Arts & Culture in Austin

Monday, Oct 5

The Open Mic w/ Tyler and Chris

Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches

Showcase your musical talent at this welcoming open mic night. A supportive environment for performers of all levels.

Monday, Oct 5

Community Volunteering: Quilting Fabric

Austin Creative Reuse Center

Volunteer sorting quilting fabric at the Austin Creative Reuse Center. A great opportunity for community involvement.

Monday, Oct 5

🎤🎨 CROSSROADS OPEN MIC & MARKET — Hive Cocktails & Coffee

The Hive

A weekly gathering for artists to share their talents in music, poetry, and more. Great for local creatives and families.

Tuesday, Oct 6

Beat Sessions

Spokesman Coffee

Join the art battle at Beat Sessions, a creative competition held monthly at Spokesman Coffee in Austin.

Tuesday, Oct 6

For The Sake of the Song– Songwriter's Night with Matthew Payne

Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches

Join a free songwriter's night at Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches. Perfect for music lovers and local talent supporters.

Saturday, Oct 10

HEATWAVE Drag Brunch & Pool Party

Poeta

Join the hottest new day party at Poeta for a free drag brunch and pool party, perfect for a fun afternoon out.

Saturday, Oct 10

Sunflower Highland (Set or Single) All Ages!

Painting with a Twist

Join a fun painting party for all ages at Painting with a Twist in Austin.

Sunday, Oct 11

VORTEX Lighthouse Reading Series - The Failure of the Century

The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX

Attend a reading of 'The Failure of the Century' by Nick Mamatas at The Butterfly Bar in Austin.

Saturday, Oct 17

The Frank & Emily & Castle Show

Swan Dive

Come celebrate Emily & Frankie & Castle's Birthdays at Swan Dive!!! With Drag, Live Music, Games, & More!!! Hosted by Celia Light & Mars.

Saturday, Oct 17

Closing Early at 4PM

Austin Creative Reuse Center

Join us for an early closing at the Austin Creative Reuse Center to attend a fashion show.

Saturday, Oct 17

Reuse on the Runway: A Night of Fashion, Cosplay & Drag

Austin Creative Reuse Center

Attend a unique fashion show featuring local designers using innovative reuse materials.

Friday, Oct 23

4th W! Relic of Wingleaders

Painting with a Twist

Join a fun painting party at Painting with a Twist. Perfect for art lovers and those looking to get creative.

Saturday, Oct 24

A Sunflower Sunset

Painting with a Twist

Join a painting party at Painting with a Twist for A Sunflower Sunset. Perfect for art enthusiasts and friends.

Sunday, Oct 25

Cosmic Love Monogram (Couple's Set or Single)

Painting with a Twist

Join the Cosmic Love Monogram painting party at Painting with a Twist in Austin. Great for couples and singles alike.

Sunday, Oct 25

Paint Your Pet benefiting Dogslanding House

Painting with a Twist

Join the Paint Your Pet event benefiting Dogslanding House at Painting with a Twist in Austin. Perfect for pet lovers.

Monday, Oct 26

🎤🎨 CROSSROADS OPEN MIC & MARKET (Copy) — Hive Cocktails & Coffee

The Hive

Join us for the Crossroads Open Mic & Market at The Hive, a weekly gathering for artists and performers.

Saturday, Oct 31

Special Event: Hocus Pocus Drag Brunch

Cap City Comedy Club

Experience a Hocus Pocus drag brunch at Cap City Comedy Club. A fabulous event for brunch lovers and drag fans.

Sunday, Nov 1

Cotton Candy Mountain

Painting with a Twist

Join a fun painting party at Painting with a Twist. Perfect for art lovers and creative spirits.

Thursday, Nov 5

Special Event: JIMBO'S 'JOAN! Can We Laugh?!’ TOUR (A Parody)

Cap City Comedy Club

Experience JIMBO's unique comedy tour at Cap City Comedy Club, known for its humor and creativity.

Saturday, Nov 7

Artist-in-Residence: Charity Ridpath Open Studio

Austin Creative Reuse Center

Meet artist Charity Ridpath and explore her work during this open studio session. A free drop-in event for art enthusiasts.

Saturday, Nov 14

Lighthouse Reading- Ray Bradbury, Age 12, at the Carnival in Waukegan, Ill.

The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX

Attend a reading of Tyler Mabry's work-in-progress inspired by Ray Bradbury at The Butterfly Bar. A unique literary event.

Monday, Nov 16

Garrison Keillor Tonight

04 Center

Garrison Keillor performs at 04 Center. A must-see for fans of storytelling and comedy.

Thursday, Dec 3

South Austin Song Circle: Gina Chavez, Victor Andrés Cruz, Chibbi Ordũna & Nnedimmaya

04 Center

Experience a night of live music featuring Gina Chavez and others at the South Austin Song Circle. Great for music lovers and fans of local artists.

Sunday, Dec 6

VORTEX Lighthouse Reading Series - There’s No Sand on the Moon

The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX

Attend the VORTEX Lighthouse Reading Series featuring a work-in-progress by Pablo Munoz-Evers in Austin.