Want to impress mom this Mother's Day? Check out these Austin area events, things to do
Mother's Day is May 12 and if you haven't made plans yet, we've got you covered. Here's a handful of Mother's Day events in the Austin area to choose from:
'The Sleeping Beauty' by Ballet Austin
Fairy godmothers, Little Red Riding Hood, Prince Charming and more are part of Tchaikovsky's "The Sleeping Beauty." May 12's show is at 3 p.m. at the Long Center, 701 West Riverside Drive. Tickets start at $15. For more information, visit: balletaustin.org.
Nicki Minaj at the Moody Center
Minaj is bringing her "Pink Friday 2 World Tour" to the Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, on May 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets are still available and start at $93. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit: moodycenteratx.com.
Mother's Day Musical Sunset Picnic with live strings at Strings in the Woods
Take mom to a concert with meditation and a picnic with Strings in the Woods, an organization that hosts concerts in nature. Hosts Will and Tony will take attendees on a nature walk starting at 6:30 p.m. on Mother's Day and then a concert will be held. Tickets are $50. The event's location is available after you buy a ticket. For more information, visit: eventbrite.com.
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Mother's Day at the Capitol
Austin Symphonic Band is putting on a free Mother's Day concert at the Texas capitol building's south steps, 1100 Congress Ave. The concert kicks off at 7 p.m. For more information, visit: austinsymphonicband.org.
Mother's Day Flower Crown Crafting Class
Make a flower crown at jeweler Nina Berenato's flower crown crafting class on May 12 at 5 p.m. The class will be held at Nina Berenato Jewelry + Permanent Bracelets, 3200 Palm Way. Tickets are $100. For more information, visit: eventbrite.com.
Second Sunday at Blanton Museum of Art
The Blanton Museum of Art will have flowers and a photo booth available on May 12 , along with Mother's Day card-making and a curated tour of art spotlighting themes about motherhood. The event kicks off at 1 p.m. Tickets are $20. For more information, visit the museum's Facebook page: facebook.com.
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Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at Brentwood Social House
Brentwood Social House, 1601 West Koenig Lane, is hosting a tea for Mother's Day at 2 p.m. The tea will feature scones, cheese, and more. Tickets are $70. For more information, visit: brentwoodsocial.com.
Mother's Day at Uchi
Uchi Austin is offering special Mother's Day off-menu tastings and dine-in omakase menus. Uchibā Austin will be open for lunch on Mother's Day at 11 a.m. Dessert boxes from Uchiko Austin will be available to pre-order for Mother's Day on April 30. To make a reservation and for more information, visit: uchi.uchirestaurants.com.