendly.
Rosas y Revelaciones: Homage to la Virgen de Guadalupe is a textile art exhibition from April 17th to August 9th at the Mexic-Arte Museum featuring ninety garments and wearable works by artists from across México honoring the enduring cultural and spiritual legacy of la Virgen de Guadalupe.
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!
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!
Join Fareground on Sundays at 10AM for complimentary Yoga! Mats will be provided, please bring your own water and check in 15 minutes before class starts. Will be canceled for rain.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Fareground with festive flavors and exclusive specials at DRINK, Ellis and Taco Pegaso. Grab your crew and toast to Cinco de Mayo the Fareground way.
Join us upstairs at HokkaiSan for an intimate 25-seat, 10-course omakase featuring a rotating seasonal menu crafted to highlight the freshest and most expressive ingredients of the moment.
This Mother’s Day weekend, step into a world of magic, mayhem and Mozart with Ballet Austin’s The Magic Flute. Inspired by the iconic opera and brought to life by Artistic Director Stephen Mills, this enchanting production features a reimagined score performed live by the Austin Symphony Orchestra.
ATX NEW ERA May 8 the city levels up Electro Bollywood Punjabi all in one rooftop High energy music elite crowd nonstop vibes Twins Rooftop Austin 10 PM Limited tickets VIP tables going fast This is the night everyone will talk about
Get ready for a stacked night of stand-up as Bat City Comedy Club brings another killer showcase to downtown Austin. Come early, grab a drink, and enjoy a happy hour sponsored by Bodega Cat Spirits Co. before catching hilarious headliner Kim Congdon in action alongside a loaded lineup of rising killers and local favorites. Expect big laughs, wild stories, and the kind of unpredictable energy only a live comedy show can deliver. Secure your seat today!
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.
Bloom & Blend is a cozy Mother’s Day celebration on May 9, 5–7 PM at Pease Park. Limited to just 25 families, this intimate event offers a relaxed, screen-free experience where parents and kids create a handmade keepsake for Mom. Enjoy a peaceful outdoor setting, connect with other families, and capture beautiful memories together. Each family receives a craft kit, a special Mother’s Day gift, and access to an optional complimentary financial guidance session. Cost is $25 per family. Dress in spring florals or pastels (pink, lavender, mint) and come ready to slow down, connect, and celebrate Mom. 🌸
After the first instance was such a hit, PlugHub Night Market returns to Republic Square on May 9 from 5pm-10pm! Enjoy local talent, vintage goods, digital cameras, food vendors, streetwear, hats, jewelry and more. Our friend at Zee's Weiner System will also be there, so come hungry and have some fun.
Celebrate Spring with Waterloo Greenway at this childhood education series fostering literacy, music, crafting, and nature play at Waterloo Park!
Celebrate the women in your life with a magical evening and a movie under the stars! Enjoy all sorts of fun activities on the lawn, followed by an outdoor screening of the beloved classic Steel Magnolias. Plus, a Dolly Parton Look-A-Like Contest – start planning your costume now!!
Treat them to a weekend filled with brunch favorites, live jazz, and special bubbly pours made with La Marca and Natalie’s Juice. Whether you’re celebrating Mom, grandma, your best friend, or the one who always takes care of everyone else, bring them out for a weekend worth toasting to.
This Mother’s Day weekend, gather at The Guest House for a special brunch or dinner experience that feels as special as the occasion itself. Enjoy beautiful food, cocktails, and a setting made for celebrating the women who mean the most.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with an indulgent brunch buffet featuring slow-roasted prime rib, a decadent pastry display, and a variety of chef-curated favorites. Hosted on the first floor in Revue, this festive dining experience offers a warm and elegant setting to honor and celebrate moms.
Celebrate Mother's Day with a three-course plated brunch in the heart of downtown Austin. Delight in seasonal starters, breakfast favorites with a twist, and globally inspired desserts curated by Chef de Cuisine Sierra Preston. Served alongside a special children's menu and complimentary mimosas for the table, this is one occasion that the entire family can enjoy.
Known for its authentic Texas-fresh flavors, locally sourced ingredients, and elevated spirits, Cannon + Belle will feature a three-course adult brunch menu curated by Chef de Cuisine Sierra Preston as a showcase of fresh, seasonal starters, savory breakfast favorites with a twist, and globally inspired desserts — including a prosciutto & melon salad, grapefruit-cured salmon, lemon-ricotta pancakes, a strawberry-rose Pavlova, and more. The presentation will be accompanied by a complimentary mimosa carafe for the table and a children’s menu created especially for the occasion.
Join us at the Future of Downtown on May 12. As downtown’s steward and champion, we are bringing the best parts of downtown to the Paramount to celebrate more than three decades of the Downtown Austin Alliance with our community partners, stakeholders, members and future leaders! We will share key insights from our annual State of Downtown report and enjoy a keynote from Tavel Bristol-Joseph. We will showcase the vibe of Austin through local artists and rockin’ musicians; enjoy bites, drinks and music.
The Austin Gay Men’s Chorus presents its spring concert, Freedom Unfinished: From Reckoning to Joy, a bold and moving exploration of freedom, its ideals, its complexities and its ongoing story in American life.
Join us for a district-wide, self-guided experience featuring 15+ stops across Red River! Pick up your map at Chess Club before exploring the block at your own pace, and experience the history of the district decade by decade. Chess Club will serve as our home base for the day-long festivities, featuring DJs, local vendors, the release of Red River Zine Vol. 2, and more. The Saturday exhibition also includes an admission-free pop-up music showcase at The 13th Floor featuring local acts GOOD., Subpar Snatch, lluvii, and more - presented by the amazing Howdy Gals team!
Performing together only occasionally—often no more than once a year—this reunion at the historic Paramount Theatre will be an especially meaningful one. The concert comes just months before the Paramount temporarily closes in June 2026 for the Shine On restoration project, a nine-month effort to preserve and revitalize the 111-year-old theatre for the next century of Austin audiences. Proceeds from the evening will help support the Shine On campaign, which will restore the Paramount to its 1930s grandeur while ensuring the theatre remains a vibrant home for artists and audiences for generations to come.
Join us as we celebrate World Meditation Day with Contigo Wellness. A soundbath and guided breathing exercises are designed to fill your day with clarity and healing energy. No experience necessary, open to all ages
Join us upstairs at HokkaiSan for an intimate 25-seat, 10-course omakase featuring a rotating seasonal menu crafted to highlight the freshest and most expressive ingredients of the moment.
Despite oncoming renovations, the Summer Classic Film Series season kicks off on Friday, May 22 with Casablanca, as is tradition!
Two-step lessons for all levels with Native Texan Two Step, followed by a live band to keep the dance floor moving. All are invited to enjoy twirling the night away at Waterloo Park!
Austin’s favorite weekend of TV is back! ATX TV Festival returns May 28–31 with an unforgettable lineup: a 20th Anniversary Reunion for Friday Night Lights, a 30th Anniversary celebration of Everybody Loves Raymond, plus conversations with TV greats. If you love television, this is the place to be. Everything happens on one downtown block, with plenty of A/C, easy parking, short lines and—of course—lots of snacks.
Join the cast & creatives of Friday Nights Lights – including Connie Britton, Kyle Chandler, Gaius Charles, Adrianne Palicki, Jesse Plemons, Scott Porter, Aimee Teegarden and more – for a true Texas homecoming in honor of the show's 20th Anniversary.
Julie Kim is an international headliner. Julie recently toured across North America doing 40 theatre shows with Ronny Chieng (Crazy Rich Asians, The Daily Show). She was a gala performer at the 2022 Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and made her debut at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. You may have seen Julie in Portland in the last few years performing with Ronny Chieng, Jessica Kirson, Atsuko, JR De Guzman, Dave Nihill and others. Julie's mission is to spread happiness, lighten hearts, and unite through laughter. And no amount of mom-shaming will stop her in this quest.
In celebration of the series’ 30th Anniversary, Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal, star Ray Romano, and the writers behind the Emmy Award-winning sitcom will reunite for an evening of comedy & conversation, sharing the hilariously real stories from their own families and marriages that inspired the show’s most memorable (and relatable) scenes.
YTX returns to Republic Square to bring back a local favorite, the Summer Sunset Series! Join them on Tuesday evenings at the park starting on June 2 for a wonderful workout with the best vibes. Bring a mat and a water bottle, we will see you there!
Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair, an annual film festival launched by the American Cinematheque in Los Angeles, showcases great works of global cinema that venture into the darkest sides of humanity. The Paramount Theatre and Hyperreal Film Club are proud to be part of the fifth annual edition’s expansion to nearly 100 theaters around the world.
ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed poet, comedian, public speaker, and actor. ALOK’s literary works “Beyond the Gender Binary,” “Femme in Public,” and “Your Wound, My Garden,” have garnered global recognition. Their dynamic presence has captivated audiences in over 40 countries, with sold-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Netflix is a Joke Festival.
Please join us for an evening with New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center to celebrate the release of her latest rom-com, The Shippers! Her books have made countless best-of lists, including Amazon’s Top 100 Books of the Year, Barnes & Noble’s Best Books of the Year, Goodreads’ Best Books of the Year, and more.
Set in New York City's East Village, the revolutionary rock opera RENT tells the story of a group of bohemians struggling to live and pay their rent. Measuring their lives in love, these starving artists strive for success and acceptance while supporting each other through poverty and illness.
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.
Every June ballroom makes its way from the club to the stage of the historic Paramount Theatre for the biggest ball in Texas! Join us Saturday, June 6th for the 5th annual Majestic Ball. Theme, categories, and special guests to be revealed!
Greater & Greener is the premier event for innovators and decision-makers from across the global urban parks community. It’s the only event dedicated to exploring the full potential of parks as city-building tools.
Austin Monthly’s fourth annual Burger Bash gives food lovers an opportunity to chow down on the city’s most beloved burgers, from smashed and smoked to seasoned and wood-fired.
Join Peaches Christ, "Angela" herself Felissa Rose, and Midnight Mass co-host Michael Varrati for a one-night-only celebration of the cult horror classic Sleepaway Camp. The evening begins with a wildly entertaining live show featuring an opening drag performance, a live onstage conversation with Felissa, Michael, and Peaches, followed by an ’80s Camp Costume Contest with audience participation. After the live show, settle in for a screening of Sleepaway Camp on the big screen!
Hot Summer Nights returns July 16-18 to the Red River Cultural District! Get ready for another edition of Red River’s annual admission-free summer music fest in the heart of Downtown Austin! Three epic nights of FREE live music featuring 100+ local bands & DJs!
Modern Rock fans living in Austin are going to be treated to a special concert event as The Fray and Dashboard Confessional will join together for the Summer of Light Tour. The duo will perform live at Moody Amphitheater on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026. Where were you when everything was falling apart? The Fray's certainly going to help you answer this question! They're bringing some new tracks into the mix, but that's not truly what the fans are going to be here to see, and don't worry about it; they know that.
Patricia Vonne’s “My Heart’s Got A Mind of Its Own” official album release show Friday, September 25 at The Continental Club.
Enjoy 100+ performances across nine stages from local and international artists alike across two weekends at Zilker Park!
Always an evening of community, celebration, and purpose, this annual event raises funds that directly support Waterloo Greenway's community programs, park maintenance, and the cultural activations that draw visitors from all over Austin.
This weekend, Austin City Limits Music Festival makes its way back to Zilker Park in the Texas capital for a second weekend of live music. Found 46 acres between Barton Creek and Lady Bird Lake, the Texas green space can host some diverse stages for ACL’s Weekend Two.
Actress and comedian Janeane Garofalo has been an American institution since she burst on the scene in 1992. Janeane has had many memorable and critically acclaimed roles in films such as "The Truth About Cats and Dogs," “Wet Hot American Summer,” “Ratatouille,” "Steal This Movie," "Reality Bites," "Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion," "Mystery Men," “The Ten” and "The Cable Guy". Janeane also co-authored the best seller "Feel This Book," with Ben Stiller.
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.
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