South Central Austin Edition | April 2023

TODO LIST

May events

COMPILED BY ELLE BENT & KATY MCAFEE

MAY 2528

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 separate food events and live music. Proceeds fund the Southern Smoke Foundation, a nonprot for food and beverage workers. Prices, times and locations vary. www.hotluckfest.com

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, and 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

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 21+. 12 p.m.-4 p.m. $100. Wanderlust Wine Collective, 702 Shady Ln, Austin. www.mimosa-fest.com

MAY THROUGH MAY 29 DO SOME SPRING SHOPPING

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 on May 19 and 20. 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

The third annual May Market will run every Friday and Saturday beginning April 28 and ending May 29. 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 rae 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. ROT Rally includes the Derwood International Builder Show, a ride-in show, customs from the Austin Speed Shop, vendors, food trucks, live music and more. 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

Wein & Saengerfest will have many vendors and activities in New Braunfels.

WORTH THE TRIP All are welcome to drink and sing at New Braunfels’ Wein & Saengerfest—Wine and Singing Festival—on May 6 . The festival will have live music, family-friendly activities, shopping, food vendors, wine and craft beer educational seminars, and wine/craft beer tastings. Festivalgoers will have the opportunity to purchase wine and beer tasting and souvenir glasses. Proceeds from ticket sales will benet the New Braunfels Downtown Association and the New Braunfels Parks Foundation for downtown beautication and enhancement projects. Noon-10 p.m. Free. 500 Main Plaza, New Braunfels. 830-221-4277.

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.

SOUTH CENTRAL AUSTIN EDITION • MAY 2023