Spend the next few days exploring the cultural, musical, and social activities on offer. Check out the top seven things to do in Austin this weekend. Catch the Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, or explore a variety of festivals spanning film and music. For a complete list of events, go to our calendar.
Thursday, May 15
Affordable Art Fair
Artwork from 55 galleries spanning the local, national, and international scenes are on display and for sale at the Palmer Events Center. Visitors can browse and shop art ranging from $100 to $10,000, consult with experts, attend panel discussions, go on tours, and participate in workshops. The Affordable Art Fair continues through May 18. Tickets are available now.
Broadway in Austin presents Moulin Rouge! The Musical
The glamorous and sultry story of performers at the Moulin Rouge comes to the Bass Concert Hall. The production, inspired by Baz Luhrmann’s hit 2001 film, features a new setlist and reimagined elements of glitz, grandeur, and romance. Fans can expect iconic hits such as “Lady Marmalade” mixed with a variety of new songs and dance numbers. Performances are scheduled through May 25.
Photo courtesy of Travis County Parks Foundation
27th Annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival
Latine/x, Indigenous, and Latin American stories appear on the silver screen during the 27th Annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival. The five-day event will feature red carpets, exclusive parties, panels, workshops, film screenings, and more. Free and ticketed events are planned, including conversations with industry leaders such as Elizabeth Avellán and David Blue Garcia. For a full schedule of events, visit the Cine Las Americas website.
Saturday, May 17
Travis County Parks Foundation presents For the Love of Parks Festival
Richard Moya Park hosts a day of outdoor fun as part of the annual For the Love of Parks Festival. Highlights of the family-friendly event include educational demonstrations, children’s activities, workshops, a book distribution, live music, outdoor theater performances, and more. Festival admission is free and open to the public.
HAAM presents Renegade Revival Music Fest
Musicians from across Central Texas come to Georgetown Palace Theatre for the genre-blending Renegade Revival Music Fest. The lineup includes performances by Walkabouts, Gilded Lows, Kate Heron, and headliner Jack Barksdale. Tickets are available now, and a portion of sales supports the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM). Get more information on the festival website.
MAM Jam featuring Dan + Shay
The Navy Federal Credit Union hosts an evening at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park in honor of the military community. The MAM Jam concert will feature live performances by country duo Dan + Shay and Carter Faith. Get more details about this family-friendly event on Ticketmaster.
Sunday, May 18
Trisha Paytas: The Eras of Trish Tour
Creator, entrepreneur, and author Trisha Paytas makes a stop on her tour at Austin City Limits Live. She’s best known for her rise to internet notoriety on YouTube, and has since appeared on shows including America’s Got Talent, The Tonight Show, and Modern Family. A limited number of tickets are available on the ACL website.
