Events
BY AMANDA CUTSHALL
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 Presto Series: Robert Spano Presented by KMFA Classical 89.5, this series will feature renowned people from the classical music scene for an evening of conversations and music, beginning with Robert Spano, music director at the Washington National Opera. • April 25, 7 p.m. • $20 (students), $60 (general admission) • Draylen Mason Music Studio at KMFA, 41 Navasota St., Austin • www.kmfa.org/presto B Scene: Japanese Pop The art party will feature works focused on Japanese pop culture with art and live music by Austin-based band Peelander-Z. Other activities will include art discussions, digital projections, food and drinks. • April 26, 6:30-10:30 p.m. • Free (5 and younger), $5 (ages 6-17), $20 (18 and older)
• April 10-21 • Badges start at $150
• Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin • www.blantonmuseum.org 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 • $75-$475 • The Far Out Lounge, 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin • www.levitation.fm/pages/austin-psych-fest Blue Genie Art Bazaar May Market Organizers are bringing back the Art Bazaar's May Market days, featuring more than 100 artists in the region showcasing handmade items like pottery, clothing, art prints and more. • April 26-May 27, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. • Free (admission) • 6100 Airport Blvd., Austin • www.bluegenieartbazaar.com Sunset Valley ARTFEST The city of Sunset Valley Arts Commission will put on this 16th annual art fest featuring over 100 artisans showcasing their handmade works, along with live
music from local musicians. • April 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (general admission)
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• Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin • ww.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy
The Prom Zach Theatre will host musical performances of the Tony award-winning show telling the tale of washed-up stars putting together a small-town prom. • Through May 12, times vary • $25-$88 • 202 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.zachtheatre.org 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. Bridal fashion shows, as well as cash prizes and giveaways, will happen throughout the day. • April 6, 12:30-5 p.m. • Free (advance), $10 (door) • Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin • www.bridalshowstx-au.com Moontower Comedy Festival The Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival returns with some of the nation’s top touring comics, as well as some local favorites.
• Toney Burger Center, 3200 Jones Road, Austin • www.sunsetvalley.org/visitors/enjoy/events
Staple: The Independent Media Expo The event will feature more than 100 artists selling independently made comics, zines, artwork, crafts and games. Panel discussions and presentations will also be offered throughout the two-day event. • April 13-14 • $12 (advance), $15 (door) • Mabee Ballroom at St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress Ave., Austin • www.staple-austin.org Field Guide Festival Connect with local farmers and chefs, taste seasonal dishes and learn about Austin’s sustainable food system. One ticket covers a day of food and drinks, live cooking, symposium discussions and live music. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Central Texas Food Bank. • April 20, 1-5 p.m. • $120 (ages 21+), $60 (ages 13-20), free (ages 12 and under) • Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., Austin • www.fieldguidefest.com
Eeyore’s Birthday Party This annual day-long festival from the Friends of the Forest Foundation will have live music, local beer, food and more to celebrate Austin culture. All proceeds will benefit nonprofit organizations in Central Texas. • April 27, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. • Free (admission) • Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury St., Austin • www.eeyores.org 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 • $80 and up (one-day pass), $130 and up (two-day pass) • Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, 1401 Trinity St., Austin • www.austinbluesfestival.com
ABC Kite Festival Sponsored by ABC Home and Commercial Services, this is one of Austin’s oldest traditions. The 96th annual festival is an all-day event filled with kite making, flying and gazing. • April 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free • Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.abckitefest.org
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