Paramount Summer Classic Film Series, 5/22/25 – TBA. The Paramount Theatre. Flashing marquee lights. Buttery popcorn. Colossal screen. It’s that movie palace atmosphere, an air-conditioned oasis. THIS is how movies were meant to be seen. The 49th Annual Paramount Summer Classic Film Series presented by CapMetro returns in May. New films will be announced each month.

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, The Paramount Theatre, Sunday, June 1, 2025 Doors: 6:30pm, Film: 7:30pm

 

Babe Family Film Series! 30th Anniversary! The Paramount Theatre, Saturday, June 7, 2025  Doors: 2:30pm Film: 3:30pm

 

Ghost + Body Heat (in 35mm) Double Feature, The Paramount Theatre, Saturday, June 7, 2025. Doors: 6pm, Ghost: 7pm. Body Heat: 9:30pm

 

Pee Wee’s Big Adventure – 40th Anniversary! The Paramount Theatre
Sunday, June 8, 2025.  Doors: 2:30pm, Film: 3:30pm

 

Pan’s Labyrinth, Presented by Hyperreal Film Club in 35mm, The Paramount Theatre, Sunday, June 8, 2025. Doors: 6pm Film: 7pm

 

The Night of the Hunter, 70th Anniversary!, The Paramount Theatre
Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Doors: 6:30pm, Film: 7:30pm

 

The Red Shoes + Black Swan (in 35mm), Double Feature, With live performance by Louisianna Purchase. The Paramount Theatre
Thursday, June 12, 2025, Doors: 6pm The Red Shoes: 7pm
Black Swan: 9:40pm

 

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) in 35mm! Family Film Series! 35th Anniversary! The Paramount Theatre, Saturday, June 14, 2025

 

Spaceballs + Caddyshack Double Feature, The Paramount Theatre, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Doors: 6pm, Spaceballs: 7pm,  Caddyshack: 9pm

 

Highlander + The Untouchables, Double Feature presented by Robert Rodriguez. The Paramount Theatre, Sun, June 15, 2025. Doors: noon
Highlander: 1pm, The Untouchables: 3:10pm

 

Call Me By Your Name-Majestic Ball Week! The Paramount Theatre
Sunday, June 15, 2025, Doors: 6pm, Film: 7pm

 

 

48 Hour Improv Marathon, June 6 – 8, Hideout Theatre & Coffeehouse (617 Congress) 8 actors, 48 hours, no script and no sleep. Time is a flat circle. In 2009, the Hideout’s new owners got some friends together and did two days of improv comedy and theatre as a fundraiser for the venue. Sixteen years later, and the Hideout is looking for a new home – and the funds to pay for the relocation. So join Halyn Cameron, Jade Fabello, J.R. Zambrano, Marissa Stubbe, Martha Neil, Mykel Jewell, Natalia Rubio, and Roy Janik as they sacrifice their sleep and sanity in the name of keeping comedy alive in Austin. Everything kicks off with a kids mixer, followed by themed hours from scene mainstays like PGraph and Y’all We Asian as well as favorite shows like The Black Lily and Jane Austin Improv, all culminating to hour 48 of freestyle madness. Pay by the hour, or see if you can last the entire 48 hours for only 48 bucks. www.hideouttheatre.com

 

 

 

Music Under the Star: Luke Bulla with Sentimental Family Band, June 6, 2025 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Bullock Museum (1800 Congress Ave.) The Big

Join us at the Capitol Mall Amphitheater to hear free captivating performances from Sentimental Family Band and Luke Bulla.

Music Under the Star (MUtS) returns to the Bullock Museum this summer with four nights of electrifying performances in the Capitol Mall Amphitheater. Experience this free outdoor summer concert series from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Friday in June.

Bring the whole family, camp chairs, and blankets to enjoy an incredible lineup of Texas artists. Food and drinks are available for purchase at all MUtS concerts.

Event parking is available in the Bullock Museum’s underground garage for $15. Parking is free for Members with a valid membership card.

7 p.m. | Sentimental Family Band

Sentimental Family Band is an Austin-based country outfit of Camille Lewis, Kyle Albrecht, and Matthew Shepherd. After a decade of playing in some of Austin’s most beloved indie bands (Tele Novella, Molly Burch, Sun June, Dana Falconberry), the three friends formed Sentimental Family Band to pursue their mutual obsession with the sound of midcentury country records. Regular gigs at local honky-tonks Sagebrush, The White Horse, and Sam’s Town Point have honed the band’s sound into a shaded nook of ’60s-styled country aimed to keep two-steppers on the dancefloor.

8 p.m. | Luke Bulla

Luke Bulla has been singing and playing music most of his life. Touring with and singing in his family band from the age of four, he started playing the fiddle at seven. Entering Nashville’s Grand Master Fiddle Championship at age 10, Bulla distinguished himself by being the youngest person to have made the top 10. He’s a longtime member of Lyle Lovett’s Large Band. In addition to violin, he plays guitar and mandolin, performing his own original folk-country-American-tinged songs.

 

Armadillo Day w/ Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band, Minor Mishap Marching Band, the Well, Fri., June 6, 6pm, Central Machine Works (4824 E. Cesar Chavez) Remember the Alamo! An hour up the road, “Remember the Armadillo” spun off after a former National Guard armory-turned-music venue on Barton Springs closed nearly a half-century ago. The Armadillo World Headquarters (1970-1980) revived as a brand last year and its genesis label now also survives to loop the capital’s music history back to its future. The former stacks a free triple bill: psych-soul prog-tet Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band, metallic doom-pop trio the Well, and homegrown brass fantasy Minor Mishap Marching Band. “With 1970s beer prices… while they last,” plus a fortune teller and AWHQ posters, 6–10pm. cmwbrewery.com

 

Bands in Bloom: KONGOS June 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Zilker Botanical Garden | 2220 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, TX 78749 Free with RSVP. Get ready for an electrifying set from international alt-rock band KONGOS—bringing their signature mix of rock, rhythms, and anthemic energy to the heart of the Garden. KONGOS is a band of 4 brothers, originally from South Africa, best known for their multi-platinum song Come With Me Now. Bands in Bloom is family-friendly and free with advance registration. There is no fee to attend Bands in Bloom, but completion of the registration form secures your spot for attendance at the event. Spots are limited, so we kindly ask that you only reserve tickets for yourself and confirmed guests. Guests who arrive without registration may unfortunately be turned away due to capacity limits.

 

***Opens today!****

 

Broadway Sing-along Bar Opens June 6, various times, 702 Shady Lane Show Off Your Voice Whether you want to hit the high notes in “Defying Gravity” from Wicked or belt out lyrics to “All That Jazz” from Chicago, this new pop-up will satisfy your inner theater geek. Guests can enjoy karaoke, Broadway-worthy photo ops, and themed cocktails like the Greatest Showman Spritz and Hair of the Cats. https://bucketlisters.com/experience/broadway-sing-along-bar-aus

 

Freedom + Juneteenth, Saturday, June 7, 2025, 6:00 PM  10:00 PM. Kingsbury Commons in Pease Park (1100 Kingsbury Street) Bring your lawn chair and blanket and enjoy an evening at the park for Juneteenth! Our theme is Family Reunion– we’re inviting the community to relax, connect, and celebrate together with music, games, food, and fun. 6:00 PM – DJ set by DJ Ajah Monet, Games, and Music

 

Fourth Annual Midsummer Festival, Sat., June 7. Old Bakery & Emporium. No, not Midsommar, silly – no ritual sacrifices here, so far as we know. This free, family-friendly affair is held at Congress Avenue’s historic Old Bakery and Emporium, a registered national landmark and monument to immigrants’ impact on Austin. (The bakery was first built by Swedish immigrant Charles Lundberg in 1876.) Saturday’s festivities celebrate Swedish culture and the summer solstice via live music by the Norrsken Three, face painting, flower crown-making, traditional Swedish treats and coffee from the Fika Table, and a DJ set by DJ Boozwa. 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

 

Hyde Park Summer Market, Sat., June 7, Baker Center (3908 Avenue B, Austin). Just because it’s the season of swimming holes and sweating your ass off doesn’t mean there’s no time for art. Courtesy of the Press Room, the old canteen at the Baker Center becomes the location for the first of what’s planned to be an annual celebration of local creatives. Browse from the work of dozens of artists, check out the Press Room’s collection of vintage movie ad printing blocks, sample some ice-cold Rambler, and even take home a complimentary print. 11-4pm

 

 

Juneteenth Celebration, June 7th. at Mueller 11 a.m- 4pm. Free Welcome to the 1st Annual Juneteenth Celebration hosted by the Mueller Neighborhood Association!

Come join us for a day filled with music, food, education and community at 2006 Philomena St. Let’s celebrate freedom and unity together. Bring your friends and family for a memorable event. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor the history and heritage of Juneteenth. See you there!

Sponsored in part by Austin’s We All Belong-powered by Austin Against Hate

>> Over $3000 in door prizes given away throughout the event.

>> Guest Speakers and Kid’s Storytime will have ASL interpreters!!!

Schedule

11:00am – 11:30am Speakers

11:30am – 12:00pm Reading: Children’s Book Author Willie Sue

11:30am – 1:00pm DJ Smackola

12:30pm – 1:00pm Reading: Children’s Book Author Jacob Grovey

1:00pm – 1:30pm Speakers

1:30pm – 2:00pm Dancing with Ballet Afrique

2:00pm – 3:30pm DJ Smackola

2:30pm – 3:00pm Reading: Children’s Book Author Terri Williams

3:00pm – 3:30pm Closing Speaker: Sheryl Cole

http://eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-celebration-at-mueller-tickets-1351391380999

 

Kid’s Block Party, June 7, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Central Library (710 W. César Chávez St., Austin).  9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Austin Public Library will kick off its summer reading challenge with a family-friendly party. The event will celebrate children, literacy and learning with storytimes and activities, a laser light show, a family resource fair, nature education and more. Free (admission)

 

Keep Austin Vintage Market June 7th 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Freddo ATX Cost of purchase | Shop for vintage wares, groove to a live DJ, get a flash tattoo, and sip coffee at this pop-up market benefiting Austin Pets Alive!

 

 

Pride Kick Off Party: Brew Paul’s Drag Show at Meanwhile Brewing Co. June 7th 8 p.m. Free We’re kicking off Pride Month with a drag show extravaganza!

Come early and shop local with Austin Vendor Market from 5-10pm! The show starts at 8pm with a DJ set from DJ Arlini Martini, followed by Cheer Austin with a performance at 8:30pm. A portion of proceeds from the evening will benefit OutYouth, Cheer Austin’s beneficiary for this season. The queens take the stage at 9pm. Seating is first come, first serve in front of the stage so arrive ahead of showtime to grab a spot. Blankets and camp chairs are welcome!

There will be a QR code to tip performers virtually, and your friendly bartenders would be happy to make change.

As always, Brew Paul’s Drag Show is hosted by Eileen Dover! This month’s cast is below:

https://www.meanwhilebeer.com/events/pride-kick-off-party-brew-pauls-drag-show

 

Old Town Street Festival (Leander), June 7th, The Old Town Street Festival brings the vibrant sounds of summer to life in Leander! Join in the 5K, peruse the local vendor booths and enjoy some live music. There’s lots of food and drinks to sample as well.We can’t wait to see you there! https://oldtownleander.com/

 

Monster Jam Saturday,  Jun 7 – Sunday Jun 8 at the Moody Center | 7 p.m. This. Is. Monster Jam™!  The most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today returns to Austin’s Moody Center on Saturday, June 7 2025. At Monster Jam®, world champion athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill.

Tickets on sale now. https://moodycenteratx.com/event/monster-jam-2025/

 

JAWS On The Water (Leander) Saturday, June 7 · 5 – 11:30pm  Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark (16107 Farm to Market Road 2769 #Suite D Leander) Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the classic film JAWS with the BEST way to watch it!  Are you brave enough to experience JAWS On The Water? We’re kicking off a summer-long JAWS 50th anniversary celebration in Austin with four chances to see JAWS On The Water at Volente Beach Resort on Lake Travis sponsored by the Texas Lottery. Your ticket includes event admission, waterpark access, jaw dropping JAWS-inspired photo ops, and a custom innertube designed by Alamo for the JAWS 50th anniversary.

There is also a ticket option to BYO-tube. This ticket DOES NOT include the custom innertube  UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jaws-on-the-water-67-tickets-1308593180429

 

Austin Spring Market  Saturday, June 7 – 8, 2025 | 11 am – 5 pm Palmer Events Center, (900 Barton Springs Rd) . Markets for Makers is making its grand return to the Palmer Events Center, bringing you an incredible lineup of over 90 talented artisans. You can spend hours discovering everything from stunning handmade jewelry and unique home decor to vintage fashion and delightful sweet treats. Kids get in free, so bring everyone along to fill your complimentary tote bag with amazing finds from small businesses. $8

 

 

 

Soul of Austin Culture Fest,  Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 9 am – 6 pm, Asian American Cultural Center, 11713 Jollyville Rd, Austin, The Soul of Austin Culture Fest will be bursting with artistry and authentic diversity this weekend. Experience a dynamic array of dance performances, live music, arts, crafts, and authors, alongside incredible food vendors representing Black, African, Native American, Asian, Latin American, and other diverse communities. Free

 

Discovery Day: Water Sunday, June 8, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. We’re celebrating Earth’s most precious resource this Sunday, June 8, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Guests of all ages are invited to dive in and enjoy:

 

 

 

Family Day: PRIDE @ UMLAUF, 06/08/2025 11:00 AM – 04:00 PM CT UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum (605 Azie Morton Rd.) Free

In honor of Pride Month, UMLAUF Family Day: PRIDE is designed to promote resilience and support for Austin’s LGBTQIA+ youth community while offering valuable resources and engaging activities for the entire community.

ITINERARY:

ALL DAY

Queer Comic Workshop by Ripley LaRue

Craft

Sculpture Scavenger Hunts

UT Kids Lab

ChrysalisQ

Equality Texas

12, 1, & 2PM

Book Reading by Meredith (*With Student ASL interpreters) https://www.umlaufsculpture.org/programs

 

 

Amy’s Fest, Sun., June 8  Bouldin Acres (2027 S. Lamar,)Like so many Texas Exes before me, I’ve spent my fair share of time at the Amy’s Ice Creams on Guadalupe; I even have a two-foot figurine of their mascot, a black and white dairy cow, in my living room. But it’s been a long time since Amy’s days as a quaint UT ice cream shop – 40 years, in fact, which is what Amy’s Fest celebrates. Now a staple across Central Texas, the beloved creamery plants treats, vendors, games, a DJ, a dog costume contest, and more at Bouldin Acres, all while paying it forward: Proceeds benefit Emancipet, which provides low-cost vet care. bouldinacres.com,

 

Pride Party by The Little Gay Shop,  Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 11 am – 5 pm. Distribution Hall, 1500 E 4th St, Austin, The Little Gay Shop is hosting its annual Pride Market and Celebration this weekend. Get ready to shop and support over 100 incredible local, queer businesses, artists, makers, and nonprofits.

You can enjoy free Bacardi drinks (for those 21+), groove to music from Queer Vinyl Co., and treat yourself to delicious food and sweets from local vendors. Don’t miss Drag Story Hour with Brigitte Bandit and opportunities to meet and get books signed by local authors. Free

 

“Wet Hot American Summer” Movie Sunday, June 8, The Far Out Lounge. Doors at 8:00pm, Movie at 9:00pm. FREE ENTRY! Set on the last day of camp, in the hot summer of 1981, “Wet Hot American Summer” follows a group of counselors who are each trying to complete their unfinished business before the day ends. The entire summer of pent-up sexual frustrations, unresolved post-traumatic stress, pending separations and of course, the talent show, all weigh heavily on the minds and groins of counselors and campers alike. PLEASE NOTE: Parking is limited, and rideshares are encouraged!

 

Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park, June 8 | Brass Ensemble

Long Center Lawn. Come beat the heat with your Austin Symphony Orchestra (ASO) as they begin their annual Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park in the spring! All ages, including pets, enjoy relaxing Sunday evenings with different musical ensembles presented by the ASO.

In its 23rd season, these FREE ensemble concerts take place at the Hartman Concert Lawn on Sunday evenings. Thanks to a generous gift from the Hartman Family Foundation, these informal concerts for the Austin community continue to be funded each season, allowing Austinites to become acquainted or reacquainted with the classical music experience. Performing music ranging from jazz and light classical to pops selections and film scores, concertgoers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and blanket to make it a group outing.

Hartman Concert Lawn at the Long Center: 701 W. Riverside Drive

Tickets are not required. We recommend bringing a lawn chair, blanket, insect repellent, and beverages to stay hydrated.

2025 CONCERT SCHEDULE:

Parking is available in the Palmer Events Center Garage for $10. https://my.austinsymphony.org/hartmanconcerts

 

Toast of Texas, Sun., June 8 Assembly Hall (1121 E 7th St) Not to be confused with Texas Toast, that most delicious application of cheese, garlic, and butter to a fat hunk of bread, Toast of Texas instead leans into the whole raise-your-glass thing. How so? By filling your glass with samples from more than 20 of Texas’ finest wineries. Put on by the Wine & Food Foundation, Toast of Texas also throws in barbecue, a silent auction, and activations with your ticket. Level up for a VIP guided tasting with This Is Texas Wine podcast host Shelly Wilfong. www.assemblyhallaustin.com

 

Waitress, June 11th Through July 13, ZACH Theatre. Ever been to a musical and got a little peckish before intermission? Well, Waitress has a solution: Onstage seats in this ZACH360 production get served real slices of pie during the show. For everyone else, there’s still the heart-touching drama of this adaptation of the 2007 film of the same name, complete with the Tony- and Grammy-nominated score from Sara Bareilles. Leslie McDonel, who recently scored an Austin Theatre Critics Award nomination for breathing life into the story of Carole King in Zach’s 2024 production of Beautiful, steps into the role of Jenna, a waitress and baker in a town that may be too small for her big dreams  https://www.zachtheater.org/

The Drop -In, Thursday, June 12th, Long Center LawnOur free outdoor concert series! Every Thursday through August 14, we’ll provide the tunes and the view if you bring the energy. With 23 bands and plenty of opportunity to let loose, it’s time to shake off your blankets and lawn chairs, double-check you have all the Drop-In info you need, and prepare to vibe on our 3D-printed stage all summer long. RSVP for the free concert here.

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Make sure to stay tuned to Long Center socials every Friday to learn which artist is performing next.

FOOD & BEVERAGE
We’ve got you covered with food trucks and a full bar at each event.  No outside food or drink is allowed (with the exception of 1 sealed water bottle).

 

 

Movie In the Park, June 12,  Deep Eddy Municipal Pool, 401 Deep Eddy Ave., Austin. Grab a lawn chair or a pool float and head to Deep Eddy Pool to watch a free movie. The summer screenings will begin with a special Pride Movie In the Park showing of “The Half of It.” 8 p.m. Free (admission)

 

 

Coming Soon:

 

Music Under the Star: San Gabriel with Pedal Steel Noah, June 13, 2025 7:00pm – 9:00pm Bullock Museum (1800 Congress Ave.)  Join us at the Capitol Mall Amphitheater for an evening of ’80s-influenced performances by Pedal Steel Noah and San Gabriel.

Music Under the Star (MUtS) returns to the Bullock Museum this summer with four nights of electrifying performances in the Capitol Mall Amphitheater. Experience this free outdoor summer concert series from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Friday in June.

Bring the whole family, camp chairs, and blankets to enjoy an incredible lineup of Texas artists. Food and drinks are available for purchase at all MUtS concerts.

Event parking is available in the Bullock Museum’s underground garage for $15. Parking is free for Members with a valid membership card.

7 p.m. | Pedal Steel Noah

Pedal Steel Noah (Noah Faulkner) is a 17-year-old musician based in Austin who won hearts with his daily Instagram videos, which feature him covering ’80s and ’90s hits on pedal steel. His brother plays bass, and their dog Kara looks on. Texas Monthly recently featured Noah for their “Best Thing In Texas” series, saying, “In an Austin revival of a traditionally Nashville sound, Faulkner brings the sliding notes and deep vibrato of pedal steel to his Gen Z peers.”

8 p.m. | San Gabriel

Named after the river where countless summer nights were spent skateboarding, learning guitar, and jamming with childhood bands, San Gabriel features three-time Austin Music Award recipient James Bookert (Whiskey Shivers/Wild Child) splitting duties as writer, singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Fusing ’80s style synth hooks with modern reverb-drenched guitars and synthesizers, San Gabriel creates a kaleidoscopic, nostalgic dream-pop sound.

 

 

BABESTOCK FEST, Saturday-Sunday, June 14-15, Cheer Up Charlies

Say goodbye to those same old male-dominated lineups and hello to Babestock Fest — America’s first and ONLY electronic music festival showcasing exclusively women and gender-expansive artists. Gather your fellow baddies for a full weekend of magic at Cheer Up Charlies with sets by 30+ femme and them artists, and unique femme and queer vendors. Weekend and day passes are on sale now! https://www.babestockfest.com/?mc_cid=7cdce68f68&mc_eid=060eafef4e

 

Free Family Art Day at The Contemporary Austin, June 14, 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Laguna Gloria (3809 West 35th Street) Families are invited to build imaginative robot buddies using recycled materials during this hands-on art-making event. This month’s program also includes a Father’s Day card-making station and complimentary frozen treats from GoGo YumYum while supplies last. Registration for timed entry is required. https://thecontemporaryaustin.org/event/second-saturdays-are-for-families-june-2025/

 

 

Stay Black and Live: Juneteenth Festival, 6/14/25. George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural & Genealogy Center. The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center hosts the 6th annual Stay Black & Live City-Wide Juneteenth Celebration. This community festival will feature live music, cookout, and more.

https://www.austintexas.org/event/stay-black-%26-live%3a-austins-juneteenth-festival/380835/

 

Film Screening: Alice in Wonderland (1951) Saturday, June 14 at 11:00 a.m. @Harry Ransom Center ( 300 W 21st St,) . Alice in Wonderland (1951), directed by Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, and Wilfred Jackson. Based on the Lewis Carroll novels Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (London, 1865) and Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (London, 1870). This screening is presented in conjunction with the Ransom Center’s exhibition Words and Wonder: Rediscovering Children’s Literature. RSVP

 

 

Austin Monthly’s Burger Bash, June 14 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event gives food lovers an opportunity to chow down on the city’s most beloved burgers, from smashed and smoked to seasoned and wood-fired. Some of the past participants include Gimme Burger, Bill’s Oyster, Loro, Huckleberry, la Barbecue, NADC, and JewBoy, just to mention a few!

This event brings you the best of everything under the bun on June 14 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Scoop up an early-bird ticket before we announce the chefs and all of the exciting details. Each ticket purchase comes with the opportunity to try up to 20 burgers (if you can handle that!) as well as fun tunes, shopping from local vendors, two-step lessons, tastings, and more. Drinks will be available for purchase at the event.

Psst… it’s also the day before Father’s Day, so consider gifting it to your dad!

https://www.austinmonthly.com/get-your-tickets-to-austin-monthlys-third-annual-burger-bash/

 

FREDERICKSBURG CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL (Fredericksburg) Saturday, June 14, Downtown Fredericksburg Market Square. Grab your friends and head to the Texas Hill Country for a weekend of fun at the Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival! Give your palate a treat and enjoy the tastes, textures, and aromas of your favorite Texas breweries—plus enjoy plenty of wine and seltzer options, lively music, delicious food, games, a brewers panel, and more. See what’s on tap.

 

 

Austin Symphonic Band -Father’s Day Concert (Cedar Park) Sunday, June 15, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Grand Pavilion, Lakeline Park (1510 Alexis Dr., Cedar Park TX). This concert is free and open to the public. There are public restrooms nearby and a playground for the kids, so bring the whole family. Set out your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets, and enjoy a beautiful evening with Dad!

 

 

Juneteenth -Free Admission @ LBJ Presidential Library, Thursday, June 19th.  2313 Red River St.

 

 

BLAST.tv Austin Major, 6/19/25 – 6/22/25. W Marriott & Moody Center
This summer, the BLAST.tv Major, the biggest e-sports event of the season, takes over the world-class Moody Center in Austin! Get ready for non-stop action as 32 elite teams battle through intense stages and playoffs, all vying for the ultimate championship title. https://moodycenteratx.com/event/blast-tv-major-2025/

 

 

Central Texas Juneteenth 2K, Parade & Celebration , 6/19/25. Historic East Austin and Rosewood Park. Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” is the oldest known African American celebration commemorating the end of slavery. This annual event features a parade with floats and entertainment https://www.austintexas.org/event/central-texas-juneteenth-parade-%26-festival/380000/ment, and a celebration with food and local vendors at Rosewood Park.

 

 

The City-Wide Vintage Sale, Sat Jun 21 – Sun Jun 22 8:30am to 5:00PM. $10 Palmer Events Center. is Austin’s largest and longest-running vintage market. Our one-of-a-kind events showcase 80-100+ vintage vendors from across Texas and beyond. Items range from mid-century modern furniture & décor, coveted collectibles, vintage clothing and the unique & unexpected. Our generations of attendees have been finding sought-after treasures for almost 5 decades! Admission is good all weekend! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/citywidevintagesale/1495230?

 

 

 

Neill-Cochran House Museum Juneteenth Celebration, Sunday, June 22, 2025. 12:00 PM  4:00 PM. The Neill-Cochran House Museum invites you to celebrate Juneteenth at a place that brings Austin history to life. Join us for a day of reflection, celebration, and community as we commemorate emancipation and the struggles and triumphs of those who fought for freedom and the ongoing journey towards equality.

Event Schedule (12:00pm – 4:00pm)

Stop by anytime 12:00pm – 4:00pm to join the day’s activities.

Join a guided tour of Austin’s last intact slave dwelling. Meet the Buffalo Soldiers and learn about their contributions to American history. See the Rhea Rose (Phoenix Art Studio) art pop-up and the temporary exhibition, The Floating World by Daryl Howard, on display inside the Museum. View Fidencio Duran’s interior mural, Give Us This Day, recently installed at the Museum.

Enjoy free barbecue lunch from James Beard award nominated Damien Brockway (while it lasts). Join a family- friendly craft activity making fans. Then finish the day with a glorious gospel performance by Christopher D. Spivey & Co.

This event is free and open to the public, and includes lunch and refreshments. Attendees can enter to win a paddle board gift basket from Tequila 512  valued at $1250!

 

 

 

Austin Asian American Film Festival, 6/25/25 – 6/29/25. AFS Cinema
The Austin Asian American Film Festival (AAAFF) celebrated feature filmmakers’ unique voices and create a forum where viewers can come together to experience the wide array of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) perspectives.

 

 

Austin African American Book Festival, 6/29/25. George Washington Carver Museum. This free literary event showcases new works by and about African Americans. Notable speakers and authors will discuss their works and facilitate conversations.

 

 

Blues on the Green,  Zilker Park. 93.3 KGSR’s Blues on the Green is back for another year at Zilker Park. This annual, family-friendly concert is free and open to all so bring your cooler, lay out your picnic blankets and get ready to rock the park.

 

 

 

July 2025

 

July 4th -Free Admission @ LBJ Presidential Library, Friday, July 4th.  2313 Red River St.

 

Star Spangled Fest, July 4th  starts at 4pm. Vic Mathias Shores.

H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks, We’re celebrating 47 years of fireworks lighting up Austin’s sky! Spend this Independence Day decked out in red, white and blue for the Austin Symphony Orchestra July 4th Concert and Fireworks presented by H-E-B.

The Austin Symphony hosts an annual concert of patriotic music culminating in a spectacular fireworks display over Lady Bird Lake. https://www.starspangledfest.com/july-4

 

 

Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic, 7/4/25, Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Willie Nelson’s annual 4th of July Picnic is returning to Austin in 2025. Since 1972, Nelson has hosted this beloved event, which features an incredible music lineup, local food vendors and a fantastic fireworks display at the end of the night. http://germaniaamp.com/events/willie-nelsons-4th-of-july-picnic-and-fireworks

 

 

Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Celebration, July 4, Hill Country Galleria.  Shopping, music, barbecue, fireworks and fun for the whole family, including the dogs.

 

 

Zilker Summer Musical – Bring It On: The Musical, 7/11/25 – 8/16/25. Zilker Hillside Theater at 8:15. Pack a picnic and come enjoy the free, annual musical at the Zilker Hillside Theater. The outdoor theatre troupe will host live performances Dates for accessibility performances, including ASL interpretation, sensory-friendly shows, and audio description, are coming soon. Free admission, donations encouraged!

https://zilker.org/

 

 

Bob Bullock Birthday Bash, July 13, 2025 10:00am – 5:00pm. Bob Bullock Texas History Museum. Join us for a birthday party to celebrate the Museum’s namesake, Bob Bullock, with crafts, games, and FREE exhibit admission. Enjoy crafts, games, and activities as we pay homage to the influential Lieutenant Governor of Texas, Bob Bullock, who championed the Museum as a gift to all Texans and visitors to our state. Explore the Story of Texas through three floors of exhibitions that showcase and tell the history of artifacts from around the state. Activities are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Activities:

Bob Bullock Birthday Bash is made possible by the generosity of Carolene English.

Vanilla Custard provided through the generosity of Shake Shack.

 

 

Film Screening: The Little Prince (2015) Saturday, July 19 at 11:00 a.m. @Harry Ransom Center ( 300 W 21st St,) The Little Prince (2015), directed by Mark Osborne. Based on the novella Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (New York, 1943). This screening is presented in conjunction with the Ransom Center’s exhibition Words and Wonder: Rediscovering Children’s Literature. RSVP

 

MLS All Star Game, 7/23/25. Q2 Stadium. Major League Soccer will take center stage at Q2 Stadium for the 2025 MLS All-Star Game on July 23rd at 8:00 p.m. The MLS All-Stars will take on All-Stars from LIGA MX, Mexico’s top soccer league. Don’t miss this exciting matchup and the first-ever professional All-Star Game played in Austin. https://www.austintexas.org/event/2025-mls-all-star-game/387025/

 

Hot Summer Nights, 7/24/25 – 7/26/25, Red River Cultural District, Each summer, 20 venues throughout the Red River Cultural District host four days of free live music, alongside local food and vendors. Local acts like Golden Dawn Arkestra, Emily Wolfe, Moving Panoramas, Ringo Deathstarr and more have taken over stages in past years to celebrate summer in the Live Music Capital of the World®. https://redriverculturaldistrict.org/hot-summer-nights/

 

 

August 2025

PBR Team Series – Gambler Days 8/22/25 – 8/24/25, Moody Center
An action-packed team bull riding competition features the most exciting 8 seconds in sports featuring some of the world’s best bull riders and the local Austin Gamblers.  https://www.ticketmaster.com/austin-gamblers-tickets/artist/3101664

 

Austin Pride Parade & Festival, 8/23/25. Fiesta Gardens. Celebrated during Austin Pride Month each August, don’t miss this giant parade down Congress Avenue during the largest annual LGBTQI advocacy and fundraising event in Central Texas. https://austinpride.org/pride-2025/

 

The Front Fest, 8/30/25 – 9/1/25, Various Locations. The Front Fest is an end-of-summer festival, featuring performances, films and creative experiences putting Texas women and LGBTQ+ creatives of all kinds at the front of our lineups. https://thefrontfest.com/

 

September 2025

 

FIA World Endurance Championships (Lone Star Le Mans),  9/5/25 – 9/7/25
Circuit of The Americas. Watch as the most extreme, top-performing cars go head to head in a six-hour long endurance race at Circuit of The Americas. This event is the only World Endurance Championships round taking place in North America so you don’t want to miss this race. https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/fia-world-endurance-championship/

 

Bat Fest ,  9/6/25, Congress Avenue Bridge. Celebrate this batty event as the world’s largest urban bat colony (1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed Bats which take up seasonal residence beneath the Ann Richard’s Congress Street Bridge) take to the skies for their nightly flight. Enjoy live music, children activities, a costume contest and more. https://www.roadwayevents.com/event/bat-fest/

 

University of Texas Football Season, 9/6/25 – 11/28/25. D.K.R. Memorial Stadium. Cheer on the University of Texas Longhorns at one of their home games at D.K.R. Texas Memorial Stadium on select Saturdays from September to November. For the first year ever, the Longhorns will compete in the Southeastern Conference(SEC), and go head-to-head with some of the top teams in the country.

 

¡VIVA Mexico! 9/13/25. Oswaldo Cantu Pan Am Recreation Center
The Mexican-American Cultural Center will host its annual Viva México celebration to showcase visual art, dance and musical performances that explore Mexico’s history through cultural art traditions. https://www.austintexas.gov/page/viva-mexico

 

Fall Pecan Street Festival, 9/13/25 – 9/14/25. Hill Country Galleria
The Pecan Street Festival is a free, bi-annual juried music, arts and crafts festival. Visitors will experience a lively street fair with vendors, artists, musicians, food, drinks and more. https://pecanstreetfestival.org/

 

Fantastic Fest , 9/18/25 – 9/25/25. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the U.S., specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and just plain fantastic movies from around the world. https://www.fantasticfest.com/

 

Austin Museum Day, 9/21/25. Various Locations. Organized by the Austin Museum Partnership, this special day features free exhibitions and activities at participating Austin-area museums and cultural sites. https://www.austinmuseums.org/about-austin-museum-day

 

HAAM Benefit Day, 9/23/25. Various Locations. The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) hosts an annual, citywide benefit to raise support for local musicians. For one day, hundreds of local music showcases and concerts will take place, featuring many of your favorite local musicians. https://www.myhaam.org/haam-day

 

LEVITATION September 25-28 with a stacked four-day lineup and a new central venue home, Palmer Events Center, with nightly venue programming at beloved Red River venues still intact. This is the biggest and best year of this independent festival yet, where there’s something for everyone – all in the central downtown area. https://levitation.fm/