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Austin is showing out this weekend with everything from cultural festivals and blues showcases to drag brunches, foodie events, and hands-on art workshops. Whether you’re in the mood to dance, eat, create, or just hang outdoors, this guide covers all the best local happenings for Friday through Sunday — including free events, ticketed highlights, and a mix of culture, music, food, and community fun.

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival
Central Machine Works – 4824 E Cesar Chavez St – 5 to 10 PM
Free and all ages. Kick off a 3-day celebration of Conjunto music with live accordion-heavy sets and dancing under the East Austin sky.
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Austin Psych Fest – Opening Night
Far Out Lounge – 8504 S Congress Ave – Evening event
The 10th edition of this trippy, genre-bending music fest opens with heavy hitters like Explosions in the Sky and Dinosaur Jr.
🎟️ Tickets start around $75.
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Live Music Happy Hour at MUTTS Canine Cantina
9825 N Lake Creek Pkwy – 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Bring your pup and unwind with local live music on the patio. Free for humans, day pass or membership required for dogs.

Concert in the Dark: Radiohead Tribute with Strings
Casa de Luz Village – 1701 Toomey Rd – 8 to 9 PM
A full sensory experience featuring a live string quartet performing Radiohead in pitch black.
🎟️ Tickets from $30
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Two-Step Lessons at The White Horse
500 Comal St – 7 PM
Classic East Austin vibes, no cover — come dance.

Rozco’s Comedy Club: Friday Night Laughs
1200 W Howard Ln – 7 PM & 9 PM
18+ comedy night with rotating local talent.
🎟️ Tickets from $20

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

La Mujer 2025 Festival
Parque Zaragoza – 2608 Gonzales St – 12 to 5 PM
Free daytime celebration of Latina artists, performers, and community leaders. Expect live music, workshops, and family-friendly vibes.

Sunset Valley ArtFest
Toney Burger Center – 3200 Jones Rd – 10 AM to 5 PM
Art, artisan booths, food trucks, and live music with a chill community vibe. Free admission and parking.

Austin Blues Festival – Day 1
Moody Amphitheater – 1401 Trinity St
Catch Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and more as the two-day blues fest kicks off downtown.
🎟️ Lawn GA from $65, Reserved Seating from $110
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ICOSA Art Prom
Canopy – 916 Springdale Rd – 7 to 10 PM
Themed adult prom night with art installations, DJs, and plenty of photo ops.
🎟️ Donation-based entry $15–$20
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COCO CXNTS Drag Brunch
Coconut Club – 310B Colorado St – 1 PM
Campy, energetic drag brunch hosted downtown. Weekly and walk-in friendly.

SFC Farmers’ Market
Republic Square – 422 Guadalupe St – 9 AM to 12 PM
Local produce, baked goods, and live music at this Saturday staple. Free and family-friendly.

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

Soul Pachanga! Music Fest
Radio/East – 3504 Montopolis Dr – 1 to 9 PM
Multi-genre music fest celebrating Black and Latino music culture. Featuring Magna Carda, Superfónicos, and more. Free and family-friendly.

Field Guide Festival
Fiesta Gardens – 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St – 12 to 5 PM
Farm-to-table tasting fest with 55+ chefs and farmers.
🎟️ GA $140, Young Foodie $70, Kids under 12 free
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Crawfish, BBQ & Blues
Oakwood BBQ & Beer Garden – 307 E Braker Ln – 1 to 4 PM
Live blues, smoked crawfish, and laid-back patio vibes.

HEB Free Sunday at the Museum
Texas Science & Natural History Museum – 2400 Trinity St – 1 to 5 PM
Free museum day on the fourth Sunday of each month.

Fruit Spoon Rest Clay Workshop
The Art Garage – 11190 Circle Dr & 5501 Burnet Rd – 2 to 3:15 PM
$40 clay class for ages 13+ to create spring-themed spoon rests.

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