The Monthly Calendar of Events

CENTRAL TEXAS MONTHLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Events & Festivals
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Food, fun, shopping and people watching
South Congress Avenue, Austin
www.firstthursday.info
► 5 - 9 pm
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Shop unique antique and specialty vendors
while enjoying food from DT restaurants.
http://ci.buda.tx.us
► Shops open until 8 pm
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FIRST FRIDAY IN DT GEORGETOWN
Enjoy live music and a festive evening atmosphere!
http://visit.georgetown.org/first-friday-may-4
3-5
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BALLOONS OVER HORSESHOE BAY RESORT
More than 20 hot-air balloons from across America
Horseshoe Bay Resort, Austin
http://balloonsoverhsbresort.com/
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22-25
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► 10 am - 4 pm
FUNKY CHICKEN COOP TOUR
Coop Tour HQ: Sunshine Community Gardens, Austin
http://austincooptour.org/join-the-tour/tour-411/
5 HAPPY EASTER
Showcases the work of fashion designers,
photographers, hair stylists, makeup artists and models
from around the state of Texas.
Various DT Locations, Austin
http://afw.fashionxaustin.com/
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► 9 am - 4 pm
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SECOND SATURDAY MARKET DAYS
FIRST THURSDAY IN DT BUDA
3
* visit website for schedule and venue information
AUSTIN FASHION WEEK
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FIRST THURSDAY ALONG SOUTH CONGRESS
3
10-18
Free Event
Featuring handmade arts and crafts, unique gifts,
entertainment, food, and much more!
Georgetown Square
www.TheGeorgetownSquare.com
16
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OLD SETTLER’S MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Salt Lick Pavillion, Driftwood
http://oldsettlersmusicfest.org/
17
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AUSTIN REGGAE FESTIVAL
Auditorium Shores, Austin
http://austinreggaefest.com/
18
► 9 am - 5 pm
17TH ANNUAL BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL
EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens, Wimberley
http://www.emilyann.org/butterfly.html
18
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UNTAPPED BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL
A craft beer & music festival series.
Carson Creek Ranch, Austin
http://www.untapped-festival.com/aus/
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MOONTOWER COMEDY FESTIVAL
Various DT Locations, Austin
http://www.austintheatre.org/site/
PageNavigator/moontower_home.html
24-25
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THE AUSTIN FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Spoil your palate with a handful of global and
nationally renowned talent. High spirits, with a
packed schedule of hands-on grilling demos, upclose tastings with top chefs and sommeliers, and
more interactive demos and panels.
Butler Park, Austin
http://www.austinfoodandwinefestival.com/
25
► 9 am - 4 pm
SUNSET VALLEY ART FESTIVAL
Varying forms of art: from classic paintings to
music, local foods, jewelry, forging, sculpting, and
activities for the kids!
Toney Burger Center, Austin
http://www.sunsetvalley.org/artfest
25
► 11 am Until Dark
EEYORE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY
A fund-raiser to benefit non-profit groups in Austin
Pease Park, Austin
http://www.eeyores.org/
25
► 11 am - 10 pm
SWAMP THING & CRAWFISH FESTIVAL
Featuring Louisiana bands: Funk, Brass, Zydeco,
Cajun, Blues music. Amazing food vendors who
selling everything from Jambalaya to Alligator.
Austin American Statesman Lot, Austin
http://www.roadwayevents.com/
25-26
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65TH ANNUAL ART CITY AUSTIN
25
► 10 AM
BARTON SPRINGS POOL TREEATHLON
The second oldest outdoor festival in Austin,
will take place on Cesar Chavez Street between
Guadalupe and Lamar.
DT, Austin
http://www.artallianceaustin.org/
Barton Springs Pool, Austin
http://friendsofbartonspringspool.org/?page_
id=460
Food, Art & Culture
MONSTER JAMS (Monster Trucks)
2-4
25-26
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Frank Erwin Center, Austin
http://www.uterwincenter.com/events/2015/
monster-jam
► DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM
DAVE CHAPPELLE (Live Comedy)
ACL Moody Theatre, Austin
http://acl-live.com/calendar
TEXAS LONGHORNS SPORTS EVENT
CALENDAR
16-26
CALENDAR OF RUNNING EVENTS
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TAPESTRY DANCE COMPANY
PRESENTS ESPRIT!
The Long Center, Austin
http://thelongcenter.org/event/espirit/
21-26
Sports
► 8 AM
ASH DASH 5K BUNNY RUN
Austin State Hospital, Austin
http://www.ashvolunteers.org/wp/
10-12
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MOTOGP™ GRAND PRIX OF THE AMERICAS
MotoGP. Speed and power stripped to only the
essentials: Two wheels. One engine. One man.
Don’t miss a minute of the action as the world’s
best teams and riders return to Austin for the 2015
MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas.
COTA, Austin
http://circuitoftheamericas.com/motogp/
11
► 8 AM
LONGHORN 5k & 10K
21st Street, Austin
http://www.utlonghornrun.com/
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www.gracytitle.com/e-flyer/8x8/
AustinRunners/AustinRunners.pdf
CALENDAR OF CYCLING EVENTS
www.gracytitle.com/e-flyer/8x8/
AustinRoadCycling/AustinCycling.pdf
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ANNIE (Live Musical Theatre)
Bass Concert Hall, Austin
http://texasperformingarts.org/season/anniebroadway-austin-2014
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www.texassports.com/calendar/events
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CAPITAL 10k
Texas’ largest 10K and fifth largest 10K in the nation
Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin
http://www.cap10k.com/
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► Doors: 8 PM, Show: 9:30 PM
TOBY KEITH
ACL Moody Theatre, Austin
http://acl-live.com/calendar
22
► DOORS OPEN AT 8 PM
THE TING TINGS
Emo’s, Austin
http://www.emosaustin.com/the-ting-tings
23
► DOORS OPEN AT 7 PM
MATT & KIM
Stubbs Outdoor, Austin
http://www.stubbsaustin.com/101x-presentsmatt-kim
27
► 7:30 PM
THE WHO HITS 50! 50TH ANNIVERSARY
TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST JOAN JETT &
THE BLACKHEARTS
Frank Erwin Center, Austin
http://www.uterwincenter.com/events/2015/
the-who
Music
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KAISER CHIEFS
► DOORS OPEN AT 7 PM
BAD RELIGION
► DOORS OPEN AT 7 PM
Stubbs Outdoor, Austin
http://www.stubbsaustin.com/kaiser-chiefs
Emo’s, Austin
https://emosaustin.frontgatetickets.com/
event/npddrez5ld378mdn#_ga=1.229435290.
74094288.1426275481
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Cedar Park Center, Cedar Park
http://www.cedarparkcenter.com/events/
detail/zztop_jeffbeck
► Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 8 PM
TONY BENNETT & LADY GAGA
ACL Moody Theatre, Austin
http://acl-live.com/calendar/tony-bennettlady-gaga
► 7:30 PM
ZZ TOP & JEFF BECK
Search and find more music events at:
www.austinlivemusic.com
www.red7austin.com
http://mohawkaustin.com
www.nuttybrown.com
www.antonesnightclub.com
www.continentalclub.com