Austin Event Guide: July 15 – 17

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

Austin Event Guide: July 8 – 10

Volunteering Untapped

Volunteer at YWCA Austin followed by drinks at Still Austin Whiskey! Saturday

Hi Sign Brewing Grand Opening

Check out their brand new taproom on Shady Lane plus food by Burro Cheese Kitchen. Saturday | Hi Sign Brewing

Outside the City Limits

Kick back in the country to the sweet tunes of Money Chicha! Saturday | Vista Brewing

Second Saturdays at Laguna Gloria

Make your own musical instruments this Saturday at The Contemporary’s free, family-friendly art event. Saturday | Laguna Gloria

Bob Bullock Birthday Bash

A free party in honor of Bob Bullock with sweet treats and a cowboy-themed photobooth. Sunday | Bullock Museum

Happy Hour for Happy Hearts

It’s a party for the pups! Celebrate 4 years of Happy Hearts Dog Rescue with puppy pools, portraits, Kendra Scott pop-up, and adoptable friends! Sunday | Trudy’s Del Mar

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

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

Up Next: Garbo’s Lobster benefit

Garbo's Lobster is opening a north location on Monday and donating 100% proceeds to Planned Parenthood. Monday, July 11 | Info

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

Austin Event Guide: July 1 – 4

Keep Austin Dogs Weird

A community-wide dog adoption event with APA, AAC, AHS, Williamson County Regional Shelter and Georgetown Animal Shelter with adoption specials and more! Saturday | Various locations

2nd of July

With music by Bob Schneider and Pat Byrne, fireworks, and more. Saturday | Dreamland

Sunflower Festival

Wander fields of flowers and see sunflowers over 14 feet tall! Ongoing | Sweet Eats Fruit Farm

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Miss Lavelle White’s Birthday Bash

Celebrate an Austin icon, and maybe have cake. Sunday | Antone’s

Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic

Music by Willie and friends, plus Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Tyler Childers, Midland, and many others. Monday | Q2 Stadium

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

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

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 June, 8-10pm and free to attend on the TRACE patio. Featured acts include Boyfriend ATX, Alesia Lani, Akina Adderley, and DJ Cassandra. 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

Austin Event Guide: June 24 – 26

June Open House

Art by Maridad Studio, drinks, music, and a portion of sales benefit the Human Rights Campaign. Friday | The Cathedral

Pride in Local Music

Hosted by LGBT Chamber of Commerce, celebrate Pride with a live music and arts festival featuring Extragrams!, Tje Austin, Caleb de Casper and more. Saturday | Long Center

Tiniest Dog in Texas Party

It’s a party for the littles! Music by Boyfriend ATX, vendors, costume contest, & more benefiting Lil Paws Maltese Rescue. Friday | Hotel Vegas

Category is...MAJESTIC CABARET

Pride Picnic

The first-ever at Pease Park! Check out the Future Front Texas market with 40+ vendors, games with Equality Texas, salsa lessons, food trucks, & more. Sunday | Pease Park

Super Power Public Day

Safe in Austin is doing amazing things in animal rescue, and this is your chance to tour the property and meet rescue dogs, cats, turkeys, chickens, goats, even pigs! Come dressed as your favorite superhero. Sunday | Safe in Austin

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

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

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

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

Austin Event Guide: June 17 – 19

Round Rock Express

Looking for Father’s Day weekend plans? Take dad to a baseball game! Each night features something special, like fireworks or music by the Spazmatics. Ongoing | Info

Juneteenth Central Texas Parade

The parade kicks off at 10am in East Austin celebrating and honoring Juneteenth, followed by live music, food, and more! Saturday | Info

Bourbon, BBQ, and Burgers

Another great option for Father’s Day with bourbon samples and delicious food options. Saturday | Fareground

Category is...MAJESTIC CABARET

Under the Neon Rainbow Prom

Put on your fanciest prom attire and get ready to make a splash! Austin always has fun things to do and this is no exception. This Pride Prom features dancing, punch, and prom photos. Saturday | Austin Motel

Oddities and Curiosities Expo

Time to get weird. If you enjoy things like taxidermy, mystical magical items, and quirky collectibles and costumes, this is for you. Saturday | Palmer Events Center

WIFT Fundraiser

Support women in television and film with this party featuring comics, artists, and musicians! Saturday | Friends & Allies Brewing

Juneteenth Retreat

A day of connection, reflection, celebration with an archival workshop with Sierra King, clay making workshop with Sequoyah Johnson, yoga and more. Portion of proceeds benefit Black Trans Leadership Austin. Sunday | The Cathedral

Music of Bob Marley for Kids

Jam out with dad for Father’s Day! Sunday | Mohawk

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

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

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

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