FRIDAY, MAY 5
10th annual HAAM Corporate Battle of the Bands
Each year the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, an organization that provides access to affordable health care for Austin’s low-income working musicians, hosts a Corporate Battle of the Bands that encourages business professionals to unleash their inner rock star. Austin-based businesses compete against each other as they showcase their talents. Fan favorite voting is now live. 7 p.m. $10. Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater,
310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd. 512-541-4226. www.haamcbob.org. [email protected]
Love for Loro City Wide Garage Sale
Love for Loro is a youth service initiative working to put hard-rubber shoes on the feet of children and teens in the village of Loro in rural northern Uganda. All profits from the Love for Loro City Wide Garage Sale benefit these children, who walk an average of 5 kilometers a day to school. Female students at the Loro Primary School will also be provided with feminine hygiene products as part of the project. Donations are accepted at East Space and All Saints Episcopal Church, 209 W. 27th St., every day from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. leading up to the actual sale. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (Fri. and Sat.). Free (admission). East Space, 2009 Airport Blvd. 936-635-6393. www.frontporchaustin.org/events. [email protected]
SATURDAY, MAY 6
Derby in the City Music Festival
The annual event features Citizen Cope, Black Pistol Fire, Sweet Spirit, Los Coast and The Watters to celebrate the Kentucky Derby. Participants should come ready to cheer on their favorite horse with a live viewing when the race begins. The event feature Makers Mark mint juleps, cocktails and beer. 1:30-9 p.m. $31.50 (early bird general admission), $100 (VIP). Austin American-Statesman, 305 S. Congress Ave. www.derbyinthecity.com. [email protected]
CelebrASIA
The Asian Pacific American Food & Heritage Festival features an artisan marketplace, cultural performances, food booths, culinary demonstrations, a heritage showcase, children’s activities and games. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (admission). Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road. 512-974-1700. www.austintexas.gov/aarc
Vinyl swap
The Austin Record Convention is the largest sale of recorded music in the United States and includes more than 300 dealers selling over 1 million 78s, 45s, LPs, CDs and 8-track tapes. The convention continues through Sunday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sat.), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sun.). $5 (admission). Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road. www.austinrecords.com
Violet Crown Spring Festival
The 15th iteration of the festival features artisan-made crafts, food truck vendors, live music and children's activities. Among the crafts curated by more than 50 local vendors are unique jewelry and fine art and photography in addition to home and garden items. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Brentwood Park, 6710 Arroyo Seco. 512-914-2917. www.violetcrowncommunity.org
SATURDAY, MAY 6-SUNDAY, MAY 7
Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival
The twice-annual, family-friendly art festival features musicians, food vendors, artists and crafts as Sixth Street—which was historically known as Pecan Street—becomes an all-ages street fair. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sat.), 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sun.). Free. East Sixth Street. www.pecanstreetfestival.org
Ninth annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Fiestas Patrias of Austin, a nonprofit that promotes Hispanic culture through festivals, organizes the event. Featuring Mexican traditional dance and waltz- and polka-inspired Texas conjunto music, the festival opens on Saturday with ballet folklorico and closes on Sunday with seven conjunto bands. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla in 1862, during which the Mexican Army defeated French forces. 1-8 p.m. (Sat.), 12:30-8:30 p.m. (Sun.). $10. Fiesta Gardens Park, 1901 Jesse Segovia St. www.cincodemayoaustin.com
