Austin Highlights: Feb. 16 To 19 – Food, Music, Arts & More

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The best free and fun events in Austin, February 16 – 19, include Dog Man: The Musical, Macbeth, and more!

Austin turns up the energy long before the weekend hits, and this list rounds up the can’t-miss events keeping the city buzzing all week long. Explore what’s happening from February 16 – 19 and keep your weekdays packed with Austin’s signature spirit and creativity!

Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm before heading out.

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Monday, February 16, 2026

Spurs Week Activations

Get ready for the Spurs I-35 Series at Moody Center with a week full of citywide activations and daily events. You can join the excitement all week long before heading to the arena to support the team in person.

Secure your tickets now to attend Thursday’s matchup on February 19th as the Spurs take on the Phoenix Suns. You can also catch the action on Saturday, February 21st, when the team faces off against the Sacramento Kings in another high-energy game.

Where: Various locations around Austin
When: Monday, February 9 – 21, 2026
How Much: Free

Sistine Chapel Experience

Step inside a breathtaking recreation of the Vatican’s most famous masterpiece at the Sistine Chapel Experience in Austin.

You can see Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes in a full-scale replica that brings every brushstroke and hidden detail within reach, accompanied by cinematic storytelling that explores the lives of Renaissance masters.

Where: Barton Creek Square, 2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746
When: Monday, February 16 – April 26, 2026
How Much: Not stated

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Tuesday, February 17, 2026

TheaterWorksUSA presents Dog Man: The Musical

Image credit: BroadwayWorld Los Angeles

Join the hilarity as TheaterWorksUSA brings the worldwide bestselling book series by Dav Pilkey to life in a heartwarming and hysterical production. Follow the chronicles of a canine superhero who balances his passion for fighting crime with his love for chewing on the furniture.

Watch as this doggy do-gooder tries his best to be a good boy while saving the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and an army of Beasty Buildings. See if he can also catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, and if George and Harold can actually finish their show before lunchtime.

Where: The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
When: Tuesday, February 17 – 18, 2026 | 7 pm
How Much: Starts at $37.82

Fat Tuesday Crawfish Boil at the League Kitchen and Tavern

Celebrate Mardi Gras at The League Kitchen and Tavern’s Galleria location with a festive Crawfish Boil from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. You can grab a plate of fresh crawfish in 1 lb, 3 lb, or 5 lb portions and enjoy $5 hurricanes all day long.

Where: Multiple locations across Austin
When: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 11 am – 9 pm
How Much: Not stated

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Wednesday, February 18, 2026

DAC Nights: K-Pop Pop-Up

Head to DAC Nights: K-Pop Pop-Up to master the choreography of your favorite K-Pop hits alongside a professional dance instructor. After hitting the dance floor, you can create your own custom-decorated K-Pop photocards or pop-up cards using a wide array of provided materials.

Where: Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
When: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 7 pm – 9 pm
How Much: Free

OUTsider Festival

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Celebrate bold originality and creative nonconformity at the OUTsider Festival, an Austin-based showcase of provocative film, dance, theater, and visual art.

This annual festival and conference invites you to exchange ideas and ignite conversations that transcend traditional boundaries. So, get ready to experience new pleasures through artistic discovery while honoring the overlooked voices of the queer community in a truly transformative setting.

Where: The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd #2135, Austin, TX 78722
When: Wednesday, February 18 – 22, 2026
How Much: TBA

February Crafting & Storytime

Head down to the South Congress bungalow on Wednesday for an exciting morning of stories, crafting, and community. Start the day with an engaging storytime featuring two beloved children’s books before diving into hands-on activities.

After the reading, you can enjoy coloring and building unique paper toys printed on a traditional letterpress.

Where: Letterpress PLAY, 2002 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
When: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 10:30 am
How Much: Free

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Thursday, February 19, 2026

The Paramount Theatre presents Pet Sounds Live

Image credit: Pet Sounds LIVE

Experience the premier Beach Boys album concert at The Paramount Theatre as Pet Sounds Live celebrates Brian Wilson’s iconic masterpiece that altered the course of rock and roll. Travel back in time to go inside the studio and behind the glass, witnessing the creation of some of the most beloved music in history.

Where: The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
When: Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 8 pm
How Much: Starts at $37.05

Austin Shakespeare presents Macbeth

Watch the return of actors Marc Pouhé and Helen Merino as they portray the lead roles in a bold new production of William Shakespeare’s grand tragedy, Macbeth.

Enter a contemporary African authoritarian country to explore this cautionary tale of the tragic consequences of unchecked ambition. And feel the fever pitch of excitement and death while holding onto hope for a brighter future in this reimagined classic.

Where: The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
When: Thursday, February 19 – March 1, 2026
How Much: Starts at $22.22

Mary Mooden Northen Theatre presents Urinetown: The Musical

Image credit: Mary Moody Northern Theatre at St. Edward’s University

Step into the Mary Moody Northen Theatre for the Tony Award-winning satire, Urinetown: The Musical, where you enter a world gripped by drought and a strict ban on private toilets.

Navigate a society where a greedy corporation enforces a pay-to-pee system, threatening anyone who resists with exile to the mysterious “Urinetown.” And join the rebellion as one bold hero leads the citizens to crack the corrupt system in this hilariously relevant and absurd production.

Where: Mary Moody Northen Theatre, 3001 S Congress Ave Building THAR, Austin, TX 78704
When: Thursday, February 19 – 22, 2026
How Much: Starts at $15

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Lacey is a freelancer and Austin local who’s always on the hunt for new restaurants to try, fun activities to do, and local events to attend. She loves sharing her discoveries with others through her writing and hopes her work encourages both visitors and locals to be active in the community. When she’s not writing, you can find her exploring one of the city’s many hiking trails with her Blue Heeler, Oreo, getting lost in a good book, or dancing the night away to some house or techno beats at one of her favorite rave spots.