This March, the East Side’s iconic The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX becomes the epicenter of jazz and engagement. ATX Artists for Social Impact, in collaboration with The VORTEX, is proud to present "The Butterfly Effect: Into the Jazz VORTEX," a high-energy big band showcase and community gathering.

The event features the ATX Jazz Orchestra performing the timeless, hard-swinging repertoire of Count Basie. In the spirit of "The Butterfly Effect"—where small actions create significant change—the event serves as both a musical celebration and a way to contribute to local artists. The Butterfly Bar is featuring the Harmony Tonic cocktail for the month of March. $1 from every featured cocktail sold will benefit HAAM, providing access to healthcare for local Austin musicians. During the event, we will double our contribution to $2 per Harmony Tonic sold.

The afternoon begins at 2:00 PM with an intimate opening set by the soulful Sofia Villarreal, followed at 3:00 PM by the full power of the ATX Jazz Orchestra. Attendees can expect to cut a rug, savor craft cocktails from The Butterfly Bar, and enjoy an atmosphere dedicated to Austin’s vibrant arts-for-change movement.

Event Details:

What: The Butterfly Effect: Into the Jazz VORTEX
When: March 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
Featured Artists: ATX Jazz Orchestra, Sofia Villarreal
Admission:

$25 General Admission
$15 Student discount
$75 VIP couple ticket (includes 2 tickets, bottle of wine, front row table seating)

The VORTEX Mission: We conjure urgent, unashamed art to create action in a shifting age. We embrace diverse communities, break down barriers, and elevate inclusive discourse from our cultural harbor in Austin, Texas. We enliven humanity with magical green new theatre at our Butterfly Bar and sanctuary.

The VORTEX Core Values:Our core values are encompassed by the Pentacle of Integrity: Transformation, Magic, Community, Diversity, and Earth. Integrity lives at our core. We engage in radical transformation through edge-walking artistic creations and innovations. Magic emanates from our cultural harbor, engaging Spirit. Our space and our culture support expanding circles of inclusive community. Our art reflects diversity of people and voices from the global majority. Sustainability and environmentalism center earth at our foundation.

ATX Artists for Social Impact Mission: To strengthen our communities and inspire compassion through creative expression. We uplift professional and emerging artists and connect them with the needs of our most vulnerable communities.

ATX Artists for Social Impact Vision: An Austin where artists are engaged changemakers—bringing people together, sparking dialogue, and creating opportunities for all to experience a cultural renaissance rooted in excellence, equity, and shared humanity.

About ATX Jazz Orchestra: As the resident professional jazz ensemble of ATX Artists for Social Impact, we unite professional and emerging jazz musicians through mentorship and performance opportunities to support local musicians and community partners.