VEGANCHILL is everything Austin (and the world) needs right now. This highly-anticipated annual event offers two types of tickets - including general admission and VIP holders. But no matter the type of ticket you purchase, everyone is entitled to complimentary Beyond Meat finger foods throughout the event. Delectable vegan food and drinks will be served throughout the festival, along with a live DJ and entertainment - including Drag Queens and Dancers.
Hands up if you love brunch. We thought so! Austin is welcoming the Brunch Festival for the second year on the run. If you want to take the day easy and unwind with loved ones, this event is perfect for you. Discover an afternoon of the best Sunday bites Austin has to share. The list is still growing, but includes breakfast pizza, classic donuts, tacos, brisket hash, and much more.
Dubbed as the largest carnaval celebration outside Brazil, join thousands of Austinites who come together to take part in the annual festivities. The festival started out as a humble celebration among homesick Brazilian UT students who wanted a way to celebrate even while hundreds of miles from home. Forty-plus years later, and now it’s one of the wildest parties that Austin has to offer. Carnaval 2021 is in the planning stages, but organizers say that with so many unknowns regarding the COVID-19 virus, they are unsure of its posssibility. We will update this post with any new information that they provide.
Through many different kinds of mediums including music, film, performance art, writing, and more, the OUTsider Fest challenges the norm of festivals as we know it. Through meaningful collaborations from queer artists, the festival encourages thoughtful dialogue between artists, scholars, and the general public. The full festival lineup and official dates are TBA. In response to COVID-19, organizers say that OUTsider 2021 will likely be a hybrid happening, with several small socially-distanced events and a series of UNCOMMON, interactive, intimate online experiences.
Whether you’re braving the cold and participating in the running festivities or just looking to cheer on the athletes from the sidelines (preferably with a hot chocolate in hand), the Austin Marathon and Half Marathon races are a sight to behold. The course zigzags through the heart of downtown Austin with plenty to see and do along the way. Be sure to check out the Finish Line festival which will feature a beer garden, live music, and, in true Austin fashion, food trucks!
Cirque du Soleil will be in Austin with jaw-dropping performances and acts. This particular production, Ovo, is anticipated to be filled with lots of high energy and acrobatics. In the world of Ovo, expect lots of vibrant colors and theatrics with a theme that will make you feel like you are in an immersive ecosystem inhabited by a colony of insects. With 8 separate shows scheduled in Atlanta, there will be plenty of opportunity for this experience. Ticket prices range from $40-$150, depending on seating, and can be purchased here.
Step foot back into the 80s and 90s at RADwood. It is the only automobile lifestyle event that celebrates that era. You can plan to attend and sell or trade your car, purchase one, or just be immersed in the environment while browsing the cool, rare car models. Tickets are $15. More info on the event and on how to purchase tickets are available online.
When in Texas, do as the Texans do. Eat good barbecue, gather with friends, and of course, go to an authentic honky tonk bar. Dubbed as the “Best Little Texas Honky Tonk in Texas,” the Broken Spoke doesn’t disappoint. You can take line dancing classes, eat chicken fried steak, and listen to some of the very best live music that Austin has to offer. It’s conveniently located on South Lamar Boulevard, about a 10-minute drive from downtown.