TO DO LIST
May events
COMPILED BY ELLE BENT & KATY MCAFEE
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ATTEND A FOOD FESTIVAL THROUGHOUT AUSTIN
MAY 29
FINISH A TRIATHLON DOWNTOWN AUSTIN
Hot Luck, started by Aaron Franklin and other Austin restaurateurs, is a three-day festival honoring soul food, barbecue, amed eats, tailgates and community. The event includes three food events and live music. Proceeds fund the Southern Smoke Foundation, a nonpro t for food and beverage workers. Prices, times and locations vary. www.hotluckfest.com
food trucks and live music. Times vary. Free. Austin Speed Shop, 3507 Chapman Lane, Austin. www.republicoftexasmotorcyclerally.com 17 ENJOY LIVE MUSIC Alternative rock band Backseat Lovers will bring its Waiting to Spill world tour to Austin. The Utah-based band is most known for its 2019 single “Kirby Girl.” 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $60. The Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin. www.thebackseatlovers.com 19 THROUGH 20 LAUGH AT A COMEDY SHOW Steve Martin and Martin Short will bring their “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!” show to Bass Concert Hall. Martin and Short met in 1986 on the set of a lm and have been touring as a comedy duo since 2015. 8 p.m. $89.50-$500. Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin. www.texasperformingarts.org 20 THROUGH 21 SHOP A CITYWIDE VINTAGE SALE A vintage sale for the city of Austin will be held at the Palmer Events Center, featuring furniture, vintage clothing, toys, electronics, collectibles, home decor and jewelry. Admission is valid for both days of the event with the provided hand stamp, and shoppers can purchase a special ticket to get early entry before the event o cially begins May 20. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (May 20), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (May 21). Free (admission for age 12 and under), $9-$12 The Ascension Seton CapTex Tri sponsored by Life Time Fitness will take place on Memorial Day in downtown Austin. Participants will swim in Lady Bird Lake, bike downtown, run through Butler Park and nish at Auditorium Shores. Snacks and drinks will be provided after the race. Times vary. $159-$359. Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. www.captextri.com
Jester King Brewery o ers goat yoga.
FEATURED EVENT WORTH THE TRIP
Jester King Brewery, located on a 165-acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country, will host Doom Metal Goat Yoga sessions every Saturday with Oak + Lotus Yoga through May 27. 10-11 a.m. $25.
MAY THROUGH MAY 29 DO SOME SPRING SHOPPING
13187 Fitzhugh Road, Austin. www.jesterkingbrewery.com
The third annual May Market will run every Friday and Saturday. Blue Genie Art Bazaar hosts the market as a spring shopping and art event consisting of over 100 regional artists and artisans. The event is family friendly and will include a ra e and samples of locally made items. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Blue Genie Art Bazaar, 6100 Airport Blvd., Austin. www.bluegenieartbazaar.com THROUGH MAY 31 DRINK BEER FOR DOGS Barks for Beers is Divine Canines’ annual fundraising event to support more than 140 active dog handler teams equipped to provide free therapy dog services for older adults and hospitalized patients. For $30, participants can purchase the 2023 Divine Canines pint glass and “pawsport.” Participating breweries will allow one pour at each brewery. Visit the website for the list of participating breweries. www.divinecanines.org/ barksforbeers 05 THROUGH 07 RIDE TO A BIKER RALLY The Republic of Texas Biker Rally is the state’s largest motorcycle gathering, attracting thousands of bikers since 1995. The ROT Rally includes the Derwood International Builder Show, a ride-in show, customs from the Austin Speed Shop, vendors,
(general admission). 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin. 512-441-2828. Facebook: City-Wide Vintage 21 ATTEND A MIMOSA PARTY The second annual Mimosa Fest will feature live music, food trucks, vendors and mimosas at Wanderlust Wine Collective. The event celebrates National Mimosa Day, and tickets include bottomless mimosas. The celebration includes a mimosa contest, and attendees can nominate their favorite restaurant or bar in Austin. The event is age 21 and up. Noon-4 p.m. $100. Wanderlust Wine Collective, 702 Shady Lane, Austin. SEE ‘BLUEY’ ON THE BIG STAGE A theatrical adaptation of “Bluey,” an Emmy award- winning children’s show, is headed to the Long Center, featuring an original story by creator Joe Brumm. VIP Uplift tickets include a meet and greet with Bluey and Bingo. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Free (children under age 2), $32-$161 (general admission), $75 (VIP). 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. 512-474-5664. www.thelongcenter.org www.mimosa-fest.com 27 THROUGH 28
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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