If you love celebrity and pop culture events, you’ve come to the right place. Here are just a few of the best celebrity events happening in Austin in May!
Simu Liu at Whole Foods Market: Try MiLa soup dumplings
Actor and MiLa Chief Content Officer Simu Liu makes a special appearance at Whole Foods in downtown Austin. Stop by for a free soup dumpling tasting with MiLa – the brand that brings restaurant-quality soup dumplings to your freezer. Simu and MiLa co-founder Jen Liao will share the story behind the brand at the demo table and let you try the dumplings for yourself.
When: Friday, May 15th | Simu Liu: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (arrive early!) | Jen Liao: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m
Where: Whole Foods | 525 North Lamar Blvd
Further information: HERE!
BookPeople Presents: Bob Crawford – America’s Founding Son
To celebrate, BookPeople welcomes Bob Crawford – bassist for the Avett Brothers – in conversation with Douglas Brinkley America’s founding son: John Quincy Adams, from president to political outsider! This event is free and open to the public.
When: Thursday, May 14th | 11 a.m
Where: BookPeople | 603 North Lamar Blvd
Further information: HERE!
ILANA GLAZER LIVE!
Ilana Glazer is a comedian, actress, advocate, creator and star of Broad City leading a tour of the Paramount Theater in Austin.
When: Thursday, May 14th | 7 and 9:30 p.m
Where: Paramount Theater | 713 Congress Ave
Further information: HERE!
Murr from Impractical Jokers in Cap City
Writer, executive producer and comedian James Murray, best known as “Murr” on the hit TV show Impractical jokersreturns to Austin. Join Murr as he tells funny stories and performs his personal, never-before-seen videos Impractical jokers and plays Impractical Jokers LIVE with the audience!
When: May 15th to 17th | Multiple times
Where: Cap City Comedy Club | 11506 Century Oaks Terrace
Further information: HERE!
Spy children with Robert Rodriguez
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Spy childrenThe Paramount will host a film screening and a live performance by Robert Rodriguez and his Family Spy Band. Be sure to watch them all to prepare Austin filming locations here.
When: Saturday, May 23rd | 3 p.m
Where: Paramount Theater | 713 Congress Ave
Further information: HERE!
ATX Television Festival
Season 15 of the TV festival takes place from May 28th to 31st.
The highlights of this year’s festival include:
- A conversation with the cast of All creatures great and small
- Everybody (STILL) Loves Raymond: A Night of Comedy with Phil Rosenthal, Ray Romano and Authors
- The Friday Night Lights 20 year reunion
- A first look at Season 3 on HBO Max House of the Dragon
- Happy hour and conversation with Brooke Shields and Amalia Williamson from Acorn TV’s You’re killing me
When: May 28th to 31st
Where: Various locations in downtown Austin
Further information: HERE!
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