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

 

Sunset Boulevard in 35mm! 75th Anniversary! The Paramount Theatre, Monday, June 2, 2025, Doors: 6:30pm, Film: 7:30pm

 

Polite Society + The Assassin (2015), Double Feature presented by the Austin Asian American Film Festival, The Paramount Theatre, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Doors: 6pm, Polite Society: 7pm, The Assassin: 9pm

 

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

 

 

ATX Television Festival, 5/29/25 – 6/1/25, Downtown Austin. ATX Festival is the first festival devoted to Television’s history and future. It functions like a traditional film festival with premieres of new series, current hits and cult favorites. ATX Television Festival also offers access to the industry’s leading professionals with cast and creator Q&A’s and panels focusing on innovation in both production and content delivery. atxfestival.com

 

KUTX Vinyl Happy Hour at Lou’s Eastside, May 30, 2025.  Lou’s Eastside on Cesar Chavez. 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Family-Friendly | Free Event | KUTX Presents Join KUTX this spring for Happy Hour at Lou’s Eastside. Each event will feature a KUTX host playing some of their favorite tunes. This edition will feature KUTX host Taylor Wallace.

 

 

Barks for Beers at Old Gregg Brewing Co. (Pflugerville) Friday, May 30, 2025, 3:00pm & Saturday, May 31, 2025 , 12:00pm Old Gregg Brewing Company. (1900 E Howard Ln Building H, Pflugerville, TX) Austinites are invited to join us May 1st through 31st for Barks for Beers, the $30 ‘Pawsport’ based event that gives you a special pour at participating breweries around Central Texas, with proceeds benefiting Divine Canines. Support Divine Canines while enjoying local brews, and compete for prizes based on Pawsport sales. Sign up now and get ready to raise a glass for a great cause! https://oldgreggbrewingco.com/whats-on

Blue Genie Art Bazaar’s Annual May Market, Friday, May 23 – Monday, May 26, 10:00am-8:00pm. Blue Genie Art Bazaar (6100 Airport Blvd) Free.  Blue Genie Art Bazaar announces the return of its fifth annual May Market this spring. The local arts and shopping experience will take place every weekend from May 2 through June 1, Fridays through Sundays as well as Monday, May 26 on Memorial Day. Similar to the long-running annual holiday Bazaar, May Market is a free, family-friendly event featuring the work of nearly 200 regional artists and artisans under one roof. It’s the perfect destination for discovering unique, handcrafted gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations, weddings, and more.

 

May Market is free and open to the public. Check Blue Genies website and social channels for more information.

 

 

 

Sunflower Festival (Georgetown), Weekends through – Jun 01. 9am – 6pm.  Sweet Eats Adventure Farm, 4.5 acres of sunflowers & new for this year we’re adding Magical Unicorns! This year we will feature over 22 different varieties of single branching sunflowers with a wide range of color & height. The 5th annual Sweet Eats Fruit Farm Sunflower Festival is packed full with over 4.5 acres of sunflowers & new for this year we’re adding Magical Unicorns! This year we will feature over 22 different varieties of single branching sunflowers with a wide range of color & height. We will have 3-6ft tall yellow, black, purple and green sunflower “rooms” inside with photo opps & unicorns along the way.

*Depending on weather we may have to move the dates around https://www.sweeteats.com/

 

ILLfest Fri., May 30- Sun Jun 1, Travis County Expo Center. Texas’ most immersive music and street art festival is back! Year 7 is set to bring you unmatched musical and visual artistry, featuring an unbeatable lineup and mind-blowing immersive art exhibits. Enjoy 3 days of electrifying live performances from your favorite DJs and artists, show-stopping visuals, live art demonstrations, and much more at a festival where the vibes and energy are at an all-time high. Music lovers, art enthusiasts, and festival goers: come live your best life! Get your tickets now for ILLfest 2025 in Texas!  https://feverup.com/m/258927

 

68th Annual Plant Show and Sale, Saturday, May 31, 2025 , 9:30am-4:30pm and Sunday, June 01, 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm. Zilker Botanical Garden. (2220 Barton Springs Rd) Free—with admission. 68th Annual Plant Show and Sale by The Garden Club of AustinWide range of Summer Loving plants.. unusual landscaping plants and flowers. All plants are grown by our club members.

 

DANGEROUS ANIMALS ON THE WATER, Saturday, May 31, 5pm

Volente Beach Waterpark. Rolling Roadshows, the Alamo Drafthouse’s arm for unconventional exhibitions like its Jaws on the Water screenings (returning June-July) expands the float-while-you-watch showmanship to this Texas premiere of Sean Byrne’s latest horror. The IFC Films + Shudder co-production tracks a surfer who’s been abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer. The film kicks off with an intro by Austin Chronicle film critic Richard Whittaker and star Hassie Harrison—and you’ll even get to take home your seat: an exclusive branded inner tube. https://austinchronicle.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9963e790c0b880a5b025e9d7c&id=e7e73edf76&e=060eafef4e

 

Big Ole Queer Market Saturday, May 31st, 2025 (12-6pm) & Sunday, June 1st, 2025 (12-5pm), Palmer Event Center (Hall 2), 900 Barton Springs Dr. Celebrate PRIDE with us!!  There is something for everyone and in every price range.

The vibes and the art are amazing!

Looking for an authentic Austin artist and small business experience

with amazing positive vibes? This is it!

FREE ENTRY

ALL AGES

ALL ARE WELCOME

2 DAY PRIDE EVENT!!

https://bigolequeermarket.com/

 

 

Wine & Food Fest at Hill Country Galleria, May 31, 2025 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Hill Country Galleria (12700 Hill Country Blvd. Suite T-100). Hill Country Galleria and the Wine & Food Foundation are teaming up to debut their first-ever wine and culinary festival, set for Saturday, May 31, from 3 to 6 p.m. Held throughout the Galleria property, the event invites guests to sip their way through curated wine tastings, enjoy bites from local restaurants and food trucks, and take in live jazz performances in the Central Plaza.

Festivalgoers will receive a tasting passport upon entry, guiding them through a series of stops offering red, white and rosé wines from around the globe. Culinary experts and sommeliers will be on hand to share tasting notes and pairing tips, while participating restaurants, including The League, Buenos Aires Café, Burro Cheese Kitchen, and more.

Live music will set the tone throughout the afternoon, with performances by Honeybee Jazz, the Dave Madden Trio, and Glenn Rexach. VIP guests can enjoy an exclusive pre-event tasting at The League Kitchen & Tavern from 1:30 to 3 p.m. winefoodfoundation.org, with general admission priced at $50 and VIP access at $110 ($90 for Wine & Food Foundation members).

 

H-E-B Free First Sunday @ Bullock Texas History Museum, June 1, 2025 10:00am – 5:00pm. Bullock Museum (1800 Congress Ave.) The BigCelebrate Juneteenth with storytelling, crafts, and hands-on activities for the whole family.

Event Details

Enjoy FREE exhibition admission all day during H-E-B Free First Sundays, held the first Sunday of every month. Activities are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore the Story of Texas through three floors of exhibitions that showcase and tell the history of artifacts from around the state.

Activities:

 

 

Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park, June 1 | Wind 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

 

An Evening with B. Dylan Hollis, Monday, June 02, 2025 , 7:00pm, BookPeople (603 N Lamar Blvd)  Join B. Dylan Hollis, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Baking Yesteryear, on a cross-country culinary journey with 100 uniquely American recipes.

From the deserts of the Southwest to the shining Atlantic Coast, the USA is as sweet as it gets. In this tour de food, B. Dylan Hollis takes you on a delicious road trip to taste everything from the coffee-crazed creations of the Pacific Northwest to the larger-than-life sheet cakes of Texas.

You’ll be hitting the pavement in vintage style as you journey with Dylan through the culture capitals of America to savor the very best bakes the nation has to offer. His retro recipes span the decades from the 1900s to the 2000s and feature famous (and forgotten) desserts from every state.

With his signature wry humor, Dylan explores the US and uncovers the history of nostalgic local favorites, including Boston Cream Pie on the cobbled streets of Beantown, Beignets in the sultry heat of jazzy New Orleans, and Date Cream scooped up poolside in Palm Springs.

Baking Across America is the highly anticipated successor to Baking Yesteryear and delivers 100 wild, wacky, and wonderful recipes from every star-spangled corner of the good ol’ US of A.

 

 

MAUDIE’S MOONLIGHT RUN BENEFITTING THE TRAIL CONSERVANCY, Thursday, June 5, 8am, Auditorium Shores. Maudie’s Moonlight 5k Run is back for its 22nd year, benefiting The Trail Conservancy! The scenic route winds along Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail, leading to the ultimate post-run fiesta with legendary Tex-Mex, ice-cold margaritas, and live music! Complete details on the run route, registration, and volunteer info are available online.https://thetrailconservancy.org/signature-events/mmr/?mc_cid=7cdce68f68&mc_eid=060eafef4e

 

 

The Drop -In, Thursday, June 5th, 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).

 

 

Coming Soon:

 

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.

 

Toast of Texas 2025, June 08, 2025 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm, Assembly Hall (1121 E 7th St, Austin). Join us on Sunday, June 8th, at Assembly Hall, where we’ll have 20+ of Texas’s best wineries pouring samples of their latest releases! Assembly Hall is a swanky new addition to East Austin brought to life in 2024 by the team behind Fair Market.

Ticket prices include wine along with top-notch Texas BBQ. We’ll also have a silent auction, wine toss, and other fun activations. Gather a group of friends for this is a not-to-be-missed Summer Sunday Funday!

Non-members can register for the main event for $110!

https://forms.winefoodfoundation.org/np/clients/winefoodfoundation/eventRegistration.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&event=364

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

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/

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

The Drop-In Summer Concert Series, TBD, Long Center. 93.3 KGSR & The Long Center teamed up to bring you a free weekly concert series on the Long Center lawn all summer long. The event features a diverse lineup of Austin’s favorite and emerging artists in the heart of downtown. https://thelongcenter.org/thedropin/

 

 

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