What to do in Austin - Events

Killer Live Music, Action-Packed Weekend Ahead in Austin


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Hey listeners, kick off your Thursday in Austin with some killer live music right downtown. Catch the NICA House Band swinging jazz at NICA on 4th, 117 West 4th Street, starting at 6:30 pm—tickets are just $10 according to Jazz Near You. Or head to ACL Live at 3TEN for Rob Baird's 10th Annual Birthday Bash at 8 pm, where the Memphis-born troubadour delivers raw alt-country vibes from his album Burning In The Stars, as detailed on the ACL Live site. Dance fans, Dace The Ace spins vinyl sets at The One ATX above TOATS tonight and tomorrow. And if you're near UT Law, swing by the Susman Godfrey Atrium from 8:30 to 10:30 am for SBA's Creature Coffee sponsored by Sidley—a fun morning perk for students.

Tonight also brings Murder on the Orient Express at ZACH Theatre at 7:30 pm, a classic whodunit packed with twists. Theater lovers, note that PlayStation: The Concert at Bass Concert Hall got canceled, so pivot to these gems.

Friday heats up with Duel Step lessons and dancing at Sagebrush from 8 pm to 1 am—perfect for boot-scootin' beginners. Saturday explodes with options across the area. Get your adventure on with free rock climbing guided by Austin Park Rangers at Guides Wall in Barton Creek Greenbelt, 9 am to noon via the Gus Fruh entrance on 2642 Barton—Eventbrite calls it a must for thrill-seekers ages 6 and up.

Sports fans, cheer the Texas Stars hockey team against Henderson Silver Knights at H-E-B Center in Cedar Park at 7 pm, complete with a Stars Ice Mold Giveaway from H-E-B. Catch Murder on the Orient Express matinee at ZACH at 2:30 pm. Families, Community Impact highlights 'Nice Work If You Can Get It' musical at Vista Ridge High in Cedar Park through Saturday—Gershwin tunes for $10 students, $25 adults. Kids' Frozen Fun Night at Capital Gymnastics in Cedar Park runs 6:30 to 9:30 pm with gym games, pizza, and the movie for $35. Out in Hutto, the free Trout Derby at Adam Orgain Park stocks 1,200 rainbow trout starting 9 am—bring your pole. Buda's Art Brawl pits eight artists in speed-painting to cumbia beats at 6 pm for $40, benefiting local creatives. Round Rock's Family Winter Ball offers inclusive dancing 6 to 8 pm for $5.

Whether you're jamming to jazz, scaling rocks, or reeling in trout, Austin's got that Keep Austin Weird energy pulsing. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more weekly guides. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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