AUSTIN, Texas — The weekend is upon us and, as always, there are a ton of things going on in the Austin area! From markets to movies, there's no shortage of fun activities happening over the next few days.
Here’s a breakdown of just some of the events you can attend this Memorial Day weekend.
Hot Luck Fest describes itself as a "one-of-a-kind finger-licking & finger-picking good time" and a "DIY casserole of the culinary and music world." The event centers around live music and food and benefits the Southern Smoke Foundation.
The fest is broken up into four main food events: Giddy Up at Mohawk, Supper Club at Fair Market and Al Fuego and Camp Sunnyside, both at Wild Onion Ranch. Access to Giddy Up is reserved for those who buy "Whole Enchilada" tickets, which grant access to all music shows and early access to all food events. However, individual tickets can be purchased for Supper Club, Al Fuego and Camp Sunnyside.
Individual tickets can also be purchased for music shows. See the full lineup of bands.
When: Thursday through Sunday
Where: Mohawk is located at 912 Red River St. in Austin, Fair Market is located at 1100 E. Fifth St. in Austin and Wild Onion Ranch is located at 12112 Old San Antonio Road in Manchaca.
Austin's first locally produced Night Market will feature dozens of vendors, including local food and tastemakers offering Asian-influenced grub and arts and craft vendors showing off their wares. There will also be live painting by Yellow Yellow and Everyday Research, plus live music and dance performances by a whole lineup of artists.
Tickets are $30 for adults. Children 12 years old and younger get in free with an adult.
When: Saturday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Distribution Hall, located at 1500 E. 4th St.
If you love a pop-up market, there are also a few others planned for this weekend:
- North Loop Pop Up Market – Saturday at Beard Brand
- The Austin Flea Pop-Up Market – Sunday at Meanwhile Brewing
- Shop Small Sunday with Eastside Pop Up – Sunday at Central Machine Works
An Austin tradition returns this weekend to celebrate its 50th anniversary! The Paramount Theatre's annual "Summer Classic Film Series" will run all summer long, featuring a near-daily program of all kinds of movies.
Opening weekend will kick off with a 35MM double feature of "Casablanca" and "Top Hat" at 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. on Friday.
Then on Saturday, the Paramount will honor Texas filmmaker Robert Rodriguez with a star outside the theater – located at 713 Congress Ave. – followed by a screening of "Sin City," featuring a Q&A with Rodriguez and actress Alexis Bledel. The star ceremony is free and open to the public with an RSVP, but tickets are required to see "Sin City."
The weekend will wrap up with Sunday screenings of "Star Wars: A New Hope" (3 p.m.) and "Phantom of the Paradise" (7 p.m.)
Other events happening this weekend:
- Rainbow Kitten Surprise – Thursday through Saturday at ACL Live at the Moody Theater
- Miranda Lambert – Friday through Sunday at Whitewater Music Amphitheater in New Braunfels
- Big Texas Metal Fest – Friday through Sunday at The Far Out Lounge & Stage
- Austin Greek Festival – Friday through Sunday at the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church
- Taking Back Sunday – Saturday at Stubb's
- Neil Young and Crazy Horse – Sunday at Germania Insurance Amphitheater
- Alien Ant Farm – Sunday at Come and Take It Live
- Uriah Heep and Saxon – Monday at Haute Spot in Cedar Park
- Memorial Day Beer B Q – Monday at Vacancy Brewing