Craig Robinson Opens Northwest Austin Comedy Season

Actor and musician Craig Robinson kicks off the November event calendar in Northwest Austin on October 29. His residency at the Cap City Comedy Club runs through November 1 and blends stand-up routines with keyboard performances. Tickets for the shows start at $50 and are available at the venue located at 11506 Century Oaks Terrace.

The comedy programming continues with the 11th annual Altercation Comedy Festival. Held at Kick Butt Coffee, the festival will feature more than 60 performers. The lineup includes Brian Posehn, Sam Miller, and Val Vulpe, who will share the stage with a variety of other local and touring acts.

A western theme defines the Fall Roundup at Lakeline Park. The event offers live country music, dancing, and food to attendees. Afternoon activities are designed for families and include armadillo races, a mechanical bull, craft stalls, and a petting zoo.

Veterans Day preparations begin early with the Austin Veterans Parade. The procession starts at the Congress Avenue Bridge at 9 a.m. Participants will march to the Texas Capitol. A resource event and ceremony will follow on the south steps of the Capitol building.

Athletic events are scheduled for the month, including the Texas Brewery Running Series. Runners and walkers can complete a 5K course at Celis Brewery. Participants receive a craft beer and a choice of a collector's pint glass or seasonal swag upon finishing the race.

The Austin Celtic Festival takes place at Pioneer Farms on November 7 and 8. The event celebrates Irish, Scottish, and other Celtic cultures through music, bagpipes, and dancing. Highland games and artisan vendors are also part of the program. Daily adult tickets cost $25, while weekend passes are $40.

Fossil Fest will be held in Round Rock on November 7 and 8. The Paleontological Society of Austin hosts the two-day event at the Williamson County Old Settlers Association. This year's theme focuses on ammonites and marine cephalopods. The festival features guest speakers, demonstrations, and fossil exhibits. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students.

Pop culture fans can attend KadabraCon 2026 from November 12 to 15. The four-day event is located at Golfinity ATX and includes cosplay, anime, and gaming panels. Daily passes range from $10 to $35, with VIP options available for $120.

The Texas Book Festival brings more than 250 writers to downtown Austin. Activities will take place in and around the Texas Capitol. The program includes book signings, cooking demonstrations, and sessions in both English and Spanish.

The Austin Spurs will play the Memphis Hustle at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. The Spurs are the NBA G League affiliate of the San Antonio Spurs. Later in the month, Derek Hough will bring his Dance for the Holidays tour to the same venue. The show features holiday tunes and choreography performed by Hough and his dancers.

Community programming includes Arts in Cahoots at the Northwest Austin Recreation Center. The one-hour event is designed for pre-K students and their caregivers. It aims to help children build social skills in a classroom setting. Stand-up comedian Alfred Robles will also perform at Cap City Comedy Club on November 25, 27, and 28.

Robles is bringing his Vatos with Gatos Tour to Austin. He has appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix, and HBO. His shows are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on November 25 and multiple evening slots on November 27 and 28. Tickets for his performances start at $39.