South Central Austin Edition | April 2025

Events

BY SARAH HERNANDEZ

Austin Sketch Fest The ColdTowne Theater, an Austin main stage for improv comedy, will present Austin Sketch Fest, showcasing the best scripted comedy in Austin and beyond. • May 22-26, 7 p.m. • $83.51 (badge) ‘Dog Days’ South Austin gallery DORF will present a summer group exhibition that celebrates dogs and the deep bonds shared with them. • May 23-Sept. 20, Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. (gallery hours) • Free (admission) • 218 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.dorfworld.org • 1700 E. Second St., Austin • www.atxsketchfest.com ATX TV Festival The 14th season of the annual ATX TV Festival will bring fans together to celebrate series through screenings, panel discussions and more. This year’s guests include Seth Meyers, Jon Hamm, Christine Baranski and more. • May 29-June 1, event times vary • $40-$535 • Downtown Austin • www.atxfestival.com

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Pun-Off World Championships The 48th Annual O. Henry Museum Pun-Off World Championships will bring together the “punniest” people to compete in spoken word competitions. • May 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • Brush Square Park, 409 E. Fifth St., Austin • www.punoffatx.brushsquaremuseums.org Affordable Art Fair Art lovers, enthusiasts and collectors are invited to check out 55 local, national and international galleries for the Affordable Art Fair’s second annual showcase in Austin. • May 15-18, gallery hours vary by day • Free-$50 (tickets) • Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.affordableartfair.com/fairs/austin Hot Luck Festival Spanning Memorial Day Weekend, this festival will exhibit some of Austin’s best chefs and musicians. • May 22-25, event times vary

‘Romeo and Juliet’ Ballet Austin will present “Romeo and Juliet,” the iconic story of young love, accompanied by a score performed live by the Austin Symphony Orchestra. • May 9-11, 7:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday); 3 p.m. (Sunday) • $20-$125 (tickets) • The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin • www.balletaustin.org

• $125-$1,190 (tickets) • Event locations vary • www.hotluckfest.com

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