Foodie fun, a birthday party, and a music festival top this weekend’s list of the hottest things to do in Austin. Celebrate The Trail Foundation with cake and live music or settle in for an evening with This Is Us actor Chrissy Metz and Project Runway’s Tim Gunn. For a full list of events, visit our calendar.
Thursday, April 5
TRIO presents Pig Roast
It's swine time at this family-style, al fresco event at TRIO. Guests to this foodie fête will enjoy treats like pork terrine, tacos al pastor, espresso rubbed spare ribs, and Shiner Bock beer pairings. Work off the good eats to the tunes of live Tejano music and enjoy surprises all evening long. Select tickets still available.
Friday, April 6
HONK!TX Festival of Street Bands
This weekend-long festival takes over Mueller Lake Park, Adams-Hemphill Park, and Pan Am Park with brass bands from around the world. This three-day musical blowout features colorful costumes, upbeat tunes, and all the dancing you can handle. Admission is free. Events run through April 8.
Saturday, April 7
Zip Lost Pines presents April Zip & Sip
Embrace your adventurous side at Zip Lost Pines this weekend. Strap on a harness and take a glide over shady pine forests and spot the Colorado River in the distance. Sip beverages and munch on eats at the finish line with your buddies for a fun twist on a typical Saturday afternoon. Space is limited.
The Trail Foundation presents 15th Birthday Party
Celebrate 15 years of The Trail Foundation with refreshments, kids activities, and even birthday cake at Fiesta Gardens. Additional party activities include a yoga session, live entertainment, and swag giveaways for attendees of all ages. Dogs on leashes are also welcome. Admission is free.
Chrissy Metz in conversation with Tim Gunn
Television stars Chrissy Metz and Tim Gunn take to the Paramount Theatre stage for what is sure to be an open, honest discussion about life lessons. Known for her groundbreaking role on This Is Me, Metz invites guests to join her in an evening of self-acceptance and acknowledgement. Your ticket includes a copy of Metz’s memoir, This Is Me: Loving the Person You Are Today.
Television stars Chrissy Metz and Tim Gunn come to the Paramount Theatre for an honest discussion on life lessons and advice.
DIIV's set was moody, but propulsive thanks to strong bass lines.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Zachary Cole Smith can always be counted on for a nostalgic 'fit.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Starcleaner Reunion singer Jo Roman keeps the beat.Photo by Brianna Caleri
From the looks of it, no one had a better time onstage than Wayne Coyne, frontman of the Flaming Lips.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The tinsel whip was one of many props.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Flaming Lips are known for touring with huge inflatables.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A joyful crowd reacts to being blasted with confetti during the Flaming Lips' set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Ty Segall was king of the guitar jams.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Segall's painted jeans were probably the most unique fashion statement all weekend.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Psych Fest uniform: Earthy shorts and calf tattoos.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Thomas Attar Bellier of Al-Qasar plays a beautifully adorned electric saz.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The more mics, the better for Al-Qasar.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A closer look at the saz.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Lyrics in Arabic brought extra gravitas to the set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
How's that for a desert hallucination?Photo by Brianna Caleri
New Candys guitarist Emanuele Zanardo puts a physical flourish in his playing.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A portal opens...Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Black Angels interrupted the technicolor parade for a largely black-and-white set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Black Angels bassist Misti Hamrick-French basks in the cold glow of a strobe light.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Dumbo Gets Mad reminds us that Italians just get fashion.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Guitarist Luca Bergomi gets in on bassist Ivan Torelli's shot.Photo by Brianna Caleri
LA LOM bassist Jake Faulkner captures the sun.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Guitarist Zac Sokolow danced for the whole set, which happened to be on his birthday.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Faulkner's grandstanding added flavor to the show, which ultimately didn't need psychedelic visuals.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Faulkner's howls cut through the air, hardly amplified.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Trish Toledo paid homage to mothers and couples in her romantic set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Not a practical shoe for a rainy weekend. We salute her sacrifice for fashion.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Thee Sacred Souls closed out the festival with a brass section.Photo by Brianna Caleri
This backup singer was exquisitely styled in blue.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Singer Josh Lane snapped a photo of an adoring audience. See you next time, Josh.Photo by Brianna Caleri