An influx of festivals make it easy to eat, drink, and be merry during the best five things to do in Austin this weekend. Have a sweet time at Honey Fest or catch your favorite author during a book signing at the Texas State Capitol. For a full list of events, visit our calendar.
Thursday, October 25
Austin City Limits Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Music greatest stars are inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame. This year’s glitzy occasion celebrates three American originals: Marcia Ball, Ray Charles, and Los Lobos. Chris Isaak hosts the glamorous evening at ACL Live featuring an all-star lineup of guest performers including rockstar Dan Auerbach and soul queen Irma Thomas.
Broadway in Austin presents The Play That Goes Wrong
After taking Broadway and the West End by storm, hilarious murder mystery The Play That Goes Wrong makes its Austin debut at Bass Concert Hall. Colorful characters and a “madcap mania” of twists and turns await the audience in a production that's Sherlock Holmes meets Monty Python. Select opening night tickets still available.
Friday, October 26
Austin Film Festival
Cinephiles from across the city are invited to take part in the 2019 Austin Film Festival. During the eight-day event, attendees can experience a daytime writer’s conference, a television program, and screen several anticipated marquee titles. Top must-see films include Widows, written by Gillian Flynn and Steve McQueen, and closing night film The Front Runner, starring Hugh Jackman. Screenings and events occur at various Austin venues, For a full schedule and tickets, visit the festival website.
Saturday, October 27
Texas Book Festival
Celebrate the beauty of books at the 23rd Annual Texas Book Festival. For two days, the grounds of the Texas State Capitol set the stage for a host of creative programming, book signings, author sessions, panels, cooking demonstrations, live music, and much more. Additional hot happenings include Literary Libations Week and Lit Crawl Austin. For a full list of events, visit the festival website. Admission is free.
Texas Keeper Cider and Two Hives Honey presents 3rd Annual Honey Fest
Indulge your sweet tooth at this special celebration at Texas Keeper Cider. The iconic cider brand and Two Hives Honey join forces yet again to provide the community with honey-inspired dishes, drinks, and more buzzworthy fun. Attend ticketed workshops, shop goods from local honey purveyors, and enjoy the third release of Texas Keeper’s limited Honey Thief cider.
Marcia Ball, Ray Charles, and Los Lobos are honored as the new inductees of the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame this Thursday.
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
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