The mesmerizing beauty and heart-rending tragedy of Giacomo Puccini’s poignant Madame Butterfly returns to Austin Opera for 3 nights only. In one of opera’s most heartbreaking stories, the young geisha Cio-Cio-San, affectionately known as “Butterfly,” is seduced by the dashing U.S. Navy Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton. After a hasty wedding separating Cio-Cio-San from her family, Pinkerton […]
Drink & Draw returns! Join Contracommon artists for a casual night of creativity and camaraderie. Bring a current project, or use their supplies! Take a break and get creative. No expectations, judgements or prerequisites! Anyone at any level in any media is welcome to participate! Free to attend, with refreshments provided by their sponsors.
Grab chairs and a blanket, bring family and friends, and enjoy this special screening. Come explore Community First! Village, reserve your spot, and enjoy your favorite movie concessions. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be available for purchase (cards only, cash not accepted). We encourage you to support our concessions team rather than bringing outside food […]
Join us at Austin Rowing Club for an Earth Day cleanup where volunteers will be picking up trash on Lady Bird Lake in Kayaks/Paddleboards as well as the shore and trails surrounding the lake in Austin, Texas. We are partnering with Keep Austin Beautiful and Rivian to put on this is FREE event for the […]
The 17th Annual Sunset Valley ARTFEST, a one-day, free event hosted by the City of Sunset Valley and the Sunset Valley Arts Commission. The past two years have seen record numbers of art and food vendors, as well as attendees—with over 100 vendors and 8,000 attendees. This FREE ADMISSION event offers something for everyone in […]
GAB Fest provides a valuable opportunity for authors, illustrators, and readers from Hays, Williamson, and Travis Counties to establish meaningful connections and engage with their community. Meet participating authors, get your books signed, shop with local booksellers, explore the Central Library, and enjoy a full day of panels, workshops, and programs. This event fosters an environment […]
Join Families in Nature, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and their community partners for a day of outdoor fun for all ages! Enjoy activities like archery, fishing, birding, forest bathing, and more while exploring Austin’s closest state park! Families in Nature is a Texan by Nature Conservation Partner.
Join the 10th Anniversary of Creative Action’s FREE family fun event! + Live music, theatre, and dance performances + Hands-on art activities + Interactive nature & sustainability activities + Scavenger hunt, puppet parade, and storytime + All-abilities indoor playground + FREE food and drinks
Pease Park Conservancy is excited to partner with Dr. Curtis Eckerman for another field moth study! Stop by to learn about some of the species found within Pease Park and help collect citizen science. This event is free and open to the public. Pease Park Conservancy is a Texan by Nature Conservation Partner.
Foreign & Domestic, one of Austin’s pioneering farm-to-table restaurants, is celebrating 15 years of serving the North Loop community with "The Chefs Who Shaped Us" Chef Series, a three-part dinner series happening at 6:30 p.m. on April 21, April 28, and May 12. The series will bring together renowned chefs who have played a pivotal […]
Join us at Thinkery for our Día de los Niños event, which celebrates childhood, community, and curiosity with hands-on STEAM activities for the whole family. Thinkery and our community partners—AVANCE-Austin, Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, and CapMetro—are coming together to spark creativity and joy through music-themed activities that make learning playful and accessible […]
Back by popular demand—the Second Annual Trick Hat Invitational is swinging into action, and it’s anything but your typical golf tournament. Hosted by Trick Hat Workway, this community celebration blends friendly competition with an unmistakably Austin twist. The afternoon kicks off with pre-tournament drinks at Trick Hat before a one-of-a-kind, bagpiper-led procession over the pedestrian […]
Palette is launching in Austin with our first event at Antonelli's Tasting Room. Join a 5-cheese tasting paired with a guided paint session with a local artist. Palette is a creative tasting studio that blends guided artistic creation with curated flavor pairings. They thoughtfully curate workshops and events that inspire guests to connect, explore, and […]
Saddle up for an out-of-this-world night at Thinkery! Get ready to blast off into a space-western adventure at Thinkery’s adult prom! Dust off your boots (or space suit), hit the dance floor to a live DJ, and enjoy a dazzling drag performance that’s truly out of this world. Plus, sip on themed cocktails and explore […]
Shop small. Sustain local. Show up. The Front Market is an independent marketplace and craft fair, curated by Future Front. Welcoming 400+ vendors & 10,000+ guests across two seasons in Austin, we highlight women and LGBTQ+ creatives, designers, makers, craftspeople, small business owners and artists from Texas. For this season, the Front Market will be […]
The long-awaited grand opening is here! Join forces with 10th Planet, Black Swan Yoga, Onnit Gym, and more for a high-energy celebration of movement, community, and good vibes. Expect live demos, exciting giveaways, and plenty of surprises. This is one event not to miss.
On your marks, get set, GO! To the cutest 30 second race you'll ever see down at The Jackalope South Shore's 5th annual Dachshund Dash and Kentucky Derby watch party. We'll have frozen Mint Juleps, $1 coneys, Best Derby Hat contest for the humans and of course the much anticipated Dachshund Dash where one lucky […]
Bring family, friends, pups, and colleagues to run with us for a good cause and to celebrate afterwards with food, drinks, and music right in the heart of Austin. All of the proceeds and funds raised from the Sunshine Run benefit historically underinvested youth in Central Texas through life-changing experiences at the Austin Sunshine Camps […]
Join KMFA Classical 89.5 for a relaxing Sunday morning at the Acoustic Sunrise Brunch, hosted at The Urban Pour Social inside Hotel Indigo in Downtown Austin. This month, they’re thrilled to feature a special live performance by Mallory McHenry, an acclaimed harpist whose warm, elegant sound will set the perfect mood for a leisurely and […]
Dive into the ultimate Kalahari dining experience at this year’s island-inspired celebration! 
Kalahari's 4th annual Food & (Not Just) Wine Festival is sure to be an unforgettable afternoon filled with delicious flavors, refreshing beverages, and lively entertainment. 
Savor the best of Kalahari dining, featuring 75+ tastings from favorite local and national beverage brands, […]
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