Events
BY AMANDA CUTSHALL
March
‘Wicked’ Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, the Grammy- and Tony award-winning Broadway show tells the story of Elphaba Thropp, who grew to become the Wicked Witch of the West in the Land of Oz. • Through March 31, times vary • Prices vary • Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin • www.texasperformingarts.org
April
‘Disney Princess: The Concert’ Actors from Broadway and television will perform Disney songs and talk about their experiences on the stage. The show will feature animation and theatrical effects to enhance the experience; however, no costumed characters will perform. • April 3, 7-8:45 p.m. • $29.50-$184.50 • Dell Hall at The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin • www.broadwayprincessparty.com Texas Bridal & Wedding Expo Vendors will fill the Austin Convention Center offering services from food and beverage to dance lessons, photography, tuxedos and gowns, decor, and more alongside bridal fashion shows. • April 6, 12:30-5 p.m. • Free (advance), $10 (door) • Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin • www.bridalshowstx-au.com ABC Kite Festival One of Austin’s oldest traditions, this 96th annual festival is an all-day event filled with kite making, flying and gazing. • April 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.abckitefest.org
Social Distortion and Bad Religion Tickets are on sale for the co-headlining concert featuring California punk bands Social Distortion and Bad Religion. • April 20, 6:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show) • $42 and up • Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, 1401 Trinity St., Austin • www.ticketmaster.com Austin Psych Fest Presented by Levitation and Resound, the three-day festival will feature live psych-rock, dream-pop and indie-rock music from a host of bands and musicians on two stages with visuals and art installations. • April 26-28, times vary Beach Weather Domain Northside will host a free concert on The Lawn with musicians Beach Weather, along with guest bands Almost Monday and Rec Hall. Other activities will include yard games, photo opportunities and streetside popup bars.
• April 19, 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show) • Free (admission) • The Lawn at Domain Northside, 10910 Domain Drive, Austin • www.domainnorthside.com
• $75-$475 • The Far Out Lounge & Stage, 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin • www.levitation.fm/pages/austin-psych-fest Austin Blues Festival The team at Antone’s and Waterloo Greenway will host the festival featuring a variety of local food trucks. The music lineup will showcase both longtime and newer artists, such as Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Robert Finley, Big Freedia and more, with a pop-up vintage record shop and a variety of local food trucks. • April 27-28, noon-10 p.m. • $80 and up (one-day pass), $130 and up (two-day pass) • Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, 1401 Trinity St., Austin • www.austinbluesfestival.com
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