From carnivals that raise money for pets to live music in the heart of downtown, here are our top picks for Austin events this weekend.

Driftwood Nights

Ok so technically this event is outside of Austin, but live music in the beautiful Hill Country that raises money for HAAM is always recommended. Friday | Vista Brewing

Sound & Cinema

Combine live music with a classic flick outdoors at the Long Center and you’ve got the perfect date night. Tonight’s screening features ALMOST FAMOUS and music by Jordan Matthew Young. Saturday | Long Center

Molly Burch

KUTX and Resound present Molly Burch (plus a few fun surprises). Saturday | Mohawk

Still Austin 4th Anniversary Party

Still Austin Whiskey is turning 4 and they’re celebrating with drag queen bingo, DJ Ziggy, amazing cocktails, and good times for all. Saturday | Still Austin

Yard Bar Dunk Smash Birthday Bash

It’s a carnival-themed birthday bash to celebrate six years of dog park fun at Yard Bar. Carnival games, dunking booth (including Sarah of Good Party in the booth at 1:30pm!), and more. Saturday | Yard Bar

Don’t you want to junk dunk me in a booth of warm water?!

Things are heating up in Austin and there’s no shortage of fun things to do this week. Check out our weekend rundown on CBS We Are Austin and get a preview of the Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival!

Blended Festival

An Instagrammable fest with lots of wine, wellness activations, and music (including Nelly?!). Friday & Saturday | Long Center

**It’s Britney, B*tch**

A musical comedy tribute to the life of Britney, benefiting Lilith Fund. Multiple Dates | Fall Out Theater

Caldwell Kolache Festival

Headd out of town to celebrate all things kolaches! Car show, Polka pavilion, Czech music, kolache eating contest and more. Saturday | Caldwell

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

It’s back, baby! Eat the heat and try hundreds of hot sauces, check out music from Ley Line, Van Mary, and more - and help raise money for Central Texas Food Bank. Sunday | Far Out Lounge

The Hollywood Revue

This swing band plays songs from old Hollywood movies. Saturday | Meanwhile Brewing

Cute AF Market

Eastside Popup is back with tons of local, awesome vendors helping raise funds for Out Youth. It’ll be super cute! Sunday | Cute Nail Studio

HAAM Day

Show your support for Austin musicians and party with HAAM. Tuesday | Austin

Yoga Night

Join ATX Yoga Girl for a night of yoga in a swanky setting, benefiting TankProof and Just Keep Livin Foundation. Wednesday | Colton House Hotel

Live Music, Carnivals, and More in Austin