THE Birthday Bard & Brew with Austin Shakespeare

​Join us in celebrating Shakespeare’s birthday at our FREE informal gathering at The ABGB, where we’ll party like it’s 1564! Enjoy our revels and a taste of Much Ado About Nothing, our Free Shakespeare in the Park production coming in May. Additionally, hear Shakespeare scholar, Pano Kanelos, compare Macbeth and Lady M with Beatrice and Benedick, highlighting the difference between Shakespearean tragedy and comedy.

​Team up for the trivia quiz and a chance to win a free ticket to either an upcoming production or our 2026 Raffle for a trip to London, Rome, or Prague as you relax, mingle, and patronize the award-winning ABGB’s menu of food and beverages. 

​Explore the world of William Shakespeare’s life and art whilst enjoying our learned speakers and company players bringing the Bard’s works to life as they were meant to be heard. We hope you’ll join in the conversation, mingle with kindred spirits, and learn more about Austin Shakespeare’s performances and educational adventures for kids and adults.