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The Loren Hotel in Austin, will host the inaugural Friends Fair, a new satellite art fair taking place in 12 hotel rooms on the second and third floors from May 16–17, 2025.

A New Austin Art Fair Checks In at The Loren at Lady Bird Lake

With 12 rooms turned into curated exhibitions, the Friends Fair brings local and national galleries together during a weekend of art in Austin
Dancers at The Drop-In at Long Center (photo by Brynn Osborne)

Five Austin Acts to Catch at This Summer’s Drop-In Concert Series

A summer lineup of local favorites and fresh faces, performing weekly on the Long Center lawn
Visitors explore works from local and international galleries at the 2025 Affordable Art Fair, which returns to Austin with hands-on programming, family activities, and more. (Photo courtesy of Affordable Art Fair)

Affordable Art Fair Spotlights Austin’s Creative Community Through Local Partnerships and Programming

Back for its second year, the fair pairs 55 international galleries with Austin collaborators like Four Hands, Kido, UMLAUF and more
Benson Boone performs during Weekend 1 of ACL Fest 2024.

Who’s Playing ACL Fest 2025? The TRIBEZA Team Shares Their Predictions

With the official lineup dropping May 6, we're sharing the artists we’re predicting—and hoping—to see in Zilker Park this fall
Davin Pham and Gabriella Tropea pose at Waterloo Park as part of Ismael Quintanilla III’s photo series created through the Downtown Austin Alliance’s 2024 XOXO Photography Fellowship.

Downtown Austin Becomes a Backdrop for Bold, Fashion-Forward Photo Series by Local Artist

Selected for the Downtown Austin Alliance’s XOXO Fellowship, photographer Ismael Quintanilla III captures the energy and character of Austin
(Photo by Jinni J)

Future Front Texas: A Decade of Cultivating Community Through Art

Meet the creative collective supporting emerging artists and makers through markets, exhibitions and community-based programming
Guests enjoy bites and craft cocktails at Hot Luck Fest at Fair Market in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Dusana Risovic)

May Curated: Austin’s Top 10 Events This Month

Plan a memorable month of May with art openings, ballet, fashion shows, bbq, spring markets and more
Austin Psych Festival

Austin Psych Fest Draws Fans for a Weekend of Psychedelia, Lights and Local Music Legends

The Far Out Lounge transforms into a cosmic backyard party with performances by Kim Gordon, Yo La Tengo, Explosions in the Sky and more
The Paramount Theatre marquee in downtown Austin welcomes attendees to the ATX TV Festival, which hosts its headlining events at the historic venue. (Photo courtesy of ATX TV Festival)

ATX TV Festival’s 2025 Lineup: Mad Men and Leftovers Reunions, King of the Hill Revival and More

Reunions, premieres and a career honor for Christine Baranski highlight this year’s television festival in Downtown Austin