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Local Event Guide
from Austin, TX
by The 55 Guide
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE AUSTIN
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PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
MAY
MAY 8 - 9 | FOREST FAIRE Sherwood Forest Faire is a locally owned medieval-style village nestled in the Lost Pines section of Central Texas. We have over 100 permanent buildings on 25 acres, including stages, pubs, merchant shops, wedding venues, a complete castle, and more. So travel back in time with us and enjoy a medieval day of fun and adventure! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3b8C3BV
JUNE
JUNE 5 | OLD TOWN STREET FEST The streets of Old Town Leander fill with local and national artisans offering handcrafted creations. Texas bands and artists bring the stage to life, and family-friendly activities delight both adults and children. Food vendors provide both healthy and indulgent choices, and local and regional wineries and breweries bring a special flair to Old Town. There really is something for everyone here! For more info visit: oldtownstreetfestival.com JUNE 10 - 13 | ATX TELEVISION FESTIVAL ATX Festival is the first festival devoted to television’s history and future. It functions like a traditional film festival with premieres of new series, current hits and cult favorites. ATX Television Festival also offers access to the industry’s leading professionals, with cast and creator Q&As, and panels focusing on innovation in both production and content delivery. So if you like TV like we do, this festival is for you! For more info visit: atxfestival.com
JULY
JULY 4 | INDEPENDENCE DAY Famous for its vibrant music scene, Austin holds quite a few large concerts, parades, and fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July. Festivities and music are heard on every corner, and every neighborhood displays its best star-and-stripe decorations. So come on by and celebrate America’s Birthday the right way! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3uOKiKr
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE AUSTIN
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED
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JULY 24 | AUSTIN TACO & MARGARITA FESTIVAL The Austin Taco & Margarita Festival is taking place at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater. We’re bringing together vendors from across the city for a taste of the town via tacos. So bring all your friends to enjoy a day full of tasting different tacos and margaritas! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3fCRUeG
JULY 24 | WATERMELON FESTIVAL Let’s enjoy summer with a Watermelon Festival, celebrating the best treat for a hot summer day. We have live music, local artists, artisans, small business owners, vendors, farmers and of course juicy watermelons.. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3ij5Ps6
AUGUST
AUG 22 | OUTLAW MUSIC FEST The Outlaw Music Festival Tour heads to Austin, Texaswith Willie Nelson & Family, Chris Stapleton, Ryan Bingham, Yola & More! Willie Nelson, Blackbird Presents, Live Nation and the Outlaw Music Festival Tour are thrilled to be back on the road again to give you a day full of amazing entertainment! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2SZ2xjj
AUG 28 | BAT FEST What will you see at Bat Fest this year? 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerging from under the bridge at dusk, 2 stages with live music, more than 50 arts & crafts vendors, delicious food and drinks, fun children’s activities, a bat costume contest and other bat activities. Enjoy this one of a kind festival with family and friends! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3wUnR88
SEPTEMBER
SEPT 18 - 19 | PECAN STREET FEST The Pecan Street Festival is one of the largest, and longest-running, arts/crafts and music festivals in the nation. The festival will feature 300 national artisan vendors, food concessions, 50 bands on three stages, a family friendly rides section and street performers. Enjoy a family friendly weekend to start off this fall season! For more info visit: pecanstreetfestival.org
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE AUSTIN
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED
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SEPT 23 - 30 | FANTASTIC FEST Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the US, specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and just plain fantastic movies from all around the world. We are committed to supporting film in its most provocative, ground-breaking and underseen forms, and giving the audience a chance to find new favorites and future genre classics. Grab your popcorn and enjoy the shows! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3pttqIk
SEPT 25 | SCREWTOBERFEST It’s time to don your lederhosen & dirndls and join us for our Oktoberfest celebration where everyone is German for the day! Mallard Fare will be serving up some delicious German grub...brats, pork shanks, German potato salad, sauerkraut to feed your inner German! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3z3eFjF
OCTOBER
OCT 2 - 3 | HARVEST FESTIVAL Families will enjoy a hayride, pumpkin patch, arts and craft booths, children’s games, balloons, music and food and drinks at this outdoor event. There will be plenty of photo opportunities for families using our fall displays. Make plans to come out for a day of fun with the family! For more info visit: whisperingpinesbastrop.com
OCT 1 - 10 | AUSTIN CITY LIMITS It’s that time of year again! ACL Festival features a diverse lineup of acts every year with 8 stages, 100+ performances – and best of all, two weekends. The ACL Eats Food Court at ACL Fest offers the most delicious festival food, drinks and sweets from Austin and the surrounding area’s favorite restaurants. There’s plenty to do in between sets, including a mini-fest for kids, photogenic spaces, sponsored giveaways and merch to bring home with you. For more info visit: aclfestival.com
OCT 21 - 28 | FILM FESTIVAL This cinematic event shines the spotlight on both top-billed films and indies alike. For more info visit: austinfilmfestival.com
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE AUSTIN
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
NOVEMBER
NOV 5 - 7 | FOOD & WINE FEST All weekend long you’ll explore rows of renowned Central Texas chefs from top-rated restaurants, serving up their signature bites. Along the way sample sips from an array of wine and spirits exhibitors.The Austin Food & Wine Festival is where guests can sip, savor, mix and mingle their way through an impressively vast number of the country’s top wine, spirits and culinary exhibitors. Eat & greet with top chefs from Austin and Central Texas, who will be serving up samples of the classic dishes that put them on the map. For more info visit: austinfoodandwinefestival.com
NOV 5 - 7 | CELTIC FESTIVAL See Celtic dancing, hear Celtic music, and watch as strongmen compete in traditional Scottish Highland games in the heart of Texas at the Austin Celtic Festival.This unique event offers plenty of fun and activities for the whole family! For more info visit: austincelticfestival.com
DECEMBER
DEC 1 - 31 | TRAIL OF LIGHTS The 57th Annual Trail of Lights is part of the essential Austin experience, lighting up the season with a celebration of community, memories and fun. Grab your family and some hot coco and enjoy a night full of great lights! For more info visit: austintrailoflights.org
DEC 7 - 11 | MUSIC VIDEO FEST Returning in 2021 for its seventh year, the Austin Music Video Festival celebrates Austin’s long standing music video heritage with screenings, awards, parties, panels and workshops around town. For more info visit: amvfest.com
JANUARY
JAN 11 - 16 | HADESTOWN Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. It’s a love story for today… and always.Intertwining two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — HADESTOWN is a haunting and hope-
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE AUSTIN
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
ful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2Ta2MIs
JAN 18 | MLK DAY FESTIVAL This year, participate in the Austin-area MLK Day celebrations with The Austin Area Heritage Council. Enjoy a rally and walk starting from the Martin Luther King Jr. statue on the University of Texas campus. For more info visit: mlkcelebration.com
FEBRUARY
FEB 22 | CARNAVAL BRASILEIRO Carnaval in Austin is one of the biggest Brazilian Carnaval celebrations outside Brazil. Brasileiro-style samba, costumes and wild abandon can all be seen in the heart of Texas. For more info visit: sambaparty.com
MARCH
MARCH 4 - 5 | BBQ AUSTIN BBQ Austin is a sanctioned BBQ Cook Off where teams from all over Texas come to compete. BBQ Austin is also excited to offer a petting zoo, pony rides, shopping, a fireworks show, and Austin’s largest carnival. This event has a little something for everybody and we hope you will come and join us! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3clrWdS
MARCH 12 - 26 | RODEO AUSTIN Rodeo Austin is looking forward to bringing back Gritty Fun. Rodeo Austin remains a mission with a rodeo that brings heritage and entertainment to the community. Mark your calendars for Rodeo Austin come be a part of real Texas grit! For more info visit: rodeoaustin.com
APRIL
APRIL 2 - 3 | CRAWFISH FEST Nothing is as unique to Cajuns as eating crawfish during festival weekend. You’ll enjoy tasting crawfish prepared in every imaginable way—fried, boiled, in an étouffée, pie or jambalaya, along with other Cajun favorites. While you’re in the festival you’ll be able to purchase food from non-seafood vendors as well. So come enjoy this amazing festival of food! For more info visit: austincrawfishfest.com
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2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE
* Schedule subject to change
Date Session Rod Laver Margaret Court Outside Courts Featured Matches
Wed - Fri 1/13-15 11:00am 11:00am 10:00am Qualifying Rounds
Sat / Sun 1/16-17 NO PLAY
Mon 1/18 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 1st round Night 7:00pm – –Tue 1/19 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 1st round Night 7:00pm – –Wed 1/20 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am – 2nd round Night 7:00pm – –Thu 1/21 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 2nd round Night 7:00pm – –Fri 1/22 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 3rd round Night 7:00pm – –Sat 1/23 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 3rd round Night 7:00pm – –Sun 1/24 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 4th round Night 7:00pm – –Mon 1/25 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 4th round Night 7:00pm – –Tue 1/26 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Quarterfinals Night 7:00pm – –Wed 1/27 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Quarterfinals Night 7:00pm – –Thu 1/28 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Women’s Semifinals Night 7:00pm – – 1st Men’s Semifinals Fri 1/29 Twilight 3:00pm 4:00 pm 3:00pm 2nd Men’s Semifinals
Sat 1/30 Twilight 11:00am 7:30pm 11:15am Women’s Finals
Sun 1/31 Twilight 2:00pm 4:00pm no play Men’s Finals
DATE SUN - MAY 23 MON - MAY 24 MON - MAY 24 TUE - MAY 25 TUE - MAY 25 WED - MAY 26 WED - MAY 26 THU - MAY 27 THU - MAY 27 FRI - MAY 28 FRI - MAY 28 SAT - MAY 29 SAT - MAY 29 SUN - MAY 30 SUN - MAY 30 MON - MAY 31 MON - MAY 31 TUE - JUNE 1 TUE - JUNE 1 WED - JUNE 2 WED - JUNE 2 THU - JUNE 3 FRI - JUNE 4
SAT - JUNE 5
SUN - JUNE 6
2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE
* Schedule subject to change
PLAY START SESSION
Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round
Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round Evening - 9:00 PM 1st Round
Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round Evening - 9:00 PM 1st Round
Day - 11:00 AM 2nd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 2nd Round
Day - 11:00 AM 2nd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 2nd Round
Day - 11:00 AM 3rd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round
Day - 11:00 AM 3rd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round
Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round
Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round
Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals Evening - 5:00 PM Quarterfinals
Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals Evening - 9:00 PM Quarterfinals
Day - 2:00 PM Semifinals
Day - 3:00 PM Semifinals
Day - 3:00 PM Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final
Day - 3:00 PM Men's Singles Final
2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE
* Schedule subject to change
PLEASE NOTE: The Main Board of the All England Club (AELTC) and the Committee of Management of The Championships have decided to cancel the 2020 Wimbledon Championships due to COVID-19 and a concern for public health. The 2021 Wimbledon Championships will take place from June 28 – July 11, 2021. DATE PLAY START SESSION
Mon Jun 28 11:00 AM First Round
Tues Jun 29 11:00 AM First Round
Wed Jun 30 Thu Jul 1 11:00 AM Second Round 11:00 AM Second Round
Fri Jul 2 Sat Jul 3 11:00 AM Third Round 11:00 AM Third Round
Sun Jul 4 Mon Jul 5 Tue Jul 6 Wed Jul 7 Thu Jul 8 Fri Jul 9
– No Play 11:00 AM Round of 16 11:00 AM Womens Quarterfinals 11:00 AM Mens Quarterfinals 11:00 AM Womens Semifinals 11:00 AM Mens Semifinals
Sat Jul 10 11:00 AM Womens Finals
Sun Jul 11 11:00 AM Mens Finals
2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change ** Start Times Listed in EST
SESSION DATE SCHEDULE PLAY START MATCHES
1 Sun 30 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 2 Sun 30 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 3 Mon 31 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 4 Mon 31 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
5 Tue 1 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
6 Tue 1 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
7 Wed 2 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
8 Wed 2 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
9 Thu 3 Sep
10 Thu 3 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
11 Fri 4 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
12 Fri 4 Sep
13 Sat 5 Sep
14 Sat 5 Sep
15 Sun 6 Sep
16 Sun 6 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
17 Mon 7 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Mon 7 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
19 Tue 8 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
20 Tue 8 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
21 Wed 9 Sep Night 7.00pm Women’s Semifinals
22 Thu 10 Sep Day 12.00pm Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinals
23 Fri 11 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s Doubles Final / Women’s Final
24 Sat 12 Sep Day 1.00pm Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Final