Hi, How Are You Day is next week and if you only know that phrase as it relates to the famous Jeremiah the Innocent frog mural near The University of Texas at Austin campus, we’re here to help.
The day is put on by Hi, How Are You Project, a non-profit, to raise awareness about the importance of mental wellbeing and doubles as a celebration of music and community. The organization was inspired by the frog mural, which was painted by Daniel Johnston. Johnston, who died in 2019, was an artist and songwriter who battled mental illness during his life.
Johnston’s very famous mural. (Josh Brasted/Getty Images)
This year’s Hi, How Are You Day is on Jan. 23. Here’s how you can celebrate:
🎶 Catch a Live Show at 29th Street Ballroom
Caroline Hale and Witches Exist will perform at 29th Street Ballroom, 2906 Fruth St., at 7 p.m. on Jan. 22. Tickets start at $20 and all proceeds go to the Hi, How Are You Project.
🎸 See Nathaniel Rateliff at Paramount Theatre
Tickets for Hi, How Are You Day’s premiere fundraising event at Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., are nearly sold out. The event is on Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. and includes a headlining performance by Nathaniel Rateliff. Orchestra seats are available and start at $113.92.
🎤 Pop Into the Continental Club for a Late Show
Donovan Keith and Lamont Landers are performing at 10 p.m. and 11:45 p.m., respectively, on Jan. 23 at the Continental Club, 1315 S. Congress Ave. Tickets are $24.66.
