Gabby Bryan will perform a set at Cap City Comedy Club at The Domain on May 28 and May 29 at 7 p.m. (Courtesy Cap City Comedy Club)
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.
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.
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.
May 10, 8-10:30 a.m.
Free
Orvis Austin, 10000 Research Blvd., Ste. B04b, Austin
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.
May 11, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
$42 (16x20 canvas), $51 (16x20 wood plank board)
Painting with a Twist, 8820 Burnet Road, Ste. 507, Austin
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)
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.
May 16, 6:30 p.m.
$75
Con’ Olio Oils & Vinegars, 10000 Research Blvd., Ste.130, Austin
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.
May 17, 10-11 a.m.
$35
Inner Diva Studios, 10401 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 104, Austin
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.
May 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Free
Lakeshore Learning Center, 9828 Great Hills Trail, Austin
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.
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
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.
May 31, 2:30-3:15 p.m.
Free
Little Walnut Creek Branch, 835 W. Rundberg Lane, Austin
