Events
BY SARAH HERNANDEZ
Amplify Austin Day Organized by the nonprofit I Live Here, I Give Here, the 24-hour event invites residents to make donations through AmplifyATX.org where they can choose from 700 nonprofits to support by keyword, cause or location. • March 5-6 • Donations accepted online • www.amplifyatx.org
Time Travelers Vintage Expo This market at the Palmer Events Center will have a variety of vendors selling retro items, including vintage clothing, home goods, handmade items and more.
• March 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • $10 (advance tickets), $12 (day of), free for children 12 and under (admission) • 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.timetravelersexpo.com
Austin FC vs San Diego FC Austin FC will take on San Diego FC for the first time after San Diego FC began playing MLS. • March 23, 3 p.m. • $62+ • Q2 Stadium, 10414 McKalla Place, Austin • www.q2stadium.com/event/austin-fc-vs-san-diego-fc ‘Hamilton’ Texas Performing Arts will present “Hamilton” at Bass Concert Hall. The story follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway. • March 25-April 6 (Thursdays-Sundays), show times vary • $49+ (tickets) • 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin • www.texasperformingarts.org MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas Racing enthusiasts can head to the Circuit of the Americas track to witness the world championship of motorcycle racing including MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3 and more. • March 28-30 • $109+ • 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Del Valle • www.circuitoftheamericas.com/event/motogp Pottery Party The class will show participants how to build a pinch pot and sculpt and decorate their own pot into various functional pottery pieces. • March 29, 1-3 p.m. • $75 • Austin Beerworks, 3001 Industrial Terrace, Austin • www.potterywithapurpose.com
• March 14-29 • Tickets vary by event • 7311 Decker Lane, Austin • www.rodeoaustin.com
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South by Southwest Conference & Festivals The annual South by Southwest Conference and Festival will bring the latest in film, TV, technology, comedy, music, innovation and more to downtown Austin and the surrounding area. • March 7-15
Spring Break: Trains at the Bullock The Bullock Texas History Museum will host a four-day spring break program offering model train displays, demonstrations and activities. The program is free with museum admission. • March 14-17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • $9-$15 (admission)
• Badge prices vary • Downtown Austin • www.sxsw.com
• 1800 Congress Ave., Austin • www.thestoryoftexas.com
Sips & Sounds Music Festival Headliners Halsey, Khalid, Benson Boone, AJR and more will perform at this year’s Sips & Sounds presented by Coca-Cola at Auditorium Shores. • March 7-8 • $60+ (tickets) • 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin • www.sipssoundsfest.com Chunky Blanket Workshop Individuals can learn to create a knit blanket at Painting With a Twist, with all materials included. • March 10, 6-9 p.m. • $75 • 8820 Burnet Road, Ste. 507, Austin • www.paintingwithatwist.com Rodeo Austin Taking place at the Travis County Expo Center, Rodeo Austin events include a fair, a barbecue competition, a livestock show and concerts featuring country music artists Ella Langley, Braxton Keith, Randy Rogers Band and more.
Arts & Parks 2025 Presented by the Downtown Austin Alliance and Ride Bikes Austin, this 11-mile bike tour begins at Wooldridge Square and ends at Republic Square with stops at some of the best art and parks downtown.
• March 15, 11 a.m. • Free (admission) • Downtown Austin • www.downtownaustin.com
Bloody Mary Festival Attendees can choose from two sessions with general admission and VIP options to taste bloody mary drinks from restaurants and bars across Austin to find the best one. Taking place at Fair Market, the festival will benefit the Girls Empowerment Network. • March 22, 10:30 a.m. (first VIP session begins) • $54.95+ (tickets) • 1100 E. Fifth St., Austin • www.thebloodymaryfest.com
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