Your monthly day-to-day guide of all the best events, and activities going on around Austin.
Every Tuesday
Grounded Fitness
Get GROUNDED at downtown’s Fareground every Tuesday evening with fitness programming powered by Swift Fit Events. Every week they’ll host high-intensity workouts in our outdoor plaza space just off of Congress and Cesar Chavez. Classes are free and open to the public with ticket registration.
Every Wednesday
The Spazmatics At The Ballroom At Speakeasy
Join Speakeasy every Wednesday as The Spazmatics take the Ballroom Stage. 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!
Every Saturday
Grounded Dance Cardio
Swift Fit Events is launching their new fitness series, Grounded Dance Cardio, with an upbeat, high energy dance cardio session with the capitol city’s best instructors at Fareground. Class is free and open to the public with ticket registration.
Boggy Creek Yoga
Every Saturday, start your morning with a calming vinyasa flow at Boggy Creek Farm! The morning begins with a quick class with East Austin Succulents followed by a 60-minute flow hosted by Megan Swinford. Afterward, explore Austin’s oldest homestead and shop the delicious produce, eggs, and local goods. Tickets are $30 and include water, Moontower Matcha, Supergoop Sunscreen, a gift from East Austin Succulents, and a $5 voucher to shop the farm!
Every Sunday
Grounded Yoga
Get GROUNDED at Fareground every Sunday morning during Grounded Yoga to restore your body, mind, and soul provided by Swift Fit Events. Every week they’ll host yoga in Fareground’s outdoor plaza space just off of Congress and Cesar Chavez. Classes are free and open to the public with ticket registration.
May 5th
Cinco de Mayo
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May 6th
A Night United After Party
Have a fabulous time while giving back to the city you love. Join young professionals from across Austin for an evening of drinks, dessert, and dancing at A Night United After Party! This event is hosted by United Way For Greater Austin’s Emerging Leaders Executive Committee. This event is open to everyone! So invite a friend and introduce them to United Way’s mission of fighting poverty. Get your tickets here.
Roast Battle At Vulcan
Do you love either of the movies Fight Club or 8 Mile? Roast Battle’s head-to-head matchup style is known as “Fight Club for Comedians.” You might even recognize it from the Comedy Central show also called Roast Battle, and it’s coming to Austin! Watch a battle of humor and wits play out in front of your very eyes as the comics battle it out in front of a panel of celebrity judges.
May 7th
Kentucky Derby Watch Party And Dachshund Dash
Calling all dachshund owners! Jackalope South Shore is inviting you to bring your fur babies to compete in the cutest race of all time. It’s a short dash with the pups starting on one end with your trusted buddy and you at the finish line. They have prizes and gifts from their sponsors as well as a $100 Jackalope gift card and a super cute trophy. For all you humans, they will also have a Derby Hat competition for another chance at $100 Jackalope gift card, so come with your biggest and flashiest hats.
Doggy Derby Day At Revelry Kitchen + Bar
Revelry Kitchen + Bar is inviting you and your four legged friends out to their Doggy Derby Day. Bring your doggy to the east side and sip on mint juleps and mingle with all the pups. There will be a photo booth for the pups so you can grab a pic of your fur baby. They’ll also have a best-dressed contest, so make sure y’all dress up for the occasion. Party starts at 2 p.m.
Mother’s Day Tea Pot Planting Party
Head to Succulent Native on South Lamar for a Mother’s Day planting party complete with personal charcuterie cups (courtesy of Nosh’d), champagne, mimosas, and tea to cheers with Mom, and a DIY tea cup for painting and planting. Sign up for this sweet succulent arrangement workshop, and let Mom know how special she is.
May 8th
Mom’s Day At Blue Owl
Sweet and sour go together this Mother’s Day. Visit Blue Owl with your mother on Sunday, the 8th, and her Tasting Experience is complimentary!
Mother’s Day Market At Meanwhile
Looking to relax, shop, and drink? Meanwhile is hosting a small, curated market featuring all local makers, creators, and vendors! Whether you need last minute gifts for the moms in your life or you just want to shop for yourself, they’ve got what you need.
Mother’s Day Tea Pot Planting Party
Head to Succulent Native on South Lamar for a Mother’s Day planting party complete with personal charcuterie cups (courtesy of Nosh’d), champagne, mimosas, and tea to cheers with Mom, and a DIY tea cup for painting and planting. Sign up for this sweet succulent arrangement workshop, and let Mom know how special she is.
May 9th
ATX Short Film May Showcase
The ATX Short Film Showcase is Austin’s monthly film festival. Every month, they curate 6-7 local short films, followed by a Q&A session with the filmmakers. Whether you’re interested in learning about the filmmaking process, looking to network with fellow Texas filmmakers, or just want a fun night of entertainment, come check it out!
Hyperreal Hotel: Jennifer’s Body + Local Short Screenings
Head to Hotel Vegas for their screening of Jennifer’s Body and other local short screenings. Doors are at 7:30 p.m. The short films start at 8 p.m., and Jennifer’s Body follows.
May 10th
Elevate ATX: Women in Business Networking
Sloppy Seconds: An Improv Duo Showcase
The best things in life come in pairs: Hostess Cupcakes, socks, and improvisers. Sloppy Seconds is an improv comedy showcase at Fallout Theater featuring the best duo teams ATX has to offer. Three hilarious duo teams will perform, inspiring a final set by your hosts Brianna Hudock and Donovan Powers of Sloppy Seconds!
May 11th
I Heart Justice
Join Texas Appleseed for their third I Heart Justice arts exhibition in Austin on May 11, 2022, from 6 p.m.–9 p.m., featuring works of art by 20 Texas artists. The event is free and open to the public. Guests will enjoy complimentary food and drink. The poster event supports Texas Appleseed’s justice work. Texas Appleseed is a nonprofit that promotes social, economic, and racial justice for all Texans.
Handmade Pastas: Garganelli, Farfalle, and Cavatelli
You’ll discover how easy it is to make the dough., roll out the pasta, and perfect the art of forming three traditional pasta shapes during Central Market’s Handmade Pastas class. You’ll not only make the pastas but learn to make three sauces that complement them. At the end of class, you’ll sit down and enjoy sample your handiwork.
May 12th
Doja Dance Party
Doja Dance is coming to Volstead Lounge! Come ready to dance the night away to music from the likes of Doja Cat. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
Hello! Paint At Austin Eastciders Collabratory
Hello! Paint is a fun and energetic version of the old paint and sip event. Come as a lone adventure or bring a group. They welcome everyone to come drink creatively! Doesn’t matter weather you are just beginning your creative adventure or you have been artsy your whole life. They’ll guide you, or you and your friends, through two lively hours of drinking, arting, and laughing ‘til your cheeks hurt.
May 13th
Cinema Under The Stars
Gather beneath Texas skies and be transported to a Hawaiian holiday during Hotel Granduca’s May Cinema Under the Stars event. Featuring the movie 50 First Dates, special guest Executive Chef Noelani Planas from Ko’a Kea Hotel & Resort at Poipu Beach will prepare an island-inspired three course dinner to enjoy in the outdoor courtyard. Optional wine pairings available.
The Japanese Kitchen: Sushi
Perfect your techniques by picking up tips from the experts during Central Market’s Japanese Kitchen. A team from Yummi Sushi will show you how to create each item on the menu; coach you through the process of making your own; and reveal the secrets to cooking the perfect rice – every time. You’ll make and enjoy a variety of sushi during class – and leave confident that you can create sushi at home.
May 14th
Wild World Texas: A Natural Wine & Farmhouse Beer Festival
Experience an unlimited salon-style tasting of over 200 natural wines, farmhouse beers, & foods fermented with wild yeast and bacteria Wild World Texas. Learn from panel and classroom-style discussions in which producers, importers, writers, and retailers share knowledge within and across categories toward a greater understanding of an ever more delightfully-complex continuum of fermentory enjoyment.
AHS 8th Annual Kitten Shower
The Austin Humane Society’s 8th Annual Kitten Shower is happening on May 14th, 2022! This is a kitten-themed, family-friendly community event featuring adorable kittens and cats, kitten yoga, children’s activities, a bake-off competition, kitten donation drive, and paw-some local vendors.
May 15th
Mimosa Fest
Mimosa Fest™ is taking place at Fair Market in Austin, TX on Sunday, May 15th. Think: boozy, bougie, brunchy day party for the mimosa and brunch enthusiast. Music, food trucks, vendors and of course….MIMOSAS!
Outside Voices At Waterloo Park
Join LOLA for Outside Voices, an afternoon of Opera, Broadway and Spanish songs featuring Soprano, Kimberly Monzon and Bass-Baritone, Carlos Monzon with Pianist, Dr. Sharon Lavery. This event is free, open to the public, and appropriate for all ages! LOLA is honored to have the support of Waterloo Greenway in bringing this concert to Waterloo Park in beautiful downtown Austin, TX.
Barre In The Park
Meanwhile Brewing is excited to offer a donation-based Barre class alongside their friends at Barre3! Enjoy the sunshine and a guided barre workout on Meanwhile’s soccer field. Afterwards, join them in the brewery for some beer and tacos from Pueblo Viejo.
Wild World Texas: A Natural Wine & Farmhouse Beer Festival
Experience an unlimited salon-style tasting of over 200 natural wines, farmhouse beers, and foods fermented with wild yeast and bacteria during Wild World Texas. Learn from panel and classroom-style discussions in which producers, importers, writers, and retailers share knowledge within and across categories toward a greater understanding of an ever more delightfully-complex continuum of fermentory enjoyment.
May 16th
Wallows – Tell Me It’s Over Tour At Stubb’s
Wallows are Braeden Lemasters, Cole Preston, and Dylan Minnette. Catch them at Stubb’s on the 16th with doors at 6 p.m. GA tickets are $35.
May 17th
Big Ass Social Happy Hour
BASHH is Austin’s relaxed mixer filled mostly with tech nerds and operations folks that may be introverts but are going to suck it up for a few hours for networking purposes. The ties come off a 6:00 pm, and there are no speakers or panels, no lame pitches, no egos; all are welcomed to relax and have happy hours!
Exploraphoria
After a worldwide pandemic forced us them to shutter their doors, Exploraphoria is finally back on Tuesday nights! Enjoy this weird, wacky, and altogether out there world of Exploraphoria every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 9:30PM. Join your host Garrett Buss and his carefully curated showcase of experimental comedy acts in Fallout’s downtown basement theater. They guarantee it will be an experience unlike any other.
City Pop Night
May 18th
Divina: Noche Drag Latinx
Join hostess Tatiana Cholula and special guests performers at Oilcan Harry’s on Wednesday from 9-11 p.m. as they serve a Latinx queerness experience you won’t forget!
Austin Eastciders Happy Hour Market
Join Austin Eastciders at their Barton Springs location for their new Happy Hour Market. They’re collaborating with Austin Vendor Market for a unique shopping experience, featuring craft cider and some amazing local vendors!
May 19th
Daniel Tosh At ACL Live
Best known from the Comedy Central show Tosh.O, Daniel Tosh will perform an evening of stand up comedy at ACL Live with both an early and late show.
ATX Social (Good) Group
May 20th
Aly & AJ At Emo’s
Catch everyone’s favorite Disney Channel stars, Aly & AJ, at Emo’s with doors at 7 p.m. GA tickets are $25.
Rooftop Silent Disco Party
With swanky interiors, skyline views, an ivy covered courtyard and three full service bars, The Belmont, located in the heart of downtown Austin is the perfect spot for a Quiet Clubbing Silent Disco. Tune into three live DJs spinning 3 different genres of music on stage all night and never leave the dance floor. Tickets start at $10.
May 21st
Dog Jam 2022
Join Twisted X Brewing Co. for their second annual Dog Jam for a pawfectly good day in the Hill Country with your best friend by your side. This event benefits Divine Canines and Addicus’ Legacy Dog Rescue and they hope to give back and raise even more this year! Come out with your four-legged friends for live music, caricatures, giveaways, games, raffles, dog awards like “best dressed” & “biggest flirt” there will be plenty of dog friendly vendors, dog beer on tap, doggie pools, trail walks, and more!
Y’all Out Boy At Empire
Y’all Out Boy, Austin’s pop punk and emo cover band, will be at Empire performing everyone’s favorite jams starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20.
May 22nd
The Austin Chronicle’s “Best of Austin” Market Party
Hang out, shop, and discover fun activities with the people, places, and businesses that make Austin the “Best Of” places to live during The Austin Chronicle’s “Best of Austin” Market Party. There will be live music, Drag and comedy performances, drink specials, local vendors, and more.
Crawfish Boil At The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room
Join Deep Eddy Vodka for their final crawfish boil of the season. As always, they will have live music, cold drinks, and lots of mudbugs! Crawfish can be purchased onsite by the pound with corn, potatoes, sausage ($15/lb.) or without sides ($12/lb.) – while supplies last! Entry is free.
May 24th
City Pop Night
Cheese-Y Deep Dive: Blue Cheeses
This Antonelli’s tasting course will cover their favorite blue cheeses, each paired with a treat or sundry that will bring out those lovely, famous peppery notes or else activate its hidden sweet side. Accompaniments like Easy Tiger baguette and Spanish Quicos will be provided as well! This class will feature around 1.5 hours of instructional / tasting time and 30 minutes of unstructured social time.
May 25th
Twerk Shine & Wine
Twerk Shine and Wine is not like joining your average dance class. It’s about empowerment through the creative and restorative elements of dance, yoga, and connection. They’re challenging your body and mind by offering movement that encourages joy and freedom while at the same time practicing staying present and honoring what your body is feeling in the moment.
Nicki Nite – A Nicki Minaj Dance Party
Nicki Nite is coming to Volstead Lounge! Come ready to dance the night away to music from the likes of Nicki Minaj. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
May 26th
Hot Luck Fest
Some festivals have top chefs, some have killer music lineups. Leave it to Hot Luck founders Aaron Franklin, Mike Thelin, and James Moody to bring it all together. Returning for May 26-29, this year’s shindig is bigger than ever with some of the most famous chefs in the world, rocking shows from red-hot acts, and special events throughout the weekend.
Hello! Paint At Austin Eastciders Collabratory
Hello! Paint is a fun and energetic version of the old paint and sip event. Come as a lone adventure or bring a group. They welcome everyone to come drink creatively! Doesn’t matter weather you are just beginning your creative adventure or you have been artsy your whole life. They’ll guide you, or you and your friends, through two lively hours of drinking, arting, and laughing ‘til your cheeks hurt.
May 27th
Trap’N’Paint ATX
Experience today’s best music combined with a fun paint class during Trap’N’Paint ATX! Trap’N’Paint is the perfect ladies night, date night, or any occasion night out. All art supplies, canvas, and art instructor are included. There will also be a delicious dinner menu and full bar available all night.
Hot Luck Fest
Some festivals have top chefs, some have killer music lineups. Leave it to Hot Luck founders Aaron Franklin, Mike Thelin, and James Moody to bring it all together. Returning for May 26-29, this year’s shindig is bigger than ever with some of the most famous chefs in the world, rocking shows from red-hot acts, and special events throughout the weekend.
May 28th
Sazan Latin Food Fest
The Sazon Latin Food Festival is a foodie inspired Latin food and entertainment outdoor event taking place at Ani’s Day & Night. With curated food options from all over Latin America, the fest is bringing a variety of amazing foods and entertainment for the whole family. They’ll have food vendors selling dishes from Puerto Rico, Peru, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, and more! They will be spinning the best music from Latin America and music inspired by Latin rhythms. RSVP for free here.
Hot Luck Fest
Some festivals have top chefs, some have killer music lineups. Leave it to Hot Luck founders Aaron Franklin, Mike Thelin, and James Moody to bring it all together. Returning for May 26-29, this year’s shindig is bigger than ever with some of the most famous chefs in the world, rocking shows from red-hot acts, and special events throughout the weekend.
May 29th
ATX Asian Food Fest
Come for the food. Stay for the fun! The ATX Asian Food Fest will show case of variety Asian influenced dishes and cuisine while supporting and promoting local food vendors and restaurants. They would like invite all food lovers to come and explore many traditional and modern recipe.
Austin Live Music Revival!
This Memorial Day weekend, Austin Live Music Revival, a multi-genre event featuring 20+ performances, celebrates the return of live events in the live music capital of the world!
Hot Luck Fest
Some festivals have top chefs, some have killer music lineups. Leave it to Hot Luck founders Aaron Franklin, Mike Thelin, and James Moody to bring it all together. Returning for May 26-29, this year’s shindig is bigger than ever with some of the most famous chefs in the world, rocking shows from red-hot acts, and special events throughout the weekend.
May 30th
New Moon Ceremony
Join MVP Alum, Lilah Bazarte for a New Moon Ceremony hosted every New Moon of 2022. Each New Moon cycle, Lilah will guide you through rituals including a practice of yoga asana, meditation, reflection, and time for journaling. She will incorporate crystals and teach you how you may continue with your ritual through the month at home and on your own.
DIY Screen Printing
In this DIY Screen Printing workshop, you’ll briefly cover the history of the craft and then move on to practicalities. They’ll discuss stencil options and the characteristics of your process that will affect your final print. Everyone will create their own paper stencils and then practice printing on paper (greeting cards!), before printing on your choice of flour sack towels or tote bags. You’ll walk away with your stencil, your practice paper prints, and your textile prints.
May 31st
Ladies Night Ft. Madison Baker, Quiet Light, And Redbud
It’s Ladies Night at Volstead Lounge. Doors are at 8 p.m.and music starts at 9:30 with the first performance by Redbud, followed by Quiet Light, and wraps up with Madison Baker. There is a $5 suggested donation at the door.
Sharpen Your Knife Skills
Discover the characteristics of a well-made knife, how to care for your equipment and how to position your hands to chop like a pro during Central Market’s Knife Skills class. After learning to slice, dice, peel and julienne, the results of your hard work become a meal.
