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512/351-9909

Sahara Quartet

Tue., Oct. 27, 8:30 p.m.

Continental Club Gallery

1313-A S. Congress, Austin South Congress and South First

$5 cover (21+)

512/441-2444

LUCY, Negashi Armada

Tue., Oct. 27, 9 p.m.

Hotel Vegas

1502 E. Sixth, Austin Lower East

512/524-1584

Milan Moorman Quartet

Tue., Oct. 27, 9 p.m.

Elephant Room

315 Congress, Austin Downtown

512/473-2279

Sammy J

Tue., Oct. 27, 9 p.m.

Speakeasy

412-D Congress, Austin Downtown

512/476-8017

South Austin Serenaders

Tue., Oct. 27, 9 p.m.

Sam's Town Point

2115 Allred, Austin South

Grooveline Horns, Progger

512/965-6028

Tue., Oct. 27, 9:30 p.m.

C-Boy's Heart & Soul

2008 S. Congress, Austin South Congress and South First

$15 cover (21+)

512/215-0023

Mac Mcintosh Quartet

Tue., Oct. 27, 9:30 p.m.

Half Step

75Â½ Rainey, Austin Downtown

512/391-1877

Graham Wilkinson

Tue., Oct. 27, 10 p.m.

Continental Club

1315 S. Congress, Austin South Congress and South First

$10 cover (21+)

512/441-2444

Gator Gar

Tue., Oct. 27, 10:30 p.m.

Continental Club Gallery

1313-A S. Congress, Austin South Congress and South First

$10 cover (21+)

Support Your Local Vampires: We Are Blood Halloween T-Shirt Drive

512/441-2444

Through Oct. 31, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

We Are Blood Round Rock Donor Center

2132 N. Mays #900, Round Rock, Round Rock Beyond Austin

Happy Gilmore Pop-Up at The Dirdie Birdie

Free

Community, Family, Theatre

Save local lives and score exclusive Halloween swag! From October 15 through October 31, everyone who donates or attempts to donate blood or platelets at any We Are Blood location or mobile drive will receive a FREE "Support Your Local Vampires" t-shirt. Schedule your appointment today at weareblood.org or call 512-206-1266. Walk-ins welcome! 512-206-1266

Through Nov. 1, 11-12 a.m.

The Dirdie Birdie

10910 Domain Dr., #120, Austin North

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Food & Drink, Film

This October, The Dirdie Birdie will pay homage to a cult-classic on the course, Happy Gilmore. Tee off the Gilmore way and launch into a month-long celebration of a movie that brings fun to golf just like The Dirdie Birdie. Order off of Chubb’s Lounge Menu to enjoy bites like: -Happy’s favorite $5 Footlong -Buffalo Alligator Bites Pair those with one of the cocktails built by Travis Tober of Nickel City: -Gaiter Bait -McGavin Shooter -Happy Place Marg Later in the month, channel your favorite character in the Happy Gilmore Halloween Costume Competition. 512-906-0115

Spooky Halloween Activities at Monster Mini Golf Round Rock

Through Oct. 31, 2-9 p.m.

Monster Mini Golf Round Rock

3916 Gattis School Rd., Round Rock North

Family

Looking for Halloween activities in Round Rock that are not limited to one crowded weekend? Make Monster Mini Golf Round Rock part of your spooky season plans throughout October. Gather your favorite ghouls for glow-in-the-dark mini golf, arcade games and monstrous indoor fun in an immersive setting made for the season. Add a Halloween date night, family night out, October birthday celebration or something fun to do with friends this season! Monster Mini Golf Round Rock welcomes guests from Pflugerville, Hutto, Georgetown and throughout the Williamson County. Stop by the nearest location today! 5126098180

9th Annual Austin Roots & Wings Festival

Through Nov. 1

Various Locations

Various Locations, Austin Greater Austin

Free

Community, Family

Austin’s celebration of its urban forest and ecosystem returns from October 17 through November 1. This 16-day citywide tribute combines Arbor Day and Monarch Appreciation Day to connect people with our local canopy and the pollinators that keep it alive. Explore dozens of free community-led events, including neighborhood tree walks, monarch tagging, pollinator parties, and eco-art sessions across Austin. All ages are welcome. *Some events require RSVP.

Planning Commission Meeting

Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month

City Hall

301 W. Second, Austin Downtown

Old Quarry Branch Library

Civics, Learning

See agenda for details. Second & fourth Tuesdays, 6pm

Afterschool Lego Lab

Fourth and Second Tuesday of every month

7051 Village Center Dr., Austin North

Honky-Tonk Two-Step 101: Learn Austin's Signature Dance Online

Free

Family

The library provides the blocks, so kids just have to bring their imaginations. Second & fourth Tuesdays, 3:30-5pm 512/974-8860

Through Sept. 1, 2030, 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

While Wandering Through Mexico City

$87.00

Dance

Learn Austin's Honky-Tonk Two-Step from home! Beginner-friendly online course. Dance confidently at any venue. Start anytime at a fraction of the cost of Private Lessons! 5122700444

Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31

Consulate General of Mexico

5202 E. Ben White #150, Austin South

Free

Texas America250 Exhibit Opens

While Wandering Through Mexico CIty, includes photographs from 3 different series: Mientras vagaba for el D.F, El subconsciente chilango y La ciudad es un museo. The work approaches Mexico City as a site of visual observation documenting how ordinary objects or situations contribute to the identity of the city, and how I engage with the urban environment.

Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 11

Texas State Library & Archives

1201 Brazos, Austin Downtown

Free

Kinder Connect: Kindergarten Tour at Redeemer School

Now on view at the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building in Austin, Texas America250 highlights the outsized impact Texans have had on the nation. The exhibit showcases iconic moments and contributions—from cowboys to astronauts, and from Beaumont to Big Bend—that helped shape the United States. Visitors will explore artifacts from the State Archives’ collections, including early 20th-century spurs and cowbells, historic photographs, maps, music, and the State of Texas Medal of Valor presented to the Apollo 11 astronauts in 1971. The exhibit will be on view throughout 2026. 512/463-5514

Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m. Continues through Dec. 15

Redeemer School & Preschool

1500 W Anderson Lane, Austin North

Ascension Seton Supertri Austin Entries For 2027 Now Open

Free

Family, Learning

Kindergarten is a big step. Prospective families are invited to a relaxed Kinder Connect group tour of Redeemer School’s North Austin campus. Parents will peek into classrooms, meet a kindergarten teacher, and see how Redeemer gives children a strong start with room to grow—grounded in faith and community and filled with joy and confidence. Music, STEM, Art, P.E., and Spanish are included in tuition. Redeemer is a private Christian K–8 school that has served Austin families for more than 70 years and welcomes families from all backgrounds. Advance registration is requested. Questions? Email [email protected] or 512/362-6318. 512/362-6318

Through May 31, 2027, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Auditorium Shores

920 W. Riverside, Austin South Congress and South First

Great Rail Journeys Launches Landmark Collection

$215 - $404

Sports

Limited early entries available for 2027 at exclusive pricing after another landmark year showcasing over 1,800 athletes from 35 states and 10 countries over Memorial Day Weekend in downtown Austin. Entries for the 2027 Ascension Seton Supertri Austin are now open, with limited early spots available at exclusive pricing. To secure your place on the start line, visit: https://by.supertri.com/austin-triathlon/ and follow @supertri_. Register now to lock in your spot and use code RACE-10 for 10% off for a limited time! 8322625287

Through Dec. 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Amtrak

250 N. Lamar, Austin Old West Austin

The European Avant-Garde: From Impressionism to Cubism, Works from the Robertson Foundation

Great Rail Journeys (formerly Vacations By Rail), a globally trusted leader in rail travel, has introduced its new Landmark Collection, a portfolio of premium escorted vacations featuring iconic rail journeys, luxury accommodations, exclusive experiences and small-group touring. Now booking through 2027, the collection showcases some of the world's most celebrated rail experiences across Europe, Canada, Africa and the United Kingdom, with itineraries ranging from 7 to 17 days. 800/872-7245

Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 5

The Blanton Museum of Art

200 E. MLK, Austin Campus

$15.00

Meredith Heritage Tree Deck

Featuring works by Camille Pissarro, Claude Monet, Henri Fantin-Latour, Paul Gauguin, Wassily Kandinsky, Pablo Picasso, and others, The European Avant-Garde: From Impressionism to Cubism is a special presentation of fourteen works from the celebrated collection of Julian and Josie Robertson. On view for three years, the installation brings major examples of the European avant-garde to the Blanton and highlights artists who shaped key art movements between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Blanton Members get free admission and discounted parking. Not yet a member? Join today! https://blantonmuseum.org/support/membership/ 512-471-5482

Stay Strong

Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. Continues through Nov. 3

1301 Trinity St., Austin Southwest

Free

Mitote, Amigos Gathering: Selections from the Gilberto Cardenas & Dolores Carillo Garcia Collection

As the weather cools down, Waterloo Greenway is welcoming Austin’s 50+ community to stay active and enjoy the outdoors through a month of accessible movement and wellness programming. Stay Strong, presented by Aging Is Cool, invites adults ages 50 and older to participate in accessible, low-impact fitness focused on strength, balance, flexibility and cardiovascular health. 512-382-9017

Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Continues through Dec. 5

Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

600 River St., Austin Downtown

Free

Slow Flow Yoga with Ann Flemings

"Mitote" comes from the Nahuatl word “mitotiqui”- to dance, gather, celebrate together, and make joyful noise. Gilberto Cardenas and Dolores Carillo Garcia have lent iconic paintings, sculptures, photography, printmaking, and mixed media works by well-known Chicano artists, many of whom have roots in Central Texas. Each piece carries its own story while contributing to a larger conversation about cultural heritage, and the relationships that shape our communities. 512/974-3772

Mondays-Sundays, 10-11 a.m. Continues through Nov. 14

Neill-Cochran House Museum

2310 San Gabriel, Austin Campus

$20.00

Breathe deeply. Move gently. Restore fully. Before the holiday rush begins, give yourself an hour to pause, breathe, and reconnect. Join us in the beautiful art gallery at the Neill-Cochran House Museum—a serene and inspiring space where movement and creativity meet. Through gentle movement, mindful breathing, and moments of stillness, you’ll have space to recharge both physically and mentally before the holiday season arrives. Whether you’re new to yoga or returning to your mat, this welcoming, all-levels class offers a supportive way to slow down, settle in, and feel grounded. 5124782335

Errant Obsession

Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Continues through Nov. 28

Dougherty Arts Center

1110 Barton Springs Rd., Austin South Congress and South First

Free

Haas Brothers: Uncanny Valley

“Errant Obsession” explores how addiction and obsession can reshape our lives and distract us from a deeper purpose. The exhibition examines the struggle to redirect that energy toward something more meaningful, asking viewers to recognize the undercurrents of their own obsessions and consider how they might transform them into something more benevolent. 512/974-4000

Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 17

The Blanton Museum of Art

200 E. MLK, Austin Campus

$15.00

Collaborators and twin brothers Nikolai and Simon Haas (b. 1984) are known for fantastical sculptures that fuse art, design, and technology. This first mid-career survey, touring nationally, presents selections from major bodies of work the artists have created over the past 15 years. Their colorful biomorphic artworks resemble creatures and plants from another world — intricately crafted in rich materials such as porcelain, bronze, wool, glass beads, fur, and more. Blanton Members get free admission and discounted parking. Not yet a member? Join today! https://blantonmuseum.org/support/membership/ This is a Weekly Recurring Event Runs from Oct 13, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027 512-471-5482

Outlet Within

Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. Continues through Nov. 28

Dougherty Arts Center

1110 Barton Springs Rd., Austin South Congress and South First

Free

Jet’s Pizza x Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area

“Outlet Within” showcases the ceramic artwork of Dougherty Arts Center’s 2026 Resident Artists Victoria Zhuk, Stefania Garcia, Minnie Rogers, Gargi Sharma, and Nathan Anthony. Learn more about the exhibit at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery webpage: https://www.austintexas.gov/dougherty/julia-c-butridge-gallery 512/974-4000

Through Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Jet's Pizza

9001 Brodie Ln., Austin Greater Austin

Food & Drink

Jet’s Pizza is proud to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area with a special community giveback offer! Now through the end of 2026, enjoy 20% off any menu‑priced pizza at participating Jet’s Pizza Austin locations, and feel great knowing that 10% of every discounted order is donated directly to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area. Use promo code: BGCA Unlimited redemptions • Valid on all pizzas • Online orders only 9001 Brodie Ln 8900 S Congress Ave 7101 W State Hwy 71 7301 Burnet Road, Suite 104 3003 S Lamar Blvd 512/280-1010

Jet’s Pizza Austin 10% Off for Students

Through Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Jet's Pizza

827 W. 12th St. #101, Austin Greater Austin

Food & Drink

Jet’s Pizza is offering Austin students 10% off online orders for delivery and pickup with a valid student ID. Using code JET10, guests can enjoy their favorite Detroit-style pizzas at a discounted price. This offer is available at the following Austin locations: 9001 Brodie Ln, Austin, TX 78748 8900 S Congress Ave #175, Austin, TX 78748 3003 S Lamar Blvd S F130, Austin, TX 78704 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd Unit 1420, Austin, TX 78723 7101 W State Hwy 71 Ste A-9, Austin, TX 78735 827 W 12th St Ste 101, Austin, TX 78701 7301 Burnet Rd Suite 104, Austin, TX 512/717-3668

Free Weekly Stitching, Hand Sewing & Fiber Arts Meet-Up

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 15

Inspired Minds Art Center

121 Main St., Buda Beyond Austin

$20.00

Community, Learning

Join this free, drop-in Stitching, Hand Sewing, and Fiber Arts Group every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Inspired Minds Art Center in downtown Buda. Whether you crochet, knit, embroider, cross-stitch, or hand-sew, simply bring your current project and settle in for a couple of relaxed hours of making alongside fellow fiber lovers. No registration, no fees, and no experience level required — beginners and lifelong crafters alike are welcome to pull up a chair, share tips, and enjoy some good company while you work. 5123643640

Thoughts in Fiber: Work by Deborah A. Moore Harris at the Neill-Cochran House Museum

Mondays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 17

Neill-Cochran House Museum

2310 San Gabriel, Austin Campus

Free

Judy Moody and Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt

Thoughts in Fiber: Work by Deborah A. Moore Harris at the Neill-Cochran House Museum September 16, 2026 – January 17, 2027 Opening Reception: September 16, 2026 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm Artist Conversation: January 17, 2027 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm The Neill-Cochran House Museum is honored to present Thoughts in Fiber: Work by Deborah A. Moore Harris. Harris' artistry merges quilting, fabric design, and mixed media to provoke thought and evoke emotions, offering a unique perspective on social themes. Ms. Harris has a deep and abiding interest in history and particularly in elevating the stories of unsung heroes. 5124782335

Through Nov. 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Austin Scottish Rite Theater

207 West 18th Street, Austin Greater Austin

Surreal Times Art Show @ Ghost Pepper Gallery

USD 0.00 - USD 24.00

Theatre

Calling all buccaneers and scallywags! Join Judy Moody and Stink as they solve clues and search for hidden treasure! This show runs Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 1pm, October 3rd through November 1st. 512-472-5436

Tuesdays-Sundays, 12-6 p.m. Continues through Nov. 7

Ghost Pepper Glass

10300 Metric Blvd. #250, Austin North

Free

How to Grow the Cowpea: Survival Strategies from the U.S. South

Step inside the Ghost Pepper Gallery from Oct 1 - Nov 7 and experience the meaning behind Surrealism in current times. Displaying work from multiple Texas artists from different art mediums, this exhibition reflects on what surrealism means in current times. Whether paying homage to traditional surrealism as an art form , or portraying what surrealism means to an individual of the current times, you'll find in this show many interpretations of this iconic movement. Opening Reception: October 10, 5-8pm Explore the magic behind each artwork, meet and greet the participating artists, and enjoy complimentary drinks. Free to attend. 5127665897

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through March 5

Visual Arts Center

2300 Trinity, UT campus, Austin Campus

Free

Adraint Bereal: As It Appears

How to Grow the Cowpea: Survival Strategies from the U.S. South is an exhibition that assembles new and existing works by artists who probe our relationship with the environment and offer strategies for survival amid the climate crisis. Participating artists include Saif Azzuz, Imani Jacqueline Brown, George Washington Carver, Mel Chin, ENTRE Film Center, Heather Bird Harris, Angel Lartigue, Marie Lorenz, Anna Mayer, Mark Menjívar, Kate Newby, Sahara Dust Season Collective (Anthony Almendarez, Mashal Awais, Sol Diaz-Peña, larí garcía, Jeremy Johnson, Jack Morillo, Corey De’Juan Sherrard Jr., Paty Lorena Solórzano), Pallavi Sen, jackie sumell, Cecilia Vicuña, and Obie Weathers. 512/ 471–3713

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through March 5

Visual Arts Center

2300 Trinity, UT campus, Austin Campus

Free

Inspired Minds Art Center

University of Texas alumnus Adraint Bereal returns to the Visual Arts Center for "As It Appears," his first institutional solo exhibition, expanding upon a nationwide photographic project he initiated in 2019 to counter the systemic invisibility of Black college students. By placing contemporary portraits and recorded conversations in dialogue with university archives, the exhibition challenges institutional records and centers the lived, complex realities of Black collegiate life. 512/471–3713

Walk-In Pottery Painting

Mondays-Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 1

121 Main St., Buda Beyond Austin

$20.00

Our walk-in pottery painting experience is fully integrated into the Maker Studio and available during all walk-in hours. Guests choose from a selection of ceramic pieces, each clearly priced and ready to paint. We provide a wide variety of glazes, along with all brushes and tools needed. Once finished, your piece is professionally kiln-fired by our staff. The prices marked on the bottom of each ceramic pieces start at $20 and include: Studio time Glazes and supplies Kiln firing Finished pieces are ready for pickup after firing, and you’ll be notified when they’re complete. No reservations required—just walk in. 5123643640

Penfold Academy

Mondays-Thursdays. Continues through Nov. 12

Penfold Theatre

2120 N. Mays St. #290, Round Rock Beyond Austin

“Experimental Seeing: Russell Lee’s Pedagogical Legacy”

$240

Learning, Theatre, Comedy

Join Penfold Theatre Company this fall for our first year of Penfold Academy! We are excited to offer 12 classes that focus on Musical Theatre, Acting, and Vocal skills for students from PreK to Grade 12. 512.850.4849

Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 19

Visual Arts Center

2300 Trinity, UT campus, Austin Campus