This Month in Austin - May 2025
We usually bring you our favorite events, happenings, and deals each week but in case you like to plan ahead, here’s our team’s breakdown of everything we love going down in ATX in May…
All month long
Barks for Beers: One Pawsport gets you one beer at each of the 30 participating breweries all month long. Proceeds go to Divine Canines to provide free therapy dog services in Central Texas.
Margarita May: 50% off select margaritas all month long at participating bars and restaurants
Movies on the Lake: Float-In Theater at Mozart’s on Thursdays
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Thursday, May 1: Siete Backyard Asada | Uroko’s 6th Anniversary Tuna Breakdown
Friday, May 2: 79 cent Pork Chop Lunch at Perry’s Steakhouse
Saturday, May 3: La Fête de Cinco De Mayo | Kentucky Derby on the Lawn | Austin Outdoor Living Tour | CelebrASIA | Pecan Street Festival (May 3-4)
Sunday, May 4: Club Paddle | HERstage
Happy Hour of the Month: Murray’s Tavern
3-5pm, Monday-Friday featuring $5 draft beers, $5 mini cocktails, half off glasses of wine, + select snacks from $5-$10. They also have the following weekly deals: ½ off burgers every Monday at 5pm, Thursdays is $35 Steak Frites & Martini Night starting at 5pm until sold out, and Three Martini Lunch Fridays from noon-3pm.
Free wrestling show from Slam Portal on Saturday, May 10 at Central Machine Works
Monday, May 5: Cinco de Mayo float | TrailFit Spring Fitness Series
Tuesday, May 6: Tuesday Twilights at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Wednesday, May 7: Consumer Week Pop-Up Run | Poetry & Collage Workshop | Give Back Gig
Thursday, May 8: CultureMap Tastemaker Awards | The Chosen Ones: a flagship, once-a month stand-up comedy showcase at Cabana Club
Friday, May 9: Bottles & BonBons
Saturday, May 10: Taurus Moon Party at Ani’s Day & Night | Slam Portal Wrestling Show at Central Machine Works | The Austin Winery’s 11th Anniversary
Sunday, May 11: Mimosas & Mayhem at King Bee
Affordable Art Fair will transform the Palmer Events Center into a dynamic art destination from May 15-18, bringing together 55 local, national, and international galleries for its second annual showcase in the city.
Monday, May 12: Yoga at Waterloo Greenway
Tuesday, May 13: Make Your Own Plant Pot or Vase Pottery Class
Wednesday, May 14: De Nada x Sawyer & Co collab dinner featuring Carabuena tequilas |
Thursday, May 15: Pitch-A-Friend | Affordable Art Fair (May 15-18)*
Friday, May 16: Neon Rainbows’ Spring Formal at Sagebrush
Saturday, May 17: Austin Flea at the Yard Block Party
Sunday, May 18: Texas Indie Oyster Fest
*OHA Reader Special!
Complimentary VIP tickets
2-for-1 After Dark tickets
Monday, May 19: Feeding Creativity Gallery Night
Tuesday, May 20: The Drag Queen Game Show
Wednesday, May 21: Cold Brew Comedy at East Austin Comedy Club| Live Bait: Live Dating Show
Thursday, May 22: The Drop-In at the Long Center | Girls Gone Wild Comedy Show at Fallout Theater | Hot Luck Fest (May 22-25) | ATX Sketch Fest | Paramount Theater’s Summer Classic Film Series (May 22-August 31) | Tarot & Beads | Core & Couture Y2K
Friday, May 23: Make & Take: Asian Dumplings at Central Market | Two-Step Night at Waterloo Greenway | Pros & Flows |Sunset SUP Yoga
Saturday, May 24: Surf Rock Sessions at Hotel Magdalena | Lucky Market Festival
Sunday, May 25: Barton Fest at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa | The Backyard Splash at Carpenter Hotel
Sip on one of these at Canje’s annual Memorial Day block party.
Monday, May 26: Canje Block Party
Tuesday, May 27: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on Tour
Wednesday, May 28: Live Figure Drawing Class
Thursday, May 29: Paint your Pet | The Drop-In at the Long Center | ATX TV Festival (May 29-June 1)
Friday, May 30: Parking Lot Movie Night at Lou’s Eastside: Clueless | Bands in Bloom at Zilker Botanical Garden
Saturday, May 31: Luck on the Lawn at Hotel Magdalena | 2025 Girl Flock Party: The Cosmic Cowgirl Experience
We hope you make a core memory (or two) this month at any of the above!
