REASONS TO VISIT IN EVERY SEASON
From intimate wine dinners to exclusive art exhibitions, The Loren has a calendar of events for every type of traveler visiting Austin.
There’s no bad time to visit The Loren and Austin, but you may want to schedule your trip around some of our special events. Among the highlights are The Loren Guest Chef Series, monthly wine tastings, local artisanal markets and our Café Collaborations. When planning your Austin getaway, check out our upcoming calendar of events below.
Upcoming Events
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Unstable Territory: reflections on memory
An exciting new exhibition in Paggi House organized by guest curators Erin Ellis and Kristen Force, featuring works by Breck Baig, Aglaé Bassens, b chehayeb, Laura Lancaster, Rachel Lancaster, Julia Maiuri
- On view March 6 - Late August
- Viewing by appointment only
- Paggi House, 200 Lee Barton Drive
Golden Hour: The Happiest Hour
Locals & guests, join us this patio season for GOLDEN HOUR at The Loren Cafe.
- 4pm to 8pm
- 7 Days a Week
Live Jazz
Join Us for Live Jazz in The Loren Lobby
- Every Thursday- Sunday
- No Reservations Required
Tuesday Night Grazing Dinner
This is how you do a grazing dinner.
$85 Includes: Artisanal charcuterie board featuring local and imported selections
- Bottle of carefully selected rosé
- Served on our 8th floor with downtown views
- Available Tuesday evenings 4pm to Close
Curtain Call: Pre-Show Dining at Nido
Before you journey to Oz at ZACH Theatre, join us at Nido for a pre-show dining experience.
Dinner Cinema Series: When Harry Met Sally
A curated multi-course dinner theater experience!
- $75 per person
- Nido Private Dining Room
- Multi-course menu timed to film's key moments
- Beverages for purchase
- Seating at 6pm, Movie at 6:30pm
Dinner Cinema Series: When Harry Met Sally
A curated multi-course dinner theater experience!
- $75 per person
- Nido Private Dining Room
- Multi-course menu timed to film's key moments
- Beverages for purchase
- Seating at 6pm, Movie at 6:30pm
Listening Room at The Loren Ft. Sidney Kenley and Zak P
We invite you to join us in Cafe Loren on the last Friday of every month.
- Doors open at 7pm
- Music from 7:30- 9:15pm
- Register HERE
Champagne & Cuisine: An evening with G.H. Mumm & Perrier-Jouet
Join us for an exclusive culinary journey with Nido’s Executive Chef, G.H. Mumm and Perrier Jouet
- $150 per person
- Nido Private Dining Room
- 6:30pm
Lakeside Maker's Market
Support local artisans at our monthly Maker's Market!
- 10am-2pm
- Cafe at The Loren Patio
- Free to attend
Trivia Right Off the Trail: Peak TV & Pop Culture
An Elegant Evening of Curated Questions & Conversation. Join us each month at The Cafe at The Loren for a sophisticated spin on trivia night, just steps from the Lady Bird Lake Trail.
- Cafe at The Loren
- 6-8pm
- Trivia entry is $5 per person
Varietal Wine Tasting
Join us for a complimentary wine tasting every 2nd & 3rd Saturday!
- The Loren Lobby
- 3:00-5:00pm
Intro to Blind Tasting Wine at The Loren
Join Sommelier Nick Robertson for an exclusive wine tasting experience.
- $55 per person
- 75 Minutes
- Multiple white and red wine pours
- Reservations required (up to 16 people)
Anything But Paint
The latest group exhibition in Paggi House brings together a dynamic group of 11 artists, including three based in Austin, who challenge traditional hierarchies of material and meaning. Each reimagines the familiar through processes rooted in transformation, tactility and critique.
- On view September 18 - late December
- Viewing by appointment only
- Paggi House, 200 Lee Barton Drive
Regional Wine Tasting
Join us for a complimentary wine tasting every 2nd & 3rd Saturday!
- The Loren Lobby
- 3:00-5:00pm
Listening Room at The Loren Ft. Elijah Delgado and Taylor Graves
We invite you to join us in Cafe Loren on the last Friday of every month.
- Doors open at 7pm
- Music from 7:30- 9:15pm
WaterWork from Nido
Experience WaterWork from the city’s most elevated vantage point at Nido. Enjoy the waterfront show with a chef-driven dinner and curated wine list from our panoramic terrace.
- 8pm seating
- 8:30pm WaterWorks starts
- Reservations Required
Lakeside Maker's Market
Support local artisans at our monthly Maker's Market!
- 10am-2pm
- Cafe at The Loren Patio
- Free to attend
Trivia Right Off the Trail: Dark Matters
An Elegant Evening of Curated Questions & Conversation. Join us each month at The Cafe at The Loren for a sophisticated spin on trivia night, just steps from the Lady Bird Lake Trail.
- Cafe at The Loren
- 6-8pm
- Trivia entry is $5 per person
Lakeside Maker's Market
Support local artisans at our monthly Maker's Market!
- 10am-2pm
- Cafe at The Loren Patio
- Free to attend
Varietal Wine Tasting
Join us for a complimentary wine tasting every 2nd & 3rd Saturday!
- The Loren Lobby
- 3:00-5:00pm
Intro to Blind Tasting Wine at The Loren
Join Sommelier Nick Robertson for an exclusive wine tasting experience.
- $55 per person
- 75 Minutes
- Multiple white and red wine pours
- Reservations required (up to 16 people)
Regional Wine Tasting
Join us for a complimentary wine tasting every 2nd & 3rd Saturday!
- The Loren Lobby
- 3:00-5:00pm
Listening Room at The Loren with Austin Music Love
We invite you to join us in Cafe Loren on the last Friday of every month.
- Doors open at 7pm
- Music from 7:30- 9:15pm
Lakeside Maker's Market
Support local artisans at our monthly Maker's Market!
- 10am-2pm
- Cafe at The Loren Patio
- Free to attend
Varietal Wine Tasting
Join us for a complimentary wine tasting every 2nd & 3rd Saturday!
- The Loren Lobby
- 3:00-5:00pm
Trivia Right Off the Trail: Plated & Poured
An Elegant Evening of Curated Questions & Conversation. Join us each month at The Cafe at The Loren for a sophisticated spin on trivia night, just steps from the Lady Bird Lake Trail.
- Cafe at The Loren
- 6-8pm
- Trivia entry is $5 per person
Regional Wine Tasting
Join us for a complimentary wine tasting every 2nd & 3rd Saturday!
- The Loren Lobby
- 3:00-5:00pm
Intro to Blind Tasting Wine at The Loren
Join Sommelier Nick Robertson for an exclusive wine tasting experience.
- $55 per person
- 75 Minutes
- Multiple white and red wine pours
- Reservations required (to to 16 people)
Listening Room at The Loren with Austin Music Love
We invite you to join us in Cafe Loren on the last Friday of every month.
- Doors open at 7pm
- Music from 7:30- 9:15pm
Holiday Market
Shop one-of-a-kind gifts for your friends and family.
- 10am-2pm
- Cafe at The Loren
- Free to attend with RSVP
Trivia Right Off the Trail: Culture & Celebration
An Elegant Evening of Curated Questions & Conversation. Join us each month at The Cafe at The Loren for a sophisticated spin on trivia night, just steps from the Lady Bird Lake Trail.
- Cafe at The Loren
- 6-8pm
- Trivia entry is $5 per person
Varietal Wine Tasting
Join us for a complimentary wine tasting every 2nd & 3rd Saturday!
- The Loren Lobby
- 3:00-5:00pm
Intro to Blind Tasting Wine at The Loren
Join Sommelier Nick Robertson for an exclusive wine tasting experience.
- $55 per person
- 75 Minutes
- Multiple white and red wine pours
- Reservations required (up to 16 people)
Regional Wine Tasting
Join us for a complimentary wine tasting every 2nd & 3rd Saturday!
- The Loren Lobby
- 3:00-5:00pm
Listening Room at The Loren with Austin Music Love
We invite you to join us in Cafe Loren on the last Friday of every month.
- Doors open at 7pm
- Music from 7:30- 9:15pm