Week of April 28

The Choir Room - Interactive Singing Experience

7:00pm @ Brazos Hall, $15+

Get ready for a totally unique concert where YOU are part of the show! Learn your vocal parts right from your seat and join in with the band. VIP Section Leader tickets include a pre-show chat with Dwan Hill, exclusive merch, and a commemorative choir folder. No singing experience needed - just bring your voice and enthusiasm!

Cork & Barrel's Eccentric Pairing Dinner

6:30pm @ Cork and Barrel Pub (Round Rock), $65

An oddball culinary adventure featuring unexpected combinations like Chorizo-Stuffed Quail paired with Irish Red Ale, and Fried Venison with pretzel bread pudding. Reserve your spot for this bizarre fusion of flavors culminating in Pecan Pie Fritters with private reserve bourbon.

Spellling w/ smut

7:30pm @ Parish - $20

Experience an enchanting evening with art-pop innovator Spellling, blending baroque, chamber pop, electronic, and R&B into a mesmerizing sonic tapestry. Get ready for a magical night of genre-defying music that pushes boundaries and captivates audiences with its unique fusion of styles.

An Old Hollywood Whodunnit Murder Mystery

6:30PM - 9:30PM @ Powder Room - $35

Step into a glamorous evening of intrigue and scandal at Powder Room's interactive murder mystery party. Join a professional cast as you mingle, gather clues, and perhaps become a suspect yourself! Includes a 2-drink minimum, so come dressed in your cocktail best or channel that Old Hollywood glamour.

Past Things: Solo Show by Carly Weaver

6:00PM @ Link & Pin Gallery

The famous "Grackle Lady" debuts a striking new collection exploring themes of nostalgia and rebirth. View towering 5-foot panels featuring intricate graphite work, interactive cassette tape installations, and sculptural pieces housed in giant bell jars. Special opening night features ambient music by Mossery, Zilker beer, and exclusive $2 mini prints available only once.

Dungeons And Drafts with Wizard City

6:00PM - 10:00PM @ Buzz Mill - FREE

Roll for initiative at this unique monthly event featuring a live one-hour set by Wizard City followed by an exciting one-shot D&D adventure. Perfect for both seasoned adventurers and newcomers to the realm, this free event combines live music with tabletop gaming.

ATXplained Live

7:30PM @ Bass Concert Hall

KUT's award-winning storytelling project comes to life with brand new community-inspired stories. Arrive early at 6PM for the ATXpo featuring live music, local vendors, and delicious food samples from around the city. A uniquely Austin blend of journalism and entertainment.

Tools to Integrate Psychedelic Experiences

7:00PM - 8:30PM @ Kuya, $20 (Non-Members)

Join Gestalt/IFS Coach Joseph Mach for an immersive workshop exploring mindfulness and energetics. Learn powerful techniques for grounding, group connection, and self-discovery through movement, eye-gazing, and vocalization. Perfect for those curious about integrating ecstatic experiences and deepening their daily practices.

Spa-hjong! International Mahjong Day

9:45am @ Lake Austin Spa Resort - From $55

Celebrate International Mahjong Day in style with organized play, door prizes, and spa luxury. Enjoy friendly competition followed by lunch at The Venue Cafe. Optional spa access available for poolside relaxation, steam room, and sauna between games. A unique blend of gaming and pampering.

Black Mirror & AI: Reality Check

6:45pm - 9:45pm @ Violet Crown Cinema

Dive into a mind-bending evening exploring the intersection of sci-fi and reality with screenings of two chilling Black Mirror episodes about AI, followed by a panel discussion with leading AI professionals. The episodes "Be Right Back" and "Jane Is Awful" will serve as jumping-off points for examining our complex relationship with artificial intelligence. Get tickets and join the conversation.

Wild Card Drinking Game Comedy Show

7:00pm - 8:30pm @ Sunset Strip Comedy Club - $20

Experience comedy chaos as stand-up meets the drinking game "Circle of Death"! Comics must draw cards mid-set and tackle totally unpredictable challenges. If they succeed, the audience drinks; if they fail... well, you're probably still drinking. An interactive night where anything can happen. Reserve your spot.

Magick & Mischief

6:00pm - 10:00pm @ Hideaway Kitchen & Bar - Donation based

Enter a live, interactive roleplaying adventure where puppets and performers guide you through an epic quest in Wizard City. Part improv, part tabletop gaming, all chaos! Sip themed cocktails while our quirky cast brings the magical world to life. Perfect for both newcomers and seasoned players. Join the mayhem.

Dumpling Fest Austin

5:30pm - 9:30pm @ Location: 78751 - From $56.94

Embark on a global dumpling journey featuring everything from Chinese wontons to Mexican tamales. This tasting extravaganza lets you explore diverse restaurants serving up unique dumplings throughout the evening. Grab your tickets for this international feast.

Afrobeat DJ Dance Party with Ghanaian Guest Musicians

7:00pm @ Sahara Lounge - $5 at door

Get down with Roy x Taylor & Mizter Godson spinning the best "Highlife-Afro-Jazz" from the late '50s to today! These incredible Ghanaian musicians are in town touring with Ebo Taylor and His Family Band. A rare chance to experience authentic West African vibes in Austin.

Trick Hat Invitational 2025

3pm @ Butler Park Pitch & Putt - $25

Join this unconventional golf tournament that perfectly captures Austin's weird spirit! The day kicks off with pre-gaming at Trick Hat before a bagpiper-led parade across the pedestrian bridge. Your ticket includes a quirky putting tournament, eats from Gimme Burger, and exclusive course access. Reserve your spot for this uniquely Austin afternoon.

Thinkery Prom: Cosmic Rodeo

7pm @ Thinkery - $30-35 (21+)

Saddle up for an out-of-this-world adult prom fusion of space and western vibes! Rock your cosmic cowboy best for a night of intergalactic dancing, mind-blowing drag performances by Austin stars Kara Foxx and Jayden Daniels, themed cocktails, and a Nebula Bar Saloon. Don't miss the Galactic Glamour photo booth and space-western costume contest.

Kaleidoscope: A Spectrum of Music & Dance

7:30pm @ KMFA Classical 89.5 - $50-65

Step into an immersive fusion of contemporary dance and avant-garde music featuring five new works by local choreographers. The multi-instrumental quartet Invoke joins forces with Ventana Ballet for an intimate performance where dancers and musicians perform inches from the audience. VIP tickets include pre-show cocktails and a champagne toast. Book your experience.

Texas Dungeon Siege Festival (through Sunday)

9pm - 2am @ Elysium, $25+

Get ready for the ultimate DIY dungeon synth festival featuring 44 underground artists from around the globe! On opening night, catch mind-bending acts like Crypt 3000, Emberwilde, and local legends Skullbasher. Even better - $5 from every ticket supports the Anti-Recidivism Coalition helping incarcerated firefighters battling California wildfires. Grab tickets and info here.

Almost Famous - A Soundtrack Party

6pm @ Hotel Vegas & The Volstead Lounge - $15 at door (21+)

Experience iconic movie soundtracks brought to life! Skateland & Friends rock the Top Gun soundtrack at 7:30, followed by The Royal Tenenbaums performed by Daphne Tunes, and close out with Guardians of the Galaxy jams by Important Group and Being Dead. Hit them up on Facebook for RSVP and vendor details.

Human Nature Film Screening & Talk

7pm @ Long Center - $12.80

Dive into the mind-bending world of CRISPR technology with this Emmy-nominated documentary about rewriting human DNA. The screening is followed by talks from UT Austin College of Natural Sciences researchers exploring the ethical implications of genetic engineering. Get tickets for this thought-provoking evening.

FILTH! Enter and Expand the Annals of Queer Film

7pm - 10pm @ The Museum of Human Achievement - $0-50 (18+)

Dive into the raw underground history of queer cinema with this provocative film series. Features experimental works exploring desire and identity, including "Hole Theory" and "The Multiverse in a Mouthfuck." Get tickets for this adults-only examination of liberation through art.

Opun Mic Night - Theme: Roots

5:30pm @ ColdTowne Theater, FREE!

A quirky twist on traditional open mics, this event focuses on the art of punning-on-demand with May's theme of "ROOTS." Thanks to sponsor Rambler keeping everyone hydrated, the puns promise to be absolutely "unbeleafable." Floral patterns and garden party attire encouraged!

Battle of the Babes Pro-Wrestling Inspired Pole Show

5:30pm - 9pm @ The Belmont, $35+

Experience an outrageous fusion of pro-wrestling theatrics and aerial artistry in this one-of-a-kind cabaret. Early arrivals enjoy a pre-show cocktail hour with local vendors, while the main event features Austin's top aerialists and pole dancers battling it out in wrestling-inspired performances. Come in your wildest pro-wrestling costume!

MindTravel 'Silent' Piano Meditation

6:30pm - 8:30pm @ Zilker Park - $16-44

Experience a unique sunset meditation as composer Murray Hidary performs live piano transmitted directly to your wireless headphones. Join this immersive journey blending music and mindfulness under the open sky, creating a deeply personal experience in a shared space.

Marginalia: Knightcore Pole and Burlesque (through Saturday)

7pm @ Sterling Stage Austin - $15+

Dive into a medieval fantasy realm where mermaids mingle with knights and liberated nuns take center stage. This 18+ showcase features performances by Chandy Rose, Lady Botticelli, and more, all set in an intimate "in-the-round" setting. Get tickets for this unique blend of historical fantasy and modern burlesque.

TECHNO & TEQUILA V

9pm - 2am @ ROMA - FREE with RSVP

Experience volume 5 of this unique party fusion featuring DJs Pressed, METTER, Elkind, and Sam Clark spinning techno beats alongside premium tequila tastings. RSVP required for this free event combining electronic music with agave spirits. Surprise guest DJs promised!

Flower Hill Fête

10am-12:30pm @ Flower Hill Center - $0-$75

Celebrate the transformation of a historic garage into a creative community space. Features local artisans, live music, interactive workshops, a KidZone, and delicious refreshments in the garden. A perfect blend of history and modern community building. Event details.

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets w/ Grocery Bag

7pm @ Radio/East - $22-25, All Ages

The wildly-named psychedelic rock outfit brings their mind-bending sound to Radio/East for a night of groovy tunes and stoner rock vibes. Presented by Levitation & Resound, with local support from Grocery Bag. Grab tickets here.

5th Annual Dachshund Dash & Kentucky Derby Party

4pm-7pm @ The Jackalope South Shore - Free, 21+

Watch adorable dachshunds race in hilarious 30-second heats while sipping frozen mint juleps at this quirky Derby Day celebration. Features $1 coneys, a "Best Derby Hat" contest, and the "Best Wiener" trophy presentation hosted by Eileen Dover. Email [email protected] to enter your pup. Event details.

Cinco de Mayo Weekend at Hotel Vegas

7pm @ Hotel Vegas & The Volstead Lounge - FREE ENTRY ON THE PATIO | 21+

A mega-celebration featuring FREE TACOS, multiple DJ sets from @chorizofunk & @soularreal on the patio, plus live music from @malanotamusic and @losalcos inside. Win Austin FC tickets and catch performances by @elborrachotacos! Details and RSVP.

Area 51two – Austin's First Live Electronic Event

7pm-11pm @ Cosmic Saltillo

An otherworldly electronic music experience featuring live instruments mixed with DJ sets against Austin's skyline. Expect alien signals, desert beats, and immersive visuals in this Secret Disco Society production. Reserve your spot.

Fiesta Reclamada

12pm - 6pm @ The Cathedral ATX - Free

A vibrant reimagining of Austin's 75-year Fiesta tradition! This cultural celebration features contemporary music, dance performances, and visual arts. Explore dozens of art booths, enjoy live music from artists like Tish Hinojosa and Patricia Vonne, and check out Roj Rodriguez's special exhibition spotlighting Austin's talented artists.

Giddy Up - a Radio Rodeo

1pm @ Radio/East - $24.54

A true Austin-style Western bash featuring 6 live bands, DJ sets, guided horseback riding, and a rad flea market. Join the fun with ice-cold beers, craft cocktails, and tasty food to keep you going all day long.

Borracho Pro Wrestling: Revenge Of The Sick

2pm (doors) @ Pinballz Lake Creek - $20+

A galaxy-themed wrestling extravaganza where a mysterious Worldbreaker has thrown the BP Universe into chaos! Grab your tickets fast - their last two events sold out completely.

The Roast of Darth Vader

4pm - 8pm @ 29th Street Ballroom - $12

May the roasts be with you! Join the rebel alliance for a comedy roast that's hotter than Mustafar, featuring an all-star lineup of comedians playing iconic Star Wars characters. After the roasting, rock out with galaxy's hottest band Moonkill at their video release party. Get your tickets for an intergalactic night of laughs, games, space beer pong, and a costumed photo booth.

27th Annual Real World Music Showcase: The Sound Strikes Back!

4pm - 7pm @ Antone's - FREE

Join Anthropos Arts' epic musical rebellion featuring students, alumni, and legendary mentors coming together for an explosive jam session. Guest performances by award-winning band Atash, guitar wizard Jose Manuel Tejeda, and the unstoppable Aboubacar Sylla. Experience why Austin is truly the Live Music Capital of the Galaxy!