Saturday, May 13 | Dell Seton Medical Center Open House
The Dell Seton Medical Center open house takes place Saturday, May 13. Seton Healthcare Family and Ascension Health invite the community to preview the new teaching hospital, Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas. The open house includes behind-the-scenes tours, simulations, family activities and live music. Open May 21, the hospital replaces University Medical Center Brackenridge and is anticipated to serve as Central Texas’ only adult Level I Trauma Center. 1-5 p.m. Free. Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, 1500 Red River St. 512-324-0987.
www.seton.net
Saturday, May 13 | 20th annual Heart Ball of Austin
Presented by St. David’s HealthCare, the event is chaired by Matt Hoglund of DPR Construction and features a special performance by Wynonna & The Big Noise. 6 p.m. (cocktail reception and silent auction), 7:15 p.m. (program and dinner), 8:15 p.m. (live auction and Open Your Heart), 9:15 p.m. (performance). $500 (individuals). JW Marriott Austin, 1102 E. Second St. 512-338-2403.
http://austinheartball.heart.org
Saturday, May 13 | Index Fest
Untapped, the Texas craft beer and music festival series, has been purchased and rebranded. Index Fest starts with a strong foundation of craft beer with over 80 breweries and over 250 different beers and music, then includes more food and arts. Local Natives headlines the festival. 5 p.m. $25 (concert only), $40 (beer sampling), various beer and VIP packages available. Austin American-Statesman, 305 S. Congress Ave.
http://www.indexfest.com/austin
WEST Austin Studio Tour is on Saturday, May 13.[/caption]
Saturday, May 13 | WEST Austin Studio Tour
Big Medium’s WEST Austin Studio Tour is a free, annual self-guided art event spanning two weekends. The sixth edition of WEST provides opportunities for the public to meet the local artists and artisans of Austin in their creative spaces. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Various locations. 512-939-6665.
http://west.bigmedium.org
Local taco trucks will be on-hand at Saturday’s Taco Libre.[/caption]
Saturday, May 13 | TACO LIBRE Austin
The region’s best taquerias gather for the event, featuring tacos from traditional to contemporary. The event also features lucha libre wrestling and music from Piñata Protest, Nina Diaz and The Vandoliers. All 16 taquerias feature a $2 taco option. Noon-6 p.m. Free (age 5 and younger), $10 (ages 6-12), $16 (general admission), $60 (VIP). Austin American-Statesman parking lot, 305 S. Congress Ave.
https://prekindle.com/tacolibreaustin,
http://tacolibrefest.com
Sunday, May 14 | Real World Music Showcase
Students and mentors of Anthropos Arts join in an evening of music featuring tunes from Colombia, Cuba, Angola, Lebanon, and New Orleans plus tributes to legendary artists. The showcase is capped off by a special Mother's Day serenade. All proceeds from the event benefit students of Anthropos Arts, which provides high-quality music education for low-income and at-risk students. 4-6 p.m. Free (donations welcome). Emo's Austin, 2015 E. Riverside Drive, Austin.
http://anthroposarts.org/event/real-world-music-showcase/
The Dell Seton Medical Center open house takes place Saturday, May 13. Seton Healthcare Family and Ascension Health invite the community to preview the new teaching hospital, Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas. The open house includes behind-the-scenes tours, simulations, family activities and live music. Open May 21, the hospital replaces University Medical Center Brackenridge and is anticipated to serve as Central Texas’ only adult Level I Trauma Center. 1-5 p.m. Free. Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, 1500 Red River St. 512-324-0987. www.seton.net
WEST Austin Studio Tour is on Saturday, May 13.[/caption]
Local taco trucks will be on-hand at Saturday’s Taco Libre.[/caption]
