Weekend Event Guide

Here are the top 5 things to do in Austin this weekend

This weekend is jam-packed with special South by events, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for a few more fun activities. Catch a free screening of Moana in the park or toast to Texas Keeper Cider’s fourth birthday. For a full list of events, visit our calendar.

Thursday, March 8

Austin Parks Foundation presents Movies in the Park
The free Austin Parks Foundation al fresco movie series returns with a family-friendly screening of Moana. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnics, and dogs on-leash to the evening show. A full list of screening venues is available here.

Friday, March 9

SXSW Comedy Festival
Comedy’s rising stars and established performers make their way to Austin for a week-long celebration of all things funny. SXSW Comedy Festival features a range of dynamic programming including podcast recordings, live showcases, and more. Passes are still available. For a full list of events, visit the festival website.

Pod Tours America: Lovett or Leave It Live Podcast
Jon Lovett, co-host of the hit podcast Pod Save America, takes the ACL Live stage with comedians, actors, and journalists for a live show. Get a real life look at the one of the most popular podcasts on the airwaves as guests discuss a roundup of the week’s top news. Tickets still available.

Saturday, March 10

Texas Keeper Cider Birthday Party
Toast to four years of Texas Keeper Cider with the release of its spring cider, Grafter Blanc. Party guests can enjoy live music, bites from collaborator Puli-Ra, gluten-free baked goods from Red Oak Bakery, and more. Your ticket includes a commemorative glass and one pour.

Rodeo Austin 2018
Professional athletes compete in an action-packed weekend of events during Rodeo Austin 2018 at Travis County Exposition Center. Family-friendly activities at the fairgrounds include daily shows, kidstown, the stock show, and live music. This year’s musical roster features Gladys Knight, Ludacris, Dwight Yoakam, and others.

SXSW Comedy Festival returns with big laughs.

Photo by Alan Gastelum

SXSW Comedy Festival returns with big laughs.

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Music Notes

Walker Lukens puts on The Last Walt II, plus more Austin music picks

Photo by Chad Wadsworth

Walker Lukens to put on The Last Walt II at The Paramount

Thanksgiving is a wrap and Christmas draws near, which means that the time to get out of the house is right now. When you do, make sure to take in some of the many great local artists that are set to play in the first half of December. Recommendations can be found here.

Triple Single Release Show at The Mohawk – Thursday, December 5
Three local indie acts – Booher, Parker Woodland, and Rrrunnerrss – are all set to release new singles this week, and they’ll be joining together for a show in celebration of the occasion at the Mohawk this Thursday, December 5. Tickets for this excellent triple bill are $10.

The Last Walt II at The Paramount – Friday, December 6
Singer/songwriter Walker Lukens returns to the Paramount this Friday, December 6, with the second iteration of his variety show The Last Walt. This evening of music will feature a slew of special guests, including Adrian Quesada (Black Pumas), Kam Franklin (The Suffers), Tameca Jones, L.C. Franke, BRUCE, and lots more. Tickets range from $22 to $55.

Spaceflight Records' 5th Anniversary Show at Radio East – Friday, December 6
Join local imprint Spaceflight Records at Radio East this Friday, December 6, as the team celebrates their fifth anniversary. Psych rock stars The Black Angels will headline the event, which will also feature Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band, Anastasia Hera, and DJ Zapot (Golden Dawn Arkestra). Tickets are $18.40.

Urban Heat at Elysium – Thursday, December 12
After a busy year that saw Urban Heat release a fantastic new album, The Tower, and tour all over the place, the synth rockers will have a homecoming show at Elysium on Thursday, December 12. Art Verus Industry and Night Ritualz will kick things off. Tickets are $25.65.

Nightmare B4 Xmas at Hotel Vegas – Thursday, December 12
Hotel Vegas will once again host Nolan Potter’s Nightmare B4 Xmas Party on Thursday, December 12. Aside from Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band, the show will have performances by Heavy Meddo (featuring Britt Daniel of Spoon), Grandmaster, Grocery Bag, Queen Serene, and Borzoi. Tickets are $24.08.

Howdy Gals’ 7^th Anniversary Show at Antone’s – Saturday, December 14
Local booker/promoter Howdy Gals will ring in their seventh anniversary at Antone’s on Saturday, December 14, with a State Fair themed event. Susannah Joffe, Sleep Well, Stalefish, and Care About will all perform, and there will be vendors and carny games on hand as well. Tickets are $15.

Holiday Hootenanny at Radio East – December 14-15
Austin’s own photog extraordinaire Pooneh Ghana and Resound have teamed up to put on Holiday Hootenanny, a two-day event at Radio East on December 14 & 15. The lineup isn’t entirely local, but it does feature a slew of the city’s best acts, including Bayonne, Voxtrot, Font, Being Dead, TC Superstar, and more. Single-day tickets are $39.50 and two-day tickets are $75.

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