Country music, world-class tennis, and live entertainment are all the reasons you need to hit the town in the next few days. Catch a women’s tennis match at the ATX Open, or see bands like Disturbed and Indigo live in concert. Check out the top seven things to do in Austin this weekend. For a complete list of events, visit our calendar.
Thursday, February 29
ATX Open
Experience world-class women’s tennis up close and personal at Westwood Country Club. The ATX Open will feature 2022 Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins and 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens competing in the 32-player singles and 16-team doubles draw. Matches are scheduled through March 3.
Disturbed in concert
Heavy metal band Disturbed hits the stage at Moody Center for a live show. They come to Austin in support of their new album, Divisive. Fans can also enjoy special guest performances by Falling in Reverse and Plush. Get more details via Ticketmaster.
NPR presents Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!
Experience a live recording of the popular National Public Radio (NPR) quiz show, Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me!, at Bass Concert Hall. Fans will get to listen in as host Peter Sagal leads a group of contestants through a competition for the coveted prize: a custom voicemail greeting recorded by a cast member of their choice. A limited number of tickets are still available.
Friday, March 1
Blake Shelton in concert
Country music superstar Blake Shelton performs live at Moody Center as part of his Back to the Honky Tonk tour. The singer behind hit songs like “Boys ‘Round Here” and “Ol’ Red” has released 12 studio albums throughout his career, including 2021’s Body Language. Artists Dustin Lynch and Emily Ann Roberts will join Shelton as special guests.
Saturday, March 2
Dripping Springs Distilling presents a Texas Independence Day Celebration
Giddy up and head to Dripping Springs Distilling to celebrate freedom in true Lone Star State fashion. Highlights include yard games, live music performances, Texas food and drink specials, and rounds of Texas Hold 'Em. Admission is free and open to the public.
Texas Performing Arts presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Experience the masterful skill and movement of the acclaimed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Bass Concert Hall. The famed company comes to Austin as part of its 2024 North American Tour to perform new works the iconic Ailey ballet, Revelations. Tickets to both showtimes are still available.
Sunday, March 3
Blake Shelton performs live in concert on March 1.
ACL Live presents Indigo Girls in concert
Folk rock duo Indigo Girls performs live at ACL Live at The Moody Theater. The “Closer to Fine” and “Least Complicated” pair have released 15 albums in their career, including the recent 2020 project Look Long. A limited number of tickets are available.
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