Hey Austin listeners, it's your friendly guide to the best things happening right now on this sunny Thursday, April 30th, and straight through the weekend. Kick off today with high-energy vibes at the Texas Invitational track and field meet at UT's Mike A. Myers Stadium, where top athletes from the University of Texas Track & Field and Cross Country team compete under the Austin sky—perfect for cheering on some speed and stamina. Over at Antone's Nightclub on West 5th Street, catch the Buffalo Traffic Jam bringing their funky jams to the stage, while Dogs In A Pile rocks the outdoor spot at Mohawk on Red River Street for an intimate 200-person crowd. Music lovers, don't miss Street Peach and Ultravioletcoraline heating up Stubbs BBQ's indoor stage, or A Night With David Lee Roth at Austin City Limits Live, channeling that Van Halen swagger for a legendary evening.

Wind down your day with free fun like the Arabic Table at UT's CAL 516 from 1 to 2 p.m., chatting language and culture, or level up your career at the Storytelling Workshop in the Peter T. Flawn Academic Center from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Cap City Comedy Club on Research Boulevard has laughs lined up all evening too.

Flash forward to the weekend—mark April 11th for epic free festivities. Soar into spring at the 98th ABC Kite Fest in Zilker Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the nation's oldest kite festival with a massive showcase, contests, MossFest kids' concert, and High Flyer VIP club—bring your own kite or just gawk at the colorful chaos. Right before, the Austin Spring Makers, Artisans & Food Market runs April 10 through 12 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., packed with local crafts, small biz goodies, and tasty trucks. On the 11th, Squirrel Fest hits Pease Park from 4 to 10 p.m., a wild family bash with shows, partner booths, music, food, drinks, and a movie screening on the Great Lawn—Pease Park Conservancy and Future Front Texas style. Lace up for the iconic Statesman Capitol 10K, Texas's largest and the country's sixth biggest, flooding downtown with runners and personality. And Art Spark Texas gears up for the 30th Anniversary Art in the Park Festival at Fiesta Gardens, featuring live music, entertainment, food trucks, and art booths for all ages—rain or shine on that covered stage.

Whether you're dancing to 90s throwbacks at Fool House in Buda, catching Broadway or comedy at Paramount Theatre or Cap City, Austin's buzzing with non-stop action. Grab tickets quick via austin-tx.events or eventbrite, and dive into our live music capital.

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