Featured Events in Austin in May, 2025 (April Updated)

Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Mogwai at Emo's Austin in Austin, Texas on May 3, 2025. Mogwai, a Scottish post-rock band known for their dynamic and atmospheric music, will surely captivate the audience with their unique blend of instrumental compositions. Don't miss this opportunity to witness their powerful performance at this iconic venue located at 2015 E Riverside Dr. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening filled with unforgettable melodies and unforgettable memories.

Sloths will get there!Join us where sloth lovers will gather together and run. After your run, you can pick up a special Sloth Charm from our coordinators to commemorate your run!Overview: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey. Timing:- Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.- No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)!What You Get (Swag Bag):-Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)- Finisher's Towel or Giveaway- Finisher's Medal!- Digital Training Pack- Online Results & Certificate of Completion-Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs- We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more.Packet Pickup:No hassle of picking up packets required!-Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)- Race bibs are provided on race dayWhen will I get my Swag?You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.Race Updates:We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.Do you accept last minute registrations? (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race)Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race! Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time:info@thebestraces.com) (Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis) Wave A: 7:30AM Wave B: 8:00AM Wave C: 8:30AMLate runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave)Are there any other Questions we missed? https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/Virtual Run Option: - Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to info@thebestraces.com to receive your medal!Race Bundle:Sign-up for more races and get a discount!Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business! https://www.thebestraces.com/events Team Glo Volunteers:If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/ Be part of the Journey!Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ www.thebestracesjourney.com Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional) Information Source: The Best Races | eventbrite

Ben Kweller is set to bring his highly anticipated "Cover The Mirrors Tour" to Austin on May 3, 2025. The event will take place at Scoot Inn located at 1308 E 4th St, Austin, TX, 78702. Fans can expect an unforgettable evening filled with Kweller's signature blend of indie rock and heartfelt lyrics. Don't miss the chance to experience his raw talent and captivating stage presence live in concert. Get your tickets now and immerse yourself in the musical magic of Ben Kweller.

🌶️🏃‍♂️ Run Against All Odds: Cinco de Mayo Run! 🌟This Cinco de Mayo, challenge yourself and celebrate resilience, community, and culture with the Cinco de Mayo Run Against All Odds! Whether you’re running for fun or for fitness, this event is all about pushing limits and embracing the spirit of overcoming obstacles—just like the holiday itself!Overview: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey. Timing:- Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.- No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)!What You Get (Swag Bag):-Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)- Finisher's Towel or Giveaway- Finisher's Medal!- Digital Training Pack- Online Results & Certificate of Completion-Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs- We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more.Packet Pickup:No hassle of picking up packets required!-Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)- Race bibs are provided on race dayWhen will I get my Swag?You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.Race Updates:We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.Do you accept last minute registrations? (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race)Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race! Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time:info@thebestraces.com) (Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis) Wave A: 7:30AM Wave B: 8:00AM Wave C: 8:30AMLate runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave)Are there any other Questions we missed? https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/Virtual Run Option: - Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to info@thebestraces.com to receive your medal!Race Bundle:Sign-up for more races and get a discount!Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business! https://www.thebestraces.com/events Team Glo Volunteers:If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/ Be part of the Journey!Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ www.thebestracesjourney.com Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional) Information Source: The Best Races | eventbrite

May the 4th be with you! A comedy roast hotter than the volcanic planet of Mustafar run by members of the rebel alliance, and then a video release party and performance by the galaxy's most talented rock band Moonkill - it's a new hope with burns so sick Vader is gonna need a new helmet. Roast Line Up: Enrique Chacón: Jawa Heather Keith - R2D2 Kris Walker: Luke Skywalker Dillon Jarboe: Obi Wan Kenobi Jason Rodriguez: Han Solo Mimi Meier: Yoda Symply Courtney: Darth Vader Follow the show with a room full of Star Wars adjacent games and activities like space beer pong, a Costumed photo booth, games, and a retro shopping mall pop up with classic toys, tech, and media from Retro Plug Information Source: The Bohemian Lounge | eventbrite

LOVB Austin Fitness Fest Get ready to sweat it out at the LOVB Austin Fitness Fest ! Join us on Live Oak Lawn at Q2 Stadium to start off your Sunday morning with a fun community workout hosted by one of LOVB Austin's Strength Coaches. All movements will be body weight exercises and scalable for all levels. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just looking to try something new, this event is perfect for everyone. Following the workout, enjoy breakfast tacos, LMNT recovery drink station, live DJ. All proceeds will benefit the LOVB Foundation. For youth who cannot afford the costs of quality coaching and competition, the LOVB Foundation exists to increase access to club volleyball via need-based financial aid. Come and meet like-minded individuals, learn more about the newest women's indoor professional volleyball league, League One Volleyball, and get a good workout in! There may even be some special guests in attendance to cheer you on during the workout! All attendees will leave with a goody bag filled with items from our sponsors and an event tshirt. Don't miss out on this opportunity to kickstart your fitness journey and have a blast while doing it! Register prior to April 18th to guarentee tshirt size availability. Information Source: LOVB Austin Volleyball | eventbrite

Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated Billy Idol: It's A Nice Day To...Tour Again! coming to Austin on May 4, 2025. The iconic artist will be taking the stage at Moody Center ATX located at 2001 Robert Dedman Drive. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a legendary performer in a stunning venue. Get ready for a night of unforgettable music and energy as Billy Idol brings his timeless hits to life. Secure your tickets now for a rock 'n' roll show like no other.

Austin is home to a vibrant network of diverse chambers of commerce, each dedicated to supporting businesses and fostering economic growth. This event brings together leaders from DECA (Diversity & Ethnic Chamber Alliance) to discuss how businesses can leverage chamber membership to expand their reach, enhance their marketing strategies, and build meaningful community connections. Attendees will gain insights into maximizing chamber resources, collaborating across networks, and strategic marketing tips to elevate their business. Information Source: Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance | eventbrite

Jacob Banks will be embarking on his Yonder Tour 2025, with a stop in Austin at the Scoot Inn on May 6, 2025. The venue is located at 1308 E 4th St, TX, 78702. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the soulful and powerful performance by this talented artist. Join us for a night filled with unforgettable music and soul-stirring melodies. Get your tickets now and secure your spot at this highly anticipated event.

Join the Visit Austin Foundation and Austin hospitality and culinary during National Travel & Tourism week in celebrating our industry and supporting a great cause. National Travel & Tourism Week celebrates and highlights our industry's essential role in driving the local Austin economy, cultivating vibrant communities, and forging connections. This year, Give Back Gig will celebrate Austin’s hottest chefs with up-and-coming talent from our local Travis Early College High School culinary program for a unique tasting experience. Highlights include a special tasting menu, developed in collaboration with the chefs and students, specialty beverages, and live music from Austin musicians DJ Chorizo Funk and Angélica Rahe . Chefs include: Chef Edgar Rico | Nixta Taqueria Chef Evan LeRoy | LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue Chef Jesse Griffiths | Dai Due Chef Alexa Mejia | Emmer & Rye With special guest and emcee for the evening, Jess Pryles of Hardcore Carnivore. Proceeds from the event will support the Visit Austin Foundation . Founded in 2019, the Visit Austin Foundation helps support aspiring and current hospitality and tourism workers advance their careers through both youth and workforce-based scholarships, mentorship, education and job training. Registration Rates: VIP Registration - $225 (early bird through 4/18); $250 (regular rate through 5/2) **VIP Reception from 5:30 - 6:30 pm includes exclusive bites prepared by Chefs Amanda Turner and Michael Fojtasek of MICHELIN-Starred Olamaie , premium goodie bag (1 per ticked VIP attendee), live music from Beth // James , exclusive specialty cocktail, and a one of a kind activation. All GA benefits apply as well. General Admission - $150 (early bird -through 4/18); $175 (regular rate through 5/2) ** Enjoy live entertainment, hors d'oeuvres and drinks, participate in the event raffle and prize drawings, and help celebrate Austin’s next generation of culinary talent. General Admission experience begins at 6:30 pm. Contact the organizer to request a refund prior to 5/2/25. After this date, all sales are final. Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable. Thanks to Our Event Sponsors Airline Sponsor: Delta Air Lines Front of House Sponsor: Indeed Flex Beverage Sponsor: Tito's Handmade Vodka Gold Sponsors: Hilton Austin | HEB Scholarship Sponsor: Greater Austin Chapter, Texas Restaurant Association Silver Sponsors: JW Marriott Austin / Austin Marriott Downtown Bronze Sponsors: Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel | Renaissance Austin Hotel Photography Sponsor: BoothEasy Thanks to Our Event Supporters Arts & Labor | Assembly Hall | Freeman | Made In Cookware | NCT Culinary | Southern Concoctions Sponsorship opportunities available—join us and make an impact, contact us at hhamilton@visitaustin.org today! Information Source: Visit Austin Foundation | eventbrite

Representative Salman Bhojani warmly invites the Jewish Community to Austin on Thursday, May 8, 2025, to be recognized during Jewish Heritage Month and celebrate Jewish Day at the Capitol. Schedule for the event: 9:30 am - Arrive at State Capitol 10:00 am - Meet in the Gallery 10:30 am - House resolution reading by Rep. Bhojani from the House Floor 11:00 am - Short remarks from Rep. Bhojani & other Reps. in the Supreme Court room 11:45 am - Place Religious Scripture in the Chapel & Rep. Bhojani’s office 12:00 pm - Group photo on the North Steps of the Capitol 12:15 pm - Guests can opt into public tours, visit their reps/senators, or grab lunch 1:15 pm - Bus departure from Austin We kindly ask for your RSVP by April 30. All participants must be registered in advance. Also, let us know if you are interested in traveling via a chartered bus to and from Austin. If we have enough interest and participants, we can make arrangements. Please note, filling out this RSVP form does not guarantee a spot on the bus. We will do our best to accommodate your request. Information Source: Representative Salman Bhojani | eventbrite

Kimmy K. (AKA Kim Krans, the celebrated artist and creator of The Wild Unknown tarot and other esoteric phenomena) returns for her second annual one-woman absurdist birthday comedy extravaganza. If you thought last year was far out, hold onto your tacos.... Don’t overthink it. Just grab friends + tix + get ready to laugh/cry/blast the lid off this psychic simulation. This year it happens 3 times in 3 major cities.LA // AUSTIN // NYC kimkrans.com IG: @kimkrans *Refreshments & birthday vibes to follow *Very limited seating. Invite your friend & book your tix asap. $20 presale | $25 at the door Fallout Theater has a bar now! NO BYOB. ------- FAQs : REFUND POLICY: In order to allow us time to fill your seat in our limited capacity, refunds can only be made 24 hours before the start of the show. Due to our currently limited capacity and online ticket policy, if you purchase tickets and are a no-show on the night of the performance – you forfeit the right to a refund. Email contact@fallouttheater.com or contact Eventbrite through your purchase receipt AGE REQUIREMENTS: We recommend audiences to be 18 or older due to mature content on stage CONCESSIONS / ALCOHOL Drinks available for purchase at Fallout Theater's bar. NO BYOB. To drink you must be 21+, but you can still see our shows without drinking if you are under 21. Our programming tends to be PG-13 & up! Concessions available at box office. PARKING Street parking is usually available within a 2 block radius of the theater. Try parking north of 7th Street on Lavaca, or west of Lavaca near Guadalupe & 8th (by the old library). ------- Fallout Theater is the premiere destination for alternative improv, sketch, and stand-up comedy. Come early to chill in our downtown lobby lounge and meet the best comedians around. Info on classes and corporate workshops at FalloutComedy.com. Information Source: Fallout Theater | eventbrite

We are thrilled to invite you to the 30th Annual Black Graduation , a momentous occasion that celebrates the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2025 . This year's event, themed “30 for 30: Black in Motion,” will honor the resilience, excellence, and unwavering spirit of Black students as they step into the future. This event will take place on May 8th, 2025 at Greater Mt. Zion Church (4301 Tannehill Ln, Austin, TX 78721), with doors opening at 10:30 AM . Hosted by the United Black Collegiate Association (formally Afrikan Amerikan Affairs) and the Texas Exes Black Alumni Network , this powerful celebration underscores the importance of supporting our students’ journeys and ensuring their continued success. This is more than just a celebration— it's a powerful statement of unity and empowerment. We look forward to celebrating Black excellence with you and honoring our students’ achievements in a truly unforgettable way! Graduates, please upload your headshot to this link for it to be included in the event: Black Grad Photo Submission Information Source: Black Alumni Network | eventbrite

Kimmy K. (AKA Kim Krans, the celebrated artist and creator of The Wild Unknown tarot and other esoteric phenomena) returns for her second annual one-woman absurdist birthday comedy extravaganza. If you thought last year was far out, hold onto your tacos.... Don’t overthink it. Just grab friends + tix + get ready to laugh/cry/blast the lid off this psychic simulation. This year it happens 3 times in 3 major cities.LA // AUSTIN // NYC kimkrans.com IG: @kimkrans *Refreshments & birthday vibes to follow *Very limited seating. Invite your friend & book your tix asap. $20 presale | $25 at the door Fallout Theater has a bar now! NO BYOB. ------- FAQs: REFUND POLICY: In order to allow us time to fill your seat in our limited capacity, refunds can only be made 24 hours before the start of the show. Due to our currently limited capacity and online ticket policy, if you purchase tickets and are a no-show on the night of the performance – you forfeit the right to a refund. Email contact@fallouttheater.com or contact Eventbrite through your purchase receipt AGE REQUIREMENTS: We recommend audiences to be 18 or older due to mature content on stage CONCESSIONS / ALCOHOL Drinks available for purchase at Fallout Theater's bar. NO BYOB. To drink you must be 21+, but you can still see our shows without drinking if you are under 21. Our programming tends to be PG-13 & up! Concessions available at box office. PARKING Street parking is usually available within a 2 block radius of the theater. Try parking north of 7th Street on Lavaca, or west of Lavaca near Guadalupe & 8th (by the old library). ------- Fallout Theater is the premiere destination for alternative improv, sketch, and stand-up comedy. Come early to chill in our downtown lobby lounge and meet the best comedians around. Info on classes and corporate workshops at FalloutComedy.com. Information Source: Fallout Theater | eventbrite

Experience the ethereal sounds of Superheaven at Emo's Austin in Austin on May 8, 2025. This highly anticipated event promises to captivate audiences with their unique blend of alternative rock and shoegaze music. Located at 2015 E Riverside Dr., TX, 78741, Emo's Austin provides the perfect intimate setting for fans to immerse themselves in the band's mesmerizing performance. Don't miss this opportunity to witness Superheaven live in concert, a night that is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who attend.

Experience the ultimate fan event with Watch What Crappens Live - Post-show M&G Add On in Austin at Emo's Austin on May 9, 2025. This exclusive opportunity allows attendees to meet and greet the hosts after the show. Please note that this ticket is not for the concert itself, but for the post-show meet and greet only. Don't miss out on this special chance to interact with your favorite personalities from the hit podcast. Secure your spot now for an unforgettable evening of entertainment.