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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
Johnny Goudie

Award-Winning Podcast ‘How Did I Get Here?’ Marks 1,500 Episodes With Live Show in Austin

Hosted by Austin musician Johnny Goudie, the special taping will be held May 20 at the Continental Club Gallery
The cast of “The Salamander King” portrays a tight-knit crew working at Austin Municipal Golf Course, affectionately known as “Muny,” as they rally to save it from closure in the indie comedy directed by Austin Nichols. (Still courtesy of "The Salamander King")

‘The Salamander King’ Opens Dallas International Film Festival With Austin-Set Indie Comedy

Austin Nichols makes feature directorial debut with heartfelt film about community, identity and keeping things weird
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Affordable Art Fair Returns to Austin With 50+ Galleries and Original Art for Every Budget

The four-day event brings together local and international talent at Palmer Events Center in Austin on May 15–18
The cast of the North American tour of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical," which will perform at Austin's Bass Concert Hall May 13-25. (Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)

The Best Theatre, Dance and Comedy to See in Austin This Spring

Put a spring in your step and welcome the season with soaring performances
"Poncho" art installation. (Photo by Erin Newman-Mitchell)

La Cuna Center Opens Inaugural Art and Ecology Exhibition in the Texas Hill Country

“Enduring Forces” features artwork that explores land and climate from artists Beili Liu, Diego Miró-Rivera, and more photographers, designers and architects
(From left) Wilna Riphin, Alberto Chavez, Ian Johnson at a Friends of the Opera event.

Get to Know Friends of the Opera, the Austin Group Bringing Fresh Energy to a Timeless Art Form

Friends of the Opera (FOTO) is building community and drawing in younger, more diverse audiences through fresh programming and social events
Houston Art Car Parade

Houston’s Art Car Parade Promises a Weird and Wonderful Weekend

Take a weekend getaway from Austin to see over 250 artistic mobile masterpieces from across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico