Enjoy!

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Paramount Summer Classic Film Series, This summer. 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.

 

Tremors- 35th Anniversary!, The Paramount Theatre, Friday, June 27, 2025. Doors: 8pm, Film: 9pm

 

Pointe Noire – Regional Premiere, The State Theatre, Saturday, June 28, 2025. Doors: 1pm, Film: 2pm. Q&A Post Film

 

All About Eve, 75th Anniversary! The Paramount Theatre, Saturday, June 28, 2025. Doors: 2pm, film: 3pm

 

Ladyhawke in 35mm + The Hitcher, Double Feature PRESENTED BY ROBERT RODRIGUEZ, The Paramount Theatre, Saturday, June 28, 2025. Doors: 6pm, Ladyhawke: 7pm, The Hitcher: 9:30pm

Robert Rodriguez joins us in person to introduce a double feature of his favorite classics, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the filmmakers and cast! Double Feature: This ticket gets you into both films, but you are also welcome to attend just one. The second film will screen after a brief intermission.

 

Jumanji (1995), Family Film Series! 30th Anniversary! The Paramount Theatre. Sunday, June 29, 2025. Doors: noon, Film: 1pm

 

The Stunt Man + Valerie and Her Week of Wonders, Double Feature presented by Austin Film Society, The Paramount Theatre, Sunday, June 29, 2025. Doors: 3:30pm, The Stunt Man: 4:30pm, Valerie and Her Week of Wonders: 7pm. Double Feature: This ticket gets you into both films, but you are also welcome to attend just one. The second film will screen after a brief intermission.

 

North by Northwest in 70mm! The Paramount Theatre, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Doors: 6:30pm, Film: 7:30pm

 

Zodiac, The Paramount Theatre, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Doors: 6:30pm
Film: 7:30pm, Doors: 6:30pm, Film: 7:30pm

 

Matilda (1996), The Paramount Theatre, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Doors: 2:30pm, Film: 3:30pm

 

2001: A Space Odyssey in 70mm, The Paramount Theatre, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Doors: 6pm, Film: 7pm

 

To Catch a Thief, 70th Anniversary! The Paramount Theatre, Sunday, July 6, 2025. Doors: 2:30pm, Film: 3:30pm

 

The Magnificent Seven (1960), The Paramount Theatre, Sunday, July 6, 2025, Doors: 6pm, Film: 7pm

 

 

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.

 

 

B Scene @ Blanton, June 27, 7 p.m., 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Ready for a night at the museum? Jam out to Urban Heat and Kathleen Turner Overdrive at this festive bash at the Blanton, where attendees are encouraged to dress in ’80s-inspired garb. Food and drink will be available for purchase from Yapa Empanadas and Haymaker. https://blantonmuseum.org/programs/b-scene/

 

 

Music Under the Star: Ian Moore with Brodie Lane, June 27, 2025 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Bullock Museum (1800 Congress Ave) Join us at the Capitol Mall Amphitheater for an evening of southern rock performances by Brodie Lane and headliner Ian Moore.

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.

7 p.m. | Brodie Lane

Formed in 2020 by AJ Vallejo, Brodie Lane melds personal-life folk storytelling with Texas alt-southern rock. Brodie Lane has received several accolades such as #4 Texas & Regional Radio 2021 for “Stuck with You,” Top 5 single for “Come Home To You,” and has been nominated for Texas/Regional Awards ‘Best New Band.’

8 p.m. | Ian Moore

At 8 p.m., Austin blues-rock legend Ian Moore takes the stage. Ian performs his own unique combination of musical styles with a deep respect for the Texas songwriters and guitarists who mentored him. He sees the music as a living, breathing, ever-changing form that should be left powerful and wild. https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/

 

Live Music Fridays, Friday,  June 27, 2025 , 4:30pm-7:30pm

Renaissance Austin Hotel (9721 Arboretum Blvd)Free—Cost of purchase

Introducing Live Music Fridays! Join us every Friday from 4:30-7:30 pm on the Knotty Deck patio as we feature a rotation of local musicians from the Live Music Capital of the World — our home, Austin, Texas! If you can’t tell, we kind of have a thing for music (like a 15-foot classic Fender Telecaster in our driveway!).

With shade covers, mister fans, and no shortage of refreshing beverages from our bar, Live Music Fridays are the perfect way to stay chill while kicking-off your summer weekends. We have a great lineup for May and will be announcing June talent soon.

Pro tip: Happy hour runs 4-6 pm M-F. Cheers!

 

Austin Firefighters Relief & Outreach Fund Benefit Concert: Conner Stephens / JD Casper, Jun 27, 2025 6:00 PM. An evening of Texas Country to benefit the Austin Firefighters Relief and Outreach Fund!

For the fourth year, we’re partnering with the Austin Firefighters Relief and Outreach Fund with a benefit concert and beer release. The Summer Shandy is our newest collaboration beer with AFROF. Enjoy the collab beer on draft and in cans starting on this date!

We’ve got a ton of ways to support AFROF—purchase the collab beer on draft or in cans, buy a raffle ticket, and give the suggested $10 donation the door.

SCHEDULE

  • 6pm: Doors

  • 6:30-7:15pm: Altered Mentation: Priority 1

  • 7:30-8:30pm: JD Casper

  • 9-10:30pm: Conner Stephens

The Austin Firefighters Relief and Outreach Fund provides immediate financial assistance to firefighters and their families impacted by an unexpected injury, illness, or death. Additionally, the “Fund” provides assistance to citizens of Travis and surrounding counties who experience a major catastrophe involving fire, flood, tornado and other natural disasters.

 

 

Michael Velliquette: The Distance Within Us Exhibition Tour, Fri, Jun 27, UMLAUF Sculpture Garden (605 Azie Morton Rd.). Join our staff at 11:00AM for an engaging tour of our current exhibition, The Distance Within Us by Michael Velliquette. The tour is included with admission and is fully indoors! No RSVP necessary.

 

Kids Make and Watch: Inside Out, Friday, June 27 – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Central Library (710 W. César Chávez St. -Children’s Area, 3rd floor). Watch a movie and make stuff. Six Week Series – Attendance is FREE!

 

Stella San Jac’s Last Bash, June 27, 2025 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. After years of serving Southern comfort with a bold twist, Stella San Jac is hosting one final celebration — and you’re invited. Join Stella San Jac on Friday, June 27 for a night of good food, great music, and unforgettable memories.

The evening kicks off at 5 PM (reservations recommended). Savor passed hors d’oeuvres and build your perfect plate at their signature Bourbon & Biscuits Bar. They will be setting the tone with live music from 6 PM to 9 PM, while their full dinner menu will be available for those craving their favorite Stella dishes one last time.

As a thank you for celebrating, guests will receive a voucher to enjoy at Skipjack Oyster, opening soon.

Let’s toast to the good times and a bright new beginning. Stella San Jac can’t wait to celebrate their final bow with you!

Stella San Jac

310 E 5th St. Austin, TX 78701

 

 

Listening Room at The Loren Hotel Austin, June 27, 2025 7:00 pm. Cafe at The Loren (1211 W. Riverside Drive). The Loren Hotel’s monthly music series returns with live performances by emerging Austin artists in an intimate café setting. Each show features two local acts curated by Austin Music Love, with drinks and light bites available for purchase. Admission is free; capacity is limited and RSVPs are encouraged. Complimentary valet provided.

Free with RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/listening-room-at-the-loren-ft-dusty-miller-and-carole-anne-bosco-tickets-1357045964009?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Pease Park’s 4th Annual Pride Picnic, June 28, 2025 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Kingsbury Commons at Pease Park (1100 Kingsbury Street) In celebration of Pride Month, Pease Park Conservancy has partnered with Future Front Texas and several community organizations to present its fourth-annual Pride Picnic. Gather on June 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a day of abundant sunshine and community vibes at Austin’s first and oldest public park.

Dust off your picnic blanket, pretend it’s summer camp, and bask in the morning sun. This free and family-friendly picnic will take place at Kingsbury Commons at Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury St. Visitors can expect a variety of outdoor workshops and the opportunity to support over 30 pop-up shops featuring local LGBTQ+ artists, makers, designers, and independent creatives. Everyone will be able to participate in all-ages crafts, like summer camp keychains and clay-making, enjoy a refreshing drink or delicious food from the variety of food trucks, and listen to the DJ sets of Queer Vinyl Co.

https://peasepark.org/pride-picnic

Free admission

 

Dinosaur Day, Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join Texas Science & Natural History Museum to celebrate the prehistoric titans who still have so much to teach us millions of years after they roamed the planet!

Enjoy special educational and interactive activities and bring fossils for in-person identification by a paleontologist (10 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.). Touch real fossil specimens, check out a 33-foot cast replica of a full tyrannosaur skeleton and see a wide assortment of paleontology specimens. Complete a scavenger hunt and come early for a special story time (story times at 10:30 and 11:00 a.m.)! Plus, get 20% off select dinosaur-themed merchandise in the Museum Store! All Dinosaur Day activities take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are included with the purchase of museum admission.

 

 

 

grayDUCK Gallery’s 15th Anniversary Celebration, Sat., June 28

grayDUCK Gallery (2213 E. Cesar Chavez) grayDUCK’s 15 years have seen an adventurous range of styles, mediums, and messages adorn their walls, shelves, and floors. To celebrate, they’ve enlisted local curatorial collective Los Outsiders to assemble works from the roster of talented artists that have shown at grayDUCK throughout its life. One artist has been selected, spanning Austin neighborhoods and continents, to represent each year, including boundary-expanding painting, sculpture, installation, and digital artworks. Plus, one new artist “to grow on,” in honor of grayDUCK’s dedication to showcasing cutting-edge contemporary art.grayduckgallery.com

 

 

 

Willpower’s Padel & Plunge,  June 28, 9:30 a.m., 2510 Rutland Drive. Break a sweat and have a blast as SweatPals, PADEL39, and Willpower team up for an epic morning of movement and connection. The Saturday event features a run club and padel challenge. It will also include cold plunge tubs, an espresso and cold brew corner, free ice cream, and a live DJ. Free with RSVP.

 

Community Pride Day June 28, 12 p.m., 2005 Wheless LaneFor the first time ever, Austin Creative Reuse is hosting a Community Pride Day featuring a mini market with several LGBTQIA2S+ artists and their work. Kind Clinic will be on-site to share resources for sexual health and wellness. The event will also feature the unveiling of ACR’s newest community art piece: a reuse mosaic designed by ACR staff member Katelyn Fiedler.https://austincreativereuse.org/events

 

 

Funniest Person in Austin Prelims (first rounds) July 1st and 2nd, Cap City Comedy Club (11506 Century Oaks Ste. B-100)

This annual contest is not for the faint of heart. The contestants will be alone onstage with nothing but their wits and a mic to hopefully impress the judges. Audience members must also have to muster some courage as these are the preliminary rounds, so the talent is unproven, and there are few things more squirm-inducing than watching a stand-up comedian bomb. But as they say, fortune favors the brave, and, who knows, you might just be on the ground floor to see Austin’s next big comedy talent. www.capcitycomedy.com

 

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. https://www.aaabookfest.org/

 

 

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Sun., June 29 Long Center for the Performing Arts (701 W. Riverside). Ballet is beautiful, sure, but what if it were also funny? Les Ballets Trockadero asked and answered that question over 50 years ago with the troupe’s inception in New York City. Affectionately known as the Trocks, this all-male troupe appeals to ballet enthusiasts as well as novices for their skilled en pointe routines combined with hilarious parodies of classics like Swan Lake. Their demanding international tour schedule means they don’t come this way often, so don’t miss the Trocks’ only night in town.thelongcenter.org

 

 

 

Sunday Reset, June 29, 10 a.m., The Long Goodbye, East Austin (2808 Manor). Cap off your weekend in style with this feel-good wellness experience hosted by 365 Things Austin. The health-centric gathering includes cold plunges, cupping therapy, complimentary matcha and coffee from Fleet, facials, fresh juice, and a live DJ. We gathered our favorite local spots for one morning of Austin-style wellness! Join us this Sunday for a community-forward experience designed to reset your body and mind. Expect cold plunges, facials, coffee & matcha, cupping, and so much more—all set to a live DJ and the best backyard energy in East Austin. Want to start with movement? Grab a ticket to the 9 AM Pilates class led by Haus of B and stay for the vibes after.

General admission includes access to the full event, free drinks and wellness offerings, and all the good vibes

Sign up here. https://posh.vip/e/sunday-reset-2

 

 

Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park,June 29 | 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.

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

 

Flatwater’s 16th Annual Dam That Cancer Presented by TYLER’S, June 30, 2025 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, LCRA Redbud Center (3601 Lake Austin Blvd.) Flatwater’s 16th annual Dam That Cancer presented by TYLER’S returns on Monday, June 30, bringing together more than 230 stand-up paddlers for a 21-mile journey across Lake Austin—from Mansfield Dam to Tom Miller Dam—to raise funds for mental health services for those impacted by cancer. The public is invited to celebrate the paddlers’ efforts at a free post-paddle party from 6 to 8 p.m. at the LCRA Redbud Center, featuring live music, food and drinks, and a fundraising auction.

https://flatwater.org/dam-that-cancer-2025

 

 

The Drop -In, Thursday, July 3rd, 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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LEVEL UP YOUR DROP-IN
LC Members get:

  • First dibs on RSVPing to every Drop-In before the general public

  • Early entrance into the venue for you and your guests

  • Access to the Member Lounge to watch the show with free popcorn and first-come-first-served seating

  • Members-only bar, weekly drink specials. and other surprises

+ a free Drop-In t-shirt for first-time Members – you can pick it up at your next Drop-In while supplies last!

Act fast and become a Member today!

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).

 

Summer of Friendship Festival at Laguna Gloria, June 26, 2025 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Laguna Gloria (3809 West 35th Street). The Contemporary Austin is hosting its Summer of Friendship Festival on Thursday, June 26, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Laguna Gloria. This all-ages celebration invites the community to enjoy a lively evening of honky-tonk line dancing, immersive karaoke, and art-making under the stars. Guests can learn two-step moves from Double or Nothing Two-Step, followed by a high-energy karaoke session led by BIG BAD Karaoke in the outdoor amphitheater. Inspired by summer camp nostalgia, the event also features hands-on art activities and bites from local food vendors Zee’s Wiener System and Shishman Grill. General admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students, seniors, and educators, and free for members, military personnel (with ID), and guests under 18. https://thecontemporaryaustin.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/summer-of-friendship

 

 

Blanton Museum of Art Hosts B Scene: Into the Groove, June 27, 2025 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Blanton Museum of Art (200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd).

The Blanton’s summer B Scene party goes full ‘80s with live music, retro art-making, arcade games and a themed pop-up print show. Expect performances by Urban Heat and Kathleen Turner Overdrive, screen printing with Allison Lash, a nostalgic scavenger hunt with prizes from Waterloo Records and more. Neon, metallic and ’80s attire encouraged. $0 – $30 https://blantonmuseum.org/programs/b-scene/

 

 

 

Coming Soon:

 

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

 

 

4th of July Honky Tonk Oasis, July 4th, Oddwood Brewing (3108 Manor Rd) KG BBQ is throwing a party in Dripping Springs for the Fourth of July. Expect a pool party, barbecue, popsicles, drinks, live music, and dance classes. 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM

5818 Farm to Market 165, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Get ready for the ultimate summer celebration! We’re turning up the heat with our second annual 4th of July Honky Tonk Oasis — a full day of sun, fun, and sounds you won’t want to miss.

What’s in store:
BBQ and BBQ Pizza!
Pool party all day
Popsicles, cocktails, and THC seltzers
Dance Competition with Grand Prize!
Local live music from start to finish, featuring:

Western Express

Blake Whitmire

Little Elmore Reed Blues Band

Beginner Blues Dance Class
Poolside Belly Dance Performance & Class

TICKETS:

GA $55 – Admission only (pool and music)
VIP $85 – Admission + 2 food items and 2 drinks
All The Way $125 – Admission + open bar & 2 food items

Whether you’re dancing in your boots or lounging by the water, this is your one-stop spot for amazing food, great tunes, and good times! Bring your friends, your floaties, and your best red, white & blue — we’ll bring the party.

Yalla Y’all!

Tickets start at $55.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Round Rock Express Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 7:15pm

Enjoy a fireworks show with your baseball game on July 4. Round Rock Express is playing the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. Tickets start at $23. https://www.milb.com/round-rock/fans/independence-day-celebration

 

‘Hawk Dawg: Hot Dog Eating Contest + Concert, July 4th 2pm. Mohawk.

Want to eat a bunch of hot dogs? Join Mohawk Austin’s Fourth of July hot dog eating competition and concert. Zee’s Weiner System will be providing the hot dogs. Tickets are $20.50. https://mohawkaustin.com/

 

4th at The ABGB, July 4th, 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm. The ABGB

The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. in Galindo is hosting a watermelon eating contest on the Fourth of July with hot dogs, Jell-o shots, bike rides, food specials, and more. The event is free to attend. https://theabgb.com/

 

Mozart’s this Fourth of July weekend for our 3rd annual pie-eating contest!, July 4th Mozart’s Contestants who register for the pie-eating event have the chance to win BIG, with the first prize being a Sunset Boat Cruise valued at $650!

Prizes:

First Prize: Sunset Boat Cruise ($650 Value)

Second Prize: Six 1-Hour Paddleboard Rentals ($120 Value)

Third Prize: 1 Hour Donut Boat Rental ($100 Value)

Want to just support from the sidelines? No problem. We’ll have live music, FREE face painting, and ice cream sundaes with a sparkler on top available at our concessions stand!

Whether you’re stepping up to the pie plate or cheering on from the crowd, we ask that you please RSVP now to this FREE event at the link in our bio to help our staff and bakery prepare.

 

 

 

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:

  • 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Get a balloon twisted in the shape of a favorite object or character and stop by the face painting station.

  • Pick up a free cup of vanilla custard, Bob’s favorite treat (while supplies last).

  • Enjoy a storytime of Bob Bullock’s favorite children’s book, The Little Red Hen, followed by a craft.

  • Explore game stations in the Museum lobby.

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

Vanilla Custard provided through the generosity of Shake Shack.

 

 

Family Day: Splash into Summer, Sun, Jul 13, UMLAUF Sculpture Garden (605 Azie Morton Rd.). Cool off with a day of creativity and discovery! Featuring watercolor crafts, hands-on activities with local plant and nature nonprofits, and engaging lessons on water conservation.

 

 

 

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/

 

 

The Great Big Cool Off, Saturday | July 26 at 9 am – 12:30 pm. Meredith Heritage Tree Deck at Waterloo Park. Presented in Partnership with Red River Cultural District. Join us for a journey into the flow of water and the role it plays in Waterloo Park! The morning kicks off with a rhythmic yoga lesson, followed by immersive tours, music, partner demos, and cool treats under the shade trees! This event is part of the Red River Cultural District’s Hot Summer Nights programming.

 

 

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.

 

Bugs, Birds, and Bats! Saturday | August 9 at 10 am – 12:30 pm

Meredith Heritage Tree Deck at Waterloo Park. Come along for an interactive discovery of all of our flying, winged, and multi-legged friends who make their home at Waterloo Park. Park tours, scavenger hunts, and much more will make this a can’t-miss day at the park!

 

 

¡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/

 

The Science of Sports & Movement, Saturday | September 26 at 6 – 10 pm. Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, This will be a celebration of all things moving! Show off your skills with interactive fitness demos, games on the lawn, and much more! We’ll close the evening with a special screening of the nostalgic classic movie, Little Giants.