Southwest Austin - Dripping Springs Edition | March 2022

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For Laughs Austin—a collaboration between the festival formerly known as Moontower Comedy Festival and comedy event organizers Just For Laughs—will return to Austin. The event will take place in the Paramount Theatre and nine other venues. Comedians Nicole Byer, Marc Maron and dozens of others will perform. Times, costs and locations vary. www.austintheatre.org/ moontower-comedy 16 GRAB A CRAFT BEER At the Art & Beer Night Market, attendees will be able to listen to music from 40 local artists while enjoying food and craft beers from The Brewtorium. This will be an indoor and outdoor event featuring local Austin businesses. Noon-8 p.m. Free. The Brewtorium, 6015 Dillard Circle, Ste. A, Austin. Eventbrite: Art & Beer Night Market Austin 20 PRACTICE YOUR PUTT The American Mini Golf Alliance will host its first international mini golf tournament in Dripping Springs. The event will have an $18,000 purse. Times vary. $150 to register. Dreamland, 2770 Hwy. 290, Dripping Springs. www.dreamland.us/live/

River St., Austin. 512-471-7744. www.uterwincenter.com 06 THROUGHMAY 01 TAKE INA PERFORMANCE The Zach Theatre will put its spin on “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” as part of its 2022 lineup. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is a 1975 musical comedy and horror show. Audience members must be 14 years old and up. Times vary. $25-$95. Zach Theatre 202 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin. 512-476-0541. www.zachtheatre.org 08 GET SPOOKY Dame Dynamite Presents is hosting Horrorscopes, an event where participants of all ages can shop at a witch’s market, watch spooky rituals and dark spells and get the chance to win money in the Zodiac Costume Contest. 8 p.m-midnight. $25-$30. The Far Out Lounge and Stage, 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin. 512-351-9909. www. thefaroutaustin.com 08 THROUGH 10 WATCHMOTORCYCLE RACING Circuit of The Americas will host three days of motorcycle racing with some of the best riders in the world. This event will be the only North American stop of the racing series, the MotoGP Red

Bull Grand Prix. Times vary. $42 and up. Circuit of The Americas, 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd., Austin. 512-301- 6600. www.circuitoftheamericas.com 09 GONUTS FOR SQUIRREL FEST Pease Park Conservancy and H-E-B will present the Squirrel Fest at Kingsbury Commons at Pease Park. The event offers a day of activities, food and music for all ages. It will feature a marketplace by Frida Friday, Austin’s largest cultural market centering women of color creator; music by MeowNow Brass Band; STEM activities and more. The movie Zootopia will be shown on the Great Lawn after dark. 4-10 p.m. Free. 1100 Kingsbury St., Austin. www. peasepark.org/squirrel-fest 10 COMPETE AT THE CAPITOL 10K The Capitol 10K race will return. More than 23,000 people competed in the Statesman Capitol 10K race last year, making it the largest 10K race in Texas. The 45th annual event is organized by the Austin-American Statesman. 8 a.m. (race start). $45 (youth), $55 (adults). 305 S. Congress Ave., Austin. 512-445-3598. www.cap10k.com 13 THROUGH 24 HAVE A LAUGH The newly rebranded Moontower Just

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REGGAE SCENE At Austin’s Reggae Festival, there will be live performances by artists including The Expendables, Roots From the Clay, Julian Marley and more. 3-9 p.m. Attendees can buy single-day tickets or purchase a three-day wristband in advance for $50. Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. www.austinreggaefest.com 22 THROUGH 24 CELEBRATE THE DRIP Drippings Springs Founder’s Day fest will bring thousands to the city’s historic downtown to celebrate its heritage. The annual event began in 1850. There will be a parade, carnival and other activities. Times vary. Free general admission. 511 Mercer St., Dripping Springs. www. cityofdrippingsprings.com/founders-day 29 THROUGH 30 SEE GEORGE STRAIT LIVE George Strait will perform at the “Strait from Moody Center” grand opening celebration presented by Bud Light. There will also be special appearances by Willie Nelson & Family and Randy Rogers Band. 7:30 p.m. $364 and up. Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin. www.moodycenteratx.com/ event/george-strait

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