Austin Weekend Event Guide: March 28 – March 30

Honk! TX

Honk! is a free festival of community street bands, popping up around town to spread joy. Friday night includes a performance at Jackalope South Shore. | Info

Spring Fest

Celebrate Women History Month at Heyday Social Club with shopping from local women-owned businesses, themed cocktails, bouquet and jewelry making, and more. | Info

BHV Too One Year Anniversary Party 

Party with BHV Austin Too at their Burnett location with Lucky Dog Tarot readings benefiting Emancipet, ice cream, splash pads for pups, and more. | Info

Austin Time Travelers Vintage Expo

Shop from over 100 vintage vendors for retro goodies. | Info

Mobile Vet Clinic at The Watering Bowl

Make a trip to the vet fun for your pet and get caught up on spring vaccines. | Info

Two Step Kickoff Party

Stop by Root to Rise Plant Co in Georgetown for live music, complimentary brews, plant shopping, and you might win tickets to Two Step Inn next weekend. | Info

Women of Home Showcase

A celebration of music, legacy, and empowerment with performances by Marcia Ball, Shelley King, Kelly Willis and more. | Info

In Conversation with Raven Halfmoon and Candice Hopkins

To celebrate the installation of Raven Halfmoon's Flagbearer at Laguna Gloria, come for an afternoon conversation between the artist and Candice Hopkins (Executive Director and Chief Curator of Forge Project.) | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: March 21 – March 23

Fallout Tonight!

A local late night show at Fallout Theater with a mix of comedy styles. | Info

Driftwood Nights

Escape to the Hill Country with live music by Craig Marshall at Vista Brewing. | Info

Bloody Mary Festival

Sample the best Bloody Mary cocktails from your favorite Austin restaurants like Snooze, Jack Allen's, Cisco's and more - benefiting Girls Empowerment Network. | Info

Hyde Park Storytelling

Eight storytellers entertain with quick tales. | Info

The Market at ZACH 

Stop by Zach Theatre for local art and shopping. | Info

Dino Days

Explore Zilker Botanical Garden and check out prehistoric demos and activities, including a kid and pet parade led by Big Wy's Brass Band. | Info

Austin Swappin

The March clothing swap you won't want to miss. | Info

Austin Flea

Shop from carefully curated vintage and homemade goods. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: March 14 – March 16

Hair of the 3-Legged Dog

The Austin Chronicle’s beloved SXSW Day Party returns, honoring their office mascot Hank and benefiting Austin Pets Alive!. | Info

Keep Austin Vintage

Vintage-finding app Thryft hosts a community party with music, bites, and of course - fabulous vintage finds. | Info

South By San José

Another fun and free mini music fest during SXSW. | Info

Meanwhile in Music

Colton House Hotel teams up with Meanwhile in Music to host their own music fest full of good vibes. | Info

St. Patrick’s Day Party

The Stay Put hosts a multi-day St. Patty’s celebration. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: March 7 – March 9

SXSW

The annual festival returns to Austin, including free community concerts for folks without a badge. | Info

BBQ Austin

This BBQ cook-off and carnival hosted by Rodeo Austin includes a Jr. Pitmaster contest, carnival rides, petting zoo and more. | Info

Rod Stewart at Moody Center

Wake up Maggie, I think it's time to go see Rod Stewart. | Info

International Women's Day Market

Shop from women-owned businesses and enjoy a free pilates class. | Info

Blanton All Day

Explore the latest exhibit at the Blanton Museum and enjoy music by Mélat. | Info

SIMS Saturday

Check out live music from Parker Woodland, Semihelix and more, benefiting SIMS Foundation. | Info

Side One Track One vs Austin Town Hall

Presented by 101X Homegrown Live, discover music by Quiet Company, Jane Leo, Otis Wilkins and more. | Info

Plus! Save the date for the Austin Chronicle’s Hair of the 3-Legged Dog on March 14! Info at austinchronicle.com

Austin Weekend Event Guide: February 28 – March 2

Songs for California

Join an incredible roster of Austin musicians and help support those affected by the California wildfires. Performances by Tameca Jones, Buffalo Hunt, Theo Lawrence and more. | Info

Tomar and the FCS Album Release Party

Celebrate their new album and their 10 year anniversary. | Info

Austin Music Awards

Celebrate the winners from the Austin Chronicle Music Poll at Antone's! | Info

Carnaval at Ani's Day & Night

Celebrate Carnaval at Ani's, featuring the musical and dance traditions of Brazil. | Info 

The Market at ZACH

An open-air market with vendors and artisans. | Info

Great Pug Meetup

Join ZilkerBark for the largest pug gathering around (including pug races!), benefiting Pug Rescue of Austin. | Info

Surf by Surf East

The largest gathering of surf rock bands in Austin! | Info

Bubbles & Tea Brunch

Join Saint Louise House for a lovely brunch and help support their mission to provide families with stable housing for generations to come. Register by Friday. | Info

Dusty Boots & Dirty Martinis

Celebrate Texas Independence Day at Kitty Cohen’s with free hot dogs and country tunes. | Info