South Central Austin Edition | March 2023

TODO LIST

April & May events

COMPILED BY DARCY SPRAGUE & EDMOND ORTIZ

Fiesta takes place in San Antonio.

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LAUGH OUT LOUD THROUGHOUT AUSTIN

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HAVE FUN AT A FESTIVAL THROUGHOUT AUSTIN

WORTH THE TRIP Fiesta San Antonio , the local annual springtime celebration, will oer more than 100 events citywide featuring food and entertainment, including parades, festivals and formal galas from April 2030. Proceeds from each event benet participating Fiesta Commission member organizations and numerous local community nonprots and causes. Event times, admission prices and locations vary. www.estasanantonio.org WORTH THE TRIP Old Settlers Festival , founded in 1987, will return to Dale, Texas April 2023. The event, previously held in Round Rock until 2018, will feature musicians, including Yola, The Wood Brothers, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Shovels & Rope, and Elephant Revival. The event oers camping opportunities, kid-friendly activities and music workshops. Times vary. Tickets start at $60 for single-day general admission. 1616 FM 3158, Dale. www.oldsettlersmusicfest.org

Moontower Just for Laughs will bring dozens of comedians to Austin for 10 days of performances. Headliners include Seth Meyers (pictured), Howie Mandel, Leslie Jones and Samantha Bee. Times vary. $150-$275; costs for individual tickets vary by show. Locations vary. www.austintheatre.org

The biannual Pecan Street Festival, one of the largest craft fairs in Texas, will be held in downtown Austin featuring artisan vendors, live music, kids activities, food vendors and more. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (May 7), 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (May 8). Free. 6th Street, Austin. www.pecanstreetfestival.org

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vary. $50 (three-day wristband), $350 (VIP tickets). Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin.

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WATCH INDEPENDENT FILMS The eight Indie Meme Film Festival will oer South Asian and Iranian lm premiers, Q&As, lmmaker events, audience discussions, networking events and parties at the Austin Film Society. Screened lms will be from a variety of genres and come from various lmmakers in Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan and more. Event times to be determined. $100-$200 per badge. 6259 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin. www.indiememe.org 14 THROUGH 16 GET READY FOR RACING The MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas will bring some of the fastest bikes in the world to Austin. The race is the nal race of the year for the league. April 14 will kick o with practice sessions, followed by qualifying rounds April 15 and the race April 16. Times vary. Three-day tickets start at $99. Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin. 512-301-6600. www.circuitoftheamericas.com 16 RUN FOR IT During the 46th Statesman Cap10K, participants will race down Congress Avenue, past the Capitol and throughout downtown Austin. The event is one of the largest 10K races in Texas. There will also be a virtual race. 8 a.m. (race start). $55 (youth), $65 (adults). 305 S. Congress Ave., Austin. www.cap10k.com 20 THROUGH 23 FEEL THE FEST The Austin Reggae Fest will bring three days of reggae, world and dub music to Auditorium Shores with headliners that include The Skatalites, Jesse Royal and Inner Circle. The event benets the Central Texas Food Bank. Times

Over 100 regional artists will showcase their work at May Market, an annual, family-friendly spring shopping event by Blue Genie Art Bazaar. The market will be open every Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free. 6100 Airport Blvd., Austin. 512-222-7303 www.bluegenieartbazaar.com 29 CELEBRATE EEYORE’S BIRTHDAY This daylong fundraising festival operated by the Friends of the Forest Foundation benets local nonprots. Festival goers can listen to live music and shop at local vendors. All proceeds will be donated to various nonprots. The Austin event has been celebrated since 1963. Bicycling or public transit is encouraged due to a lack of parking at Pease District Park. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free (admission). 1100 Kingsbury St., Austin. 512-766-4424. www.eeyores.org MAY 06 SUPPORT A NONPROFIT Love Notes Chorus will hold a free concert called From Morning 'til Night. The nonprot support individuals experiencing early stage memory loss and their partners by providing them opportunities to experience music together. 2 p.m. Free, but donations welcome. St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 8134 Mesa Drive, Austin. www.lovenoteschorus.com 07 RUN A RACE H-E-B’s 2023 Austin Sunshine Run will be held in downtown Austin. Beneting Austin Sunshine Camps for

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underserved youth, the event features 5K and 10K runs, along with options for kids and dogs, from Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park to Exposition Boulevard and back. A celebration with food, drinks and music will follow the race. 8-10:30 a.m. $10 (Kids K), $35 (5K), $40 (fastest dog in Austin 5K), $45 (10K). Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park, 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. 512-524-2953. www.austinsunshinerun.com

Find more or submit Central Austin events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.

SOUTH CENTRAL AUSTIN EDITION • MARCH 2023