Brandi Carlile

She blew fans away at here ACL TV taping, don’t miss this! Friday | Waterloo Amphitheater

Duck Brothers Grand Opening

Two kiddo brothers have created a duck food gumball machine and they’re celebrating with a ribbon cutting and the largest duck-duck-goose game you’ve ever seen. Saturday | Hill Country Galleria

Bastille Day

Learn and celebrate French culture and heritage with delicious food, drinks, music, and lawn games. Come early to beat the heat! Saturday | French Legation

LUSH Art Show

Join atxGALS for their summer art show featuring drinks, artists meet-and-greets, and benefiting Planned Parenthood. Saturday | The Cathedral

Dad Jokes Competition

Stop by for dad jokes, Dad Olympics, and a dad fashion show. Saturday | The Brewtorium

Music Moves Mountains Jam-a-Thon

It’s a 10 year anniversary jam featuring a ton of talented musicians and raising money for a music scholarship fund. Sunday | Far Out Lounge

Summer Classic Film Series

Classic films are back at the Paramount! The perfect way to cool off during an Austin summer and enjoy your favorite movies. All summer! | Paramount Theatre

Pour for Pets

Stop by a participating bar or restaurant, show your Pour for Pets passport, and get a free drink while helping Austin Pets Alive!. Spots include the ABGB, Hank’s, Vacancy Brewing, and more. All month! | Various locations

Up Next: Sound Check Music Series

The W Austin is hosting a new music series called Sound Check and you’re invited! Every Wednesday in July, 8-10pm, and free to attend on the TRACE patio. Featured acts include Boyfriend ATX, Alesia Lani, Akina Adderley, and DJ Cassandra. Mention Soud Check for a free WET Deck pool pass! Benefiting Central Texas Food Bank. Info

Good stuff: Volunteer with Austin Animal Center

Summer is a hard (and hot!) time for dogs and cats at our local Austin Animal Center pet shelter, so consider stopping by to volunteer, adopt, or foster a pet. New to volunteering? You can actually stop by at any time to walk a “green dot” dog and help give them some time outside of their kennel. AAC also can always use donations of towels, treats, and high-quality pet toys. Make a new summer friend and adopt today! Info