Week of April 22nd

Khruangbin: A La Sala Tour w/ Helado Negro (Night One)

7:00PM @ Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park - Prices Vary

Experience the groovy homecoming of Texas's own Khruangbin as they bring their psychedelic instrumental magic to Austin! These global fusion masters are returning to their roots with special guest Helado Negro for an unforgettable night. Public sales start December 19, but early bird presale tickets are available for Khru Club members on December 17.

LCD Soundsystem vs. CHARLI XCX - Battle of the Beats

7:00PM - Multiple Venues - Prices Vary

In an unprecedented musical coincidence, electronic rock pioneers LCD Soundsystem take over Emo's on the same night hyperpop queen CHARLI XCX brings her BRAT 2025 Arena Tour to Moody Center. Choose your fighter in this unusual electronic music showdown, with tickets available through artist presales starting late January.

Earth Day Succulent Party Pop-Up

7:00PM - 8:30PM @ Downright Austin Hotel - $50

Celebrate our planet with style at this creative Earth Day event! Paint your own ceramic pot and take home beautiful succulents while $5 from every ticket (matched by the hotel) goes to Austin Parks Foundation. After crafting your green masterpiece, head to Swim Club for specialty Earth Day cocktails and summer menu previews.

Glow-in-the-Dark Family Sound Bath

6:00PM - 8:00PM @ The Healing Temple - $12.50-$25

Celebrate Earth Day with this magical family-friendly event combining sound healing with glow-in-the-dark fun! Kids and teens (up to 17) enjoy a special 30-minute sound bath session plus a free gemstone to take home. Pre- and post-session activities include outdoor music, drumming, and playful exploration in the garden. Parents attend free!

Japanese Breakfast In-Store Signing

5:00PM @ End of an Ear - Free

Score your own autographed album from alternative music sensation Japanese Breakfast at this rare in-store appearance! Michelle Zauner, the creative force behind the project, will be signing records and CDs at Austin's beloved indie music shop. Perfect for fans looking for an intimate meet-and-greet with one of indie music's brightest stars.

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Concert

7:00PM @ Paramount Theatre - Prices Vary

Rock legends Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo bring their Grammy-winning sound to Austin's historic Paramount! This powerhouse couple delivers hits like "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" and "Love Is A Battlefield" in a show that proves they're still invincible. With 36 million records sold worldwide and recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, experience music history live!

Sound in Sculpture Concert

6:00PM @ Bass Concert Hall - Free

Witness the extraordinary fusion of contemporary music and visual art at this unique free concert! University of Texas composers present original works inspired by campus sculptures, featuring everything from electronica to traditional Zimbabwean mbira. The evening includes the installation of Tony Smith's "Amaryllis" sculpture before the indoor performance.

The Psychology of a Murderer

6pm (doors) @ Paramount Theatre - Check website for pricing

Journey into criminal psychopathy with forensic psychologist Dr. Rachel Toles as she dissects the minds of infamous killers like Jeffrey Dahmer and Aileen Wuornos. Through disturbing case studies and psychological analysis, uncover what drives humans to unspeakable acts. This mind-bending exploration blends chilling psychology with interactive Q&A, offering fascinating insights into the darkest corners of human nature.

Buck It, the Riff bucket comedy show

9pm @ Gnar Bar - Pay What You Want

Chaos reigns at this punk-rock comedy experiment where comics from Kill Tony and The Comedy Mothership test unrehearsed material while skating on comedic thin ice. This BYOB outdoor show combines spontaneous riffing with surprise drop-ins, plus open mic insanity until 2am where musicians can crash the party with jokes or vice versa.

The Spazmatics

8pm (doors) @ Speakeasy - $10-$100

An Austin institution since 2004, witness four self-proclaimed nerds in suspenders and pinwheel hats resurrect the glorious awkwardness of 1980s New Wave. Complete with emotional support chicken and "charmingly bad" dance choreography, this is dad jokes meets Devo in a celebration of geek culture that somehow works.

Ick (CA) / BÖNDBREAKR / Intersect

7:30pm (doors) @ Chess Club - $12 21+

Underground noise meets avant-garde punk in this triple threat of experimental chaos. California's Ick brings distorted mayhem, while BÖNDBREAKR's industrial assault and Intersect's electronic disturbance complete the sonic apocalypse. At just $12, this alternative music descent into beautiful madness promises ear-splitting ecstasy for Austin's hardcore underground scene.

Psyched-Up Grunge, Punk & Emo Pole Dancing!

9pm - 11:30pm @ Swan Dive - $21+

Prepare for an unforgettable evening where grunge meets gravity-defying aerials! DIVE: AFTER DARK transforms Swan Dive into a punk rock circus featuring Austin's most talented aerial and pole performers. This showcase channels angsty emo spirit through stunning acrobatics and high-flying antics. Join us for a night that defies expectations—where the only thing more dramatic than the performances is your black eyeliner.

Desert Blues Meet Japanese Psych Rock

7pm @ Hotel Vegas - $28.50

Experience a mind-bending fusion as Desert Blues giants Etran De L'Air collide with Japanese experimentalists Maya Ongaku at the Austin Psych Fest kickoff. This 21+ event promises hypnotic Saharan guitar riffs melding with avant-garde Japanese psychedelia—a rare musical alchemy. Get your tickets now to witness this boundary-defying spectacle that perfectly embodies Austin's "keep it weird" ethos.

Studio Ghibli Tattoo Revival

6pm - 9pm @ Cheer Up Charlies, FREE!

Channel your inner Totoro at this one-of-a-kind workshop where Miyazaki magic meets permanent skin art! Join fellow Ghibli fans at Cheer Up Charlies for an evening of inspired tattoo design sessions, featuring visiting artists specializing in anime ink. Whether you're planning your next piece or just want to share No-Face sketches with kindred spirits, this unique gathering promises to be pure studio enchantment. Reserve your spot now for this whimsical blend of fandom and body art!

Who Killed Cupid? Murder & Dating!

6:30pm - 8pm @ Captain Quack's Soundspace - $25

Solve a love-laced mystery while potentially finding your own match at this interactive whodunit experience! Our sleuthing singles have set up dates based on clues, and now everyone's invited to crack the case. Team up with strangers (or bring a date) to puzzle out who took down the angel of love, then stick around afterward to mingle with fellow detective-romantics. This unique fusion of true crime and dating proves that murder can be the ultimate icebreaker.

Strip Off Your Inhibitions Thursday

10pm @ RAIN on 4th - FREE

Watch everyday Austinites become competitive dancefloor gods in the city's ONLY all-male amateur strip competition! Each week, daring contestants vie for $300 in cash prizes while hosts Bobby Cook and Basura keep the crowd roaring. This wild Thursday tradition proves that losing your shirt never looked so good—or paid quite as well! Turn your average weeknight into an unexpectedly scandalous adventure at this local institution of barely-clothed mayhem.

What Makes Us Human? Art Exhibition

6pm - 9pm @ Antone's Nightclub - $15-$25

More than an art show, this immersive experience transforms legendary blues venue Antone's into a thought-provoking cultural space. Visual artist TC Moore explores themes of identity, displacement, and "otherness" through powerful paintings inspired by African traditions and the Middle Passage. Join this historic evening featuring live performances, poetry, and conversation with the artist himself.

Legend of the Realms - Blooming Court: Springtime Masquerade

8pm - 10pm @ Sky Candy - $11-$122

Experience Austin's most decadent drag masquerade where joy becomes revolutionary! Seven local Makers channel Bridgerton-meets-moonlight mystique, with masks mandatory and glamour required. Special guest Lucky Starzzz from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 brings avant-garde club-kid flair to this springtime uprising. Secure your VIP ticket for front-row seats, song dedications, and meet-and-greets!

Paint with Kittens at Oak Hill

5pm - 7:30pm @ The Art Garage Oak Hill - $30

Cuddle adoptable kittens while painting cat-themed pottery in this heartwarming evening benefiting Austin Humane Society! Your ticket includes entry-level pottery to decorate while surrounded by purring future pets. Book your spot now - this one always sells out fast! Pottery gets kiln-fired so you'll pick it up on May 2nd.

Mountainfilm on Tour Austin

5:30pm - 11pm @ The Belmont - $25-$100

This outdoor film festival (benefiting Foster the Earth) transforms The Belmont into a cinematic wonderland complete with live music, food trucks, and raffle prizes. Watch hand-picked documentary shorts under the stars that will inspire change and adventure. Tickets include all films, plus a chance to win during intermission. All ages welcome!

Dungeons & Flagons

9:30pm - 2am @ Elysium, FREE!

Dive into this immersive TTRPG-themed party featuring live D&D performances, LARP opportunities, themed cocktails, and a 1am cosplay contest! Bring your level 1 character sheet to participate in the interactive session with Main Characters Syndrome troupe. Stay in character, collect loot, hunt for clues, and enjoy themed drinks while avoiding those half-orc bouncers! RSVP for free and bring your best fantasy attire.

Silent Disco Yoga with Baby Goats

9am - 11am @ Zilker Park - $40

Combine Austin's quirkiest trends into one bizarre morning at Silent Disco Goat Yoga. Wear wireless headphones playing ambient electronic music while baby goats hop around during your sun salutations. The unusual combination of meditation, music, and mischievous animals creates an absurdly joyful experience. Professional goat handlers ensure safety while photographers capture Instagram-worthy moments of goats climbing on yogis in downward dog position!

Earth Day Emu Adoption at Zaragoza Rec Center

12pm - 5pm @ Parque Zaragoza, FREE!

Experience Austin's weirdest family-friendly event at La Mujer, where you can adopt an emu while enjoying live mariachi performances and traditional Mexican folk dancing. This unusual festival combines animal conservation with cultural celebration, offering emu feeding sessions, educational workshops about sustainable farming, and traditional healers demonstrating ancient remedies. Kids can enjoy emu-themed face painting and pinatas!

Psychedelic Sounds at Austin Psych Fest

12pm - 11pm @ The Far Out Lounge - $89+

Dive into a mind-bending journey at Austin Psych Fest 2025, featuring indie legends Kim Gordon (fresh off a Grammy nod), electronic pioneers Darkside, and the dreamy STRFKR. This Day Two lineup brings an eclectic mix of jangle pop, downtempo, and noise rock that pushes the boundaries of psychedelia. With everything from shoegaze to krautrock vibes, plus Austin's own Octopus Project and rare finds like Geordie Greep, this outdoor festival retains its rebellious '60s DIY spirit.

Heavy Blanket (J Mascis) + Primitive Ring Late Night Psych

10pm - 2am @ The 13th Floor - $30

Night owls and stoner rock devotees, don't miss this rare after-hours performance by J Mascis's Heavy Blanket paired with local sludge metal favorites Primitive Ring. This 21+ late-night experience promises crushing psychedelic doom at one of Austin's most intimate venues. Get lost in layers of fuzz, hypnotic riffs, and space rock experimentation as these masters of heavy psych take you on a journey until the early morning hours.

Underground Lesbian Visibility Day Party

8pm - 1am @ The Butterfly Bar at The VORTEX - $15

Celebrate queer joy at Austin's electrifying Lesbian Visibility Day Party featuring burlesque performances, tarot readings, lesbian bingo, and confessional art stations. This inclusive space welcomes all queer women, trans folks, and nonbinary people for a night of specialty cocktails, raffles, and art-making beneath low lights and hot beats. Each ticket includes a curated sapphic goodie bag and two raffle tickets—come connect, celebrate, and dance the night away!

Midnight Parkour Comedy Show: Urban Gymnastics

10pm - 12am @ Abandoned Brewery Site - $15

Austin's most unusual comedy show combines acrobatic parkour stunts with standup routines in an abandoned brewery setting. Watch comedians literally climb walls between jokes, perform gravity-defying flips while delivering punchlines, and scale industrial structures for the perfect comedic timing. Bring headlamps and sign liability waivers for this edgy after-hours experience—where physical comedy reaches new heights!

Eeyore's Birthday Afterparty: Music and Dance Immersion

9pm - 2am @ Parish - $44

After celebrating Austin's beloved donkey, continue the weirdness at this mind-bending dance immersion. Electronic producer Swaylo headlines with genre-defying beats while pole dancers, contortionists, and belly dancers create a circus-like atmosphere. Experience sets from Damino, A7 Ohm & YahYah, and Babylon among mystical vendors selling oddities. Not officially linked to the park party, this 21+ event elevates the celebration to psychedelic levels!

Gospel Brunch: The Levites at Stubb's

10:30am or 12:30pm @ Stubb's - $36.95-44.95

Experience soul-stirring gospel music over brunch in two seatings. Front row seats with band views cost $44.95, while standard seating is $36.95. Reserve your spot via email or phone (512-480-8341 ext. 4). Local dog charities benefit from proceeds—enjoy good food, great music, and support a worthy cause.

Kama Flight Class

6:30pm - 8pm @ Sapien Center, $30+

Join a transformative experience that blends yoga, Thai massage, and dance performed on massage tables in this innovative partner wellness practice. Building on the neuroscience of play, connection, and relational intelligence, Kama Flight is an innovative fusion of partner dance, yoga, and Thai massage. Led by certified instructors, you'll learn to fly and float with grace and ease while building trust, safety, and non-verbal listening skills. Ages 18+ only.

No Regrets Tattoo Experience

6pm - 7:30pm @ RichesArt Gallery - Check ticket price at door

Experience the art of tattooing without the lifetime commitment at this creative BYOB event. Learn how to set up, apply stencils, and practice creating fine lines and smooth shading on synthetic skin. Led by artist Christian McNeil, this workshop lets you explore tattoo culture and test your talent—perfect for a unique date night. All materials provided, and mistakes only last for the night!

Austin Psych Fest Late Nights: Levitation Room and Los Blenders

10pm @ The 13th Floor - $30, 21+

Cap off Austin Psych Fest with this exclusive late-night show blending Mexican indie and psychedelic surf rock. Part of the festival's official late-night programming, catch Levitation Room and Los Blenders in an intimate setting at the 13th Floor. Perfect for festival-goers looking to extend their weekend with these up-and-coming psychedelic acts.

Japanese Shakuhachi Performance - Soundscapes of Japan

5pm - 7pm @ St. David's Episcopal Church - $15-35

Witness world-renowned shakuhachi master ZENYŌJI Keisuke from Tokyo perform traditional repertoire on this ancient bamboo flute. Followed by innovative vocalist and koto player KANEKO Sumie from New York, accompanied by Austin jazz musicians. Experience the fusion of traditional and contemporary at this exclusive World Music Encounters concert supported by KUTX.