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artists. Festival proceeds are donated to Austin nonpro ts. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Historic Sixth Street District. www.pecanstreetfestival.org 17 ENJOY LIVE MUSIC Alternative rock band Backseat Lovers will bring its Waiting to Spill world tour to Austin. 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 Austin. The pair 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 21 HAVE 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. The celebration includes a mimosa contest, and attendees can nominate their favorite restaurant or bar in Austin. The event is 21+. 12 p.m.-4 p.m. $100. Wanderlust Wine Collective, 702 Shady Ln, Austin. www.mimosa-fest.com
Bazaar, 6100 Airport Blvd., Austin. www.bluegenieartbazaar.com THROUGH MAY 31 DRINK BEER FOR DOGS Divine Canines’ annual fundraiser, Barks for Beers, supports 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,” which can be used for one pour at each participating brewery. www.divinecanines.org/barksforbeers 05 THROUGH 07 JOIN 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 shows, vendors, food trucks, live music and more. Free. Times vary. Austin Speed Shop, 3507 Chapman Lane, Austin. www. republicoftexasmotorcyclerally.com 06 THROUGH 07 WALK A STREET FESTIVAL The Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival is a free two-day festival held twice every year in Austin’s Sixth Street Historic District. The festival features vendors selling items from art to food as well as live music from Austin
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MAY THROUGH MAY 29 SHOP SOME LOCAL ARTISTS The third annual May Market will run every Friday and Saturday through May. Blue Genie Art Bazaar consists of over 100 regional artists and artisans. The event is family friendly. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Blue Genie Art Jester King Brewery will host Doom Metal Goat Yoga sessions every Saturday with Oak + Lotus Yoga. 10-11 a.m. $25. 13187 Fitzhugh Road, Austin. www.destinationdrippingsprings.com
WORTH THE TRIP UTOPiAfest is a family-friendly music festival in Burnet, Texas. This year’s festival, May 5-6, is the nal UTOPiAfest. The festival features two main stages as well as camping, hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, and other workshops and activities. Nearby the festival is access to the Highland Lakes. The full lineup of artists is available and includes rock band Tauk and Austin local Vincent Antone. Times vary. $15-$189. Reveille Peak Ranch, 1996 CR 115, Burnet. www.utopiafest.com
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