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View Full Post Best Of: Spring Music Events in Austin

Published: 3/15/2019

The live music scene is always in full swing in Austin, with some venues featuring one or two shows a night, but there's nothing like spring in the Live Music Capital of the World®. As the warm weather arrives and the calendars fill up with festivals, you'll find that many Austinites like to spend their spring evenings on a nice patio with a cool refreshment and a little local entertainment. So, whether you're looking for the full weekend experience or just a shady place to spend an evening, we have all the best spring lineups right here: Ongoing... read more

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View Full Post Top March Events & Festivals

Published: 2/27/2019

Planning a spring escape to Austin? March is one of our busiest months for festivals and events ! Here are a few of our favorite things to add to your list: SXSW Music Festival. Credit Merrick Ales. 3/1/19 - 3/3/19 Blancpain GT World Challenge America Circuit of The Americas This March, the Blancpain GT World Challenge returns to Austin, for three days of racing action. The weekend will feature a free open paddock preview day, opportunities to mingle with teams and drivers, and unprecedented access to 100+ incredible cars featuring manufacturers... read more

Tags: Events Spring Festivals Arts & Culture Live Music SXSW

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View Full Post 10 Local Artists to Watch at SXSW 2019

Published: 2/25/2019

Showcasing artists from more than 65 countries, SXSW Conference and Festivals offer 10 days of opportunities for visitors, industry attendees and locals to expand their music repertoires. While the SXSW Music Festival showcases 2,000+ artists (560+ of which are international), here are 10 of the many amazing acts that call Austin, the Live Music Capital of the World®, home. Be sure to buy your passes for the festival and explore the full schedule , spanning March 8-17, 2019. Golden Dawn Arkestra. Credit Joseph Riggs. Abhi the Nomad Abhi the Nomad had a big... read more

Tags: SXSW Live Music Festivals Events Spring Winter Downtown Arts & Culture East Austin

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View Full Post The Complete Austin Spring Bucket List

Published: 2/4/2019

Spring is almost here! And with it comes loads of outdoor fun in Austin. From picnics in the park to scenic swimming holes and awesome events, you’ll find that our town knows how to make the most of this sunshine season. Here are 12 spring musts to put on your Austin bucket list. Windmill and Bluebonnets in the Morning. Credit Rob Greebon. 1. Witness Wildflowers in Bloom. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in southwest Austin displays 650 native Texas plant species in gardens and on nature trails. Or take a day trip out to Texas Hill Country, where the meadows and... read more

Tags: Spring Outdoors Shopping Events Arts & Culture Eat & Drink Zilker Park Market District Parks Festivals Museums Hill Country

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View Full Post Top February Events & Festivals

Published: 1/30/2019

Planning a February escape to Austin? From food to film and coffee to culture, here are a few of our favorite things to add to your list! Courtesy Contiki. 2/1/19 - 2/28/19 Black History Month Various Venues To commemorate Black History Month there will be events throughout the city celebrating important people and moments in time in African-American history. visitaustin.org/black-austin 2/9/19 Carnaval Brasileiro Emo's Carnaval in Austin is one of the biggest Brazilian Carnaval celebrations outside Brazil. Brasileiro-style samba, costumes and wild abandon can all be seen in... read more

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View Full Post How to Experience Free Week 2019

Published: 1/2/2019

Looking to shake off those post-holiday blues? Red River Cultural District’s Free Week has your cure. This year’s festivities will take place Tuesday, January 1 to Sunday, January 6, 2019 and will feature 180+ local bands in 9+ venues around the city. With so many performances to hear and venues to see, here’s an insider guide to help you make the most out of your Free Week 2019 . Free Week. Courtesy of Do512, credit Roger Ho. Know Your Venues Free Week is a great time to visit Austin or explore deeper if you’re a local. Since there is no cover, you can... read more

Tags: Events Live Music Free Winter Red River Downtown Festivals LGBTQ

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View Full Post Visiting Austin's Trail of Lights

Published: 12/10/2018

The holidays are here, and one of the best ways to celebrate in Austin is by visiting the city’s 54th Annual Trail of Lights . From December 10-23, 2018, Zilker Park transforms into a winter wonderland as it's lit up by more than 40 displays and nearly two million dazzling lights. This year, the Trail of Lights will welcome local food trucks, nightly entertainment and family-friendly holiday activities. Find out how and when to visit the Trail this season. Courtesy of the Trail of Lights Foundation. Event Info First opening in 1965 as... read more

Tags: Holidays Live Music Zilker Park Family Events Winter Free Downtown Festivals Iconic Austin

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View Full Post New & Notable in Austin

Published: 12/4/2018

Check out this hot list of what’s new and what’s coming up on Austin’s ever-changing dining, nightlife, shopping and culture scenes. Dine The Brewer's Table. Courtesy of Cultivate PR. New to Chew A diverse group of restaurants made their delicious debuts in 2018, including Suerte , which features elevated Mexican cuisine and a patio overlooking East Sixth Street. Anthem bills itself as a Tex-Asian pub (with tiki drinks!) on Rainey Street . Sour Duck Market is a one-stop shop, rolling a bakery, restaurant and bar all into one delicious destination. Lin... read more

Tags: Eat & Drink Arts & Culture Live Music Nightlife Craft Beer Museums Shopping Festivals

Posted in: Eat & Drink Arts & Culture

View Full Post 2019 Austin Event Guide

Published: 12/3/2018

Preview the fun to come in 2019 and mark your calendar with Austin's biggest events, from food to fine arts and of course, live music. Live music on Red River. Credit Dave Mead. JANUARY 1/1/19 - 1/8/19 Free Week Red River Cultural District The first week of January might be the best time for a music fan to visit Austin. Why? Hundreds of Austin bands participate in this annual event that encompasses multiple venues all over Austin. 1/21/19 Martin Luther King March and Festival The University of Texas and Huston-Tillotson University Join the march from the MLK statue at... read more

Tags: Events Festivals Live Music Arts & Culture LGBTQ Film SXSW Multicultural Comedy Holidays

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View Full Post Discover the Live Music Capital of the World®

Published: 10/31/2018

From intimate listening venues to packed dance floors, dive bars to the bright lights of the big stage, Austin has a musical experience for every taste. Austin’s live music scene pervades every corner of the city, day or night. Gritty blues bands, indie rockers, solo singer-songwriters, reggae rhythms — we’ve got it all. The Black Angels at ACL Live at the Moody Theater. Credit Roger Ho. Where to See the Headliners Music is for the masses, and these venues are known for packed dance floors and enthusiastic crowds cheering for more. Throw your rock hands in the air like you... read more

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