It's the weekend! You've worked hard to get to this point, so you deserve to play hard, too. We've curated our favorite events happening around Austin for the next few days, from pop-ups to festivals to grand openings—all you have to do is round up your crew. Have a great weekend, y'all!
Rev your engines at the Republic of Texas Biker Rally: You'll find flat-track racing, Doug Danger's world-record jump, a parade and party in Downtown Austin at this annual rally, plus more than 30 bands performing throughout four days. Through Sunday at 8am each day
Feel all the feels at the Sigur Ros show: Tickets for Sigur Ros are still available for both nights, but they're going fast. The Icelandic experimentalists known for epic orchestrations typically travel with a sizable band, but for this tour, they've pared down to a trio for an intimate show that lets the songwriting speak for itself. Friday & Saturday at 8pm
Stuff your face at the Empanada Fair: Head to Buenos Aires Cafe for all the empanadas, housemade bread, dipping sauces and wine your body can handle. Over 15 different styles and flavors of empanadas will be available—and the only way to choose a favorite is to try them all. Saturday at noon
Tap into your inner artist for Ney Day: Held at the Elizabeth Ney Museum, Ney Day celebrates the museum's namesake artist with an afternoon of sculpting and art demos, clay crafting, food trucks, live music and more. There will also be an unveiling of two new, temporary outdoor sculptures. Saturday at noon
Second Sunday Brunch at Infinite Monkey Theorem and LeRoy and Lewis: Start your Sunday with a barbecue brunch—and maybe a wine slushie. LeRoy and Lewis' special menu includes beef fat waffle, barbacoa hash and a confit duck leg, while Infinite Monkey Theorem is selling slushies and a 10-oz mimosa for $6. Deer Fellow takes the stage 11am-1pm and, if your brunch turns into dinner, Jenny Reynolds and Danny Britt are on 3-5pm. Sunday at 11am
Crawl your way through Sixth Street's best tacos and tequila: Skip the brunch lines and opt for a bar hop that starts with an ancho verde margarita and braised short rib taco at Star Bar and ends with a paloma and chili-marinated chicken taco at J. Black's. Parlor & Yard and Dogwood will be serving tequila drinks and tacos along the way. Meet at Little Woodrow's on W Sixth St between noon and 12:40pm to collect your ticket (buy it online) and stick around after your last sip for a Second Sunday at Green Light Social, where the crawl officially ends. Sunday at noon
Celebrate Whisler's 4 year anniversary with an epic party: The East Austin favorite is throwing a bash for their anniversary, including a roasted pig from Thai Kun, live music starting at 2pm, kegs, drink specials, prizes and swag. You don't need a ticket to attend, but you'd be wise to get there early to snag a seat. Sunday at 1pm
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