The month of May marks Latino Music Month in Austin. Special events and festivals will take place within your community, and bring new Latin sounds to eager audiences. We’ve found a few that you and your friends will enjoy this month.

Pachanga Latino Music Festival – Fiesta Gardens is an outdoor venue that will host Pachanga, the Latin-themed music, cultural arts and food festival held in Austin on May 10, 2015. This festival will showcase Latino-created art and musical genres such as rock, tejano, mariachi, cumbia, salsa, electronica, funk and hip-hop.

Alejandro Escovedo – Presented by Austin Subaru, the 2015 KGSR Unplugged at the Grove will feature Alejandro Escovedo, one of Austin’s most prominent musicians. Gather your friends for an unforgettable evening on Thursday, May 21, 2015. This free show begins at 8 p.m. Enjoy drink specials, $3.50 ZiegenBock Drafts, food and award-winning music.

Latin Grooves with DJ La Bestia w/ Leticia Rodriguez – Challenge your friends to free rounds of pool at The Sahara Lounge while listening to the groovy Latin tunes of DJ La Bestia and Leticia Rodriguez. Rocking well into the night, this Latin songstress will have you and your friends shaking a tail feather on the dance floor. Kick back a couple of specially crafted cocktails such as the “Bloody Devil” and the “Sahara Slant” at this East Austin hideaway bar and lounge.

Enjoy Latino Music Month this May and stay safe. Designated drivers abstain from drinking alcohol in order to drive those who have been drinking to their destination so enlist a friend or relative to drive you home after each event.

Remember that your designated driver might kick back a few drinks. If this happens, call a taxicab service or a safe-ride company like SoberMonkeys.com to get you both home safely. Never drink and drive!

Be safe while enjoying these activities. If things get out of hand and you or a friend ends up behind bars call Freedom Bail Bonds-Austin. We’re available 24/ 7 to get people out of jail fast.