Events

Through Sept. 27, 7:30-11 p.m.

310 E. Saint Elmo, Austin South

$37.83-42.95

Join us September 21-27 for live tapings and listening-room concerts to celebrate 10 Years of Monks! We’re commemorating a decade of Monks all week long this September with friends, family, artists, and everyone who has helped make this place what it is. Come raise a glass, hear some great music, and celebrate 10 years of Monks with us. The week will feature Nicholas Payton with the Monks Jazz Orchestra, HAAM Day with Jon Deas, Benny Green, Mike Sailors & Elena Diaz, Jalen Baker & Jessica Healey, Elias Haslanger & Tito Carrillo, and Mercedes Solis & Bruce Saunders. 512/827-8819

Lady Champagne: Red Carpet Opening Night Screening

Thu., Sept. 24, 6-11:59 p.m.

Galaxy Highland 10

6700 Middle Fiskville, N. I-35 & Middle Fiskville, Austin Midtown

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$20.00

Film

OPENING NIGHT: BIG SCREEN. BIG CAMP. TINY PARK. Thursday, September 24 | Galaxy Theatres Austin + Rain on 4th Help us kick off The Big Queer Weekend red carpet-style! The celebration begins at 6:00 p.m. at Galaxy Theatres Austin with a Red Carpet Reception featuring filmmakers, special guests, photo ops, and plenty of opening-night energy. 5125274739

Meet the Artist: Anna Ganina

Thu., Sept. 24, 6-9 p.m.

Austin Art Garage

2200-J S. Lamar, Austin South Lamar and Barton Springs

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Free

Visual Arts

Austin Art Garage invites you to get to know the creative minds behind the work at their latest Meet the Artist happy hour art show. This round features Anna Ganina, a world traveler hailing from Ukraine who found her way to Austin. From her iconic color blocked portraits that capture the lens of memory to her nostalgic Americana scenes of diners and trailers set against a southwestern landscape, Anna reshapes the familiar through bold color and exaggerated light into a world entirely her own. (512) 351-5934

Boeing Boeing

Thu., Sept. 24, 7:30-10:15 p.m., Fri., Sept. 25, 7:30-10:15 p.m., Sat., Sept. 26, 7:30-10:15 p.m., Sun., Sept. 27, 2-4:45 p.m., Thu., Oct. 1, 7:30-10:15 p.m., Fri., Oct. 2, 7:30-10:15 p.m., Sat., Oct. 3, 7:30-10:15 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 4, 2-4:45 p.m.

TexARTS

1110 S RR 620, Lakeway West Austin and Lakeway

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$57.55+

Theatre

This 1960s French farce adapted for the English-speaking stage features self-styled Parisian lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German and American fiancées, each a beautiful airline hostess with frequent “layovers.” He keeps “one up, one down, and one pending” – until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris, and Bernard’s apartment, at the same time. 512-852-9079

Scott Silven

Fri., Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 26, 1:30 & 7:30 p.m.

McCullough Theatre

2375 Robert Dedman, Austin Campus

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$39.00 - $79.00

Theatre

The Lost Things: An All-New Magical Experience from Illusionist Scott Silven “Theatre is a doorway,” says illusionist Scott Silven, “where we witness the impossible and step into the unknown together.” That spirit of wonder lies at the heart of The Lost Things, a joyful exploration of memory, mystery, and human connection. In this awe-inspiring new performance, Silven blends breathtaking illusions with evocative storytelling to reveal the hidden corners of human nature. 512-471-2787

Still. Here. Now.

Fri., Sept. 25, 8-9:30 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 26, 8-9:30 p.m.

George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center

1165 Angelina, Austin East

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Tickets $20-$35

Dance, Theatre, Music

Andrea Ariel Dance Theatre presents Still. Here. Now., a multicultural dance theatre and live music performance celebrating our shared humanity. Bringing together diverse Austin dancers, choreographers, musicians, and storytellers, the work explores how identity is shaped by ancestry, family, community, cultural memory, and the dreams we inherit or create. Through artistic collaboration and community workshops, Still. Here. Now. explores intergenerational wisdom, immigration, belonging, self-worth, and the American Dream, inviting audiences to consider what we inherit, what we carry forward, and how our stories connect us across generations and communities through a dynamic performance of dance and live music. 512/423-0457

Austin Police Oversight Expo

Sat., Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Austin City Hall

301 W. Second, Austin Downtown

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Free

Civics, Learning, Family

Curious about Police Oversight in Austin? Come to the Austin Police Oversight Expo on Saturday, September 26, 2026  at Austin City Hall from 10AM – 2PM. Connect directly with APO staff to learn how the oversight process works, the latest on new projects and programs, and how you can take part in building trust, promoting transparency, and strengthening accountability within the Austin Police Department! Can't join APO in person? The Expo will be streaming live on ATXN starting at 10AM! 512/972-2676

Brewtoberfest

Sat., Sept. 26, 12-8 p.m.

The Brewtorium

6015-A Dillard Cir., Austin Midtown

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Free

Food & Drink

German beers, German Food, Live Polka Music, Brewlympic Games & more! Free to attend & all ages welcome! Dust off those lederhosen & dirndls and join us on Saturday, September 26th for our Annual Brewtoberfest!!!! We'll have... 🥨 A tasty German Fest Food menu from the kitchen 🎶 Live polka music throughout the day 🏆 Our famous Oktoberfest Olympic Games 💪 Stein Hoisting competition 🍺 And of course lots of house-brewed German-style beer! ❄️ All inside our air conditioned beer hall!!! Entertainment Schedule: 🔹 12:30 Live Music by Pivo & Polka 🔹 2:00 Oktoberfest Olympic Games 🔹 3:30 Live Music 512/524-0323

Art City Austin's Fiesta

Sat., Sept. 26, 12-9 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 27, 12-9 p.m.

Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

600 River St., Austin Downtown

$1

Community, Family, Music

Celebrate 75 years of Austin creativity at Art City Austin’s Fiesta, the city’s longest-running arts festival. Returning September 26-27, 2026, to the newly renovated Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, Fiesta brings together the best of Austin’s music, art, food, and community in one vibrant, family-friendly weekend. Visitors can enjoy music, dance, and art, from mariachi, folklórico, and Aztec dance to contemporary cumbia, Brazilian rhythms, jazz, and a Selena tribute by Bidi Bidi Banda. Highlights include performances by Riders Against the Storm, Los Desechos, Lesly Reynaga and Band, Frederico7, Los Gatos 512, and community groups from across Central Texas. 512-588-0369

Back To The Ranch: The LBJ BBQ Returns

Sat., Sept. 26, 6-10 p.m.

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

1048 Park Road #49, Stonewall Beyond Austin

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200

Community, Food & Drink

The Friends of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park invite you to Back to the Ranch: The LBJ BBQ Returns, an unforgettable evening celebrating Texas history, Hill Country tradition, and community. Reviving the spirit of the legendary LBJ Ranch BBQs, this special fundraiser will feature live music, exceptional barbecue, dancing under the Texas stars, a silent auction, and exclusive updates on the future of the Texas White House. Most importantly, the event supports the ongoing preservation, education, and public programs of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and help preserve… 5126442624

Tribute to Farm Aid Music Festival

Sun., Sept. 27, 4-9 p.m.

The BackWood Bar

12010 Menchaca Rd., Austin South

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$30

Music

Austin's top tribute bands are recreating the legendary Farm Aid Music Festival with proceeds benefitting Farmshare Austin! The Damn Torpedoes (A Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers), Camp Mellen (The Music of John Mellencamp), Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Motts (A Tribute to Willie Nelson), Out on the Weekend (A Tribute to Neil Young) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61593313135239

THE CUP O' CARNATIC SHOW

Sun., Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m.

Westlake Performing Arts Theatre

4100 Westbank Dr., Austin West Austin and Lakeway

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Dance, Music, Visual Arts

Join India Fine Arts for an extraordinary evening of Carnatic music with renowned veena maestro Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh and her acclaimed Cup O’ Carnatic Show. A sixth-generation musician who began playing the Saraswathi Veena at just three years old, Dr. Kumaresh brings more than four decades of artistry to the stage. This captivating production combines powerful live music, storytelling, dazzling graphics, immersive lighting, and stage visuals, bringing the beauty of raga and tala to life for all ages. Prepare for an unforgettable journey where centuries-old music meets stunning visuals and an unforgettable live experience.

The Triangle Food and Artisan Market

Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Triangle

4700 Guadalupe, Austin Midtown

Free

Community, Food & Drink

The Triangle Food and Artisan Market launches on September 13th in the heart of The Triangle, at the Triangle Commons Pocket Park. This market features 40 local vendors offering fresh and locally made gourmet foods and drinks. The market also hosts local artists offering one a kind painting, pottery, and other artistic mediums. Come help us celebrate Austin local businesses every Sunday from 10am to 2pm. Live music weekly from 12pm to 2pm! 5127509315

Boz Scaggs

Thu., Oct. 1, 7 p.m.

Bass Concert Hall

2350 Robert Dedman, Austin Campus

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$79.00 - $166.80

Music

BOZ SCAGGS is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. n early bandmate of Steve Miller in The Ardells and the Steve Miller Band, he began his solo career in 1969, though he lacked a major hit until his 1976 album Silk Degrees peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200, and produced the hit singles “Lido Shuffle” and “Lowdown”. Scaggs produced two more platinum-certified albums in Down Two Then Left and Middle Man, the latter of which produced two top-40 singles “Breakdown Dead Ahead” and “Jojo”. 512-471-2787

HealthFest

Sat., Oct. 3, 2-7 p.m.

Star Hill Ranch

15000 Hamilton Pool Road, 15000 Hamilton Pool Road, Austin West Austin and Lakeway

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Adults $20; youth ages 11 to 17 $10; 10 and under FREE

Community, Family, Music

The Engage & Heal Foundation invites the community to come together for HealthFest, an inspiring day dedicated to holistic wellness, meaningful connection, and personal growth. HealthFest offers an engaging lineup of activities designed to nourish the mind and body, encouraging wellness for attendees of all ages. Family-friendly programming will transform Star Hill Ranch into a walkable “Wellness Town Experience” filled with mental health education, practical resources, music, movement, books, family activities and opportunities for meaningful connection. (512) 522-9244

TA SE DHIN TAK 2 DAY TABLA FESTIVAL

Sat., Oct. 3, 3 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 4, 3 p.m.

Asian American Resource Center

8401 Cameron, Austin North

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$125 Patron $70 General

Classical Music

TA SE DHIN TAK – A Tabla Festival Celebrating Guru–Shishya Parampara Presented by the School of Indian Percussion & Music (SIPM), it is a unique celebration of the timeless Indian classical tradition of Guru–Shishya Parampara—the sacred bond between teacher and disciple. This two-day tabla festival brings together some of the most respected maestros of Indian percussion along with their accomplished disciples, showcasing the continuity, depth, and beauty of this living tradition through inspiring performances and musical dialogue. Featured Artists Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri & Shri Nilan Chaudhuri Pt. Anindo Chatterjee & Shri Anubrata Chatterjee Pt. Gourisankar & Shri Rishi Prasad 512/738-0272

Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves

Tue., Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Hogg Auditorium

2300 Whitis, West 24th & Whitis, UT campus, Austin Campus

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Music

September 2026 marks the centennial of John Coltrane’s birth. To celebrate the enduring legacy of one of jazz’s most influential voices, NEA Jazz Masters and Grammy Award winners Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves unite for a special once-in-a-lifetime tribute. Reeves joins forces with the stunningly versatile Branford Marsalis Quartet to honor the landmark 1963 collaboration between Coltrane and vocalist Johnny Hartman. Fresh from their companion album release on Blue Note Records, these jazz luminaries bring Coltrane’s timeless repertoire to life in an unforgettable night of music. 512-471-2787

Texas Renaissance Festival

Saturdays, Sundays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Nov. 29

Texas Renaissance Festival

21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission Beyond Austin

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$18 - $45

Out of Town, Food & Drink

The Texas Renaissance Festival is the nation’s largest and most acclaimed Renaissance-themed event. Established in 1974, the event attracts more than half a million visitors annually to its 70-acre recreation of a 16th-century European village one hour north of Houston. The festival is a celebration of food, fun, and artisan markets ensconced in immersive Renaissance-era magic. The 2026 season takes place over eight themed weekends from Oct. 10 through Nov. 29, including Thanksgiving Friday. 281-356-2178

Austin Film Festival

Thu., Oct. 29, Fri., Oct. 30, Sat., Oct. 31, Sun., Nov. 1, Mon., Nov. 2, Tue., Nov. 3, Wed., Nov. 4 and Thu., Nov. 5

Various Locations

Various Locations, Austin Greater Austin

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Film Passes are only $80

Film

Entering its 33rd year, Austin Film Festival spans over eight days, screening more than 150 films, putting attendees among the first to experience the year’s most anticipated releases. AFF also hosts the industry's premier Writers Conference during the first four days, where badge holders engage with leading creatives, executives, producers, and agents, and join a network of fellow storytellers to learn, share, and connect. Beyond panels and screenings, AFF curates vibrant parties and intimate networking events. It is a hallmark of the local creative scene, serving as an iconic, unmissable Austin experience. 512/478-4795

Big Screen Classics: Raising Arizona

Sept. 18-20 and 23

AFS Cinema

6406 N. I-35 Ste. 3100, Austin Midtown

Film

AFS Cinema devotes a week to the Coen Brothers’ first three films for a petite sampler of their range: a wackadoo comedy, period gangster film, and sweaty neo-noir filmed right here in Austin. 1987’s Raising Arizona still ranks as one of their most beloved; it features a shock-haired Nicolas Cage and baby-fevered Holly Hunter playing well-meaning kidnappers. – Kimberley Jones 512/322-0145

The Bronze After Dark: A Buffy-Inspired Candle Making Class

Wed., Sept. 23

Hyperreal Film Club

301 Chicon, Austin Lower East

Community

What scent will you choose: rusty copper or dusty crypt? A stake-making class might make more sense, but I’ll take any opportunity I get to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer on the big screen in 2026. Brooklyn-launched film-centric candle makers Mise en Scènt – an awesome product premise you should earmark as a Christmas gift for the cinephile in your life now – host this candle making class at Austin’s favorite cinema for the people, where snacks, drinks, and episodes in the background round out two opportunities (there’s a 2:30pm and a 7pm class) for melted wax and bloodlust. –…

Sherman’s March

Sept. 20 and 23

AFS Cinema

6406 N. I-35 Ste. 3100, Austin Midtown

Film

What starts as an attempt to retrace the bloody footsteps of General William T. Sherman’s March on the South during the Civil War turns into a solipsistic, goofy diary of director Ross McElwee’s efforts to move on after a recent breakup. McElwee’s sense of humor grounds this Film School 101 example of documentary filmmaking’s conundrum: Are you capturing the “truth” of the intended subject, or the “truth” of making a documentary about it? Which, in this case, involves a bunch of charming Southern belles more than a dusty history lesson. Revisit this new 4K restoration before you check out McElwee’s… 512/322-0145

Fantastic Fest

Sept. 17-24

Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar

1120 S. Lamar, Austin South Lamar and Barton Springs

Film

The most important genre film festival in the U.S. celebrates its 21st anniversary with a signature mixture of the wildest and weirdest movies from around the globe. Expect it all, from the world premiere of Victorian Psycho to a special gala screening of the new Resident Evil; new restorations like original gore flick, Blood Feast; and a pair of hush-hush secret screenings. Wrap up the whole wild week with a special closing night party featuring the gentle tunes of everyone’s favorite intergalactic troubadours, Gwar. – Richard Whittaker 512/861-7040

Mrs. Doubtfire

Sept. 22-27

Bass Concert Hall

2350 Robert Dedman, Austin Campus

Theatre

Slowly but surely, every beloved Eighties and Nineties movie is morphing into a Broadway show. Next in the queue? Mrs. Doubtfire, sans Robin Williams but plus catchy tunes. Toe-tap along with ditties following divorced dad Daniel Hillard’s transformation into the titular Scottish nanny. Just like Daniel’s wardrobe, the film gets revamped with a brand-new score from brothers Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick. Revisit childhood and introduce a whole new generation to Hillard’s plentiful hijinks with this touring production. – Cat McCarrey 512/471-2787

Geordie Greep [outside]

Wed., Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m.

Mohawk

912 Red River, Austin Downtown

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Music

It may be surprising, but British iconoclast Geordie Greep has a special relationship with Austin. As related by the former Black Midi leader at SXSW this past March, their 2019 SX date at the Mohawk was their third and highest-profile gig stateside, and Greep holds a great deal of affection for the venue. He proved that then by tearing up the stage, something he’ll no doubt do again as he returns with his brain-melting mix of progressive rock and post-rock with sides of jazz fusion and Frank Sinatra, as heard on 2024’s still-relevant debut solo album The New Sound. –… 512/666-0877

"suspended belief"

Sept. 19-26

The Future Front House

1900 E. 12th St., Austin East

Visual Arts

Organized into four biblical chapters, “suspended belief” follows the narrative arc of Austin-based artist Rewon’s departure from her evangelical Christian upbringing. Nostalgia and familial warmth coexist alongside critical curiosity, grief, and religious deconstruction, as told through paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Rewon reflects on inherited worldviews and personal change, exploring what gets embraced and left behind as we grow. By employing biblical and archival imagery alongside imaginative papier-mâché constructions and detailed figurative works, Rewon’s exhibition immerses viewers in the contradictory experience of transformation over its eight-day run. – Caroline Drew

The Worlds of Gertrude Stein

Aug. 15-Jan. 11

Harry Ransom Center

300 W. 21st, Austin Campus

Community

Few literary figures of the mid-20th century remain as controversial and enigmatic as Gertrude Stein. Lauded for her radical works of literature like The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas and her championing of avant-garde art through her Paris salon, Stein was also condemned for how she lionized Nazi collaborators like Marshal Pétain. This new exhibition, curated by senior lecturer in Modernism at the University of Liverpool Dr. Sophie Oliver, attempts to examine the writer through her works, her possessions, and her collections. – Richard Whittaker 512/471-8944

Aineki Traverso

Sept. 12 - Oct. 11

McLennon Pen Co. Gallery

1114 W 5th St, Suite 202, Austin Downtown

Visual Arts

An Aineki Traverso painting blends the warm color palette of a Renaissance painting with the mishmashed, slightly ominous textures of a contemporary abstract collage. She toys frequently with lacuna – lapses in memory, missed connections, unfinished thoughts – and in her 2026 work to flirt from the periphery, that translates to faces on headless bodies, eyes without frames, and blurs of stormy colors in the midst of her intricately rendered visages. The Atlanta-based artist spent the last month in Austin preparing new works as McLennon Pen Co.’s summer artist in residence; fall into her blank spaces now through mid-October. –… 512/240-2273

Fear Fair

Sept. 16 - Nov. 1

Sign Bar

9909 FM 969 Bldg. 3, Austin East

Community

What’s scarier than a gimmick bar? How about one that’ll have a rotating cast of scare performers almost all dang week long – three on school nights, and six on Fridays & Saturdays. You’re sure to be scared witless in Sign Bar’s refreshed frightmare featuring a new haunted clown maze, but you won’t be drinkless. There’s a buncha Halloween-themed cocktails awaiting your screaming maw, so dress up for the photo booth and get ready to be terrified, not thirsty. – James Scott (512) 256-4701

Christine Garvey: “Parlour Tricks”

Through Oct. 17

Ivester Contemporary

916 Springdale #107, 916 Springdale #107, Austin East

Visual Arts

Author Margaret Atwood wrote perhaps the quintessential line on trying to find the self as a woman under patriarchal society’s thumb: “You are a woman with a man inside watching a woman. You are your own voyeur” (The Robber Bride). This quote comes to mind when observing Austin artist Christine Garvey’s new exhibition, created in the wake of her second child and during her second maternity leave. Through the imagery of 19th century stage magic, Garvey unpacks archetypes associated with women, particularly those built around motherhood as a miracle. Her art invites women to shed the voyeur within and “imagines…

Regina Durante Jestrow: “Strips, Stripes, Pieces, Parts”

Sept. 11 - Oct. 17

Ivester Contemporary

916 Springdale #107, 916 Springdale #107, Austin East

Visual Arts

If you wonder how a pair of green leopard print capris become art, in Regina Durante Jestrow’s hands, they’re material to be cut into long strips and then brought into unexpected new arrangements. Her new solo exhibition pushes this cutting and reassembling process through checkerboards, interlocking grids, and geometric compositions. These fabrics become more than just contrasting colors and patterns sitting side by side. Collage brings those different histories into new relationships and meanings through their juxtaposition, and the artist doesn’t erase the differences. She lets those differences do the work. – Maryam Muliaee

Sylvia Benitez: “The Way Back”

Through Oct. 4

Wally Workman Gallery

1202 W. Sixth, Austin Old West Austin

Visual Arts

With “The Way Back,” artist Sylvia Benitez returns once again to the Central and South Texas landscapes that have inspired her paintings for nearly two decades. Her pieces, however, move away from realistic representation, and she instead works from memory. Familiar scenery dissolves into shifting fields of color and sensation as she paints them to create unique atmospheres of blurred haze, soft horizons, and changing light and weather. Benitez captures landscape as something imagined and continuously in motion. No road map needed. Come for the landscape, stay for the atmosphere. – Maryam Muliaee 512/472-7428

“Spirit of Space”

Through October 30

Art For The People Gallery

1023 Springdale Rd. Ste. 2-A, Austin East

Visual Arts

Coming right as Art for the People moves into their new digs over at Canopy, this exhibition explores how the spaces we inhabit affect us. That’s not just talkin’ physically, either: “From the vastness of outer space to the quiet observation of light moving across a wall,” reads the show copy, “space shapes how we relate to ourselves, to one another, and to the unknown.” Visit this collection of contemporary pieces from up-and-coming artists anytime between now and late October to see how you respond to these sensory surroundings. – James Scott 512-761-4708

Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration

Through Sept. 27

Bullock Texas State History Museum

1800 Congress, Austin Campus

Community

Everything, for the most part, is bigger in Texas – and that includes the community celebrations. Kicking off this Saturday, April 25, and running until late September is the Bob Bullock Museum’s tribute to the festivals of the Lone Star State. Showcasing 27 Texan fests, the exhibition’s three sections explores these festive affairs through iconic artifacts, a short documentary, and several interactive elements, from make-your-own gown trains to Mad Libs-style festival name making, and even a food truck-themed play area. With summer nipping at our spring heels, here’s a great way to soak in all the festival fun within the… 512/936-4629

“Día de los Muertos - Celebrando Juntos: Coleccionando Memorias”

Through January 3

Mexic-Arte Museum

419 Congress, Austin Downtown

Visual Arts, Community

Explore the memories echoing throughout the U.S. and Mexico’s collective artistic heritage with Mexic-Arte’s newest exhibition. Comparing the curation of this collection to assembling an ofrenda, the museum aims to “[preserve] the stories of communities” much like how an altar decorated with candles, photographs, and late family members’ favorite foods keeps their memory alive. Alongside pieces like calavera prints by José Guadalupe Posada and works by contemporary artists Claudia Zapata and Claudia Aparicio will be a secondary presentation comprising selections from the Juan Antonio Sandoval Jr. Collection. This was donated by the late Sandoval, who worked as a reference librarian… 512/480-9373

Houdini’s Library

Through Jan. 24, 2027

Harry Ransom Center

300 W. 21st, Austin Campus

Community

Harry Houdini’s connection to Austin didn’t end with the famous Houdini Hole in the ceiling of the Paramount. His massive personal library and archive has been housed at the HRC since 1958, and this special exhibition highlights treasures and curios that give an insight into the mind of the great illusionist and escapologist. Cline Curator of Theatre and Performing Arts Dr. Eric Colleary has gathered some of the most intriguing artifacts, from Houdini’s own first edition of Reginald Scot’s The Discoverie of Witchcraft to the travel diary of acting legend David Garrick. – Richard Whittaker 512/471-8944

Come From Away

Through Sept. 27

Zach Theater

202 S. Lamar, Austin South Lamar and Barton Springs

Theatre

Narratives about the 9/11 terrorist attacks tend to center on what happened at the World Trade Center, both on the planes and on the ground. But what about the other planes, the ones that were diverted and couldn’t land at their destinations? Thousands of passengers on 38 flights were sent to a tiny town called Gander, home to 10,000 Newfoundlanders. As their population almost doubled, the residents sprang into action to welcome the weary travelers and show them some old-fashioned Canadian hospitality. That’s at the heart of this Tony-winning musical by Irene Sankhoff and David Hein, which combines a Celtic…

Amy Banner Updegrove: “Passing Beauty”

Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Oct. 10

Davis Gallery

837 W. 12th, Austin Downtown

Visual Arts

In her new exhibition, Amy Banner Updegrove builds mixed-media compositions from repetition, variations, and a range of materials. In Kodachrome, you see 108 small blue and white squares placed in a 9 by 12 grid, but no two are quite the same. If you look once, they’re simply blue fields. Look again, and Updegrove’s pale blue squares seem to change identity. Is that a view of the ocean or a window? The pale palette and detailed composition throughout the artist's work draws viewers in, wondering how long they’ve been staring. – Maryam Muliaee 512/477-4929

Waitress

Wed., Sept. 23, 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Wed., Oct. 21, 7:30-10 p.m. and Thu., Oct. 22, 7:30-10 p.m.

Bass Concert Hall

2350 Robert Dedman, Austin Campus

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Theatre

Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby county — and a satisfying encounter with someone new — show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own perfectly personal recipe for happiness. 512-471-1444

Music on the Trail Series

Wednesdays, 12-7 p.m. Continues through Oct. 14

Rainey Street Trailhead

Cummings St, Austin Lake

Free

Music, Family

Shake up your Wednesday nights with Music on the Trail—a free live music series right on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. Every week, the Rainey Street Trailhead lawn transforms into Austin’s coolest outdoor concert spot, featuring a new local musician each show. Grab a blanket, bring some friends, and let’s make Wednesdays the best night of the week! Fall 2026 Lineup: September 9: Jennifer Foster & The Audacity September 16: LeTrainiump September 23: RENU September 30: Grace Rowland October 7: Stephanie Bergara October 14: The Animeros 855-448-7245

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HealthFest

Brewtoberfest

THE CUP O' CARNATIC SHOW

Art City Austin's Fiesta

Austin Police Oversight Expo

10 Years of Monks Celebration!

Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves

Still. Here. Now.

Boeing Boeing

Back To The Ranch: The LBJ BBQ Returns

Austin Film Festival

Lady Champagne: Red Carpet Opening Night Screening

TA SE DHIN TAK 2 DAY TABLA FESTIVAL

Meet the Artist: Anna Ganina

Texas Renaissance Festival

Boz Scaggs

Tribute to Farm Aid Music Festival

Scott Silven

The Triangle Food and Artisan Market

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