July Open House

Featuring guest artist Ella Nilsson, music, and drinks, benefiting Fund Texas Choice. Friday | The Cathedral

Back to School Bash

Bring the family and party with The Kindness Campaign while you’re getting back to school ready. Free to attend and teachers get tools for curriculum, plus there’s face painting and more. Saturday | Nordstrom Barton Creek

Kate Bush Bash

Austin artists play Kate Bush covers (Sabrina Ellis from Sweet Spirit, Stephanie Hunt from Buffalo Hunt, and many more), benefiting Free Lunch. Saturday | 3TEN

Clueless + Donation Drive with Good Party

Calling at Betties and Baldwins! Good Party is collecting donations for Austin Pets Alive! prior to the screening of our favorite 90’s movie, CLUELESS. Bring a donation and get a free film pass to a future flick! Sunday | Paramount Theatre

Nickel City 5 Year Anniversary Party

One of our favorite bars in East Austin turns 5, wow! Celebrate with 5-cent drinks (for your first beverage) and music by Croy & the Boys. Sunday | Nickel City

Chunky Dunk Pool Party

Tunes, swimming, and drinks for a good cause. Benefiting Ashwell. Sunday | Austin Motel

Up next: Umlauf After Dark Party

Celebrate the “end of summer” (well….) with drinks, an ice sculpture, and good times. Tuesday | Umlauf Sculpture Garden

Ongoing: Ice Cream for a Cause

Make a $5 donation to the Lilith Fund and get a free scoop of ice cream at Beerburg Brewing now through July.

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 August, 8-10pm, and free to attend on the TRACE patio. Featured acts include Boyfriend ATX, Alesia Lani, Akina Adderley, DJ Chorizo Funk, and Nick Swift. Mention Soud Check for a free WET Deck pool pass! $5 drink specials. Benefiting Austin Animal Center (and dog-friendly!). Info