Pro bull riding, a gardening extravaganza, and live performances top our picks for the days ahead. Get your kicks at the Cedar Park Chute Out, or dig into fresh inspiration at the Austin Home & Garden Show. Check out the top five things to do in Austin this weekend.
Friday, January 14
Austin Home & Garden Show
The three-day event at Austin Convention Center will include a showroom packed with products, services, and displays to spruce up your space. Show attendees will be able to enjoy expert-led presentations and get the chance to connect with leading home professionals. Go to the Austin Home & Garden website for a full schedule of events and to purchase your tickets.
PBR Cedar Park Chute Out
Witness action-packed professional bull riding at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. The two-day championship event will feature performances by 45 of the most talented riders from around the world. Go to the event website to purchase tickets.
Big Laugh Comedy presents Chris Distefano
Comedian and actor Chris Distefano comes to Austin for a brief stand-up stint at Vulcan Gas Company. He is best known for his frequent appearances on MTV’s Guy Code/Girl Code and his role in the IFS series Benders. Shows are scheduled through January 15.
Sunday, January 16
Blanton Museum of Art presents “Border Vision: Luis Jiménez’s Southwest” closing day
A selection of works by El Paso-born sculptor Luis Jiménez is on display for its final days at the Blanton Museum of Art. Discover Jiménez’s critical perspective on the American Southwest, including his 1989 painted fiberglass piece, Border Crossing [Cruzando el Río Bravo]. Visit the museum website for ticketing information.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live
Beloved 1980s television series turned theatrical production comes to the Paramount Theatre to amaze audiences with Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live. Host Emily Connor is joined by robots Tom Servo, Crow, and GPC for a thrilling and far-out trip through the film Making Contact. For more information, go to the ticketing website.
See Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live at the Paramount this weekend.
These flags are a popular photo op each year.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
It wouldn't be a Friday night at ACL 2026 without a banger Charli XCX reference.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
The Simpsons are unsurprisingly still relevant after 27 years, and Bart and this popular meme have found a home on college campuses across the nation.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Last year, these folks put my name underneath their "Aqui Pendejo" flag, but we never saw them. I got an email after the gallery ran with a photo showing the shoutout. This year, I made it a point to find our friends and include them once again. Sorry about last year, pendejos!Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Can't tell if these flag-flyers are both Texas Longhorns and Houston Texans fans, or if this is just a happy accident. Either way, we're on board.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Spiders during spooky season make perfect sense. Spiders at ACL Fest during spooky season? Works for us.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
One of our favorite flags this year was this global-love flyer. A simple yet poignant graphic.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Internet memes were a common theme this year. Did anyone even sell hot dogs at ACL Fest this year?Photo by Daniel Cavazos
This lit-up banana was a beacon for a handful of people during Charli XCX's set on Friday.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Patrick says Saturday's for the Girls!Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Would you know what to look for if someone said, "Meet me at the Gibby?"Photo by Daniel Cavazos
We saw this flag so much around the park that we started to wonder if they were taking their flag too literally.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
This Waffle House spin-off had us scratching our heads. Deep meaning or just a cheeky design?Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Friday's buzz was split between headliners Charli XCX and Skrillex. As expected, Skrillex fans loaded into the Miller Lite field early in the day to secure their spot for the DJ's 8:30 pm set.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
We loved seeing the group of festival-goers who had their pets up on the flags. Why leave them at home when you can have them at the fest in spirit?Photo by Daniel Cavazos