1 / Keep Austin Weird at Eeyore’s Birthday
Get ready for drum circles, crazy costumes, face painting, and pasties: Austin’s quirkiest and most beloved springtime bash returns to Pease Park for its 61st iteration this year. Read all about its history and what to expect here. April 25, 11 a.m., 1100 Kingsbury St.
2 / Turn Up the Heat at You Grill, Girl!
Chow down at Les Dames d’Escoffier’s spirited annual bash, which is happening at Franklin Backyard this year. The “Backyard Barbiecue” features bites from more than a dozen female chefs including Amanda Turner (Olamaie), Laila Bazahm (Siti), Sarah McIntosh (Epicerie), and Ariana Quant (Uchi & Uchiko). While tickets are currently sold out, you can support the silent auction here. April 23, 7 p.m., 2027 Anchor Lane
3 / Groove to the Beat at the Austin Blues Festival
Head to Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park for two days of stellar performances at this annual outdoor festival. Guests can enjoy live music from Gary Clark Jr., Jimmie Vaughan & Friends, Parliament Funkadelic, and George Clinton during the two-day bash. April 25-26, various times, 1401 N. Trinity St.
4 / Support Mack, Jack, and McConaughey
Alright, alright, alright! This annual charity fundraiser hosted by Mack Brown, Jack Ingram, and Matthew McConaughey has raised more than $78 million over the last 12 years. The two-day gathering includes events like a gala, fashion show, golf tournament, and concert with performances by Ryan Bingham, Kaitlin Butts, and Robert Earl Keen. April 23-24, various times and locations
5 / Watch Dragon Boats on the Lake
Catch all the action as the 26th annual Austin Dragon Boat Festival roars back into town at Festival Beach on Lady Bird Lake. This year’s iteration features 26 dragon boat teams with more than 500 paddlers hitting the water. The free festival also includes cultural performances from several dance teams and music troupes, including Austin Taiko, the Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team, and the Austin Filipino Cultural Dance Troupe. April 25, 10 a.m., 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Road
6 / Take Your Pup to Bark and Brats
Kick off the weekend with Fido at this festive bash at Brass Poppy and the Hotel Van Zandt lobby, where you and your pooch can enjoy complimentary woof/bratwursts from Banger’s, pet portraits, music, and a dog costume contest. Free to attend with RSVP. April 24, 5 p.m., 605 Davis St.
7 / Give Back at the Earth Day Cleanup
Volunteers can join Rowing Dock for its fifth annual community clean-up event along Lady Bird Lake. Launch from one of three locations: Rowing Dock (West end), Epic SUP (East end), and on the trail at Auditorium Shores, and decide whether you would like to pick up trash by boat or by walking trails along the river. RSVP for free with advanced registration. April 24, various times and locations