Things to do in Austin
Explore the best events and things to do in Austin, from parties and live shows to pop-ups, community events, and more.Updated September 24, 2026Location
"suspended belief" closing reception
Sat at 6pm · Austin
Free and open to the public!
Schedule
6-7 pm | Viewing hours
7-8 pm | Artist talk moderated by Andy Dean + Q&A
8-9 pm | Viewing hours
Rewon's second solo exhibition, "suspended belief," brings together paintings, drawings, poetry, and multimedia sculptures that reflect on her experience of leaving the evangelical Christian faith she was raised in.
Organized into four chapters—Genesis, Exodus, Lamentations, and Revelation—the exhibition traces the arc of the artist’s religious deconstruction, from inherited belief to questioning, grieving, and rebuilding identity.
By holding nostalgia alongside critical inquiry, "suspended belief" explores what is gained and what is lost when we question the narratives we inherit.
Original works, art prints, poetry zines, and t-shirts will be available for purchase.RSVP Here
The Front Market
Nov 21 to Nov 22 · Austin
The Front Market will return for its Fall 2026 Season on November 21 and 22 at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park in downtown Austin's Red River Cultural District.
★ one of the largest- and longest-running craft markets in Austin over the last ten years
★ 150+ artists, makers, craftspeople and creative small business owners
★ Waterloo Park (1401 E Trinity St 78701)
★ November 21 and 22, 2026
★ 11 AM to 5 PM each day
★ Amplifying women & LGBTQ+ creatives since 2016
★ Rain or shine
As always, we’ll be open from 11 AM to 5 PM, with a warehouse exhibition and fair. 100% family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Human-friendly. Open-air. Nonprofit-run. Free to the public.
SHOP SMALL. SUSTAIN LOCAL. SHOW UP.
Scroll for more details.
—— BEHIND THE FRONT MARKET ——
THE FRONT MARKET IS AN INDEPENDENT MARKETPLACE AND CRAFT FAIR, CURATED BY FUTURE FRONT.
Welcoming 400+ vendors & 10,000+ guests across two seasons in Austin, we highlight artists, creatives, designers, makers, craftspeople, and small business owners from Texas. Learn more at thefrontmarket.com.
—— FALL SEASON LINEUP ——
thefrontmarket.com
—— HOW TO ATTEND ——
The Front Market is open to the public—free or by donation. When you RSVP, you have the option to donate to our work: thefrontmarket.com.
—— PLAN YOUR VISIT + PARKING ——
thefrontmarket.com/faq
—— BEHIND FUTURE FRONT ——
Homegrown in Austin, Future Front is an award-winning cultural space and public exhibition series—with women and LGBTQ+ creatives at the front.
As a 501c3 arts and culture nonprofit, we produce two annual community-led exhibitions, The Front Market and The Front Festival, platforming independent artists and creatives across disciplines in Texas. Beyond our flagship exhibitions, we host seasonal shows and workshops at our creative space in East Austin, welcoming 25,000+ visitors per year.
Through these programs and a diverse network of partnerships, we invite the public (including you) to dream of a future where local art and creativity thrive in Texas—where we see ourselves and our cultures reflected in our communities.
FUTURE FRONT IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Texas Commission on the Arts, The LINE Hotel Austin, Waterloo Conservancy, Pease Park Conservancy, Preservation Austin, Movability, ART FOR ALL, Partiful, Moontower Rentals, Distribution Hall, Miscellaneous Rentals, Thirstday Tequila, the Red River Cultural District, Topo Chico, as well as Future Front’s donors and members.RSVP Here
Hyde Park Storytelling x Austin Unconducted *ASL Intrepreted*
Sat at 7pm · Austin
Back by popular demand! Austin Unconducted & Hyde Park Storytelling are joining forces for a 2nd time for unforgettable pairing of live music & live storytelling!
❌ If you’re on the “waitlist” or “interested” we do not have enough space. Please enjoy one of the other great events our beautiful city has to offer!
✅ If you’re RSVP’d as “going” we are expecting you. There is limited space in Batch's backyard. We encourage you to arrive early to claim a place to sit.
Three storytellers share true, personal stories and each story is thematically paired with a musical performance chosen to mirror, deepen, or transform the emotional arc of the story just told.
The Program:
Katia Beaugeais - Like Snowdrops You Will Shine
Jessie Montgomery - Break Away
Stravinsky - Concerto in D for String Orchestra
Ryan Truesdell - Heart of Gold
Pharoah Sanders - Love is Everywhere
Storytellers:
Roxy Castillo
Mohamad “Moe” Hoteit
Jared Polivka
7 PM - Doors
8 PM - Stories start
If anyone hoping to attend needs assistance in accommodation please contact us.
👥 All stories are true and some performers are telling for the first time.
👥 Bring your full hearts, warmth, and kindness as folks share their true stories.
🕖 You should get here around 7 and say hi to a new friend.
🪑Space is very limited.
⏱️ The show is 60-70 minutes.
🍷Outside food & drinks are not permitted (other than a water bottle).
🍺 Grab a drink or kolache from Batch or the other food trucks on site.
🚕 We highly recommend ride-sharing.
🚗 There is limited parking spots in the lot. Street parking is available. Plan accordingly! Remember, do not block driveways.
For other questions, please post a comment or send an email to hello@HydeParkStorytelling.comRSVP Here
BRONCO: Queer Linedance Night
Next Mon at 7pm · Austin
BRONCO 🐴 is an emphasis on Beginner/Intermediate linedance levels. ❕
✨All experience levels welcome✨
Learn how to Linedance with fellow country queers at the famous Sagebrush Honky-Tonk 🤠 Lessons by @countryfrieddance & tunes by Ed West 🌈 Bring friends or ride solo! 🐴
Social dancing in between lessons.
7-11pm.
21+
Cash only please.
Queer space 🏳️⚧️ Ally-friendly 🏳️🌈RSVP Here
hear me roar
Sat at 6pm · Austin
I specialize in candid photographs and videos that capture the inner spirit and essence of the people I encounter.
Come watch these strange little fragments of life, find inspiration in them, and maybe even catch a glimpse of yourself somewhere along...RSVP Here
Inner Pages Writing Club
Next Sun at 10am · Austin
Welcome to Inner Pages.
We are a Sunday salon-style writing club for seekers, thinkers and the perpetually curious.
If you find yourself drawn to Jung, Steiner, Gurdjieff, The Course of Miracles, The Partnership Way, NVC, transpersonal psychology, Eastern Esoterica and the like, you'll feel right at home! And if you have no idea what half those things are but they piqued your interest, you'll fit right in too.
Each gathering begins with a brief exploration of a monthly topic; something to consider, question or take inward.
From there, we'll move into a quiet contemplative writing session before breaking into small groups to share what surfaced. Each group will then send an envoy forward to offer something from their groups share.
Nothing to prepare for and nothing you need to know! Please bring a notebook and favorite writing utensil! If the weather is agreeable, we will be outside.
Barrett's offers delicious coffee & tea products and Octavio's next door has breakfast tacos so plan to come a bit early to get your order in!
-
Inner Pages is lead by the ever-curious Jessica Morrow, Inner Pages gathers once a month for 90 minutes of ideas, writing, and conversation.RSVP Here
LOCAL MAKERS ART MARKET 🔥🏺
Nov 14 to Nov 15 · Austin
🎨 BUY FROM LOCAL MAKERS🎨
🔥 SEE LIVE DEMO! 🔥
Nov 14 & 15, 2–8pm, we'll be set up over 1153 Eastfield Ave for a weekend of BUYING LOCAL and playing with fire ;) .
Come shop your way through:
🏺 Ceramics
🎨 Paintings
💍 Jewelry
🧵 Embroidery
🥒 Pickled goods
🍯 Local honey
🌱 Plants
& more!!
MAIN EVENT!!
🔥 LIVE SAGGAR DEMO on Sunday Nov 15th, 4–6pm !
Come decorate a pot and watch it get fired LIVE.
A truly unique and memorable experience, you don't want to miss this.
It's local, it's cute, and your wallet was going to leave your house eventually anyway. See you there 🫶RSVP Here
Onshore Tour
Sat at 8pm · Austin
THE SEASON DOESN’T END WHEN SUMMER DOES.
Yacht Week is going on Tour. 🛥️
Whether you’ve sailed with us before or you’re still waiting for your chance to make it onto the yacht, bring your crew, or come find your people, and get a taste of Yacht Week on land.
🎧 DJs until midnight
- LEFT LUCID, FIG, and more!
🍸 Drinks flowing until close
🪩 Dancing all night
The yacht may be in the water.
The party isn’t.
Add your friends and share the link! Everyone is welcome.
See you there 🛥️🥂🌊RSVP Here
Stellar Groove Society: Oct 2nd
Next Fri at 6:30pm · Austin
We had to close RSVPs for our September 4th Stellar Groove Society early… so we’re not making you wait for the next one!
RSVPs for the October STELLAR GROOVE SOCIETY are officially LIVE.
Join King Bjornce + monthly special guests at @stargazerbar for an evening built around the art of listening, connecting, and discovering something new all on vinyl!!
Expect rare grooves, soulful rhythms, jazz, R&B, funk, global sounds, laid back classics, and unexpected gems.
Curators: King Bjornce + Stargazer Bar
Location: Stargazer Bar
Time: 6:30-10:30p
Cost: Free!!RSVP Here
Halloween Fund
Tue, Oct 27 at 11:45pm · Austin
Win $1000 for your Halloween party. No sponsors, no strings attached. Apply by October 27th, 2026 at partiful.com/boo. Terms and Conditions apply.RSVP Here
The Link Up Launch Party
Sun at 7pm · Austin
BIPOC-SAPPHIC LAUNCH PARTY
Get ready for an unforgettable night! 🤎Join us for The Link Up ATX’s 🥂BIPOC-Sapphic launch party🥂 on Sunday, 09.27 @ the Flower Shop Bar downtown.
•Enjoy beats by DJ Cez, delicious bites from Chef Aleata (a wonderful sapphic black chef), + connect with the BIPOC-focused sapphic community.
•Explore tattoos, tarot, vintage clothes, and more. See you there from 7PM-12AM! 🌈✨💅🏾🤎🍒RSVP Here
ATX Thrift Tour
Sat, Oct 10 at 10am · Austin
Let’s go thrifting! We will load up on a party bus and make stops at some vintage stores and secondhand shops around the city.
Follow me on Instagram for updates. @dashofdee @atxthriftsocietyRSVP Here
One Last Hurrah 🥹
Sat at 8pm · Austin
If you hadn’t heard, Valhalla on Red River will be closing its doors permanently at the end of October. We adore this venue and are stoked to present to you all a killer lineup of local acts, a night to remember… ONE LAST HURRAH 🍻
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm | $10
👊 Tough Guy
🐕🦺 DOGDAD
🦊 Vulpes Vulpes
🥵 Shwing!RSVP Here
East Swap & Move
Sat, Oct 17 at 3pm · Austin
Bring those clothes you’ve been planning to get rid of, let’s swap out and breathe! We’ll take a few moments to connect with our bodies and breath and then lots of moments to swap and connect with each other.RSVP Here
Keep Movin Silent Disco
Sat, Oct 17 at 10am · Austin
This weeks event hosted by Reilley!
Check-in: 9:45am // Opening circle: 10:00am (dancing till 11:45am)
This event is $11 * Venmo: @reilley-connelly (To secure your spot, sending ahead of time helps us know how many dancers to expect)
What to bring: water bottle & a blanket/mat 🙂
What is Keep Movin? Glad you asked! It's a guided mindful silent disco experience blending dance therapy, meditation, mindfulness, and community connection. Led by a trained embodiment facilitator/DJ and set to a curated musical journey, house, disco, pop & more, designed to take you on an emotional arc to reflect, rejoice, and reconnect.
Come unwind from your day, set intentions for your week, dance solo or connect with old and new friends.
Stay connected: follow @keepmovinsilentdisco on Instagram. Can't make this one? Keep Movin happens bi-weekly, hosted by Reilley or Maria, catch us next time :)
Ticket sales final. No refunds. If postponed due to rain, ticketholders are credited for a future event. If you can't attend, you may transfer your ticket or receive credit toward a future event within one year.
*If you can't afford it and want to dance, please DM us!RSVP Here
Local Multiplayer
Wed at 7pm · Austin
Local Multiplayer is our casual, in-person game night where we set up consoles and play together on the big screen. Whether you’re racing, cheering people on, or just hanging out, it’s all about having fun, meeting new people, and sharing the energy of playing side by side.
Get ready for high-speed chaos, friendly rivalries, and nonstop laughs as we race, cheer, and maybe talk a little trash (all in good fun).
🎮 Super Smash Bros
🕢 7:30–10 PM
🍻 $8 ticket includes your choice of pint
we’ve got everything covered—just show up ready to compete, connect, and get a little heated (with love)RSVP Here