Fiesta Amistad, one of the largest Hispanic two-day events in Central Texas, takes place May 25-26, 2013, at Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock. Enjoy an auto show with classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles; live music; arts and crafts; food and family entertainment. Admission $5; children under 12 free, accompanied by parent.
Old Settler’s Park Lakeview Pavilion 1299 Harrell Parkway Round Rock, TX 78664
The Annual Jaycees’ Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival returns Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-26, 2013, featuring live music, great Cajun food, crawfish races, a special appearance by Chef John Russ of the renowned Lüke San Antonio and more! This year’s music lineup includes Bart Crow, Jake Hooker and The Outsiders, Jean Pierre and the Zydeco Angels, Bayou Roux, The Walburg Boys, Gumbo Ce Soir, Cher Las-Bas, and Kevin Anthony & G-Town.
Celebrate Pflugerville’s German heritage at the 38th Annual Deutschen Pfest, May 17-19, 2013, at Pfluger Park. Enjoy live music, a Saturday parade, carnival rides, children’s games and activities, shopping booths and a 5K Pfun Run/Walk on Sunday.
Pfluger Park
515 City Park Road
Pflugerville, TX 78660
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Teatro Vivo presents the Austin Latino New Play Festival, May 16-18, 2013, at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. The festival brings together Texas playwrights and audience members for staged readings and rich conversation about three new scripts, each running just one night. After each reading, the playwright, director and actors participate in moderated talk-back sessions with the audience so attendees can provide feedback. Though the productions have Latino roots, they explore cross-cultural age-old themes and modern dilemmas that will surprise, challenge, engage and push the dramatic envelope for audience members accustomed to one-way conversations at the theater.
Thursday, May 16 | 8 p.m. | El Jardín Viviente (The Living Garden) by Ariana Mendez
Friday, May 17 | 8 p.m. | Quincea – What? by Caroline Dobson Chavez
Saturday, May 18 | 8 p.m. | Petra’s Pastorela by Rupert Reyes
Long Center for the Performing Arts Rollins Studio Theatre 701 W. Riverside Austin, TX 78704
Dance International hosts the 14th Annual Austin Ballroom Festival, Saturday, May, 11, 2013, at the Ben Hur Shrine. Featured dancers include U.S. and World Salsa Champion Cristian Oviedo and partner Maria Zhukovskaya; Ryan and Tessa, professional Latin dancers from Dallas; and Gustavo Simplis and Veronica Quitalo from Esquina Tango in Austin. Afternoon dance workshops include the Waltz, Argentine Tango, International Rumba and Salsa. Vintage 15 plays music for dancing and enjoyment from 7-8 p.m. and a second set again after the performances (youth, adult and professional demonstrations). Evening attire is semi-formal.
Afternoon Dance Workshops:
12 p.m. | Stewart Yaros, Director of Dance International in Ballroom | Waltz
1 p.m. | Gustavo Simplis | Argentine Tango
2 p.m. | Ryan and Tessa | International Rumba
3 p.m. | Cristian Oviedo | Salsa
Order Tickets and Workshops
Ben Hur Shrine 7811 Rockwood Lane Austin, TX 78757
Fiestas Patrias of Austin invites you to its 8th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta this weekend, May 4-5, 2013, at Fiesta Gardens. The two-day event includes a variety of Tejano and Conjunto bands. An all-day Conjunto Festival takes place on Sunday. Highlighting the event will be performances by Gary Hobbs, Da Krazy Pimpzs, Baraja de Oro, Joel Guzman y Sara Fox, Los Fantasmas del Valle, Yayo Castillo y Grupo Rumores and more. The event also includes dancing, a car show, food and family activities.
Fiesta Gardens 2101 Jesse E. Segovia Street Austin, TX 78702
The 123rd Annual Brenham Maifest, one of the oldest German Heritage festivals in the south, takes place in May 3-5, 2013, at Fireman’s Park in Brenham, Texas. A parade, live German music, arts and crafts vendors, dancing and festival foods are all part of the fun.
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Join the German-Texan Heritage Society for a family-fun Springfest-Maifest on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the German Free School. Music by The Austin Saengerrunde, The Polkadillos, Joe Klaus on accordion, and the Siekers (German bluegrass). Kid’s activities include a May Pole and bounce house. German food and drinks for all ages. Tickets: $5 in advance ($6 at the door); 12 and under FREE.
German Free School 507 East 10th Street Austin, TX 78701
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Enjoy friendly, competitive dragon boat races at the 15th Annual Austin Dragon Boat Festival and Race. In addition to the races, there will be a variety of dance, music and martial arts performances. Children’s activities include a bouncy castle, origami, calligraphy and more! Saturday, April 27, 2013, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Festival Beach on Lady Bird Lake. Free Admission.
Festival Beach 2101 Jesse E. Segovia Street Austin, TX 78702
The Bangladesh Association of Greater Austin presents the Bengali New Year Festival, Saturday, April 20, 2013, from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Fiesta Gardens. The festival showcases the historically rich, colorful culture of Bangladesh featuring traditional foods, dress, indigenous arts and crafts, open air performances of music and dance, and a children’s cultural program. Free Admission and Parking | Open to the Public
Fiesta Gardens 2100 Jesse E. Segovia Street Austin, TX 78702
