The unofficial start of summer means a packed schedule of live entertainment. Celebrate all things aired and syndicated at the ATX TV Festival, or venture to the Hill Country Galleria for a day of wine and local foods. Check out the top seven things to do in Austin this weekend. For a complete list of events, go to our calendar.

Thursday, May 29

ATX TV Festival
Fans and industry stars alike gather at venues around Austin for the ATX TV Festival. Events include screenings of never-aired pilots and canceled series, panel conversations, live script readings, and world premieres. Festival attendees can experience an acting class and Q&A with Henry Winkler, a Golden Girls script reading, a live recording of the Suits-centric podcast Sidebar: A Suits Watch Podcast, and a reunion of the cast of hit HBO series The Leftovers. Get more details and tickets on the festival website. Programming is scheduled through June 1.

  

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ATX TV Festival comes back with exclusive screenings and special guest panels this weekend.

Moody Center presents Dierks Bentley in concert
Country music artist Dierks Bentley performs live at Moody Center. The voice of hit songs such as “Drunk on a Plane” and “What Was I Thinkin’” comes to Austin as part of his Broken Branches tour. Bentley has released 10 studio albums, including the 2023 project Gravel & Gold. He’ll be joined by special guests Zach Top and The Band Loula. Tickets are available on the Moody Center website.

Friday, May 30

Blue Genie Art Bazaar presents May Market
The annual May Market hosts its final days at Blue Genie Art Bazaar. The family-friendly event features creations from nearly 200 Texas artists and artisans. Available goods and wares include apothecary products, children’s items, apparel, art, home décor, and more. Market admission is free and open to the public.

Austin Dance India presents Love Beyond Time
Experience classic love stories from ancient Indian mythology through Bharata Natyam dance at Dougherty Arts Center. This production will feature a student group performance, and live music by Indian musicians. Guests can stay after the show to meet the artists and can also shop craft jewelry and clothing during the event. Get more details on Eventbrite.

ACL Live presents Taylor Tomlinson: The Save Me Tour
Comedian and writer Taylor Tomlinson brings her humorous musings to the stage at Austin City Limits Live. She’s best known for hosting the late night CBS show After Midnight. Tomlinson is also the co-host of the podcast Self-Helpless and has recently released the comedy special Have It All on Netflix in 2024. Tickets to all three shows are available now.

Saturday, May 31

Hill Country Galleria Wine & Food Festival
Sip and savor the flavors of Texas at the Hill Country Galleria's first-ever Wine & Food Festival. Tickets to the event include a tasting passport to sample selections, food offerings, and expert-curated wine pairings. Additional highlights include live jazz performances, local food trucks, and a variety of activities as participating galleria shops. Tickets are available now.

Sunday, June 1

H-E-B Center at Cedar Park presents Alejandro Fernández in concert
Mexican music icon Alejandro Fernández performs live in concert at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. Fans can experience an evening of music inspired by Fernández’s late father and legend Vicente Fernández, as part of his De Rey a Rey tour. The show will also feature music from his most recent album, Te Llevo en la Sangre, released in 2024. Get more details on Ticketmaster.