Austin Weekend Event Guide: March 8 – 10

SXSW

It’s that time of year! Highlights of weekend one include the Roadhouse premiere and Meghan Markle keynote. | Info

Hook 'Em House

Two days of thoughtful programming at Antone’s with the University of Texas, including a kick off with the UT Austin marching band and Kendra Scott panel for International Women's Day. | Info

International Women's Day Panel

Central Machine Works will host a panel discussion on Representation and Gender Equity in the Beverage Business with some of the industry’s top female founders and makers, including Amy Cartwright from Independence Brewing, Claudia Lee from Underdog Wine Bar and more. | Info

Chupie’s No Meows Given Party

Meet Instagram famous @chupiedoesntgiveameow and raise funds for APA!. | Info

Best of Us Fest

Warren Records hosts an all day, all ages festival of music and community. | Info

Second Saturdays

Enjoy themed art activities, bites and drinks, and a special dance performance by the Austin Japanese Minyo Dance Group at the Blanton Museum. | Info

14th Annual Garden Party

Nature lovers are invited to enjoy an afternoon at the Vortex with live music, performance art, and springtime gardening activities. | Info

Rodeo Austin

Bring the whole family to check out live music, rodeo, fairgrounds, great food and more! | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: March 1 – 3

First Friday

Party on the Lockhart square and check out Austin's own Boi Orbison spinning country tunes at Lockhart Arts & Craft. | Info

Arthur the King Yappy Hour

Meet adoptable pups from APA! at The ABGB and you could win tickets to a preview of the film. | Info

It's My Park Day

Volunteer with Austin Parks Foundation to keep Austin parks in good shape. | Info

Brews & Boots

Celebrate Texas Independence Day with live music, a lasso station, Frito Pie, and ice cold Native Light! | Info

2nd Annual Great Pug Meetup

Bring your own pug to Central Machine Works for ZilkerBark photos and give back to Pug Rescue of Austin. | Info

H-E-B Free First Sunday

A free, family friendly day of fun commemorating Women's History Month at Bullock Museum. | Info

Vixens of Volstead Drag Brunch

Drag brunch benefiting Out Youth and Hill Country Ride for Aids. | Info

Kris & Us

Austin musicians pay tribute to Kris Kristofferson, benefiting SIMS Foundation. | Info

Greyhound Meet & Greet

Meet adoptable Greyhounds from Greyhound Adoption League of Texas. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: February 23 – 25

Austin Music Awards

Celebrate winners from the Austin Chronicle Music Poll with live music by Walker Lukens & Friends, S.L. Houser, and more. Benefiting the SIMS Foundation. | Info

La Murga de Austin presents: Verde Verde Verde Festival

Get pumped for the new Austin FC season with live music and festive fun! | Info

Gumbo Fest

Sample different styles of gumbo and party to New Orleans jazz tunes. | Info

Austin Modern Home Tour

Tour Austin's coolest, most modern homes and meet the designers who made them. | Info

Winter Walkabout at The Yard 

Visit businesses in The Yard for seasonal specials inspired by the wood/smoke/fire theme, with stops including St. Elmo Brewing, Still Austin, Blue Norther, and more. | Info

Twin Peaks Day Party

Get weird at Hotel vegas with a pie baking contest, themed photobooth, and bands. Costumes encouraged. | Info

Shop Small Sunday

Shop with Eastside Pop Up at Central Machine Works. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: February 16 – 18

Mardi Gras Party

Let the good times roll at Still Austin with New Orleans themed cocktails, and foot long po'boys, grilled oysters, and King Cake from Huckleberry. Info

Cash Bash

Pay tribute to Johnny Cash at Mean Eyed Cat with live music and birthday merch. Info

Galentine’s Palentine’s Party

Happy Hearts Dog Rescue brings adoptable cuties to Lustre Pearl South. Info

Ameripolitan Awards

Started by Dale Watson, with shows at C-Boys, Continental Club, and Saxon Pub celebrating Americana music and capping off with an awards show at ACL Live on Sunday. Info

Ease on Down

A Black-centric pop-up market with locally made goods. Info

Outsider Fest

A queer arts festival celebrating originality and nonconformity. Info

Wine & Rebel Cheese Night

Tour AFS, home to over 215 animals, and sample delicious vegan Rebel Cheese paired with wine. Info

Lunar New Year Festival

Celebrating the Year of the Dragon with Asian-owned small businesses, dance performances, kid story time and more. Info

Austin Marathon

Put on your running shoes, or plan accordingly for traffic. | Info

Save the date: Austin Music Awards Feb. 25

Celebrate the winners of the Austin Chronicle music poll with live music and a who’s who of Austin’s music scene, benefiting SIMS Foundation. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: February 9 – 11

Heartbreak Hotel

Bring your Valentine to Hotel Vegas for a performance by Me Nd Adam, benefiting HAAM. | Info

Puppy Bowl

Austin Humane Society hosts the cutest sporting event of the year. | Info

Black Future Market

Event organizers Black Makers Market host 40 shopping vendors, kids activities, and local nonprofits. | Info

Loves Me, Loves Me Not Film Series

Paramount Theatre hosts classic films for February, including Romeo & Juliet and Notting Hill. | Info

A Benefit Show for SIMS Foundation

Music by Pelvis Wrestley, Specific Thing, and others. | Info

Galentine's Art Show Preview Party

Art collective atxGALS invites art lovers to come experience their latest exhibit. | Info

Bazaar Brunch

Join Eastside Pop-Up at Bouldin Creek Cafe for local shopping. | Info

Watch Party at Skinny’s Off Track Bar

Watch the big game and the puppy bowl while enjoying $5 smash burgers. | Info