Austin community events in the month of May range from special occasion celebrations to creative workshops. This list is not comprehensive. Event details are subject to change.

Simple Promise Prom Redux: Dancing Through Recovery

Hosted by Simple Promise Farms, community members can enjoy mocktails, a photo booth, a flash tattoo room, a casino room and a live DJ. Tickets include a complimentary drink, poker chips, a wellness shot, access to all activities and finger foods.Quarterly Flea Market

Attendees can look forward to a range of tabletop games and board games for sale at affordable prices at the business’ quarterly event.
Game Kastle will host its Quarterly Flea Market on May 4 where attendees can find a range of board games and tabletop games for affordable prices. (Courtesy Game Kastle)
Game Kastle will host its Quarterly Flea Market on May 4 where attendees can find a range of board games and tabletop games for affordable prices. (Courtesy Game Kastle)
Bottles and Bonbons: Mother’s Day Chocolate and Wine Experience

Kasama Tastings will host the special event including guided tastings of four wines paired with handcrafted chocolates from Cinful Sweets.Fly Fishing 101


Individuals interested in learning the skills behind fly fishing are encouraged to attend the beginner-friendly course featuring lessons on fly casting and outfit rigging. All participants will receive special offers on essential fly fishing equipment.Mother’s Day + Mimosas

Individuals ages 10 up are welcome to celebrate the special day by learning how to paint a cheerful bouquet in a step-by-step experience. Participants can bring drinks and snacks and all minors must be accompanied by an adult.Austin Symphonic Band: Mother’s Day at The Capitol

The Austin Symphonic Band will serenade community members on the South Steps with a variety of symphonies.Paint Your Pet

Hosted by Gray Duck Art, attendees may attend the paint by number workshop to create art of their pet. Attendees are required to submit photos of their pet three weeks prior to the event date.
  • May 15, 6-8:30 p.m.
  • $75 (single pet portrait), $105 (double pet portrait)
  • Celis Brewery, 10001 Metric Blvd., Austin
  • Eventbrite: Paint Your Pet Celis Brewery
Arboretum Paella Valenciana


Community members will learn how to cook paella valenciana which will be enjoyed with two Spanish tapas, salad with fresh vinaigrette, homemade bread with olive oil and aioli, virgin Spanish Sangria and dessert.Puppy Yoga

Attendees will enjoy a yoga session for all levels with the company of puppies provided by Happy Hearts Dog Rescue. Funds will go toward the nonprofit which saves dogs from kill shelters across the state of Texas. Individuals must bring their own yoga mat.
Inner Diva Studios will host a Puppy Yoga event benefiting Happy Hearts Dog Rescue on May 17. (Courtesy Inner Diva Studios)
Inner Diva Studios will host a Puppy Yoga event benefiting Happy Hearts Dog Rescue on May 17. (Courtesy Inner Diva Studios)
The Magic of Science

The event will show attendees how to create a container of bubbly “lava” and paint with paper clips and magnets. Children ages 3 and up are invited to attend and must be accompanied by an adult at all times.Sip & Sculpt Pottery Class

The beginner-friendly pottery workshop will teach individuals to handbuild a pinch pot and sculpt and decorate their pot into functional pottery pieces. Participants will take home one to two pieces of pottery along with a beginner pottery kit.Gabby Bryan


The New York-based stand up comedian and actress will perform a set at The Domain. Bryan is an Emmy-award winning producer and has starred in films on Amazon Prime and HBO.
  • May 28 & May 29, 7 p.m.
  • $27 (general admission and balcony), $39 (reserved)
  • Cap City Comedy Club, 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Bldg. B, Unit 100, Austin
  • www.capcitycomedy.com
Hawaiian Dance by Island Rhythms Hula Company

In recognition of Asian-American Pacific Islanders Month, the community is invited to gather at the local library branch to experience traditional hula dance, music and storytelling.