Hey Austin listeners, it's your friendly guide to the best things happening in the city today through the weekend—let's dive into this packed April 16 lineup and beyond, where music, comedy, sports, and festivals are turning up the heat.
Kicking off tonight, Thursday, catch Marc Maron doing his witty stand-up at the Paramount Theatre on Congress Avenue around evening hours, or Leslie Jones bringing her hilarious energy to the same spot at 9:30 PM. Music lovers, head to Stubbs Waller Creek Amphitheater at 801 Red River for Panchiko at 7:00 PM, or rock out with Eve 6 and Fastball at Emo's East on East Riverside Drive starting at 7:00 PM. Fenix TX hits Come and Take It Live at 2003 East Riverside at the same time. For something orchestral, Dirty Projectors team up with the Austin Symphony Orchestra at Dell Hall in the Long Center at 7:30 PM—pure magic under the lights. And Mamma Mia! keeps dazzling at Bass Concert Hall on Robert Dedman Drive at 7:30 PM.
Tomorrow, Friday the 17th, baseball fans cheer on the Texas Longhorns versus Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from 6:30 PM—grab those tickets for some college rivalry vibes. The Austin Reggae Fest fires up at Auditorium Shores through Sunday the 19th, with three days of reggae, world beats, dub tunes, over 50 food and craft vendors, all fundraising for the Capital Area Food Bank. Old Settler's Music Festival Spring Pickin' Party rolls in Dale, Texas, from Friday to Sunday, featuring Grammy-winning Americana, bluegrass, blues, jazz, arts, crafts, camping, and food.
Saturday and Sunday stay buzzing with Reggae Fest and Old Settler's, plus the Out of the House Spring Homes Tour hitting various historic spots citywide on the 18th and 19th—explore Austin's iconic past through Preservation Austin's curated paths. Fusebox Festival wraps up today through the 19th across multiple venues, blending theater, dance, film, music, literature, visual arts, and culinary scenes with local and international talent. And if you're into comedy, the Moontower Comedy Festival continues through April 19 at Paramount and beyond, packing in stars, fan faves, and local laughs.
Don't miss Tuesday Twilights at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center all spring for live local music, artists, food trucks, and drinks amid blooming wildflowers—perfect any evening. Austin's alive with energy, so get out there, dance, laugh, and soak it up.
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