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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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View Full Post Texas Book Festival

Published: 10/15/2018

The annual Texas Book Festival takes place October 27-28, 2018, in and around the Texas State Capitol . Free and open to the public, the 23 r d annual festival will feature more than 250+ nationally and critically recognized adult and children’s authors, 100+ exhibitors , local food trucks, family activities and countless opportunities to meet authors and fellow book lovers. The festival has something for everyone! “ Kids on Congress ” is the place at the festival for families. So much for tots or teens to see and do –... read more

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View Full Post F1 Returns to Austin's Circuit of The Americas

Published: 10/10/2018

The 2018 Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix race returns to Austin, Texas for its seventh consecutive year, October 19-21, at Circuit of The Americas (COTA). Here's what you need to know before you go: The world’s premier motorsport series will intertwine with a variety of exciting performances and festivities for the entire family, evolving COTA into the ultimate American Sound Track for the race weekend. There will be numerous stages all over the track with live music throughout the day on both Saturday and Sunday, featuring performances by national acts... read more

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View Full Post October Top Events & Festivals

Published: 10/1/2018

Fall is here in Austin, and while the days may still feel warm, the nights have begun to cool off to the perfect temperature for patio dining , outdoor concerts and evening hikes . October is full of exciting events for everyone, from the craft beer enthusiasts and film lovers to the traveling music festival-goers and kiddos looking for some pumpkin patch fun . Here is a selection of some of the top things to do around Austin this month: 10/1/18 -10/31/18 Texas Wine Month Texas Hill Country Take a day trip just west of Austin into the Hill Country and venture onto the Texas Wine... read more

Tags: Events Fall Holidays Multicultural Family Film Festivals Arts & Culture Formula 1

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View Full Post Top Local Artists to Watch at ACL Fest

Published: 9/28/2018

Fall winds are beginning to roll in to Texas and excitement is building as Austinites and music enthusiasts alike count down the days to the 17 th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival (October 5-7 and October 12-14). This year, festival-goers will be looking forward to headliners such as Paul McCartney, Metallica and Arctic Monkeys but locals know to look out for Austin’s own home-grown artists, who are credited with making the city the Live Music Capital of the World®. Credit Charles Reagan Hackleman. Make sure to get you hands on... read more

Tags: Festivals Live Music Zilker Park Fall Events

Posted in: Live Music Events

View Full Post Viva la Vida Festival & Parade

Published: 9/24/2018

On October 27, join Mexic-Arte Museum in the storied tradition of Día de los Muertos in Austin. During Viva la Vida Festival & Parade , the city's largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos event, visitors will experience a street festival and a parade down the iconic Congress Avenue, bringing together a vibrant and varied mix of traditional, contemporary and weird Austin. Learn more about how to experience this traditional fall celebration in Austin and plan your trip today. About Día de los Muertos A common misconception is that... read more

Tags: Events Fall Family Downtown Multicultural Museums Arts & Culture Festivals Sixth Street

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View Full Post September Top Events & Festivals

Published: 8/29/2018

Late summer in Austin, Texas is all about sunny days and festival season - from music to film to comedy and more. Relax like a local this September by hitting the lake for an afternoon of paddle boarding before posting up on a patio with a refreshing local beer in one hand and the sound of a local artist in the background. If you're looking for a little more action as the days and nights cool off, check out these late-summer events & festivals: Through 9/13/18 Unplugged at The Grove Shady Grove Join locals under the shade of... read more

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View Full Post Austin City Limits Music Festival Survival Guide

Published: 8/6/2018

One of the best ways to experience Austin is by attending one (or more!) of its many festivals . The Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival is one of the largest live music events in the country, taking the famed "Austin City Limits" TV series outside the studio and into scenic Zilker Park . In 2018, the fest will be held October 5-7 and October 12-14, and features more than 140 music acts on eight stages. Here are our insider tips on how to have fun and survive the fest. Credit Charles Regan Hackleman. GETTING TO THE FEST There are plenty of ways to get to ACL .... read more

Tags: Events Festivals Live Music Downtown Zilker Park Outdoors Fall

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View Full Post August Top Events & Festivals

Published: 8/1/2018

Welcome to August in Austin where high temps mean refreshing natural swimming holes , unique cultural events , funky food festivals, and plenty of al fresco dining with iced treats and cool drinks . If you are still looking to pack in as much summer fun as possible before school starts again, then Austin is the destination for you! Here are our top things to do this August: 4/12/18 - 9/13/18 Unplugged at The Grove Shady Grove Join locals under the shade of the tall pecan grove for Austin-inspired home-cooking , cocktails, sunshine and... read more

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View Full Post Fall & Winter Film Festivals in Austin

Published: 7/27/2018

The fall film festival season is almost here and if you like movies, Austin is the place to be for the season! Check out the list below and for more information on lineups, panels, how to attend and how to volunteer, follow the links to each festival's website. Courtesy of Capital City Black Film Festival. Photo by Amaz1n Entertainment Productions. CAPITAL CITY BLACK FILM FESTIVAL August 30 - September 2, 2018 Celebrating black filmmakers from across the nation, the Capital City Black Film Festival provides a stage for burgeoning talent in the heart of Austin. ALL GENDERS LIFESTYLES... read more

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