1 / Dine al Fresco at the Umlauf Garden Party

Spend a magical evening savoring bites from dozens of restaurants such as Juliet, Intero, Garbo’s, Eberly, and Truluck’s at this beloved annual garden party. In addition to all the delicious fare, guests can enjoy wine samples and live music from Joshua Alderete & The Fellowship. April 16, 5:30 p.m., 605 Azie Morton Road

2 / Hang Out in Waterloo Park for Pop-Up Picnic

During this Waterloo Greenway benefit, guests can relish a picnic outdoors from local spots like Justine’s, Aba, Local Foods, Uptown Sports Club, and Franklin Barbecue. For those who would like to attend and bring their own picnic, entry passes are available for $25 each or $100 for five people. April 18, 5 p.m., 1401 Trinity St.

3 / Have a Beer at Real Ale’s 30th Anniversary Celebration

This calls for a toast! Real Ale Brewing Company is honoring its milestone birthday with live music from Louisiana Surf Department, Two Legged Dog, Melotheory, and Logan Patt, plus mystery cask tappings, food trucks, and kids’ activities at its iconic Blanco brewery. April 18, noon, 2250 N. U.S. Hwy. 281, Blanco

4 / Hear All the Hits at Mamma Mia!

You can dance and have the time of your life at this popular ABBA musical, which chronicles the wedding weekend of a daughter, her mother, and three men who might be the bride’s father. The smash hit features favorites like “Dancing Queen,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “SOS,” and, of course, “Mamma Mia.” Through April 19, various times, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive 

5 / Discover the Preservation Austin Homes Tour 2026

Garner design inspiration across the city at domiciles like a midcentury modern 1970s home, a 1928 European Period Revival residence, and a 90-year-old bungalow in the Travis-Park-Fairview-Heights district. Attendees can tour five homes on Saturday and five on Sunday. April 18-19, 10 a.m., various locations

6 / See Sandlot Baseball During Fusebox Festival 

How is watching sports different from theater? Both use players, costumes, and spectacle to entertain crowds. Texas Playboys founder Jack Sanders blurs the line between two seemingly disparate worlds by hosting a sandlot baseball game as part of the performance art–centric Fusebox Festival. Catch the Diablitos de El Paso vs Salado Swingers (11 a.m.) and the Texas Playboys vs. Lockhart Hawks (2 p.m.) as you enjoy live music, food, and a full bar. April 18, various times, 3495 Rolling Ridge Road, Lockhart

7 / Catch the Wonders & Worries Dog Fashion Show

Bow, wow! Savor an adorable canine couture demonstration during this fourth annual Yappy Hour & Dog Fashion Show benefiting Wonders & Worries. The event includes bites and pup stations for furry friends. April 19, 5:30 p.m., 2225 Andrew Zilker Road

Courtesy of Austin Monthly

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