Make plans to spend time outdoors with the help of these amazing al fresco activities; groove to the sounds of the Old Settler’s Music Festival; or celebrate Earth Day with a Jubilee on the shores of Lady Bird Lake. Check out the top five things to do in Austin this weekend. For a full list of events, visit our calendar.
Thursday, April 20
36th Annual Old Settler's Music Festival
The four-day festival showcases a packed setlist of performances by Yola, The Wood Brothers, Nigel Wearne, Tiger Alley, Scott Strickland, Sol Chase, and others. Other activities include music workshops, artisan vendors, a campground powered by renewable energy, and a youth talent competition. For a full schedule of events, check out the festival website.
UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum presents UMLAUF Garden Party
Guests can indulge in a variety of rosé wine selections under the stars of the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum all in the spirit of philanthropy. Party highlights include a musical performance by the Nash Hernandez Orchestra, luxury auction items, and bites from local restaurants like Uchi and Salt & Time. Splurge on a ticket or two on the garden party website here.
Saturday, April 22
The Trail Conservancy presents Earth Day Jubilee
Gather at International Shores at Lady Bird Lake Metropolitan Park in celebration of Earth Day, the Butler Trail, and the inaugural Jubilee event. The day’s programming includes interactive eco workshops, a maker's market, baby goats, food trucks, and live music performances. Admission is free and open to the public.
Monster Jam
Monster Jam zooms into the city’s Moody Center for a display of top-speed competition and entertainment. This spectacle showcases live motorsports performed by some of the most massive machines on the road. Guests are encouraged to arrive before the engines start to enjoy the family-friendly Monster Jam Pit Party fan experience. Seating options for both nights are still available.
Moontower Just for Laughs: Ben Schwartz and Friends
Multihyphenate entertainer Ben Schwartz comes for two back-to-back shows in one night. Schwartz is best known for his roles in the Sonic the Hedgehog trilogy and the NBC series Parks and Recreation. He brings his Ben Schwartz and Friends Improv Show to The Paramount Theatre stage. Explore ticketing availability here.
Old Settler's Music Festival is happening this weekend.
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