Paramount Summer Classic Film Series, 5/22/25 – TBA. The Paramount Theatre. Flashing marquee lights. Buttery popcorn. Colossal screen. It’s that movie palace atmosphere, an air-conditioned oasis. THIS is how movies were meant to be seen. The 49th Annual Paramount Summer Classic Film Series presented by CapMetro returns in May. New films will be announced each month.

Jaws, Saturday, May 24 | 3pm

After Hours + Into the Night, Saturday, May 24 | 7pm

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Sunday, May 25 | 3pm

There Will Be Blood, Sunday, May 25 | 7pm

BEST IN SHOW + WAITING FOR GUFFMAN, Wednesday, May 28 | 7pm

 

 

 

Hot Luck Festival, 5/22/25 – 5/25/25, Around Town. The Hot Luck live food & music festival returns to honor the soul, sweat and DIY diversity of the food and music world. The festival is an eat-with-your-fingers picnic and party experience that highlights open-pit feats of culinary know how, and music in your ears that is as thoughtfully created as the food on your plate. Come hungry, thirsty, and bring your dancing boots. hotluckfest.com

 

Austin Sketch Fest, May 22-25. ColdTowne Theater. Saluting the art of sketch this weekend is Austin’s annual fest featuring comedic talent from LA, NYC, and homegrown heroes from here in Texas. Opportunities for laughs include headlining show by self-described embarrassment artist Andie Flores and singer/songwriter Mars Wright that dares to explain “10 Ways to Effectively and Consensually F*** a Minion,” as well as Los Angeles visitors Business Casual performing their venue-appropriate Western spoof Cowboys, all-femme funny folks Boobie Trap in from New Yahk, and many more. A full weekend pass costs the humble consumer $84.33 plus fees, but each show also offers single tickets. https://www.austinchronicle.com/events/arts/comedy/austin-sketch-fest-3264523/

 

 

KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL (Kerrville), May 22-June 8, Quiet Valley Ranch, Kerrville, TX. Mark your calendars! Kerrville Folk Festival returns for 18 days of music, camping, and community in the Texas Hill Country. Held May 22–June 8 at Quiet Valley Ranch, the fest features 100+ performing artists, songwriter workshops, and legendary late-night song circles. https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/

 

 

Blue Genie Art Bazaar’s Annual May Market, Friday, May 23 – Monday, May 26, 10:00am-8:00pm. Blue Genie Art Bazaar (6100 Airport Blvd) Free.  Blue Genie Art Bazaar announces the return of its fifth annual May Market this spring. The local arts and shopping experience will take place every weekend from May 2 through June 1, Fridays through Sundays as well as Monday, May 26 on Memorial Day. Similar to the long-running annual holiday Bazaar, May Market is a free, family-friendly event featuring the work of nearly 200 regional artists and artisans under one roof. It’s the perfect destination for discovering unique, handcrafted gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations, weddings, and more.

May Market is free and open to the public. Check Blue Genies website and social channels for more information.

 

 

 

Waterloo Wellness: Two-Step Night, May 23, 2025 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Moody Amphitheater (1111 Red River St Austin, TX 78701) Get ready for an evening of boots, beats, and two-steppin’ fun! The night will feature interactive two-step lessons for all levels set to a lively country western playlist, followed by a live band to keep the dance floor moving. Whether you’re a seasoned two-stepper or a first-timer, it’ll be a honky-tonk good time! Learn More Tickets Free and Open to All

 

 

Austin Greek Festival, May 23,-May 25 11:00 am – 10:00 pm. Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church (414 St Stephens School Rd S, Austin), Delicious Greek Food, Free Spirit of Greek Dance, Fun Memories await you just around the corner at the Annual Austin Greek Festival on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23, 24 and 25, 2025. Mark your calendars now for an exciting three days of Livin’ the Greek Life! If you have never experienced true Greek hospitality, you’re in for a treat. The Annual Austin Greek Festival was created to support the Building Expansion Fund, and all proceeds from the Festival go to that cause. Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church was started in 1985 on Justin Lane and moved to St. Stephens Road to spread the beauty and fullness of the Greek Orthodox faith. Our Festival church tours will draw you into the Byzantine art and mesmerize you with the love and closeness of our community. Let us bring the beauty and joy of our faith, love, cuisine, and customs to you without ever leaving the Texas Hill Country. Opa! See you there! We love your pets, but service animals only will be allowed to enter the festival. https://austingreekfestival.com/

$5 Admission fee. Free Admission for Military, First Responders, & for Anyone Who Uses a Ride Share.

 

Sunflower Festival (Georgetown), Weekends through – Jun 01. 9am – 6pm.  Sweet Eats Adventure Farm, 4.5 acres of sunflowers & new for this year we’re adding Magical Unicorns! This year we will feature over 22 different varieties of single branching sunflowers with a wide range of color & height. The 5th annual Sweet Eats Fruit Farm Sunflower Festival is packed full with over 4.5 acres of sunflowers & new for this year we’re adding Magical Unicorns! This year we will feature over 22 different varieties of single branching sunflowers with a wide range of color & height. We will have 3-6ft tall yellow, black, purple and green sunflower “rooms” inside with photo opps & unicorns along the way.

*Depending on weather we may have to move the dates around https://www.sweeteats.com/

 

 

FREE Shakespeare in the Park -Julius Caesar, May 23 – 25, 2025. Zilker Hillside Theatre.  Austin Shakespeare returns to Zilker Hillside Theatre with a free, outdoor production of “Julius Caesar,” running May 15–25, with performances at 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday each week.

In a bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic political tragedy, the production casts most of the conspirators as women, offering a fresh perspective on themes of ambition, betrayal, and power. The play is part of Austin Shakespeare’s long-running tradition of Free Shakespeare in the Park, now celebrating its 40th year. Audiences are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics for an evening of live theater under the stars at Zilker Park’s Hillside Theatre. Admission is free and open to the public.

In this fierce and fearless production of Julius Caesar Austin Shakespeare is bringing a dynamic twist on Shakespeare’s gripping political drama. Most of the conspirators will be played by women turning the timeless tale of ambition, betrayal, and revolution on its head. https://www.austinshakespeare.org/

 

 

Dripping Springs Rodeo (Dripping Springs), May 23-25  Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center, Come to the 14th Annual Dripping Springs Rodeo on Memorial Day Weekend! This year they will be bringing all the rodeo style fun on Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Bring your family and friends for a weekend of mutton bustin’, bull riding, vendor shopping, great food, and all things rodeo!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dripping-springs-rodeo-tickets-1363264553979?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

 

 

City-Wide Vintage Sale, May 24-25. Palmer Events Center, 8:30 – 5pm. $10 The City-Wide Vintage Sale was born and bred in south Austin, Texas. We have been an incubator for small businesses since 1977. We have had some stellar folks and crazy characters vend with us throughout the years. We would be nothing without or amazing, hard-working vendors. We invite you to come check out this eclectic event and share in the excitement of this long-standing Austin tradition. Join us in celebrating the past while embracing the future – let the treasure hunt begin https://www.citywidevintagesale.com/events/may-24-25-2025

 

Ego’s Day Party and Fundraiser, Saturday 24, Ego’s. Fear not, karaoke lovers: Ego’s isn’t closing. The beloved South Congress bar is instead raising funds for one of its bartenders, Paul, who broke his foot and needs help paying for surgery. Come one, come all, to this 4-7pm party, where burgers and hot dogs, games, a silent auction featuring items from local small businesses, and – of course – an open mic promise to help Paul get back on his feet (pun intended) in the best way possible.

 

 

 

Austin Margarita Fest featuring The Spazmatics (Round Rock), Saturday, May 24 · 12 – 7pm Round Rock Amp (3701 N IH 35 Round Rock, TX 78665)

The Austin Margarita Fest, presented by Red Stinger Hibiscus Whiskey, is coming to Round Rock Amp on Saturday, May 24th! The fest will be filled with a wide variety of margaritas, live music from The Spazmatics, and plenty of food trucks! We will have free face painting and free bounce house for kids.

Margaritas: The fest will offer a wide variety of margaritas plus a full bar.

Live Music from 4-7pm: The Spazmatics

Food: We will have Central Texas’ best food trucks on site serving a wide variety of food options.

General Admission Gates are at 12:00 PM

Outside chairs are welcome at this event. Come early and stay late.

Children Ages 12 & Under are FREE with a paid Adult.

Outside chairs are allowed and encouraged for this event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/austin-margarita-fest-featuring-the-spazmatics-tickets-1269983106659

 

 

Puppet Show with Small Wonders Entertainment, Sunday, May 25, 2025. 10:00 AM  11:00 AM. Outdoor Plaza at Kingsbury Commons (1100 Kingsbury Street) Pease Park Conservancy is excited to partner with Joan Klasson of Small Wonders Entertainment for puppet shows at Pease Park! This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. Bring a blanket and loved ones for a lively Puppet Show. Folks of all ages will have the chance to sing, dance, and laugh during the performance. Free

 

Armadillo Den Crawfish Cook-off, May 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Armadillo Den, 10106 Menchaca Rd. Get ready to pinch, peel, and taste your way to glory! The ultimate Crawfish Cook-Off is about to bring the heat — spicy tails, secret boils, and bragging rights are all on the line. Who’s got the best boil in town? Come hungry and find out!

 

 

 

H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday @Texas Science & Natural History Museum, Sunday, May 25, 2025 , 1:00pm-5:00pm, Texas Science & Natural History Museum (2400 Trinity St) Free. Enjoy FREE museum admission all day during H-E-B Free Fourth Sundays, held the fourth Sunday of every month. Explore the story of life in the natural world in Texas from the formation of our planet, through the age of the dinosaurs, into our current environment. See fascinating fossils and examples of Texas wildlife, touch real meteorites, and walk beneath the 33-foot wingspan of a pterosaur and tyrannosaur!

 

 

Barton Fest, May 25, 5 p.m., Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa (8212 Barton Club Drive).What better way to start the summer than hanging out with your family in the Hill Country? This outdoor celebration at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa will feature interactive activities, artisan vendors, gourmet bites, and live music from Ruby Dice. The little ones can also enjoy a bounce house, cookie decorating, face painting, and more at Barton’s Kid Zone. https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/austin-barton-creek/things-to-do/upcoming-events/summer

 

 

 

Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park, May 25 | Brass Ensemble  Long Center Lawn. Come beat the heat with your Austin Symphony Orchestra (ASO) as they begin their annual Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park in the spring! All ages, including pets, enjoy relaxing Sunday evenings with different musical ensembles presented by the ASO.

In its 23rd season, these FREE ensemble concerts take place at the Hartman Concert Lawn on Sunday evenings. Thanks to a generous gift from the Hartman Family Foundation, these informal concerts for the Austin community continue to be funded each season, allowing Austinites to become acquainted or reacquainted with the classical music experience. Performing music ranging from jazz and light classical to pops selections and film scores, concertgoers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and blanket to make it a group outing.

Hartman Concert Lawn at the Long Center: 701 W. Riverside Drive

Tickets are not required. We recommend bringing a lawn chair, blanket, insect repellent, and beverages to stay hydrated.

2025 CONCERT SCHEDULE:

  • June 1 | Wind Ensemble

  • June 8 | Brass Ensemble

  • June 15 | String Ensemble

  • June 22 | Brass Ensemble

  • June 29 | Brass Ensemble

Parking is available in the Palmer Events Center Garage for $10. https://my.austinsymphony.org/hartmanconcerts

 

CapTex Tri, 5/26/25, Lady Bird Lake, Downtown Austin, The Life Time triathlon attracts all levels of athletes from top ranked professionals to first-time triathletes. The event includes the USA Paratriathlon National Championship, sprint and international distances, First Tri distance and sprint and international distance relays. captextri.com

 

Free Admission – LBJ Presidential Library, Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. 2313 Red River St.

 

Tuesday Twilights, May 27 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center,. We’re staying open late every Tuesday, March 25 – May 27, to make more hours for wildflowers! Make it a date night, a picnic with friends, or come for some solo solace in nature. Each evening will feature live music from local musicians, a rolling lineup of Austin’s favorite food trucks, and take-and-walk adult beverages for purchase. The Latin Dukes will soundtrack the evening. The Austin-based band is known for its eclectic blend of Latin music, drawing influences from Madrid to Habana and beyond.

Grab something savory and delicious from Konfusedesi or CraigO’s.

Craving something sweet? Austin Scoops has you covered!

If you’ve been admiring wildflowers for at least 21 years, cocktails will be available for purchase.

Parking is limited, even with some extra options on La Crosse Avenue and in the streets of the nearby neighborhood. We suggest carpooling or using a rideshare to help keep the chill vibes of the evening going.

Please refrain from bringing in alcoholic beverages. There will be a bar on site for your convenience.

Things start winding down around 7:30 p.m., so be sure to get here at the top of the hour for our later ticket holders.

 

 

The Drop -In, May 29nd, Long Center LawnOur free outdoor concert series returns on May 22! Every Thursday through August 14, we’ll provide the tunes and the view if you bring the energy. With 23 bands and plenty of opportunity to let loose, it’s time to shake off your blankets and lawn chairs, double-check you have all the Drop-In info you need, and prepare to vibe on our 3D-printed stage all summer long. RSVP for the free concert here.

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Make sure to stay tuned to Long Center socials every Friday to learn which artist is performing next.

FOOD & BEVERAGE
We’ve got you covered with food trucks and a full bar at each event.  No outside food or drink is allowed (with the exception of 1 sealed water bottle).

 

 

ATX Television Festival, 5/29/25 – 6/1/25, Downtown Austin. ATX Festival is the first festival devoted to Television’s history and future. It functions like a traditional film festival with premieres of new series, current hits and cult favorites. ATX Television Festival also offers access to the industry’s leading professionals with cast and creator Q&A’s and panels focusing on innovation in both production and content delivery. atxfestival.com