Art and culture activities in Texas

Taste Texas-grown wines with a sommelier

Go glam with a wig and makeup glow-up

Step into a new version of yourself with the transformative power of wigs and makeup at Coco Coquette, where an expert Wig Whisperer will guide you in finding your perfect ’do, and a talented makeup artist will treat you to a mini-makeover. • Try on a few styles and colors and choose your perfect wig with my help. I’ll ensure a proper fit, helping you feel confident in your new look. • Next, sit with a professional makeup artist for a personalized Coco Coquette makeover, focusing on eyelids, lashes, and lips. • Use our murals and backdrops to take amazing selfies and photos with our ring light. If you'd like to buy your wig, you’ll get a $25 discount (wigs are priced between $36-$90). You’ll leave feeling confident and fabulous in your new look, ready for your next adventure!

Explore Hyde Park with a historian architect

Hyde Park isn’t just Austin’s first suburb—it’s a living archive of the city’s architectural and cultural evolution. Join me, an architect and preservationist, on a walking tour through tree-lined streets and historic landmarks as we uncover the stories behind one of the city’s most significant neighborhoods. • Meet at a historic Hyde Park Fire Station, where I’ll introduce Hyde Park’s origins as a street-car suburb and its more recent history of progressive leadership. • Stroll past restored Victorian homes and early-20th-century bungalows, tree-lined streets and alleys as I share stories of the architects, residents, and preservationists who shaped the neighborhood. • Visit Shipe Park and the Elisabet Ney Museum, two landmarks saved by community-led efforts, and learn how Hyde Park evolved from an exclusive Victorian-era district to a diverse neighborhood navigating modern redevelopment. • Along the way, I’ll discuss Austin’s approach to historic preservation and the balance between growth and maintaining architectural heritage. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of Hyde Park’s past, and the many forces working to define its future.

Capture the city's creative hub on film

Shoot urban scenes in Montrose, then develop your photos in a community darkroom. Meet and load film Get your cameras ready and prep for the walk. Photograph Montrose Capture urban street scenes on black-and-white film. Prep for darkroom Learn to handle exposed film and set up for development. Develop your photos Follow the full darkroom process to bring your film to life.

Craft whiskey cocktails with a pro

Discover the rich history and heritage of the spirit with an award-winning mixologist. Meet the mixologist Enjoy a cocktail and learn the inspiration behind Julep. Sample the spirits Taste whiskeys, taking in the appearance, aroma and flavor. Craft cocktails Learn the art of shaking and mixing favorite whiskey drinks. Join the shake off Compete for "best shake" and participate in a Q&A session.

Create graffiti art with a renowned Houston muralist

This fun, hands-on session with me, an acclaimed 3D muralist, blends art, culture, and technique, giving you an inside look at Houston’s graffiti culture. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity! • I’ll welcome you to Bad Astronaut brewery and introduce the city’s graffiti scene. Then I’ll guide you through the brewery’s murals, sharing the stories, techniques, and themes behind the artwork. • Next, you’ll learn essential spray-painting techniques—including can control, 3D effects, and color blending—and create your own eight-foot artwork. I’ll provide individual guidance along the way. • As you put the final touches on your artwork, I’ll answer any remaining questions. To close, we’ll take a group photo with our finished pieces. You’ll leave with the graffiti paint skills you need to keep exploring the art form, as well as a firsthand connection to the city’s street art scene.

Take a meditative drawing class with an Austin artist

Join me for a meditative drawing workshop to explore the magic of creating in nature as a way to relax and return to the present moment. I recommend wearing closed-toe shoes and long pants for comfort. Feel free to bring a blanket or towel to make yourself comfortable in your chosen spot. • We’ll gather as a group to set intentions for the session. Through mindful observation, we’ll connect with the textures, sounds, and energy of Mayfield Park, allowing nature to guide our creative process. • As a warm up, using simple ink marks, we’ll practice intuitive movement, letting go of any pressure to create something "perfect." We’ll pause to share insights, thoughts, or emotions that may have come up during the warm-up, embracing creativity without judgment. • Next, we’ll explore different mark-making techniques inspired by nature. You’ll be encouraged to experiment with various strokes, patterns, and movements to discover what feels most natural and freeing. • We’ll shift our focus to the deeper symbolism in our marks and explore how "mistakes" can become part of our artistic language. We’ll close with a few final thoughts on how to carry this intuitive and meditative approach into your daily life. You’ll leave with your artwork, a refreshed sense of creativity, and a deeper connection to both art and nature.

San Antonio E-Bike Mural Ride-Discover Street Art & Gems

Discover San Antonio’s Street Art, Culture, and Hidden Gems with Mural Ride Bike Tours! Explore San Antonio like never before on an unforgettable e-bike tour that blends vibrant street art, rich history, and local culture. Mural Ride Bike Tours takes you beyond the typical tourist experience, guiding you through the city’s most colorful neighborhoods, iconic murals, and creative spaces. Ride through the DREAM art district, marvel at large-scale murals from the San Antonio Street Art Initiative, and experience the Art Everywhere project that brings the city’s creative spirit to life. Along the way, we’ll highlight some of San Antonio’s best local spots, from cozy coffee shops to buzzing bars and must-visit restaurants. Whether it’s a hidden cocktail lounge, a beloved taco joint, or a brewery that locals swear by, we’ll give you an insider’s look at what makes this city special. Perfect for locals and visitors alike, our tours are designed for all fitness levels and include e-bikes and helmets. Private group tours (10+ people) are available for corporate events, celebrations, and team outings. Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes, and get ready to ride through the heart of San Antonio’s culture and creativity. Come see the city through the eyes of an artist, a storyteller, and a local—book your Mural Ride Bike Tour today!

Ring make-and-take with local artist

We'll get comfortable in our studio barn/workshop area, where you'll grab a glass of homemade wine from our organic orchard, wildcrafted herbal tea, and/or fruit-infused spring water from our bar before we get started. Once everyone is settled with a beverage, I'll do a quick demonstration to show you the techniques and procedures for making several different styles of rings. Then you'll get busy working hands-on with different tools and materials to create your own custom, unique ring exactly to your liking. I can provide as much support as necessary to help you to feel comfortable with the process and to create your desired outcome. We'll seal/finish your ring if necessary and you'll take it home with you at the end of the session. For those who are interested, you will also have an opportunity to tour our urban homestead and be immersed in the many endeavors we have going. Other things to note: -We have free-range chickens and 2 outdoor farm cats. All are friendly. :) -If you aren't seeing the date or time you'd like available on the calendar, feel free to send me a message and we'll try to work something out if possible! -In order to maintain the very intimate nature of this experience and the value for all guests, we typically do not allow non-participating onlookers. Please ensure you book a slot for all members of your party so we can be adequately prepared for you.

Electric Bike City Tour of Dallas

Join us for a memorable ELECTRIC BIKE or E-BIKE tour of Downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum & Fair Park on our tour led by locals that highlights local history, art & natural surroundings. Our tour is a 10 mile ride featuring one hill at a social pace & is for beginner to intermediate cyclists. We do have the ability to customize the route depending on your needs & abilities. We will rent you one of our own electric bicycles which allow the rider to truly customize their experience. There is a pedal assist option so you can just sit back & relax! Cycling provides us a way to social distance & be outdoors. Equipment is sanitized between riders. We begin by fitting you on your rental & doing a safety check. You will want to bring your own, $, sunglasses, water & a small fanny-pack or mini backpack if you have items to carry. The tour starts by going through Deep Ellum to the popular Deep Ellum Blues Wall as well as other murals. We will then head to the Trigger Fingers Wall followed by Fair Park. On the way back, we will wind through Downtown Dallas & stop at sites such as the AT & T Discovery District, Dealey Plaza, Dallas City Hall & Pioneer Plaza. We conclude at Farmer's Market & have a beverage with an option to stop for beignets from Le Bon Temps along the way. Photos will be taken & a memory video compiled. There is a restroom on the route.

Morning Walk Austin

Wake up and walk the historic streets of downtown Austin with one of our "5 Star" rated tour guides! There is no doubt Austin is one of the greatest cities in the world! Now is your chance to learn all the history that made, and continues to make it such a hot spot. Stroll the forgotten streets of the Warehouse District and Guy Town. Then emerge onto world famous Congress Avenue experience then and now photographs of iconic stops along the way. Including, a stunning view of the state capitol, a walk through the unforgettable Driskill Hotel, two blocks of historic 6th Street, and much, much more.

Private Tarot and Akashic Records Reading with Mak Jagger

Don’t see your desired date? Request it! Hi, I’m Mak Jagger (she/her; IG @makjaggertarot)! Featured in Forbes, Thrillist, and Travel & Leisure Magazine, I host THE original and most globally well-loved tarot experiences on Airbnb. I have recently opened a VERY insta worthy tarot lounge in trendy East ATX. Let bring you into my world of magick! The purpose of tarot is to get to truth—so that you can formulate your own answers. It’s a way to give yourself advice, I’m just the story teller guiding you on the journey. We’ll begin with an intro and discussion on tarot, and continue to an in-depth card reading to gain insight and perspective on where you are and where your would like to go.    The experience begins promptly at the scheduled time. Bear in mind that traffic in Austin is considerable at all times. Guests who arrive later than 15 minutes into the experience are subject to a non-refundable cancellation or additional fees for rescheduling. Pets and kids are politely declined. Not in Austin? I host a virtual Airbnb Experience that can be attended globally, or you may you may email at hellomak @ makjaggertarot dot com for info or to book a virtual or live reading or event in ATX.

Handcraft a Unique Ring with Traditional Silversmithing

In this beginner Silversmithing class, you will pick out your own stone and create the setting and ring band. We'll get familiar with the torch, jeweler's saw, flex shaft drill, anvil & bench pin, together. We'll solder the bezel, cut out the setting and file it flat. Then we create your ring shank according to your own size and solder them together. We'll finish your ring by setting the stone and polishing the piece. All finished work is in sterling silver and you get to go home with a brand new ring! Patience is required. No experience necessary. *Other things to note* Please dress for the occasion! We'll be sawing metal and using messy materials. Don't wear anything dangly and please have closed toe shoes on. This activity is hands on and messy! Also to note: long fingernails could make this a little harder, but it is doable!

Spray Paint with a Graffiti Artist

Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and etiquette of graffiti as we take you on a journey through its evolution. Adventure into the world-class, private studio of an Austin-based graffiti artist, and leave with a sense of openness, motivation, and inspiration. Practice spray paint fundamentals, and more importantly, practice getting loose and having fun! This is a perspective-shifting and entertaining experience for curious first-timers and globetrotting veteran mark-makers alike. Each guest will get a hand-tagged t-shirt to take home to remember their experience. Private groups: BYOB on property. The full experience is 60-90 minutes. NOTE: • This is an indoor/outdoor experience, dress for your comfort accordingly especially when painting. • Great for corporate or group events, bachelorette parties, teams, school field trips, and team-building experiences. • Private bookings are available and tailorable. • Feel free to request a different time, we will do our best to accommodate. • Shirt size is unisex.