Events
BY AMANDA CUTSHALL
May
Wooldridge Elementary Art Gallery Exhibition Reading-themed artwork created by Woolridge Elementary School students will be on display at the Little Walnut Creek Branch of Austin Public Library for visitors to view. • Through May 18, during normal library hours • Free (admission) • Austin Public Library’s Little Walnut Creek Branch, 835 W. Rundberg Lane, Austin • www.library.austintexas.gov Fiesta Austin Cinco De Mayo With a focus on celebrating Hispanic heritage, attendees can partake in cultural dancing, live music, games, a kids zone and more. Over 40 vendors will be in attendance with wares and food. • May 4, 1-10 p.m. • Admission: free (age 12 and younger), $5 (advance), $7 (gate) • Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., Austin • www.fiestaaustin.org Art in Cahoots Targeted for children ages 30 months-4 years old, the arts and crafts activities are designed to be completed by children and their caregivers during the one-hour pop-up event. • May 10, 10-11 a.m. • Free (admission) • Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Drive, Austin • www.austintexas.gov Austin LuLu Fest In its eighth year, the festival will celebrate women-led bands. LuLu Fest includes genres such as jazz, Latin and Western swing. • May 11, 5:30-9:30 p.m. • $21.40-$31.60 • First Presbyterian Church of Austin, 8001 Mesa Drive, Austin • www.lulu-fest.com
CelebrAsia Austin 2024 The family-friendly event will feature Asian- American-focused live music, dance performances and exhibits, plus food vendors, activities and more. • May 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Free (admission) • Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road, Austin • www.austintexas.org
Mother’s Day at the Capitol The Austin Symphonic Band will host a Mother’s Day concert at the south steps of the State Capitol. The music will feature a range of genres from marches to theatrical to original arrangements.
• Prices vary • Q2 Stadium, 10414 Mc Kalla Place, Austin • www.austinfc.com
June
• May 12, 7-8 p.m. • Free (admission) • State Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave., Austin • www.austinsymphonicband.org
Emergency preparedness pop-up This informative event geared for teens and adults will offer presentations filled with guides to help those attending prepare for a variety of emergencies, such as flooding, wildfires and more. • June 18, 4-7 p.m. • Free (admission) • Austin Public Library’s Spicewood Springs Branch, 8637 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin • www.readycentraltexas.org
Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo FC Major League Soccer teams Austin FC and Houston Dynamo FC will face off at Q2 Stadium as part of a Copa Tejas match—an annual rivalry between Austin, Dallas and Houston. Austin FC won its first 2024 Copa Tejas matchup in March against Dallas. • May 15, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
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