Austin Event Guide: June 10 – 12

June 09, 2022 by Sarah K. Wolf

10th Annual Summer Kids Series

AHS is offering educational activities for Austin kids all summer long, with teddy bear surgeries, story time, yoga, and more. Ongoing | Austin Humane Society

Volunteer Day with Volunteer Untapped

Join Volunteer Untapped for a day of giving back (and have some pizza and beer while you’re at it!). You’ll be making food kits for the Giving Joy Foundation. Saturday | Pinthouse Pizza Burnet

Rainbow on the Creek

Celebrate Pride month with Waterloo Greenway at this free, family-friendly fest featuring over 25 booths and activations. Saturday | Waterloo Park

Majestic Cabaret Ball

The Majestic Cabaret Ball features drag queen extraordinaire Diamond Dior Davenport, the one and only Fat Bottom Cabaret, and last but not least, the BALL of the century hosted by The Legendary Mother Natalie Lepore. Saturday | Paramount Theatre

Texas Juneteenth

Learn about Juneteenth with special presentations about the history of Juneteenth, exhibits, and live music. Saturday | Pioneer Farms

International Children’s Day Celebration

Purchase an incredibly tasty picnic basket from Austin Dames and help raise money for OHMATDYT children’s hospital, in Kyiv, Ukraine. Sunday | Vista Brewing

Big Gay Pride Market

Join Eastside Pop Up and the Little Gay Shop and shop from 20+ local, queer-identifying artists and makers. Sunday | The Little Gay Shop

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

Up Next: Living Room Sound Check x Pride Edition

The W Austin is hosting a new music series called Living Room Sound Check and you’re invited! Every Wednesday in June, 8-10pm and free to attend. Featured acts include DJ Chorizo Funk, Boyfriend ATX, Tje Austin and more. Benefiting Out Youth and featuring rotating pop-up shops. Info

Austin Event Guide: June 3 – 5

June 03, 2022 by Sarah K. Wolf

Prince’s Birthday Party

Put on your best purple attire and celebrate the life and legacy of Prince (a tad early) with a screening of Purple Rain, live music, purple drinks and more. Friday | Central Machine Works

Two Step Night

Kick off the weekend with a Texas-style Two Step! Friday | Jester King Brewery

National Trails Day Fun Run

Walk, run, or skip along the Violet Crown Trail for National Trails Day and show some love for Hill Country Conservancy for keeping our green spaces thriving! Saturday | Violet Crown Trail

Toast of Texas

What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Texas than with wine and BBQ? Join the Wine & Food Foundation at Star Hill Ranch on June 5th for a sip and stroll-style event showcasing the best in Texas wine, paella, and BBQ. Cheers! Sunday | Star Hill Ranch

Cute AF Market

Shop from local vintage shops, makers, home goods, and more! Benefiting Out Youth. Sunday | Cute Nail Studio

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. Upcoming films include Bottle Rocket, The Sting, and The Italian Job. All summer! | Paramount Theatre

Up Next: Living Room Sound Check x Pride Edition

Up Next: Volunteering Untapped

Volunteer with Volunteering Untapped on June 11th! Help pack food kits for the Give Joy foundation at Pinthouse Pizza on Burnet. Registration info.

Austin Event Guide: May 27 – 30

May 26, 2022 by Sarah K. Wolf

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. The series kicks off with Casablanca, Singin’ in the Rain, and Goodfellas. All summer! | Paramount Theatre

The Cathedral May Open House

Kick off Memorial Day weekend with art, dance performances, drinks, and good times! Benefiting Asian Family Support Services of Austin. Friday | The Cathedral

Hot Luck Fest x Al Fuego

Hot Luck food and music festival returns this weekend celebrating all things grilled and delicious! While “The Whole Enchilada” passes are sold out, there are still a few tickets left to Al Fuego, their ranch-style BBQ event in South Austin at Wild Onion Ranch. Music more your thing? Grab tickets to one of their many shows all weekend long with pop-up bites at each! Saturday | Wild Onion Ranch & Various Venues

AAPI Fest

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a big bash! Lion dances, Peached Tortilla bites, short films, and more. Saturday | Austin Bouldering Project

Dreamfest Music Fest

Head to Dripping Springs for live music by Bob Schneider, Carolyn Wonderland, and more! Saturday | Dreamland

Memorial Day Weekend Vendor Market

Shop at Austin Pets Alive! Thrift Store and get 50% off, and check out their pop-up vendors in the front parking lot! Saturday through Monday | APA! Thrift on 51st

Up Next: Living Room Sound Check x Pride Edition

Up Next: Toast of Texas

Up Next: HAAM Corporate Battle of the Bands

On Thursday, June 2nd at ACL Live, eight bands battle it out to see who’s the best in the (music) biz! Info

Austin Event Guide: May 20 – 22

May 19, 2022 by Sarah K. Wolf

For the Love of SIMS

Music by Primo The Alien, Sir Woman, and Max Frost benefiting the SIMS Foundation. Friday | Far Out Lounge

The Trail Foundation Birthday Party

Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail turns 50! Enjoy Lucky Dog Tarot readings, music by Tje Austin, and more at this family-friendly, free event. Saturday | Info

Dog Days of Darlin’

Check out the unveiling of Bully Ranch’s 2023 calendar and party with the dogs. Saturday | Little Darlin

Eastern Philosophy Relaunch

Join Kaiju Cut & Sew and Austin Beerworks for a beer relaunch party celebrating AAPI Heritage Month. Saturday | Austin Beerworks

Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin Market Party

The Best of Austin issue is out - now let’s celebrate the winners and finalists with live comedy, DJ Chorizo Funk, Lucky Dog Tarot, and adoptable pups from Austin Pets Alive! Sunday | Lustre Pearl South

Up Next: Living Room Sound Check

The W Austin is hosting a new music series called Living Room Sound Check and you’re invited! Every Wednesday in May, 6-8pm and free to attend. Featured acts include Nick Swift, Ruthie Craft, Akina Adderley, and Fingerpistol. Benefiting HAAM. Info

Austin Event Guide: May 13 – 15

May 10, 2022 by Sarah K. Wolf

Friday the 13th Bike Ride

Join Bikin’ Betties for a spooky bike ride through Austin cemeteries and haunted spots! Friday | Info

Leander Pride

Leander celebrates their first Pride event with food trucks, vendors, family-friendly fun, and drag performances. Saturday | Leander

Kitten Shower

It’s kitten season! Adopt a new cat or kitten, try out kitten yoga, or try tasty bites at the bake-off. Saturday | Austin Humane Society

Celebrasia

Celebrate Asian Pacific heritage month with this free family-friendly festival including dance performances and food vendors. Saturday | Asian American Resource Center

Blacks BBQ 90th Anniversary

Blacks BBQ celebrates 90 years with music by Shinyribs, a beer garden, cooking demos and more! Saturday | Lockhart

Paddle for Puppies

Grab your paddle and help support the parvo puppies at Austin Pets Alive! Sunday | Rowing Dock

Up Next: Living Room Sound Check