The main performing arts venues are the Zachary Scott Theatre, the State Theatre, the Paramount Theatre, and the Performing Arts Center on the University of Texas campus. There’s also the Long Center for the Performing Arts, and the Backyard for an evening under the stars. Art lovers will enjoy browsing the 23rd Street Artists’ Market, Austin Museum of Art Laguna Gloria, West 6th Street Artists’ Market, Yard Dog, the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Clarksville Pottery, Austin Museum of Art, Blanton Museum of Art, Clayworks Studio, Fire Island Hot Glass Studio, Casa Cubana, and Positive Images.

Annual events include the Austin Film Festival, Pecan Street Arts Festival, and Comida Alegre, Austin Fine Arts Festival, and the Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival.