Derby in the City

Find your way out to the Austin American Statesman and view the "most exciting 2 minutes in sports" on a jumbotron while experiencing the very best that the Americana/Bluegrass/Folk genres have to offer. And if you're feeling fancy...Ladies grab your biggest Derby hats and Gentleman come out sporting your most dapper attire!

Oh, the Places You’ll Go! 25th Anniversary Exhibition

ART on 5th, Austin, TX – Twenty-five years have passed since Dr. Seuss’s last book Oh, the Places You’ll Go! was published in 1990. In honor of this milestone, a special exhibition is being mounted to artistically highlight the scores of places and eras Dr. Seuss has taken us with his incomparable collection of artwork. […]

Silicon Labs Sunshine Run

Introducing the second annual Silicon Labs Sunshine Run! Coordinated by volunteer members of the Young Men's Business League of Austin, this downtown race will bring the community together to have fun, promote an active lifestyle, and raise funds for their worthy benefactor – the Austin Sunshine Camps. With both 5K and 10K timed/untimed options, the […]

Free Chicken and Waffles

The first Sunday of the month of May will be here before you know it! Free chicken and waffles will go from 1pm-4pm! THE NIGHTOWLS kick off at 4pm and play until 7pm! We will be raising money for the Austin Sunshine Camps! Donate $10, and get a ticket for a **FREE** Allison (our housemade sangria)! Live […]

May Day and Bike Rally

Horseshoe Lounge presents May Day Music Festival and Bike Rally. Live music featuring Freight Train Troubadours, Lucas Hidgings and the Second Cousins, Reid Wilson and his So Called Friends and more. Barbecue and prizes will be awarded. Come on down and support Make a Wish Foundation!

Whisler’s Crawfish Boil

In celebration of crawfish season, Whisler’s will host a Crawfish Boil with live music by Boss Street Brass Band. Complimentary crawfish available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sangria, Bloody Marys, mimosas, spring cocktails and Thai Kun also available for purchase. Ages 21+

National Star Wars Day

As you may know, May 4th is National Star Wars Day and the best place to honor everyone’s favorite sci-fi film series is at Lucky Robot Japanese Kitchen. Patrons who dine in for lunch or dinner dressed as a Star Wars themed character will receive a $10 gift card redeemable for a return visit.   Lucky Robot’s will offer a […]

Ed Sheeran Concert

The Grammy award winner singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran is coming to the Live Music Capital of the World again this year. He's known for incredible musicianship, crowd involvement and damn good music loved the world over. His hits include songs ranging from "The A Team" to more recently "Sing."

Bob Dylan Concert

The infamous Bob Dylan will be gracing Austin's streets with his musical genius for one night only. It's obvious to say that everyone will be there.

The NIGHTOWLS Vinyl Release Show

Mark you calendars! Austin’s favorite soul band is releasing  their debut Vinyl , Good As Gold and they’re having a party to celebrate!  Their good friends Akina Adderley and The Vintage Playboys will be joining them, and if you’ve ever seen The NIGHTOWLS play you know it’s going to be one heck of a dance […]

O. Henry Pun-Off

his hilariously creative event has become an Austin staple, and it never disappoints.  You may think that you have to participate to have a blast but to me the real fun is watching the event. Aside from amazingly awesome puns, they’ll live music, a used book sale, a live auction, food and beverages, and food […]