Events
BY SARAH HERNANDEZ
Spurs I-35 Series The San Antonio Spurs will play two games at the Moody Center as part of their I-35 Series in late February. The team will face the Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons. • Feb. 20, 8:30 p.m.; Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. • Ticket prices vary • 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin • www.moodycenteratx.com
Imagine Muny IV The public is invited to The Muny Conservancy’s fourth annual fundraising gala at the ACL Live at the Moody Theater. Wynonna Judd will headline the event, which raises funds to preserve and improve the grounds and facilities at the 100-year-old Lions Municipal Golf Course.
Sips & Sounds Music Festival Coca-Cola’s Sips & Sounds Music Festival is returning to Austin this spring with headliners including Halsey, Khalid, Benson Boone, AJR and more. The two-day festival will take place at Auditorium Shores and tickets for one day or two days are now available. This is the third iteration of the Sips & Sounds Music Festival. • March 7-8 • $49-plus (tickets) • 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin • www.sipssoundsfest.com ATX Open Taking place at Westwood Country Club, the event will bring some of the world’s best tennis players to Austin. • Feb. 22-March 2, match times vary • Ticket prices vary • 3808 W. 35th St., Austin • www.atxopen.com NASCAR at COTA The NASCAR Cup Series will drive into Austin for a weekend of racing leading up to the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas.
• Feb. 28, 8:30 p.m. • $59-plus (tickets)
• 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin • www.themunyconservancy.com
entertainment along the route and a finish line festival. • Feb. 16, 5:30 a.m. • $59-plus (registration) • Downtown Austin • www.youraustinmarathon.com OUTsider Festival Nonprofit OUTsider will host its annual festival and conference with the mission to unite LGBTQ+ artists, audiences and scholars. There will be performances from over 15 artists. • Feb. 19-23, performance times vary by day • $69 (hardship festival badge); $69 (student festival badge); $129 (general badge) • The Vortex, 2307 Manor Road, Ste. 2135, Austin • www.outsiderfest.org/monstrosity ‘Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!’ Based on the children’s picture book by Mo Willems, the ZACH Theatre will present this musical featuring original songs like “Let Me Drive the Bus!” and “Do My Thing.” • Feb. 21-May 18, showtimes vary • $16-plus (tickets) • 202 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.zachtheatre.org Black History Month Kids Day The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center will host a day of celebration for Black History Month with storytelling sessions, arts and crafts workshops, and more. • Feb. 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free (admission) • 1165 Angelina St., Austin • Eventbrite: Carver Museum
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ACL Live Community Day Community members are invited to experience the venue’s new daytime tour free of charge. The tour includes access to green rooms, backstage areas and the ACL TV stage. • Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free • 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin • www.acllive.com Adult Craft Night: ‘Wicked’ Themed Paint & Sing Along The event will give attendees a chance to bring Glinda and Elphaba to life in a mixed-use painting with all supplies included. The new “Wicked” movie will be playing during the event and painters are encouraged to sing along. • Feb. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • $15 (admission) • Make at Rosie-Community Makerspace, 8711 Burnet Road, Ste. B30, Austin • www.makeatrosie.com Heart’s Desire Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with Ballet Austin at this performance showcasing three different dances: Polyphonia, Desire and ZigZag. • Feb 14-16, 7:30 p.m. (Friday-Saturday); 3 p.m. (Sunday) • $20-$105 (tickets) • The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin • www.balletaustin.org Austin Marathon The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K will take place downtown, and feature
• Feb. 28-March 2 • Ticket prices vary • 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd., Austin • www.nascaratcota.com
March
South by Southwest Conference & Festivals The annual event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film & TV screenings, exhibitions, professional development and networking opportunities. • March 7-15 • $845+ (badge) • Downtown Austin • www.sxsw.com Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids Austin FC will take on Colorado for the team’s second home match of the 2025 Major League Soccer season. • March 8, 7:30 p.m. • $60-plus • Q2 Stadium, 10414 McKalla Place, Austin • www.q2stadium.com/event
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