Austin does not ease into a weekend. It stacks it. Music spills out of Red River, theater lights up downtown, monster trucks shake the city, and somehow there is still time for gumbo, art, and a wellness reset before Monday shows up uninvited.

If you are figuring out how to spend the next few days, here’s how to move through the city without missing the good stuff.

H-E-B Live Well Your Way Day at South Congress

Sunday winds things down with Live Well Your Way Day at the South Congress H E B. The event focuses on wellness without the pressure, offering product samples, cooking demos, giveaways, and a live appearance by Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas. It is free, easygoing, and a nice way to reset before the week begins.

Red River District

The weekend starts on Red River. Even without a single marquee festival name attached, this stretch of downtown carries its own momentum. Clubs fill early, bands cycle fast, and the sidewalks become just as important as the stages. This is the kind of weekend where you grab dinner nearby, pop into a show on instinct, and let the night stretch longer than planned.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live at Moody Center

Friday and Saturday bring full throttle spectacle as Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live takes over the Moody Center. Expect massive trucks, gravity defying stunts, lights, fire, and pure sensory overload. It is loud, fast, and unapologetically over the top in a way that feels oddly perfect for a winter weekend in Austin.

Stomp at Bass Concert Hall

Stomp lands at Bass Concert Hall with its signature mix of rhythm, movement, and everyday objects turned into instruments. Using everything from brooms to hubcaps, the show delivers nonstop energy without relying on traditional music. It is creative, surprising, and works just as well for families as it does for a date night.

Kevin Nealon at Cap City Comedy Club

Comedy fans can catch Kevin Nealon at Cap City Comedy Club throughout the weekend. Known for his dry delivery and sharp observations, Nealon’s sets feel effortless and relaxed. This is the kind of show where you laugh, settle in, and forget about your phone for a while.

East Austin Cello Fest at The Cathedral

This Saturday, East Austin Cello Fest at The Cathedral features eight cellists from Austin Camerata performing selections that span centuries and genres, including familiar pop songs reimagined through cello. It is creative, low-pressure, and very Austin in spirit.

GREENLAND 2 – Now Playing at Alamo Drafthouse

The surviving Garrity family must leave the safety of the Greenland bunker and embark on a perilous journey across the decimated frozen wasteland of Europe to find a new home.

PRIMATE – Now Playing at Alamo Drafthouse

After returning to Hawaii for summer break, Lucy reunites with her family and their longtime pet chimpanzee, Ben. When her father is unexpectedly called away, Lucy and her friends throw a late night pool party at the empty house. The mood turns fast when Ben’s behavior shifts from familiar to feral, leaving the group cut off from help and forced to confront a dangerous presence they thought they understood.