TO DO LIST
March & April events
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MARCH 10 19
TAKE PART IN SXSW DOWNTOWN AUSTIN
MARCH 24 26
WATCH A RACE CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS
South by Southwest Conference and Festivals will showcase music, lm, comedy, education and technology. Times vary. Online passes start at $199. The music badge for March 13-18 costs $896. The lm and TV badge for March 10-18 costs $1,495. Student discounts are available. Locations vary. www.sxsw.com
NASCAR is hosting a variety of events including NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR X nity Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Circuit of the Americas. 2:30-6:30 p.m. Weekend general admission tickets start at $75 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd., Austin. www.nascaratcota.com
25 TASTE CRAFT BEER The Dripping Springs Brewers Festival features several of the Hill Country’s craft beers and brewers. The festival began in 2022 and will return for its second year in 2023. The Brewers Festival features beer tastings, live music and food and is family friendly. To participate in the tastings, a wristband must be purchased ahead of time online. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $25 (eight beer tastings), $40 (unlimited). 311 Old Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs. www.destinationdrippingsprings.com 25 THROUGH 26 SHOP LOCAL VENDORS The 11th annual Wild ower Spring Market will include vendors from across Texas selling handmade gifts. Attendees can nd clothing, jewelry, home decor, garden supplies, art, candles and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Feb. 25), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Feb. 26). $5-$6 (two-day admission with nonperishable food donation to Helping Hands). Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center, 1042 Event Center Drive. 888-225-3427. www.destinationdrippingsprings.com 25 ATTEND A LANTERN FESTIVAL The Austin Water Lantern Festival will be held at Mueller Lake Park. Attendees receive supplies to make a
MARCH 04 GET REAL WITH HOW YOU FEEL Moontower Comedy will present “Terrible, Thanks for Asking” at The Paramount Theater. The show encourages guests to be honest about how they are feeling. The show is based on the “Terrible, Thanks for Asking” podcast hosted by writer and grief expert Nora McInerny, who will be hosting the live event. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $35; VIP tickets start at $125. The Paramount Theater, 713 Congress Ave., Austin; parking is located at 600 Congress Ave., Austin. www.tickets.austintheatre.org/9070 10 THROUGH 25 BUCKLE UP FOR THE RODEO Austin Rodeo 2023 will host 15 concerts spotlighting artists including Carly Pearce, Flo Rida and Aaron Watson. The event will also include a livestock show, carnival attractions and more. Doors open at 6 p.m. $30-$175. Travis County Exposition Center, 9100 Decker Lake Road, Austin. www.rodeoaustin.com 18 THROUGH 20 CELEBRATE ART AND MUSIC Nonpro t atxGALS will hold SpringFest at The Cathedral. The event is a
three-day celebration of local art and music. It will showcase art by Austin’s emerging women artists, intimate live performances by leading local musicians and panel sessions focused on local women entrepreneurs, art and community. Times and prices vary. 2403 E. 16th St., Austin. www.thecathedralatx.com 20 THROUGH 21 SEE VANCE JOY LIVE Australian singer/songwriter Vance Joy will bring the tour for his 2022 album “In Our Own Sweet Time” to Austin. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show starts). Tickets start at $54. ACL Live at The Moody Theater, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin. 512-404-1300. www.acllive.com 24 THROUGH 27 DANCE IT OUT Join the Austin Tango Society for a weekend of dancing at the Austin Spring Tango Festival. Multiple tango workshops will be held during the day followed by an evening of performances from festival “maestros” or tango experts. The Asado BBQ and Milonga event will be held on Feb. 26. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. $35- $340. 6612 Sitio Del Rio Blvd., Austin. www.austinspringtango.com
lantern. Tickets also cover the cost of removing lanterns from the lake after the event. 3:30-8:30 p.m. Free (under age 7 with no lantern), $12.45 (children age 7 and older), $28.98 and up (adults). www.waterlanternfestival.com 25 THROUGH APRIL 1 LEARN TO GARDEN The Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center will host a two-part series for Austinites looking to learn gardening basics. The workshop will be instructed by horticulturist Leslie Uppinghouse. Registration is required. 9:30-11 a.m. $45. 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin. www.wild ower.org APRIL 22 EAT PANCAKES AND SEE ART Over 75 local artists will be exhibiting their work at the Austin Pancakes and Booze Art Show. Pancakes are free and all you can eat. The event will feature live music on two stages until midnight. Presale is available until a week in advance of the event. 8 p.m.-midnight. $10-$15. The Far Out Stage and Lounge, 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin. 512-351-9909. www.pancakesandbooze.com/austin
Find more or submit Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs 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.
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