6 May – 13 May · Updated 6 May 2026
18 curated events happening in Austin between now and 13 May. 17 are free. 10 are AI / tech focused. Sorted by date.
Wednesday 6 May · 17:00 · 3700 1/2 Kerbey Ln, Austin, TX 78731, USA · Free · by ATX Writing Club
This event is only for members of The Rosedale Society and their guests. Come through anytime between 5pm and 9pm to write with other members of The Rosedale Society. Grab a glass of wine, or a sparkling water and get a bit of work don
Thursday 7 May · 09:30 · The Red Fridge Society, 508 Oakland Ave, Austin, TX 78703, USA · Free · by Red Fridge Society
We're replacing our usual coffee tasting with a unique new local morning beverage Join December Yaupon Company Cofounder Ian McCluskey at Red Fridge Society for an exclusive first taste of the new Cacao Creation and Vanilla Vision Yaupon N
· 18:00 · Free
Come get a drink and meet other AI Snack Club members in person in ATX! Location: Hyde Park Please note this event is only open to AI Snack Club paying members. To join, sign-up here: aisnackclub.com/upgrade
Friday 8 May · 19:00 · The Waller, 1104 Sabine St, Austin, TX 78701, USA · Free · by founders & funders
We’re swapping pitch decks for poker chips and bringing together a solid group of builders and backers for a weekly poker night. Game details:- $100 buy-in - Blinds double every 30 min- Unlimited rebuys if chip stack drops below $10 Top f
Friday 8 May · 07:00 · Taco Joint, 134 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704, USA · Free · by FIESTA Community
Join us for FoundHer’s Walk & Talk: Connection in Motion—a monthly women-only evening walk dedicated to meaningful, in-motion conversation. This is your chance to unplug, connect, and move your body in a community setting. 🗓️ When: Second
Friday 8 May · 11:00 · Assembly Hall, 1121 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA · Paid · by League of Originals
Friday 8 May · 17:00 · Antler VC, 800 Brazos St #340, Austin, TX 78701, USA · Free · by AITX
AITX Community is teaming up with our Codex Ambassadors for a 48 hour hackathon in Austin. If you're an engineer, systems builder, or founder who likes building things with AI, this one's for you. What to expect You'll get a full weekend
Sunday 10 May · 19:00 · Capital City Pickleball - Downtown (Waterloo), 410 Pressler St, Austin, TX 78703, USA · Free · by Arab Pickle Club
Open Play Pickleball Night is the perfect chance to grab a paddle, jump into some fast paced games, and enjoy a fun evening on the court at Capital City Pickleball Downtown. Whether you are brand new to the game or already know your way aro
Monday 11 May · 00:00 · Free
### Quality over quantity We care more about original, thoughtful content than just filling slots. If you have something genuinely useful or interesting to share, we’d love to have you as a speaker. --- ### Sales pitches
Monday 11 May · 14:00 · The Sunset Room, 310 E 3rd St, Austin, TX 78701, USA · Free · by "MARK PAWLIKOWSKI"
Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/sreday-austin-2026-q2 Address: The Sunset Room Austin, Texas United States Hosted by Mark Pawlikowski & 6 others
Monday 11 May · 18:00 · Free · by Claude Community Events
Tuesday 12 May · 16:00 · Free · by Personal
Bringing together the Austin finance community to see how AI is being applied across the finance stack. The office of the CFO is being rebuilt in real time. The best finance teams are cutting forecasting cycles from weeks to days, closing
Tuesday 12 May · 17:30 · Antler VC, 800 Brazos St #340, Austin, TX 78701, USA · Free · by Apify Events
Most AI events talk about what's coming. This one's about what's already working. AI That Works is a monthly meetup for anyone building with AI in Austin: developers, founders, operators, GTM teams, and the AI-curious. Every session: live
Saturday 9 May · 10:00 · Free · by ATX Writing Club
This event is designed for aspiring authors in Austin who want a clear look at what it actually takes to bring a novel into the world. On Saturday, May 9th, we’ll host a small, intimate conversation with Austin novelist Lucas Schaefer,
Saturday 9 May · 12:00 · Free · by founders & funders
Founders & funders meet-up, but make it Texan! 🐎 We’re bringing together a curated group of people who are actively building, funding, and shaping cool things - and giving it a different setting than the usual networking environment! No
Tuesday 12 May · 00:00 · Free
### Quality over quantity We care more about original, thoughtful content than just filling slots. If you have something genuinely useful or interesting to share, we’d love to have you as a speaker. --- ### Sales pitches
Tuesday 12 May · 14:00 · The Sunset Room, 310 E 3rd St, Austin, TX 78701, USA · Free · by "MARK PAWLIKOWSKI"
Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/llmday-2026-austin-q2 Address: The Sunset Room Austin, Texas United States Hosted by Mark Pawlikowski & 6 others
Saturday 9 May · 10:00 · Free · by ATX Writing Club
Have you ever noticed how, as adults, we don't really have deadlines for our creative projects anymore? Sure, no deadlines mean less stress, but it also means we can work on things forever without finishing them. That's where Members Wri
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10 AI / machine-learning related events are on in Austin this week.
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