13 Things We Love in April & May 2023
The Best Austin Events This Spring
The wildflowers are in bloom, the temperature is (usually) just right, and we are so excited to enjoy Austin in the coming months! Here are 13 events we are excited for in the coming months.
Waterloo Green Day Festival
April 23, 12-4pm
Gather at the Moody Amphitheater for an educational and inspiring day of celebrating nature. The Waterloo Green Day Festival will feature over 20 interactive experiences that promote sustainable practices and environmental justice in the Austin community. This free event is open to the public and suitable for all ages. It’s the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors.
1401 N Trinity St. | waterloogreenway.org
Community Easter Egg Hunt
April 8, 10am
Come together for a fun-filled,
family-friendly day to celebrate Easter with a free egg hunt! Huston-Tillotson is throwing its annual community gathering and continuing their tradition of candy eggs and a special scholarship prize egg.
900 Chicon St. | htu.edu
Austin Film Society Screening: Splendor
April 8 & 10, 7pm
As part of the ongoing Queer Cinema: Lost and Found series curated by archivist and historian Elizabeth Purchell, Austin Film Society will host two screenings of the 1997 screwball comedy, alongside a rare short entitled Wieners and Buns Musical. The Saturday screening will include a discussion with Purchell directly afterwards. Tickets are $13.50.
6406 N I-35, Ste. 3100 | austinfilm.org
The Dragonfly Princess
Now-April 15, times vary
Austin’s favorite experimental theater will revive the fairy world initially created 15 years ago by Chad Salvata. Inspired by Joseph Conrad’s novella Heart of Darkness, the musical tale transports audience members to a magical world. Tickets range from $15-$37. Make an evening out of it by arriving early and dining at Patrizi’s or sipping on a craft cocktail at Butterfly Bar.
2307 Manor Rd. | vortexrep.org
Justin Langston at The Lucky Duck
April 23, 2pm
For a midafternoon wind down, head over to neighborhood bar The Lucky Duck and spread out in the spacious outdoor area with a cocktail in hand while Texas-native Justin Langston performs his unique studio-to-stage approach to rock and pop. Influences of ’80s guitar riffs and synths inspire this talented showman. There is no cover.
1300 E 6th St. | justinlangston.com / luckyducktx.com
Austin Creative Community Meetup
May 6, 11am-1pm
Future Front will host the Spring installment of their Creative Community Meetups at their headquarters on Springdale Road. Attendees can expect local vendors, a DJ, coffee, and community story time. Drop by to connect with like-minded folks at this inviting event. A $10 minimum donation is required for non-FFTX members.
916 Springdale Rd. | futurefronttexas.org
Road to Financial Success
May 10, 6-7:30pm
In this iteration of the free Holistic Wellness Program brought to the city by the Austin Public Library and the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, participants will gather at the Carver Branch to learn about managing debt. This class is open to the public and geared towards individuals 18 and up.
1161 Angelina St. | library.austintexas.gov
To Kill a Mockingbird
May 9-14, times vary
Texas Performing Arts will host Aaron Sorkin’s 2018 adaptation of Harper Lee’s masterwork at Bass Concert Hall. The Broadway production features Richard Thomas as Atticus Finch and brings this mainstay of modern American literature to life. This celebrated adaptation should not be missed. Tickets range from $35-$165.
2350 Robert Dedman Dr. | texasperformingarts.org
Hippo Campus at the Moody Amphitheater
May 19, 7pm
Indie fans will enjoy this spectacle. Minnesota-based rock band Hippo Campus, supported by fashion icon and bedroom pop maven Gus Dapperton, will take the larger-than-life Moody Amphitheater stage in promotion of their April 2023 album, Wasteland. Tickets range from $28 lawn seats to $195 platinum seats.
1401 N Trinity St. | moodyamphitheater.com
Touch of Trey & Ain’t Wasting Time at the 04 Center
May 27, 7pm
Jam band fans will be stoked to hear that an experience combining Phish, The Grateful Dead, and The Allman Brothers into one legendary show is coming to the 04 Center. This all-ages show welcomes listeners from every generation to this nostalgic night. Ain’t Wasting Time will open with Allman Brothers hits while Touch of Trey closes out the evening with a mix of Phish and Grateful Dead favorites. Tickets range from $17-$60.
2701 S Lamar Blvd. | 04center.com
Leith Ross
May 27, 7:30
This all-ages show at the recently re-located Parish (the venue moved into the space formerly occupied by The North Door) brings young Canadian songwriter Leith Ross to the Live Music Capital of the World. Their personal and expressive songs ring with truth and touches of Lucinda Williams and Dolly Parton. Tickets are $18.
501 Brushy St. | parishaustin.com
Free Beer Comedy
Every Thursday, 8-10pm
Like the name suggests, this weekly BYOB experience offers up free beer to enjoy during the open mic comedy showcase at the Vegan Nom food park. Munch on vegan nachos and sip a cold one while belly laughing under the stars.
2324 E Cesar Chavez St. | @freebeercomedy
Whiskey Riot
April 8, 4-7pm
Bourbon aficionados and whiskey newcomers alike will enjoy this informative, boozy day filled with tastings, cocktail demonstrations, and seminars at Distribution Hall. The opportunity to try over 200 different whiskeys (and hopefully discover a new favorite) is a $90 ticket.
1500 E 4th St. | whiskeyriot.com
