Listeners, the energy in Austin this weekend is off the charts, and the city is buzzing with events for everyone, from art lovers to festival fanatics—so let’s dive into your guide for the best things to do from Saturday November 15 through Sunday.
If you want something visually stunning, today Manual Cinema’s “The 4th Witch” is taking over McCullough Theatre with two performances. Imagine Shakespeare’s Macbeth reimagined through live shadow puppetry and original music—a haunting, must-see theatrical experience for anyone age twelve and up, with tickets available for the 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm shows according to Texas Performing Arts.
Over at ColdTowne Theater, Wordplay Fest is happening all day. You’ll catch conscious hip hop artists, comedian rappers, improv workshops, and even a ChatGPT vs. Human Pun Competition for the linguistically daring. Local food and creative vendors will keep you fueled for the fun.
Fiesta Gardens is the place to be for the Texas Craft Brewers Festival. Saturday afternoon, sample craft brews from about eighty Texas breweries, plus live music—the festival runs until early evening, with VIP entry beginning at noon. If you love drinks with a twist, stick around for the Austin Pickle Festival right here at Fiesta Gardens, with wild pickle-themed foods, live bands, and plenty of briny flair.
Calling all art lovers to the Austin Studio Tour, featuring open studios, repair fairs, and a packed vendor market at The Museum of Human Achievement and Future Front’s community studio. It’s free to browse between noon and 6 pm, perfect for discovering local creators or meeting up with friends in East Austin’s heritage district. While on 12th Street, sample treats at Little Nishi or Nixta Taqueria, or browse books at the Keep Looking Shop.
Kids and families should look for the Puppet Show with Small Wonders at Pease Park’s amphitheater Saturday morning—a blanket, some sunshine, and delightful puppetry for all ages. Fortlandia at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center invites everyone to climb and play through artist-built forts, and when the sun sets, experience the dazzling Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail, a walk-through holiday display uniquely Austin.
On Saturday night, Ray Wylie Hubbard plays at the Paramount Theatre at 8 pm for those itching for live music. Across town, Poi Dog Pondering returns for another night of eclectic, genre-bending tunes at ACL Live. Also, don’t miss the Miracle on 5th Street Christmas Pop-Up Bar downtown for wall-to-wall holiday cheer and inventive cocktails.
Wrapping up Sunday, the Austin Mac & Cheese Festival heats up at Star Hill Ranch with bold, tropical-inspired flavors blending Caribbean and Hawaiian culinary traditions. Expect everything from Jerk Chicken Mac to Spam and Pineapple creations against live music and a fun crowd.
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