1 / Mix and Mingle at Austin Monthly’s Issue Release Party
Join us Thursday as we kick off the summer with a spirited bash! Grab the new edition of Austin Monthly and mingle with the people featured in the issue as well as the writers, editors, and photographers that made it happen. To celebrate the upcoming Season 15 of ATX TV Festival, the magazine is hosting a panel conversation with founders Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland as well as actress Adrianne Palicki (Friday Night Lights), who will chat with Austin Monthly executive editor Bryan C. Parker about the growth of the festival, the upcoming FNL cast reunion, and new projects on the horizon. [Note: This event is currently sold out.] May 14, 5:30 p.m., 1211 W. Riverside Drive
2 / See George Strait Live in Concert
After achieving a whopping 60 No.1 hits throughout his career, George Strait is widely considered the King of Country Music. Hear the legend in person as he croons favorites like “Amarillo By Morning,” “Check Yes or No,” “Carrying Your Love With Me,” and “All My Ex’s Live in Texas” during his two-night stop at Moody Center. May 15 & 16, 7:30 p.m., 2001 Robert Dedman Drive
3 / Meet Evan LeRoy at His Cookbook Launch Party
To celebrate the launch of Evan LeRoy’s new cookbook, New School Barbecue, the YETI Flagship store is hosting a special evening with drinks by Lone Star, light bites, and a live Q & A with the Michelin‑starred pitmaster moderated by Bryan Parker of Austin Monthly. Books will be available on-site for purchase, and snacks will include sausage wraps and cauliflower tacos. RSVP for free here. May 15, 6 p.m., 220 S. Congress Ave.
4 / Snag Amazing Pieces at the Austin Affordable Art Fair
If you’re ready to revamp your home decor but working with a budget, you can find one-of-a-kind pieces at the Affordable Art Fair, with items priced from $100 to $12,000. The event brings together a handful of local galleries like Canopy Collective, Commerce Gallery, and Wally Workman Gallery—plus art from international galleries in London, Sydney, Lisbon, and more. May 14-17, various times, 900 Barton Springs Road
5 / Get Free Coffee at Black Fox
Start your weekend mornings with a free cup of joe! New coffee spot Black Fox Coffee is offering a complimentary Flat White to the first 200 guests on both Friday and Saturday. The New York–based Aussie brand is opening a downtown location on the ground floor of the ATX Tower. May 15, 7 a.m., May 16, 8 a.m., 321 W. Sixth St.
6 / Pamper Yourself at Elysian Head Spa
For all the attention that hair care receives, the scalp tends to be an afterthought. But the back of the head is the star of the show at Elysian Head Spa, a luxe wellness space that specializes in both pampering treatments and hair loss solutions. During a session, a certified trichologist looks at your follicles through a handheld microscope to check for issues like inflammation and dryness. Then comes the soothing part, where guests lie back in a chair as the specialist loosens up the cuticles with steam, massages in an exfoliator, and double cleanses under a cascade. Elysian just upgraded to a bigger flagship location near 38th and Lamar this April, where it has expanded its head spa and FoLix laser hair restoration services. The new space is now open at 3408 West Ave.
7 / See Destination at Trinity Street Playhouse
Fresh off its New York City premiere, this new play by George Ayres debuts in Austin this weekend. When an 83-year-old widower and retired architect faces unexpected personal crises, he escapes his Houston assisted living facility, determined to break free from his own stasis. Showtimes are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:30pm. May 14-31, 901 Trinity St.
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