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April & May events
COMPILED BY DARCY SPRAGUE & EDMOND ORTIZ
APRIL 14 THROUGH 16
GET READY FOR RACING The MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas will bring some of the fastest motorcycles in the world to Austin. The race is the nal race of the year for the league. 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 28 THROUGH MAY 29 SHOP LOCAL 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
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LAUGH OUT LOUD THROUGHOUT AUSTIN
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HAVE FUN AT A FESTIVAL THROUGHOUT AUSTIN
29 CELEBRATE EEYORE’S BIRTHDAY This daylong fundraising festival operated by the Friends of the Forest Foundation bene ts local nonpro ts. Festival goers can listen to live music and shop at local vendors. All proceeds will be donated to various nonpro ts. The Austin event has been celebrated since 1963. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free (admission). 1100 Kingsbury St., Austin. 512-766-4424. www.eeyores.org Bee. Times vary. $150-$275; costs for individual tickets vary by show. Locations vary. www.austintheatre.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
MAY 06 SUPPORT A NONPROFIT Love Notes Chorus will hold a free concert called From Morning 'til Night. The nonpro t 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 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
Fiesta takes place in San Antonio.
WORTH THE TRIP Fiesta San Antonio , the local annual springtime celebration, will o er more than 100 events citywide featuring food and entertainment, including parades, festivals and formal galas from April 20 30. Proceeds from each event bene t participating Fiesta Commission member organizations and numerous local community nonpro ts and causes. Event times, admission prices and locations vary. www. estasanantonio.org
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.
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