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Live the Lifestyle | Top December 2019 Events

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LIVE THE LIFESTYLE, LOVE THE LIFESTYLE |
TOP DECEMBER EVENTS

Ice Skating On The Plaza

November 23rd- January 20th, 2019 | Whole Foods Lamar

Spend an afternoon on the rink at the Whole Foods flagship store on North Lamar. Then head inside for a cup of cocoa or cider and live, local music on the weekends! Daily: 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

ZACH Theatre Presents: “A Christmas Carol”

December 1st- 29th, 2019 | ZACH Theatre 

“A Christmas Carol” is back to ring in the holidays! This rockin’ show provides a modern twist on the classic tale. In fact, this show has proven to be such a hit among locals and visitors that is the most popular show in the theatre’s history.

 

 

 

 

 

Teddy Bear Tea

December 1st-15th, 2019 | Four Seasons Hotel 

Don’t miss this annual event at the Four Seasons hotel featuring tea service, caroling and a fireside reading by Santa. Teddy Bears will be donated to Dell Children’s Hospital.

 

 

 

 

 

Holiday Window Walk

December 2-31st, 2019 | 2nd Street District

Visitors can watch the storefronts of 2nd Street District transform into decorative holiday scenes during the ninth annual Holiday Window Walk. St. Edward’s University students will activate both their imaginations and design skills for a chance to win $4,500 worth of scholarships on behalf of the 2nd Street District. The public can vote for their favorite at the 2SD Facebook page. Every vote is entered for a chance to win a W Austin prize pack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ballet Austin’s “The Nutcracker”

December 7th-22nd, 2019 | Long Center for the Performing Arts

Ballet Austin kicks off the season with the 57th annual production of “The Nutcracker.” This family-friendly show brings a fresh experience to the beloved holiday tradition.

 

 

 

Austin Trail of Lights

December 10th-23rd, 2019 | Zilker Park

The 55th Annual Trail of Lights is part of the essential Austin experience, lighting up the season with a celebration of community, memories and fun. The annual Tree Lighting ceremony will be held in November, then the 5k fun run will kick off the spectacular season in early December. Plan your visit early and don’t forget to take a spin under the Zilker Tree!

 

 

 

 

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

December 13th-24th, 2019 | Palmer Events Center

This holiday shopping bazaar is a fun, authentic Austin experience – for 11 days leading to Christmas, visitors can shop national and local art, handmade gifts, stocking stuffers and more while enjoying live music from the Armadillo stage and sips from a full bar. This annual tradition and cultural icon is one of Austin’s longest running art and music festivals, attracting around 40,000 shoppers each year.

 

 

 

 

Austin’s New Year

December 31st, 2019 | Auditorium Shores

This alcohol-free, family-friendly event celebrates the diversity and creativity of the city with visual art installations, jugglers, storytellers, fire dancers and other festive performances.

 

 

 

Live the Lifestyle | Top October 2019 Events

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Top October Events

Austin City Limits Music Festival

October 4th-6th and 11th-13th, 2019 | Zilker Park

One of the country’s largest celebrations of music, this six-day festival brings the magic of the famed public TV series Austin City Limits outside the studio and into Austin’s most beloved park with more than 140 musical acts on eight stages over two weekends.

 

 

 

 

Oktoberfest

October 12th, 2019 | German Free School    

The German-Texan Heritage Society holds this annual festival, featuring live music, food, a biergarten, kid’s activities and more at the German Free School.

 

 

 

 

 

AIA Austin Homes Tour

October 19th-20th, 2019 | Various Locations

For 33 years, the AIA Austin Homes Tour has been delighting the public with the chance to step inside inspiring works of residential architecture. This year’s 12 homes, all designed by AIA Austin Architect Members, are exceptional examples of design, representing a variety of budgets, scales, and styles—all expressive of the clients who now call the space their home. Take the tour and meet the architects in each home, as well as the builders and other design professionals who collaborated to create these unique residences.

 

 

Austin Film Festival

October 24th-31st, 2019 | Paramount Theatre

Recognized as one of the top film festivals in the country, this cinematic event shines the spotlight on both top-billed films and indies alike. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viva La Vida Festival & Parade

October 26th, 2019 | Downtown Austin

Hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum, Viva La Vida is Austin’s largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival, and one of the few in the country with a parade.The festival features a Grand Procession, hands-on art activities and artist demos, and a celebration with traditional foods, local artist and retail booths, a low-rider exhibition, live music and performances throughout the day.

 

 

Austin Lobster Festival

October 26th, 2019 | Republic Square

The Austin Lobster Festival provides Fresh Live Maine Lobster, prepared to mouth-watering perfection. You can also dance away the calories to a variety of popular artists throughout the day on the dance floor, enjoy tasty eats in the food tent, take a Free Souvenir E-Photo, sip on adult beverages (beer, wine, specialty drinks — infamous Signature drinks and Margaritas), and play lawn games. There is something for everyone, including kids!

 

 

 

 

Texas Book Festival

October 26th-27th, 2019 | Texas State Capitol Building

The Texas Book Festival has evolved into one of the premier literary events in the country and hosts about 250 authors each year. More than 40,000 book lovers of all ages attend the Festival annually, enjoying readings, panel discussions, signings, cooking demonstrations, live music, local food, YA authors, children’s activities and exhibiting vendors from across the state.

 

 

 

 

Banger’s Oktoberfest

October 26th-28th, 2019 | Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden

This is one of the biggest Oktoberfest celebrations in town, spanning three days (and nights). Eat, drink, dance and play to your heart’s desire at this all-out party on Rainey Street.

 

 

 

 

 

                   

Austin Symphony Orchestra Presents: Halloween Children’s Concert

October 27th, 2019 | The Long Center for the Performing Arts

This concert is a wonderful chance for you to introduce your children to the wonders of live orchestral music and also a great opportunity to wear costumes and have tons of fun. The concert hall will be decorated top to bottom to enhance your little one’s concert experience.

 

 

 

Texas Fireworks Dia de los Muertos Celebration

October 31st, 2019| Kreig Baseball Field

Light up your Halloween night with pyrotechnics at Kreig Softball Fields, presented by Planet K.

 

 

Downtown Development Digest | Canopy by Hilton

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West Sixth Street’s First Hotel

West Sixth Street has long been known as the mature, stylish sibling to the east side’s “Dirty Sixth,” yet a few development holes have remained. For some time there have been a few vacant sites in the area such as a decaying parking lot and several shuttered restaurants. Now at these sites will be filled with new eateries and a trendy boutique hotel that will amplify the strip’s reputation as a hip entertainment hub.

The construction started in July at 612 W. Sixth St. next door to Star Bar. Most people have no idea what to expect from a hotel designed for such an active commercial and nightlife district. This hotel is quite literally sandwiched between two bars. The Canopy by Hilton will be six stories tall, with an interior courtyard space that’s designed to insulate guests from as much 6th street noise as possible… we wish them luck with that on the weekends. The hotel will house 140 guestrooms, including five suites. Guests will be welcomed via an intimate lobby and a laidback open-air courtyard surrounded by natural materials and greenery. The bar and lounge concept will frame the courtyard and provide several seating options from sidewalk dining to cozy fireside enclaves. The restaurant’s theme isn’t yet defined, but the restaurant will likely have some healthier fare that won’t compete with the old-school diner experience of Holy Roller. The pool deck will serve as an elevated front porch, appointed with loungers and a bar pavilion. The hotel’s official name is Canopy by Hilton Austin Downtown, and its grand opening is planned for January 2020.

This hotel will be unique for people visiting Austin as it will be in the heart of downtown. Guests will get to experience everything Austin has to offer with nightlife and great food all at their fingertips. We are eager to hear what the new restaurant will be and excited to see the finished product!

Photos and information from https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2018/06/21/real-estate-developer-coordinates-west-sixth.html and https://austin.towers.net/heres-a-new-view-of-canopy-by-hilton-west-sixth-streets-first-boutique-hotel/

Live the Lifestyle | Top September 2019 Events

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Top September Events

Zilker Relays

September 6th, 2019 | Zilker Park

The Zilker Relays is a 10-mile race with teams comprised of 4 runners. Each participant runs a 2.5-mile loop from one central festival/transition area. The team concept of the Zilker Relays is a combination of a relay, festival home base, drinks, and music, make this experience a favorite for runners of all calibers and ages! You don’t have to train like a marathoner for this one. All you have to do is be willing to run, jog, walk or stroll 2.5 miles, enjoy live music and great food and get 3 of your siblings, kids, buddies or colleagues to come and join you for this one of a kind running experience!

 

 

 

 

Texas vs. LSU

September 7th, 2019 | Darrel K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium    

The Longhorns Week 2 home game against LSU on Sept. 7 is a huge, season-defining game for both teams and it’s the best-selling game in the country for the week. You won’t want to miss it. Make sure to come early, stay late, and get loud while wearing burnt orange, of course.

 

 

 

 

Fantastic Fest

September 19th-26th, 2019 | Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas

Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the U.S., specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and just plain fantastic movies from around the world.

 

 

 

 

Whiskies of  The World

September 21st, 2019 | Fair Market

Experience the world of whiskey as you’ve never seen it before. As one of the largest whiskey tasting events in the US, Whiskies of the World gathers over 200 of the most fascinating distilled spirits from around the globe, along with their makers and ambassadors, to give guests an unforgettable evening. The Expo will provide whiskey tastings, whiskey and food pairings, whiskey and cigar pairings, and the chance to interact with outstanding whiskey brands as well as fellow whiskey enthusiasts!

 

 

 

 

Fall Pecan Street Festival

September 21st-22nd, 2019 | Sixth Street Austin

The Pecan Street Festival is a free, bi-annual juried music, arts and crafts festival held on historic Sixth Street. The show proudly features over 300 artisan vendors from all over the world who display and sell homemade art and craft work.

 

 

 

 

 

Run to Brunch

September 22nd, 2019  | Auditorium Shores 

Spend your morning in the heart of downtown Austin racing your way to a collection of Austin’s best brunches – featuring local chefs and restaurants, classic brunch cocktails and local entertainment at Auditorium Shores! Immediately after crossing the finish line, 5K and 10K runners will end in the Finish Line Expo where you’ll engage with brands representing the essence of the “Keep Austin Weird” motto – celebrating the creativity and unique self-expression that drives Austinites’ innovative spirit.

 

 

 

 

Americas Rallycross

September 28th, 2019 | Circuit of The Americas

This September, get into the action with a full day of rough and tumble action, featuring head-to-head short, sharp racing on dirt and asphalt, a MEGA jump and all the action you can take. Witness high profile drivers with the ability to accelerate from 0-60mph in less than two seconds – faster than an F1 car.

 

 

 

 

Austin Oktoberfest

September 28th, 2019 | Scholz Garden

This year, the Austin Saengerrunde will celebrate the 6th annual Austin Oktoberfest at Scholz Garten, the oldest continuously operating tavern in the state. This festival celebrates German heritage in Texas with beer, sausage, live music and bowling!

 

 

 

 

 

                   

Susan G. Komen Austin MORE THAN PINK WALK

September 29th, 2019 | Palmer Event Center

This important annual event raises significant funds for the breast cancer movement, thanks to supporters and survivors around the world who step up and take action by fundraising for the cause.

 

 

 

 

 

Texas Craft Brewers Festival

September 28th, 2019| Fiesta Gardens 

The Texas Craft Brewers Fest is the largest beer festival for and by Texas Brewers. This annual event features the best of Texas craft beer and displays the thriving beer community across the Lone Star State.

 

 

Live the Lifestyle | Top August 2019 Events

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Top August Events

Zilker Summer Musical

August 1st-17th, 2019 | Zilker Hillside Theatre

Pack a picnic and come enjoy the free, annual musical at the Zilker Hillside Theatre. The outdoor amphitheater will host performances of “The Little Mermaid” taking fans “under the sea” Thursdays through Sundays.

 

 

 

 

Blues On The Green

August 7th, 2019 | Zilker Park    

Pack a blanket and the family and make your way to Zilker Park for this summertime tradition. Held monthly from May to August, Austin’s largest free concert series will welcome groovy performances by local up-and-comers and Austin legends.

 

 

 

 

TLC Oyster Fest

August 10th, 2019 | TLC

Celebrate all things oyster! There will be an Oyster Shucking Contest as well as an Oyster Eating contest! They’ll have live music, fun cocktails, and a special oyster menu with enough oysters for everyone!

 

 

 

 

Austin Pride Festival & Parade

August 10th, 2019 | Fiesta Gardens

The PRIDE Festival is the largest annual LGBTQ advocacy and fundraising event in Central Texas! Dozens of non-profit organizations and social clubs use the Festival as a platform to inform and interact with the thousands of attendees. Each year, countless people find new organizations to join, causes to support and opportunities to volunteer.

 

 

 

Bat Fest

August 24th, 2019 | Congress Avenue Bridge      

Celebrate this batty event as the world’s largest urban bat colony (1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed Bats which take up seasonal residence beneath the Ann Richard’s Congress Street Bridge) take to the skies for their nightly flight. Enjoy live music, children activities, a costume contest and more.

 

 

 

 

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

August 25th, 2019  | Fiesta Gardens 

If you wanna beat the heat this summer then you gotta eat the heat! Join the Austin Chronicle for one of the world’s largest hot sauce festivals with as many as 10,000 spectators each year.

 

 

 

 

Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival

August 27th-31st, 2019 | Various Locations

Comedians from around the country show Austinites their comedy chops and throw down in a mini-golf tourney.

 

 

 

 

Family Movie Night

Fridays in August | Ski Shores Cafe 

Ski Shores Cafe serve free s’mores by the fire for kids on movie nights. Bring the crew out and wind down under the stars.

 

 

 

 

 

                   

Sunday Summer Swell

Sundays in August | East Austin Hotel 

Summer Swell is the East Austin’s Hotel’s nod to the laidback pool parties of the ’60s and ’70s. Be transported with vintage Palm Springs vibes as you sip weekly drink specials from the Pool Bar.

 

 

 

 

 

Unplugged At The Grove

On Repeat | Shady Grove 

Join Austin City Limits Radio in celebrating 26 years of ACL Radio’s Unplugged at the Grove with free live music every Thursday evening at the iconic Shady Grove on Barton Springs Road! It’s 23 consecutive weeks of the best live music, food, and fun you’ll experience under the clear, warm skies of Austin, Texas, with absolutely no cover charge!

 

 

Downtown Development Digest | Block 185

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The new Google building will likely become a signature tower of the Austin skyline. The currently unnamed building is designed by internationally renowned “starchitect” Pelli Clarke Pelli. To achieve the title of starchitect, you’ve presumably got to design a lot of buildings considered iconic by the general public. This new building’s plan of a curved glass wall and tapered structure allows outdoor terraces on every level, creating the overall effect of a sail eternally catching a breeze from the lake across the street. It’s hard not to be excited about this tower’s look, which is immediately striking and pushes the boundaries of what we might expect from our growing skyline. The tower will have 793,883 square feet of office space—enough for about 5,000 people—and will include standard tech-company perks: a fitness center and recreation areas, lounges, kitchen and dining areas, conference centers, a bar/tavern, and, surely, more. Its 1,327 parking spaces will be on lower floors, with some of it underground. Google, which currently occupies a 29-story tower on another tract of the redevelopment site east of the new building site, has about 800 employees in Austin. While the upper floors of the new building will be occupied entirely by Google offices and parking, the structure will relate to its surroundings in a variety of ways. Retail businesses will occupy its ground floor, and its large, open lobby will provide access to the Second Street retail and entertainment district. The building also will have a plaza along Shoal Creek with bicycle and pedestrian access connecting West Cesar Chavez and West Second streets.

Photos and information from https://austin.towers.net/finally-weve-got-a-better-view-of-the-block-185-office-tower/ and https://austin.curbed.com/2019/4/2/18291500/google-building-austin-new-design-pelli

Downtown Development Digest | Natiivo

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Natiivo Austin is a new concept in hospitality unlike any other. The long-awaited tower project at 48 East Avenue in downtown Austin’s Rainey Street District won’t be home to either condos or apartments. Instead, the 33-floor building will be built as a 249-unit hotel, but that’s really only half the story. Natiivo will be available for purchase— however, the buyers won’t be able to live there full-time. Instead they are encouraged to rent out their units on Airbnb when they aren’t staying there. The concept is different from a timeshare because buyers own their unit and don’t share it with other owners. Because the building is zoned as a hotel, owners can only reside in the building for a maximum of 30 days at a time. They can come back and stay as many times as they would like throughout the year. 

This flexible model combines the benefits of ownership with the ease and service of a high-end hotel. Units come stocked with premium linens, robes and slippers. There’s also in-room laundry and kitchens stocked with essentials. Ahead of their stay, owners and guests can request a stocked fridge, dog-walking services and fresh-cut flowers. Natiivo also has a 24-hour onsite concierge that can not only help guests navigate the city but also handle all reservation requests, check-ins and check-outs. Natiivo Austin will offer coworking spaces, a cafe lounge, a spa-inspired fitness center and a rooftop pool deck with private cabanas and lounge. 

Natiivo units are available for purchase online. They will range in price from the $300,000s to $1.2 million. Studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units will range in size from 454 square feet to 1,390 square feet.

Photos and information from https://austin.towers.net/airbnb-powered-home-sharing-concept-natiivo-heads-to-rainey-street-district/ and https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2019/06/18/airbnb-branded-hotel-coming-to-austins-rainey.htm

Downtown Development Digest | Austin Proper Hotel & Residences

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The Proper Place To Live

Proper has hotels in San Francisco, Santa Monica, Downtown L.A., and now Austin, Texas. Opening Fall 2019, the new Austin Proper Hotel and Residences includes 32 stories of glass and skyline views with 244 rooms and suites; 99 branded residences; four unique settings for dining and drinks; a focus on wellness with a dedicated spa and fitness center; plus a variety of atmospheric spaces for events. And it wouldn’t be Proper without a 5th floor rooftop pool deck offering small-batch tequilas and majestic lake views. The limited collection of 99 condominium residences and penthouses is part social club, part high-design hideaway—right in the cultural constellation of downtown’s Second Street District. Austin Proper Hotel and Residences offers an artful immersion in lifestyle and well-being. With emphasis on collaboration, the passionate, compelling vision of designer Kelly Wearstler meets the culinary creativity of Austin tastemaker McGuire Moorman Hospitality. 

“Each Proper Hotel is a reflection of its particular destination. Austin has a vibe, It’s casual yet sophisticated. Intelligent yet unaffected.” -Kelly Wearstler

Photos and information from https://www.properhotel.com/hotels/austin/

Live the Lifestyle, Love the Lifestyle | Top July 2019 Events

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Top July Events

Sound & Cinema

July 10th & 13th, 2019 | The Long Center

Do512 and Alamo Drafthouse have teamed up to pair local live music with a classic movie to follow. Food and beverages can be purchased on-site from food trailers as part of the Long Center’s “All Summer Long Series.

Blues On The Green

July 17th, 2019 | Zilker Park    

Pack a blanket and the family and make your way to Zilker Park for this summertime tradition. Held monthly from May to August, Austin’s largest free concert series will welcome performances by top local bands.

Trailer Food Tuesdays

July 17th, 2019 | The Long Center 

The city’s premier food truck event is back for another season! Catch 19 of the city’s top food trucks at the Long Center for a night of food, live music and drinks.

Texanische Nacht

 July 20th, 2019 | Austin Saengerrunde

Grab your boots and lederhosen! Texanische Nacht celebrates German-Texas heritage with tasty Tex Mex and a live swing/dance band.

 Hot Summer Nights

July 25th-28th, 2019 | Red River Cultural District      

This summer, 20 venues throughout the Red River Cultural District will host four days of free live music, alongside local food and vendors. Local acts like Golden Dawn Arkestra, Emily Wolfe, Moving Panoramas, Ringo Deathstarr and more have taken over stages in past years to celebrate summer in the Live Music Capital of the World®.

Lady Bird Day

July 27th, 2019  | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center  

The Wildflower Center will celebrate its founder and environmental champion, former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, with free admission and a variety of family-friendly activities. Come ready to be inspired, both by the landscape and by the legacy of Mrs. Johnson’s lifelong work in Central Texas and the nation.

Quesoff

July 27th, 2019 | The Mohawk  

The annual Quesoff, a celebration of all things melted cheese, returns to the Mohawk this August. 30 vendors – restaurants, top chefs, home-cooks, neighbors, brothers and sisters – will go head to head in four categories – Meaty, Spicy, Veggie and Wild Card. Buy your bag of chips for $5 and come taste the best of Austin.

Unplugged At The Grove

On Repeat | Shady Grove 

Join Austin City Limits Radio in celebrating 26 years of ACL Radio’s Unplugged at the Grove with free live music every Thursday evening at the iconic Shady Grove on Barton Springs Road! It’s 23 consecutive weeks of the best live music, food, and fun you’ll experience under the clear, warm skies of Austin, Texas, with absolutely no cover charge!

                   

Movies In The Park

On Repeat | Various Locations 

Austin Parks Foundation’s Movies in the Park is a free series of films in partnership with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s Rolling Roadshow. For over 10 years, APF has brought movies to neighborhood parks across Austin ensuring Austinites of all backgrounds have access to free outdoor entertainment.

Austin Symphony Concerts In The Park

On Repeat | The Long Center 

Now in its 17th season, the Austin Symphony Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park are held in front of the Long Center on Sundays throughout the summer at 7:30 p.m. Concert styles include strings, woodwinds, big band and brass.

 

 

Live the Lifestyle, Love the Lifestyle | Top May 2019 Events

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Top May Events

 

JMBLYA

May 4th, 2019 | Circuit of the Americas

This is a two-day, two-city traveling festival makes its stop in Austin this May. The festival showcases some of the most sought-after talent in hip-hop music, including Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, Kevin Gates, Gunna and more.

Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival Lonestar 

May 4th – 5th, 2019 | East Sixth Street    

A free, family event, the Pecan Street Festival is the oldest and largest art festival in Central Texas. Musicians, food vendors, artists and crafts people turn Sixth Street – historically called Pecan Street – into a lively street fair where there is something for people of all ages.

ZACH Theatre’s Red, Hot, & Soul

May 4th, 2019 | The Topfer at ZACH  

The party on stage includes drag artists, ZACH Entertainment, Open Bar, DJ, and Dancing all night! Funds raised at Red, Hot & Soul help support ZACH’s educational programming including Theatre for Families, ZACH’s Pre-Professional Company, Acting Conservatory, Arts Across the Curriculum, Sensory Friendly Performances, and our SAFE partnership.

ZACH’s education programs reach over 55,000 children and students annually, welcoming all of Austin’s children and schools to attend performances, classes, and camps, even if they can’t afford tickets or tuition.

Austin’s Victory Cup

 May 4th, 2019 | Victory Cheval Polo Club   

Watch the Official Kentucky Derby in style! The Victory Cup Polo Match, which has been called “The Best Kentucky Derby Party in Texas” returns to Austin, TX on Saturday, May 4th. Dust off the lucky hats, pastel dresses and seersucker suits, and bring the kids and dogs for a day of fun at the Victory Cup Polo Match and Kentucky Derby Party in Austin, Texas!

 Farm to Plate

May 9th, 2019 | Barr Mansion      

Taste the best food Austin has to offer all in one place – at Sustainable Food Center’s 12th  annual Farm to Plate. This sip and stroll event features 30+ chefs representing the best Austin restaurants, serving up seasonal, locally sourced, sustainably grown food, plus artisan cocktails and local wine, beer, and spirits.

West Austin Studio Tour

May 11th – 12th, 2019 & May 18th – 19th, 2019  | Across West Austin    

The West Austin Studio Tour is a free, self-guided tour that celebrates Austin’s talented and wildly diverse creative community. The public is invited to discover new artistic talent, see working studios, learn about artists’ tools, techniques and inspirations, explore galleries and a variety of exhibitions, and immerse themselves in the arts and local business communities.

Hot Luck Festival 

May 23rd – 26th, 2019 | Around Town  

The Hot Luck: Live Food & Music festival returns to honor the soul, sweat and DIY diversity of the food and music world. The festival is an eat-with-your-fingers picnic and party experience that highlights open-pit feats of culinary know how, and music in your ears that is as thoughtfully created as the food on your plate. Come hungry, thirsty, and bring your dancin’ boots.

Lone Star Jam

April 20th, 2019 | 9100 Decker Lake Road 

415 Productions presents The 12th Annual Lone Star Jam on Saturday, May 25th and Sunday, May 26th in Austin, Texas. The festival is brought to you by The Young Texans Against Cancer and is being sponsored by Ziegenbock. The event will be held at The Lone Star Jam Festival Grounds at Rodeo Austin. The festival grounds offer ample space and plenty of parking. Lone Star Jam, in its 12th year, is a 2 day festival featuring 20 bands over Saturday and Sunday. Turnpike Troubadours, Josh Abbott Band, Granger Smith, Casey Donahew, Wade Bowen, Stoney LaRue will headline. Additional artists include William Clark Green, Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Cody Canada and The Departed, Jon Wolfe, Mike Ryan and more.

                       

Life Time Tri Cap Tex UMLAUF Sculpture

May 27th, 2019 | Lady Bird Lake  

The Life Time triathlon attracts all levels of athletes from top ranked professionals to first-time triathletes. The event includes the USA Paratriathlon National Championship, sprint and international distances, First Tri distance and sprint and international distance relays.

Blues on the Green

TBD | Zilker Park 

Pack a blanket and the family and make your way to Zilker Park for this summertime tradition. Held monthly from May to August, Austin’s largest free concert series will welcome performances by top local bands.

 

 

Live the Lifestyle, Love the Lifestyle | Top April 2019 Events

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Top April Events

Capital 10k

April 7th, 2019 

The Statesman Capitol 10,000 is the largest 10K race in Texas and one of the top 10 in the nation. In its 42nd year, the Cap10K will take place on April 7, 2019 in downtown Austin. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a beginner, come see why the Cap10K is a rite of spring in Austin. You can come in your favorite super hero costume…or design your own shirt and run with friends.

 

 

 

Lonestar Round Up

April 12th, 2019 – April 13th, 2019   

A huge outdoor car show and live music festival with tons of vintage hot rods and custom cars driven here from all over the country, and bringing visitors from all over the world.

 

 

 

 

MOTOGP Grand Prix of the Americas

April 12th, 2019 – April 14th, 2019 

The planet’s most talented and skilled riders will line the grid at the Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas to battle it out in the Austin race of the MotoGP™ World Championship calendar. Don’t miss out on discovering 2019’s emerging talents and the excitement of Grand Prix racing in the ultimate test for the finest athletes and machinery in motorcycle racing.

 

 

 

 

The Contemporary Austin  Fifth Annual Art Diner

April 13th, 2019  

On April 13, 2019, The Contemporary Austin will host the Art Dinner, an annual celebration held at the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park at Laguna Gloria—with a spotlight on its growing collection and temporary works of art, and highlighting in spectacular form all of the museum’s efforts to transform this gem into a sustainable and accessible art-in-nature experience for all to enjoy.

 

 

 

 

Texas Longhorn Orange/ White Spring Game

April 13th, 2019     

The 2019 Orange-White Spring Game presented by Living Spaces will be played on Saturday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. CT inside Darrell K Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium.

 

 

 

 

AFW Fashion x Austin

April 15th, 2019 – April 25th, 2019    

Austin Fashion Week showcases the work of fashion designers, photographers, hair stylists, makeup artists and models from around the state of Texas with over a hundred including runway shows, designer meet-and-greets, themed parties and benefits for Austin non-profits.

 

 

 

 

Austin Reggae Fest 

April 19th, 2019 – April 21st, 2019 

A fundraiser for the Capital Area Food Bank, Reggae Fest features three days of reggae, world and dub talent, along with more than 50 vendors selling food and arts & crafts.

 

 

 

 

Weird Homes Tour

April 20th, 2019 

This wacky annual event showcases what “Keep Austin Weird” is all about. Tour a selection of the most creative homes around town and meet the homeowners who keep our wacky culture thriving.

 

 

 

 

                       

UMLAUF Sculpture

April 25th, 2019 

Join the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum for the 21st annual event on

The UMLAUF will host its beloved Garden Party with a brand new twist. Amidst the fine wine and decadent bites that we know and love, the UMLAUF has invited performers from all over our city to orchestrate performances throughout the Garden.

 

 

 

 

Austin Food + Wine Festival

April 26th, 2019 – April 28th, 2019

Pamper your palate in one of the hippest cities in the country at the Austin Food + Wine Festival. Join top chef talent, sommeliers and winemakers from across the nation and Austin’s own acclaimed gourmet scene for an indulgent, three-day epicurean adventure unlike any other, topped off with live musical performances.

 

 

Live the Lifestyle, Love the Lifestyle | Top March 2019 Events

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Live the Lifestyle, Love the Lifestyle |
Top March Events

Austin Film Society’s Texas Film Awards 

JW AFS Cinema | March 7th, 2019 

An unforgettable night celebrating the leaders and stars of Texas film. Proceeds support AFS’s work in making our region a thriving center for storytelling, education, and economic opportunity through film. 6 PM Cocktails & Red Carpet Arrivals, 7:30 PM Dinner & Awards Show.

 

 

 

SXSW 2019 – Music, Film,  Interactive Conference & Festival

Various Locations | March 8th – 17th, 2019  

Austin Convention Center and more than 50 venues host noted filmmakers, musicians, and multimedia artists from around the world converge to showcase music, film and interactive media during this internationally-recognized event.

 

 

 

Rodeo Austin

Travis County Expo Center| March 16th – 30th, 2019     

Over the years, Rodeo Austin has grown from a show featuring 16 animals into one of Austin’s premier events, featuring Pro rodeo events, daily concerts, livestock show and more.

 

 

 

 

St. Patrick’s Day Festival

2Jourda-Backma Pioneer Farms | March 17th, 2019  

This annual family-friendly festival celebrates all things Irish. Come enjoy authentic Celtic music and dancers, Irish language workshops, the finest Irish imports and plenty of good craic!

 

 

 

Mighty Texas Dog Walk

305 S. Congress | March 23rd, 2019   

More Wag! More Swag! Scenic 1-mile walk near Ladybird Johnson Lake + tons of free samples of the latest in high end dog food and treats. Your registration fee supports our training program at Service Dogs, Inc.! Service Dogs, Inc. is a nonprofit that adopts dogs from animal shelters and trains them as working partners for Texans living with deafness or mobility related challenges. Each dog costs $45,000 and takes 1 year to train. Thanks to your support, we provide the dogs and customized training free of charge!

 

 

 

Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays

Mike A. Myers Stadium | March 27th – 30th, 2019    

The premier track & field event brings together the best high school, college and professional athletes from Texas, the U.S. and the world.

 

 

 

 

World Golf Championships Dell Technologies Match Play  

Austin Country Club |
March 27th – 31st, 2019   

With a rare, match-play format consisting of the top 64 players in the Official World Golf Rankings, the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play field consists of the very best players from around the world and is one of the most elite and exciting tournaments on golf’s calendar.

 

 

 

Austin Urban Music Festival

Auditorium Shores | March 29th – 30th, 2019 

More than 15,000 music revelers converge on Auditorium Shores at Lady Bird Lake to enjoy Austin’s only music festival focused on R&B, neo-soul and hip hop music.

 

 

 

 

 

                       

Blanton Block Party

Blanton Museum of Art | March 30th, 2019 

Join us for a free day-to-night community festival to kick off Spring and celebrate the big changes on our block. Explore the epic exhibition “Words/Matter: Latin American Art and Language at the Blanton” and be inspired by the creative ways artists have merged visual art and language. The Blanton Block Party is the perfect fusion of live music and world-class art, providing outdoor family art activities, local food, and tours throughout the day.

 

 

 

90th ABC Kite Festival

Zilker Park | March 31st, 2019 

The nation’s oldest kite festival features hundreds of kites in the air and is free to attend for people of all ages; complete with kite flying contests, food, games and more.

 

 

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