April 21, 2025
Lifestyle, Entertainment, Events,
Styled models turn The Domain’s streets into runways during Austin Fashion Week. PHOTO COURTESY OF AUSTIN FASHION WEEK
5/3
THE MARKET AT ZACH
Local artisans and creatives will showcase a curated selection of handcrafted goods, including jewelry, art and home decor. Zach Theatre, zachtheatre.org
5/3-4
AUSTIN RECORD CONVENTION
More than one million records, CDs, cassettes, posters, collectibles and music-related memorabilia items will be available for sale here, spread out over 40,000 square feet of floor space. Palmer Events Center, austinrecords.com
5/3-4
PECAN STREET SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL
This lively street fair is the oldest and largest art festival in Central Texas. It features musicians, food vendors and artists. Proceeds go towards the preservation of historic Sixth Street. Hill Country Galleria, pecanstreetfestival.org
5/4
BILLY IDOL
Rock icon Billy Idol brings his legendary energy and timeless hits to Austin. Catch his classics, plus new tracks from his upcoming album. Joan Jett and The Blackhearts will also take the stage. Moody Center, moodycenteratx.com
5/8-10
AUSTIN FASHION WEEK
Texas’ most prominent and longest-running fashion event highlights independent and emerging brands with nearly 100 designers and curated pop-up brands. The Domain, austin.fashionxtexas.com
5/13-25
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
Enter a world of glamour, romance and spectacle. This Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation brings dazzling performances to the stage. Bass Concert Hall, austin.broadway.com
5/14-18
CINE LAS AMERICAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Celebrate Latine and Indigenous storytelling through a diverse, curated selection of films. This festival embraces powerful narratives that shape culture, identity and representation on screen. Various Locations, cinelasamericas.org
5/22-25
ATX SKETCH FEST
Celebrate the best in comedy at this annual festival, which showcases sketch, improv and stand-up performances from local talents and emerging comedians from major cities nationwide. Coldtowne Theatre, atxsketchfest.com
5/22-25
HOT LUCK LIVE FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Join acclaimed chefs, including Ariana Quant of Uchi and Fermín Núñez of Este and Suerte, at this exceptional celebration of culinary mastery and live music benefiting the Southern Smoke Foundation. Various Locations, hotluckfest.com
5/29-6/1
ATX TELEVISION FESTIVAL
This unique festival unites television fans and industry insiders for screenings, reunions and deep-dive panels on everything from never-aired pilots to canceled-too-soon series, current favorites and world premieres. Various Locations, atxfestival.com
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