Austin Event Guide: May 20 – 22

For the Love of SIMS

Music by Primo The Alien, Sir Woman, and Max Frost benefiting the SIMS Foundation. Friday | Far Out Lounge

The Trail Foundation Birthday Party

Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail turns 50! Enjoy Lucky Dog Tarot readings, music by Tje Austin, and more at this family-friendly, free event. Saturday | Info

Dog Days of Darlin’

Check out the unveiling of Bully Ranch’s 2023 calendar and party with the dogs. Saturday | Little Darlin

Eastern Philosophy Relaunch

Join Kaiju Cut & Sew and Austin Beerworks for a beer relaunch party celebrating AAPI Heritage Month. Saturday | Austin Beerworks

Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin Market Party

The Best of Austin issue is out - now let’s celebrate the winners and finalists with live comedy, DJ Chorizo Funk, Lucky Dog Tarot, and adoptable pups from Austin Pets Alive! Sunday | Lustre Pearl South

Lucky Dog Tarot

Up Next: Living Room Sound Check

The W Austin is hosting a new music series called Living Room Sound Check and you’re invited! Every Wednesday in May, 6-8pm and free to attend. Featured acts include Nick Swift, Ruthie Craft, Akina Adderley, and Fingerpistol. Benefiting HAAM. Info

Austin Event Guide: May 13 – 15

Friday the 13th Bike Ride

Join Bikin’ Betties for a spooky bike ride through Austin cemeteries and haunted spots! Friday | Info

Leander Pride

Leander celebrates their first Pride event with food trucks, vendors, family-friendly fun, and drag performances. Saturday | Leander

Kitten Shower

It’s kitten season! Adopt a new cat or kitten, try out kitten yoga, or try tasty bites at the bake-off. Saturday | Austin Humane Society

Tiana from AHS - she’s up for adoption!

Celebrasia

Celebrate Asian Pacific heritage month with this free family-friendly festival including dance performances and food vendors. Saturday | Asian American Resource Center

Blacks BBQ 90th Anniversary

Blacks BBQ celebrates 90 years with music by Shinyribs, a beer garden, cooking demos and more! Saturday | Lockhart

Paddle for Puppies

Grab your paddle and help support the parvo puppies at Austin Pets Alive! Sunday | Rowing Dock

Up Next: Living Room Sound Check

The W Austin is hosting a new music series called Living Room Sound Check and you’re invited! Every Wednesday in May, 6-8pm and free to attend. Featured acts include Nick Swift, Ruthie Craft, Akina Adderley, and Fingerpistol. Benefiting HAAM. Info

Austin Event Guide: May 6 – 8

Barks for Beers Trick Show

To celebrate Barks for Beers, America's Got Talent act Trevor and Jade (@thedoggiedojo), and Heidi and her Divine Canine Cheza (@chezathetrickdog) will be performing some of the most difficult dog tricks in the world for Divine Canines. Friday | Independence Brewing Co.

Pecan Street Festival

The largest free arts & crafts festival in Central Texas is back! Featuring 300+ artisan vendors, live music on 3 stages, food vendors, kids rides, street performers and more. Saturday & Sunday| Downtown ATX

Spring Fling

Spring has sprung, and so have Eastside Pop Up and The Little Gay Shop. Join us for a Spring Fling featuring 20+ local artists and makers, a series of crafting workshops, a kids art gallery, and more. Saturday | Ani’s Day & Night

Tornado Relief Fundraiser

A concert to help those recently affected by Texas tornados. Saturday | The Parish (new location)

Barks for Beers

Grab your Pawsport and support Divine Canines at Barks for Beers! This month-long celebration features a “Pawsport” that gets you a full pint of beer at 30 participating breweries. Throughout May | Info

Up Next: Living Room Sound Check

The W Austin is hosting a new music series called Living Room Sound Check and you’re invited! Every Wednesday in May, 6-8pm and free to attend. Featured acts include Nick Swift, Ruthie Craft, Akina Adderley, and Fingerpistol. Benefiting HAAM. Info

Austin Event Guide: April 29 – May 1

The Cathedral April Open House

Featuring artist Phoebe Joynt and music by Jane Leo. Friday | The Cathedral

Lago Fest

Lago Vista is ready to party with music by Shinyribs, art, eats, and more. Saturday | Lago Vista

Tiny Grocer’s 1 Year Anniversary Party

Sample tons of products like biscuits, coffee, wine, vegan ice cream, and others! Saturday | Tiny Grocer

Spring Mini Market

Shop early for Mother’s Day and enjoy lots of vendors, DJs, drinks, and tacos. Sunday | Distribution Hall

Barks for Beers: Vista Brewing

Grab your Pawsport and support Divine Canines at Barks for Beers! This party features dog tarot readings by Lucky Dog Tarot (that’s our project!), dog costume contest and parade, and live music. Sunday | Vista Brewing

Barks for Beers: Willard’s Brewery

Join internet sensation Princess Buttercup Dumptruck for a dog party with sliders, froyo, and other goodies. | Willard’s Brewery

Barks for Beers: The Brewtorium

And other one! This time with tons of pet-friendly swag bags. | The Brewtorium

Up Next: Living Room Sound Check

The W Austin is hosting a new music series called Living Room Sound Check and you’re invited! Every Wednesday in May, 6-8pm and free to attend. Featured acts include Nick Swift, Ruthie Craft, Akina Adderley, and Fingerpistol. Benefiting HAAM. Info

More about Barks for Beers

Barks for Beers kicks off in May, starting a month-long effort to raise money for Divine Canines through “Pawsports” available for purchase that provide free beer samplings at over 30 Austin-area breweries. Save the day for Sunday, May 1st for a kickoff party at Vista Brewing, featuring our Lucky Dog Tarot project (tarot readings, for dogs!).

Austin Event Guide: April 22 – 24

MOONTOWER COMEDY & ODDITY FESTIVAL

It’s the last weekend to laugh your face off with this walkable comedy fest! Badges and single tickets available. All weekend | Various locations

Dances for Dogs

Never short on creativity, Forklift Danceworks is hosting “Dances for Dogs and the People Who Walk Them” to celebrate our shelter dog friend, featuring live music by Graham Reynolds and Gina Chavez and onsite adoptions (fees waived!). Saturday | Austin Animal Center

Peace by Peace

A benefit concert for Ukrainian refugees with beer sale proceeds to go to support organizations and live music by Urban Heat, Anders Drerup and more. Saturday | Central Machine Works

Earth Day Festival

Honor Earth Day and learn how to lower your carbon footprint (while enjoying music, food, and wellness activities). Saturday | Huston-Tillotson University

Austin Reggae Festival

Jam out for a good cause with the city as your backdrop! Benefiting Central Texas Food Bank. All weekend | Auditorium Shores

Puppy Brunch Market

Puppies and brunch, what more do you need?! Benefiting Love-A-Bull. Sunday | Plow Bao

Tankproof Crawfish Fundraiser

As if relaxing at Kitty Cohen’s isn’t great enough, now you can munch on crawfish while supporting Tankproof’s swimming programs for kids. Sunday | Kitty Cohen’s

Up Next: Living Room Sound Check

The W Austin is hosting a new music series called Living Room Sound Check and you’re invited! April 27th features Jo James. Free to attend, donations for SIMS Foundation encouraged. Info

Coming Up: Barks for Beers

Barks for Beers kicks off in May, starting a month-long effort to raise money for Divine Canines through “Pawsports” available for purchase that provide free beer samplings at over 30 Austin-area breweries. Save the day for Sunday, May 1st for a kickoff party at Vista Brewing, featuring our Lucky Dog Tarot project (tarot readings, for dogs!).