Art parties, a top homes tour, and a boozy bourbon battle will keep you undoubtedly busy for the next few days. Explore a curated selection of local abodes during the AIA Austin Homes Tour, or party for a cause at the Contemporary Austin’s Art Dinner Afterparty. Check out the top seven things to do in Austin this weekend. For a complete list of events, go to our calendar.
Friday, October 25
Post Malone performs live in concert at Germania Insurance Amphitheater.
KUTX presents Rock the Park Concert Series
The music continues in Mueller Lake Park as part of the KUTX 98.9 outdoor series. This month’s featured artists are Karate Dance Party and Superfónicos. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for the most comfortable listening experience. Admission is free and open to the public.
The Cathedral presents 5th Anniversary Día de Muertos-Inspired Gala
Celebrate el Día de los Muertos at The Cathedral with an evening of art, music, and Mexican tradition. Guests can enjoy stations featuring authentic food throughout the space, listen to special performances by mariachis and local musicians, and order cocktails from the open bar. Additional highlights include altars adorned with authentic flowers directly from México and the debut of a brand-new solo exhibit by Mónica Ceniceros. Get your tickets on Eventbrite.
The Blanton Museum of Art presents B Scene: Surrealism Soirée
Experience the Blanton Museum of Art after hours in celebration of surrealism and the museum's exhibition Long Live Surrealism! 1924 – Today. Tickets include access to a talk with Austin artist Conner O’Leary, dream interpretation, museum tours, live music by The Octopus Project, and more. Guests are encouraged to wear their most surrealist-inspired attire to pay homage to the party theme. Tickets are available now.
The Contemporary Austin presents Art Dinner Afterparty
Attend the first public Art Dinner Afterparty hosted by the Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria. They used to be invite-only, but now anyone can join. The evening will include interactive body painting sessions, palm and tarot readings, and live music by J'cuuzi and DJ SuperNova of Pangea Sound. Guests can also sip specialty cocktails and late-night treats while they explore the venue. Tickets are still available.
Saturday, October 26
38th Annual AIA Austin Homes Tour
Wander inside some of the city’s most beautiful new builds and renovated homes designed by local, best-in-field architects during the 38th Annual AIA Austin Homes Tour. This two-day, self-guided experience features a curated selection of nine homes around Austin designed by FAB Architecture, Restructure Studio, Pollen Architecture & Design, Point B Design Group, Hunt Architecture, and others. Tickets are available now.
Fierce Whiskers Distillery presents Bourbon Battle
A dozen of Austin’s best bartenders will compete in crafting cocktails made with Fierce Whiskers’ Texas Straight Bourbon at this boozy battle. Local bar representation includes heavy hitters such as Equipment Room, Nickel City, Il Brutto, Roosevelt Room, Stella San Jac, and more. Tickets include cocktail samples, full-sized featured cocktails for purchase, and their vote for the best bourbon drink. Get more details on Tock.
Post Malone in concert
Music star Post Malone performs live at Germania Insurance Amphitheater for two back-to-back nights. The “I Had Some Help” and “Sunflower” singer comes to Austin in support of his new album, F-1 Trillion. Tickets for the October 26 show are available now.
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