Events
BY SARAH HERNANDEZ
April
Malibu Barbie Cafe A family-friendly restaurant and roller rink inspired by toy company Mattel's doll, Barbie, will pop up at Wanderlust Wine Co.'s downtown location. Mattel and media experiences brand Bucket Listers' Malibu Barbie Cafe has also opened in New York, Chicago, Miami, Minnesota and Houston. • April 4-June 15 • $25-plus (tickets) • Wanderlust Wine Co., 610 N. I-35, Austin • www.bucketlisters.com/experience/ malibu-barbie-cafe-austin Girls in STEM Conference Girls in fourth-eighth grade can learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers at the annual Girlstart event, featuring hands-on workshops led by women in STEM. • April 5, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. • $50 (admission, lunch and T-shirt) • 13212 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.girlstart.org 12th Annual Pop-up Picnic Waterloo Greenway will host its annual park picnic event at Moody Amphitheater in Waterloo Park. • April 5, 6-10 p.m. • $25-$350 • 1401 Trinity St., Austin • www.waterloogreenway.org/events/picnic ABC Kite Fest The kite flying contest and showcase is one of Austin’s oldest family-friendly traditions. • April 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.abckitefest.org Statesman Cap 10K The largest organized 10K race in Texas follows a route through Downtown Austin with a finish line featuring food vendors, live music and more. • April 6, 8 a.m. Moontower Comedy Festival This annual two-week-long comedy festival will bring comics including Chris Distefano, Janelle James and Tiffany Haddish to Austin this year. • April 9-19, show times vary • $125-$1,475 (badges) • Locations vary • www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy Art in the Park Art Spark Texas and McBeth Recreation Center will host an inclusive arts festival where attendees can participate in a variety of hands-on activities. • April 10, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free (admission) • 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., Austin • $70-$85 (registration) • Congress Avenue, Austin • www.cap10k.com
UMLAUF Garden Party UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum will host its 26th annual Garden Party Fundraiser, themed “A Night in the Enchanted Garden.” Guests can enjoy live entertainment, an auction, and food from Austin favorites, including Nido, Odd Duck, El Alma, Uchi, and more. • April 17, 6:30 p.m. (general admission) • $225-$1,000 (tickets) • 605 Azie Morton Road, Austin • www.umlaufsculpture.org
Austin Blues Fest Presented by Antone’s Nightclub and Waterloo Greenway, the fourth annual Blues Fest returns to Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park. This year’s lineup includes Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Mavis Staples, TBC Brass Band and more.
• April 26-27, 11 a.m. • $80-$260 (tickets) • 1401 Trinity St., Austin • www.austinbluesfestival.com
Field Guide Festival Find fresh ingredients, meet local farmers and chefs, taste seasonal dishes and learn about Austin’s sustainable food system at this three-day event.
• www.artsparktx.org
Austin Walk for 1 in 100 The Adult Congenital Heart Association will host a fundraising walk to advocate for children and adults impacted by congenital heart disease. • April 12, 9 a.m. (check-in) • Free; donations accepted at registration • 4550 Mueller Blvd., Austin • www.achaheart.org/walk1in100 Squirrel Fest Pease Park Conservancy's will host the fifth annual Squirrel Fest offering activities for all ages. • April 12, 4-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • 1100 Kingsbury St., Austin • www.peasepark.org/squirrel-fest Austin Reggae Festival Artists including Kabaka Pyramid, Anthony B and Nattali Rize will perform at this year’s reggae music festival. • April 18-20, 3-9:30 p.m. • $15-$390 (tickets) • 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin • www.austinreggaefest.com 5k Fun Run Texas Brewery Running Series will host an untimed 5K in North Austin where attendees are welcome to walk, jog
• April 25-27, 1-5 p.m. • Free-$300 (tickets) • 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., Austin • www.fieldguidefest.com
Austin Psych Fest This South Austin music festival will bring artists including Explosions in the Sky, Yo La Tengo and Dinosaur Jr. to the Far Out Lounge’s backyard stage. • April 25-27 • $75-$475 (tickets) • 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin • www.levitation.fm Eeyore’s Birthday Party This annual daylong festival will have live music, local beer, food and more to celebrate Austin culture. • April 26, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. • Free (admission) • Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury St., Austin • www.eeyores.org Rüfüs Du Sol The EDM, alternative music group will perform as part of their 2025 world tour, including stops in the U.S., Canada, Amsterdam, France, Australia, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil. • April 26, 8 p.m. • $75-plus • Q2 Stadium, 10414 McKalla Place, Austin • www.q2stadium.com/event/ rufus-du-sol-inhale-exhale-world-tour
or run the course. • April 19, 11 a.m.
• Free (volunteer), $35 (5k), $52 (5k and T-shirt) • Austin Beerworks, 3001 Industrial Terrace, Austin • www.breweryrunningseries.com/locations/texas
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