North Central Austin Edition | May 2022

TODO LIST

May & June events

COMPILED BY GLORIE MARTINEZ & DARCY SPRAGUE

WORTH THE TRIP JUNE 11: FREDERICKSBURG CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL The inaugural Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival will bring craft beer, brewmasters, homebrew suppliers, food vendors and live music to the Marktplatz in the heart of Fredericksburg’s historic district. The event will run from 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. $20 (General admission, including four beer sampling tickets). 114 W. Main St., Fredericksburg www.gcraftbeerfestival.com The rst Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival will take place in June. COURTESY FREDERICKSBURG CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

SPICE IT UP AT A LATIN FOOD FESTIVAL ANI’S DAY AND NIGHT

RUN FOR THE TRAIL FOUNDATION SAND BEACH PARK

MAY 28

JUNE 02

Sazon Latin Food Festival will take place at Ani’s Day and Night in East Austin. The outdoor event will feature curated food vendors from numerous Latin American countries and Latin tunes. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free entrance with RSVP. 7107 E. Riverside Drive, Austin. www.ourlatincity.com/tickets

Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run, benetting the Trail Foundation, is back for its 19th year. Cost includes entry into the 5K race, a T-shirt, two margaritas and Maudie’s Tex-Mex at the post-race party. 8 p.m. $35 (party only), $50 (race and party). 111 Sandra Muraida Way, Austin. 855-448-7245. www.thetrailfoundation.org/mmr

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The Blanton Museum is featuring a temporary exhibit, the “Fantastically French Design and Architecture in 16th- to 18th-Century Prints,” highlight artistic imagination across 16th to 18th century France. The exhibit is visible during the museum’s normal hours and included in the entry price. Free (members; University of Texas, military and teacher ID holders; children 12 and under), $5 (youth and college ID holders), $10 (age 65 and up), $12 (adults). 512-471-5482. www.blantonmuseum.org 26 THROUGH 29 ATTEND A FOOD FESTIVAL Hot Luck Fest brings together culinary oerings from chefs and live music acts. Events will take place at various venues including The Mohawk, Franklin Barbecue, Hotel Vegas and The Wild Onion Ranch. Hot Luck Fest 2022 will benet Southern Smoke Foundation, a crisis- relief organization for food and beverage industry workers. Times and locations vary. $15-$550. www.hotluckfest.com 27 STUDENTS START SUMMER The last day of classes for Austin ISD students will be May 27. Graduation ceremonies will take place May 26–June 3. Classes for the 2022-23 academic year will resume Aug. 17. www.austinisd.org/calendar 28 EAT CRAWFISH FOR A CAUSE Chisos Boot Co. will host a crawsh boil to benet the Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry. The event will feature a 22-foot tall, 50-foot long inatable slip ‘n slide, hundreds of pounds of crawsh, live music and dancing. 1-5 p.m. Entry is free. Crawsh can be purchased for a cash donation. 3507 S. First St., Austin. 512-866-7222. www.chisos.com/memorialday

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE ATX TV Festival is an annual event that celebrates all things television. Featured events include panels, screenings and Q&A sessions with industry professionals. Times vary. $50-$525. Locations vary.

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SWING WITH AUSTIN

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Austin Symphony Orchestra will present two performances of “Swing is the Thing,” a program that highlights the biggest dance hits of the 1940s and 50s. The show will feature the music of Duke Ellington, Glen Miller and more. World-champion swing dancers will perform alongside the orchestra. 8 p.m. $27 (general admission), $47 (table seating). 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin. 512-476-6064. www.my.austinsymphony.org/events 15 THROUGH JULY 24 HEAR ‘THE SOUND OF MUSIC’ Zach Theatre will present a reimagined performance of the award-winning musical “The Sound of Music.” 7:30 p.m. (weekdays). 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (weekends). $35 (youth traditional seating), $50 (adults); $89 (youth table seating), $104 (adults). 202 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin. 512-476-0541. www.zachtheatre.org 18 CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH The Central Texas Juneteenth Committee will host a parade and festival celebrating the historic day, which marks the of the abolition of slavery in Texas. 10 a.m.-noon (parade). Noon-10 p.m. (festival). Free. The parade will begin at 1183 Chestnut Ave., Austin. Festivities will be held at 2300 Rosewood Ave., Austin. www.juneteenthcentraltexas.com

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WORTH THE TRIP MAY 28: HEROES APPRECIATION BBQ Nonprot organization Heroes Night Out will host its 10th annual Heroes Appreciation BBQ in honor of military members and veterans. The event is the largest free military and veteran barbecue in Texas, according to the Heroes Night Out website. Family- friendly activities will be oered. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is free for active military, veterans, rst responders and family members. RSVPs can be made online. 850 CR 255, Georgetown www.heroesnightout.org/events

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NORTH CENTRAL AUSTIN EDITION • MAY 2022