Central Austin Edition | February 2022

TODO LIST

February & March events

COMPILED BY MAGGIE QUINLAN

MARCH 09

SEE A ‘GOLDEN GIRLS’ PUPPET PARODY PARAMOUNT THEATRE

MARCH 16 MARCH 26

ROPE INA RODEO EXPERIENCE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPO CENTER

“That Golden Girls Show” comes to Paramount Theatre for a puppet show based on the classic TV series starring Betty White. The venue will require either a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of the show or proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all patrons age 12 and older. 7:30 p.m. $29.50-$64.50. 713 Congress Ave., Austin. 512-472-5470. www.austintheatre.org (Courtesy “That Golden Girls Show”)

Rodeo Austin 2022 will host 15 concerts spotlighting artists such as Scotty McCreery, Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde. The rodeo will also include a carnival, a barbecue competition, a livestock show and agricultural education, and other events. $30-$175. Travis County Expo Center, 9100 Decker Lake Road, Austin. 512-919-3000. www.rodeoaustin.com (Courtesy Rodeo Austin)

20 SEE THE BLUES IS ALIVE AND WELL INAUSTIN Legendary Chicago blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy will play in Austin as he tours in support of his latest album, “The Blues Is Alive and Well.” The event is rescheduled after COVID-19-related postponements in 2020. 8 p.m. $49-$60. ACL Live at the Moody Theatre, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin. 877-471-4225. www.acl-live.com 21 SPENDAN EVENINGWITH KENNY G The Paramount Theatre will host An Evening with Kenny G, which will feature the musician. Kenny G has performed as a jazz saxophonist for four decades and is a composer and producer. 8 p.m. $45- $130. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. 512-472-5470. www.austintheatre.org 22 THROUGHMARCH 27 ENJOY AMUSICAL “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” comes to Austin. The adaptation of Roald Dahl’s tale features songs from the original lm, including “Pure Imagination,” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a new score from the songwriters of “Hairspray.” Times vary. $30-$125. Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin. 512-471- 9166. www.austin.broadway.com 25 THROUGHMARCH 27 LIVE IN THE FAST LANE Enjoy a weekend of racing action with NASCAR at Circuit of the Americas race weekend. The event will feature all three of NASCAR’s national series- the Cup Series, Xnity Series and Camping World Truck Series. Three-day weekend tickets for adults start at $99 and $10 for children 12 and under. www.nascaratcota.com

FEBRUARY THROUGHMARCH 18 PUT YOUR DOG TO THE TEST

honky-tonk at The White Horse in East Austin. Two-stepping couples will warm up to an hour and a half of music from local band Saddle Sores before Legendre takes the stage. 8 p.m. $10. 512-553-6756. 500 Comal St., Austin. www.thewhitehorseaustin.com 04 THROUGHMARCH05 LAUGHWITHA RISING COMEDY STAR Comedian Paul Virzi will return to Austin for a weekend with four shows. Virzi’s debut hourlong comedy special, “Bill Burr Presents Paul Virzi: I’ll Say This,” premiered on Comedy Central in 2018. 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. $20-$25. Vulcan Gas Co., 418 E. Sixth St., Austin. 512-817-9535. www.blcomedy.com 11 THROUGHMARCH 20 TAKE PART IN SXSW South by Southwest Conference and Festivals returns, showcasing music, lm and comedy. More than 300 musical artists performances’ have been announced, including more than 25 from Austin. Keynote speakers include Lizzo, Beck, Neal Stephenson and Celine Tricart. Times vary. Online registrations start at $189. The music badge for March 14-20 and lm badge for March 11-20 cost $1,295 each. Locations vary. www.sxsw.com 19 LAUGHOUT LOUD Comedian Jo Koy will come to Austin for one night in March. Koy has four comedy specials on Comedy Central and Netix, including his 2019 Netix special, “Coming In Hot.” He also hosts a weekly podcast called “The Koy Pond with Jo Koy.” 7:30 p.m. $46.50-$76.50. Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman

Participants in a fundraiser campaign that benets non-prot Hound Rescue will be entered to win a free custom photography session for their dog. Dog owners will post photos to the ocial campaign page. Every dollar donated in the dogs’ names will count as votes, which will increase chances of being selected for a photo shoot with Dog Days Photography. Donations encouraged. www.gogophotocontest.com MARCH 02 THROUGH03 GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY Amplify Austin Day is the largest giving event of the year in Central Texas. To support more 700 local nonprots—such as the Central Texas Food Bank and the Austin Justice Coalition—participants can make a one-time or recurring donation, raise money or nd volunteer opportunities. Over the last nine years, the event has raised over $100 million. Times and locations vary. www.amplifyatx.org. 02 GET PUMPED FOR A POP STAR Singer-songwriter Conan Gray will bring his tour for his 2020 album “Kid Krow” to Austin. Gray recently received praise from Taylor Swift for his single, “Astronomy.” 8 p.m. $55. ACL Live at the Moody Theatre, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd, Austin. 877-471-4225. www.acl-live.com 03 TWOSTEP THE NIGHT AWAY Austin singer-songwriter Kathryn Legendre will perform her own brand of

MARCH 12th $5 Per Person from 10a-2p Both Locations

121 Pickle Road Austin, Texas 78704

6015 Dillard Circle #B Austin, Texas 78752

Drive, Austin. 512-471-9166. www.texasperformingarts.org

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