February & March Calendar 2024
13 Things We Love in February & March
Words by Alison Bryce
Flora Capsule
February 10, 3pm & 6pm
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a hands-on floral craft with Plant Party’s Flora Capsule. This class walks couples through how to design a one-of-kind Valentine Capsule after starting with some bubbly and sweet treats from a local bakery. Can’t make it on the 10th? The class will also be held on February 11 & 14. Tickets for couples are $175.
979 Springdale Rd., #114A | plantparty.co/products/flora-capsule-valentine-couple-class
Always A Boy
February 15-March 2, times vary
Plan a day at the theater to see Ground Floor Theatre’s production: Always a Boy. The show follows a boy and his mother as they prepare for another family wedding. While reminiscing about their journey, themes of gender, binary thinking, and family acceptance are shared from the main characters and how they navigated their path to where they are today. Tickets start at $25 for general admission. 979 Springdale Rd., #122 | groundfloortheatre.org/boy
OUTsider Fest
February 15-18
Join the fun at the 10th annual OUTsider Fest. With the theme “The Swish Up,” the lineup includes a variety of LGBTQ+ artists to showcase overlooked and out-of-the-box film, dance, theater, performance art, music, writing, and visual arts. Festival badges begin at $109.
2307 Manor Rd., #2135 | outsiderfest.org
Women’s History Month Exhibit Debut
February 23, 7-10pm
Enjoy art while also celebrating Women’s History Month with a new exhibit. The Cathedral’s February Open House will present the debut of their newest exhibit featuring new works by Sarah Boisvert, Sandra Bokamp, Marcella Colavecchio, Maggie Lyon, Ella Nilsson, and Mary Rochford. The event will include live music, and an open bar will benefit a local nonprofit. Additionally, attendees will be able to view and shop the entire collection including prints starting at $15.
2403 E 16th St. | thecathedralatx.com
Farm Yoga at Boggy Creek
February 24, 9-10am
Find your center with a free yoga class at Boggy Creek. Sink into your mat and get grounded as an instructor with Swift Fit Events leads the class through poses that all levels can do. While the event is free, registration before attending is required. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own mats.
3414 Lyons Rd. | eventbrite.com
It’s My Park Day
March 2, times vary
Get ready to give back by cleaning up a local park during Austin Parks Foundation’s It’s My Park Day. For more than 20 years, community members have gathered for this biannual day of service to help lend a hand to clean up local green spaces while connecting with fellow park lovers from all walks of life.
locations vary | austinparks.org/impd
ILLfest
March 9-10, times vary
Explore a curation of bold street art while listening to a variety of musical artists during ILLfest. After two years of not being able to hold the event, the festival is back for year 6, with a large musical lineup featuring two different headliners: Rezz and Black Tiger Sex Machine. Tickets start at $69 for single day passes and $119 for 2-day passes.
8509 Burleson Rd. | illfest.com
Rodeo Austin
March 8-23, times vary
Grab your cowboy boots and get ready to head to the fairgrounds for Rodeo Austin. With a variety of events including BBQ Austin, Cowboy Breakfast, Bulls in the Ballpark, a variety of musical performances, a carnival and more, there is something the whole family can enjoy. Ticket prices vary per event. 9100 Decker Ln. | rodeoaustin.com
Wicked
March 13-31, times vary
Prepare to defy gravity as Wicked—one of Broadway’s most popular shows—arrives at Bass Hall. It’s the story before Dorothy arrived in the mystical land of Oz. As the story unfolds, guests will be captivated as one woman seeks to do good despite everyone labeling her as wicked. Tickets start at $53. 2350 Robert Dedman Dr. | texasperformingarts.org
Chocolate Making
March 15, 7-9pm
Chocolate lovers unite for one night to learn all about the sweet treat at Madhu Chocolate. Discover the history of chocolate and what ingredients go into it before learning how to make, mold, and taste it properly in this two-hour workshop. As a special treat, enjoy a variety of wine and non-alcoholic beverages during the class. Tickets start at $75.
7701 Metropolis Dr., Bldg. 12, Ste. 400 | eventbrite.com
Breakfast Club
March 16, 8-11am
Interested in getting into cycling but don’t know where to start? Join the Breakfast Club for a group ride around the Eastside. With four different levels of riding, everyone can find a speed that works for them. Groups A, B, and C each have vehicle escorts for safety, with group A being the fastest-moving one. However, for those new to riding or looking for more of a slow and smooth ride, group D may be the best fit as the group stays together no matter what and regroups as often as needed so that no rider gets left behind. 4824 E Cesar Chavez St. | cmwbrewery.com/events
Video Game Hour for Adults
March 29, 1-2:30pm
Gather with other adults who enjoy playing video games for an hour. The Austin Public Library Terrazas Branch will have a space set up for adults to play Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Switch as well as classic board games and puzzles for those who prefer non-technology games. The event is free and open to the public.
1105 E Cesar Chavez St. | library.austintexas.gov
Community Easter Egg Hunt
March 30, 10am
Hunt for thousands of eggs hidden around Huston-Tillotson University
during the school’s 18th annual Community Easter Egg Hunt. Children of all ages are invited to participate. Possible prizes include a $500 scholarship, school supplies, and gift certificates, plus eggs with candy and coins, and filled baskets are also up for grabs. This annual event is free and open to the public.
900 Chicon St. | htu.edu/community-easter-egg-hunt-2
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