Get to know Austin’s sister restaurants | It’s no wonder there are so many repeat chefs and restaurant groups all over the local MICHELIN Guide and James Beard Awards — it runs in the family.
The Front Market | Saturday, May 3-Sunday, May 4 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Distribution Hall | Cost of purchase | Shop ‘til you drop at this showcase featuring 400+ vendors and pop-up experiences like clay wheel throwing demos, flash tattooing, and DJ sets.
Pecan Street Festival | Saturday, May 3-Sunday, May 4 | Times vary | The Hill Country Galleria, Bee Cave | Cost of purchase | Get ready to peruse local art and listen to performers like The Point. and Pearl Z at this 50th annual event.
iHeartCountry Festival | 7-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $431+ | Country music fans won’t want to miss this fest featuring performances from Brooks & Dunn, Thomas Rhett, Rascal Flatts, Sam Hunt, Megan Moroney, and more stars.
Minnesota United FC vs. Austin FC | 7:30 p.m. | Q2 Stadium | $61+ | Wear your favorite verde and black attire to cheer on the home team.
Sunday, May 4
Acoustic Sunrise Brunch | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Urban Pour Social | $65 | Head to Hotel Indigo’s on-site eatery for a brunch buffet, Bloody Mary bar, sips from Fara Coffee, and a performance by acclaimed harpist Mallory McHenry.
May The Fourth Be With Y’all | 3-10 p.m. | Central Machine Works | Cost of purchase | The brewery will transform into a galaxy far, far away with lightsaber battles, themed drinks, costume contests, skateboarding demos, and a parade with classic “Star Wars” characters.
Jack White | Sunday, May 4-Monday, May 5 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $90+ | The legendary rocker and his band are touring the globe in 2025 — don’t skip their two-night stint in the Capital City.
Thursday, May 8
Austin Fashion Week | Thursday, May 8-Saturday, May 10 | Times vary | The Domain | $50+ | Calling all fashionistas — snag a seat near the runway to see a series of showcases at this 17th annual event.
Saturday, May 10
Lucy Dacus | 7 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater | $28+ | Catch the “Forever Is A Feeling” tour in the Capital City.
National Fitness Day, celebrated each year on the first Saturday of May. Get your sweat on at one of these local gyms. If fitness isn’t your thing, it’s also one of our favorite holidays of the year — National Lumpy Rug Day.
Listen
Explore soundscapes around the world with this interactive map. The map features over 7,000 sounds from 130 countries and territories. For Austin, someone uploaded the sound of refrigerators humming in H-E-B.
Eat
Chicken + waffles are back at KFC. The popular combo hasn’t been on the menu in over five years — well, at least not at the fast food chain. We know quite a few local brunch spots where you can find the sweet and savory dish.
Holiday
May the fourth be with you. Tomorrow, May 4 is “Star Wars” Day — a celebration of the beloved space opera. In addition to watching the films, you can observe the occasion by avoiding the Dark Side and being a force for good by performing a local random act of kindness.
Sports
Heads up, baseball fans. Tune in at 1:10 p.m. today to watch the Astros take on the Chicago White Sox, and get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Houston Astros with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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🎸 The stage is set
Specifically designed for concerts, The Moody Center hosts 150+ nights of entertainment each year. | Photo by ATXtoday
The concert scene in Austin is truly unmatched. From 100-year-old spaces to award-winning arenas, there’s a stage for every type of tune.
To get to know them all, you must do three things: put your hands in the air, wave ‘em like you just don’t care, then lay your eyes (and ears) on our guide.
Moody Center
Austin’s $338 million state-of-the-art arena opened in 2022 and was named Best New Concert Venue in its first year.
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
This fixture on Lady Bird Lake offers orchestral concerts, ballet, and more inside, plus live music on the world’s first 3D-printed stage outdoors.
Small Business Week begins tomorrow, and I can’t wait to celebrate Austin’s local entrepreneurs. In case you missed it, check out this interactive map of deals you can enjoy this week + month.
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