Community members across West Austin, Lakeway, Bee Cave and Spicewood have a handful of events to check out in March and April. Individuals can find free live music performances, film and TV showcases, and participate in an Easter extravaganza. This list is not comprehensive.

March

Live on the Lawn

The free music series lasts three months and features musicians from a range of genres including country, punk rock and alternative rock. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to be comfortable while enjoying the event.

2026 Benefit Concert: Celebrating 40 Years of LTEF

The Lake Travis Education Foundation is celebrating four decades working towards its mission to promote and support students. The 80s-themed fundraiser will include drinks and entertainment by The Spazmatics and food trucks. Proceeds will fund teacher grants and teaching positions in LTISD.

March 6, 7:30 p.m.$185-$195 (single tickets); $370 (pair of tickets); $1,300 (group of eight general admission tickets)HCI Sports & Fitness, 13875 Bee Cave Parkway, Bee Cavewww.lteducationfoundation.orgBlue Water Highway will perform as part of Spicewood Arts’ 26th season of Spicewood Live! On Stage!. (Courtesy Spicewood Arts)Blue Water Highway will perform as part of Spicewood Arts’ 26th season of Spicewood Live! On Stage! (Courtesy Spicewood Arts)Blue Water Highway

The Austin-based Americana/folk-rock band will perform three-part harmonies and story songs as part of Spicewood Arts’ 26th season of Spicewood Live! On Stage! Attendees can purchase food from It’s All Good BBQ, who will be on site throughout the event.

A Night with the Austin Symphony Orchestra

The symphony orchestra will collaborate with musicians from Lake Travis High School for the sixth annual event. This year the high school’s 52-student varsity mixed choir will be joining the performance with an a capella performance of “Vamuvamba” by Mganga.

March 8, 4-6 p.m.$23+Lake Travis High School Performing Arts Center, 3324 S. RM 620, Austinwww.lakeway-tx.govSXSW

The Austin staple is returning in March with a variety of music performances and film and TV showcases. Attendees can also look forward to pitch events focused on innovation and startups in the space.

March 12-18$745 (music badge); $1,095 (film and TV badge); $1,270 (innovation badge); $1,865 (platinum badge)Venues vary based on specific festival eventwww.sxsw.comOscar Award Winners 1923-2025

Community members can join nonprofit Aging is Cool to get ready for the upcoming Oscars award show by chatting about Academy Award-winning films from the past.

Austin’s Rodeo Half-Marathon

Runners can participate in the half-marathon, which features a course with loose and exposed rock, short steep climbs and descents, and uneven footing. Participants will receive a custom event T-shirt and rodeo-style buckle.

The city of Lakeway will host its Eggstravaganza event on March 28 from noon-2 p.m. (Courtesy city of Lakeway)The city of Lakeway will host its Eggstravaganza event on March 28 from noon-2 p.m. (Courtesy city of Lakeway)EGGstravaganza

The city’s annual Easter celebration will feature age-specific egg hunts, local food vendors, a petting zoo, face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny and additional activities.

Rollingwood 5K and Kids Fun Run will benefit the Rollingwood Women's Club. (Courtesy Rollingwood 5K and Kids Fun Run)Rollingwood 5K and Kids Fun Run will benefit the Rollingwood Women’s Club. (Courtesy Rollingwood 5K and Kids Fun Run)Rollingwood 5K and Kids Fun Run

Community members can stay active with the kids fun run for ages eight and under and a 5K which will feature awards for various age groups. All proceeds will support the nonprofit Rollingwood Women’s Club.

April

Sumi-E Society of America 63rd Annual National Juried Exhibition

The annual exhibition will showcase East Asian brush painting and calligraphy—art forms taught through master-student lineages that require years of practice to master. Cash awards and more will be awarded to participating artists.

April 1-May 1FreeBee Cave Arts Foundation, The Hive Gallery, 12912 Hill Country Blvd. Ste. F160, Austinwww.sumiesociety.orgAsleep at the Wheel will perform at Spicewood Vineyards on April 11. (Courtesy Spicewood Arts)Asleep at the Wheel will perform at Spicewood Vineyards on April 11. (Courtesy Spicewood Arts)Asleep at the Wheel

The Grammy award-winning swing band will perform a blend of country, swing, boogie-woogie and roots music. The event is hosted by Spicewood Arts Society as part of the nonprofit’s Spicewood Live! On Stage! music series.