8 Things to Do in Austin This Week · October 29–November 1, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Four Tet (Extended Set) at The Concourse Project

An extended set from Four Tet at The Concourse Project over Halloween weekend.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · The Concourse Project

Trae Crowder

A stand-up comedy show with Trae Crowder at Cap City Comedy Club.

Sunday, November 1, 2026 7:00 PM · Cap City Comedy Club, 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Bldg B Unit 100, Austin TX 78758

Festivals & Special Events

Austin Food & Wine Festival

The Austin Food & Wine Festival takes place on October 31.

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Hocus Pocus Drag Brunch

A Halloween-themed drag brunch at Cap City Comedy Club.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 2:00 PM · Cap City Comedy Club, 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Bldg B Unit 100, Austin TX 78758

Date Night

Giulio Gallarotti

A two-show comedy night at The Creek and The Cave on Halloween weekend.

Friday, October 30, 2026 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM · The Creek and The Cave, 611 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701

Arts & Culture

Paper Moon with Frank Marshall

A screening of Paper Moon with Frank Marshall at the Paramount Theatre.

Friday, October 30, 2026 3:20 PM · Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701

Food & Drink

Dolly Parton Drag Brunch

A drag brunch paying tribute to Dolly Parton at Cap City Comedy Club.

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 12:00 PM · Cap City Comedy Club, 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Bldg B Unit 100, Austin TX 78758

Free Events

Beyond Binary: The Quantum Computing Revolution

An Austin Forum presentation on quantum computing with expert speakers and Q&A.

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 5:15 PM – 7:45 PM · ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000