Austin Weekend Event Guide: August 16 – 18

Pan African Film + Arts Festival

Visting from LA, this film fest tells Black stories through film, visual art, and creative expression. | Info

Driftwood Nights

Live music at Vista Brewing from Evan Charles in the Texas Hill Country. | Info

Paramount Estate & Vintage Poster Sale

The Paramount Theatre is holding an estate sale full of movie treasures. | Info

MeadowFest

A concert at Far Out Lounge supporting mental health, with performances by Grupo Fantasma, The Point, and more - benefiting SIMS Foundation and Out Youth. | Info

Puppy Yoga

A yoga class benefiting Austin Humane Society. | Info

Austin Chinese Culture Festival

Join Austin Chinese-American Network for a festival full of food, dance, music, and games. | Info

City-Wide Vintage Sale

A one-of-a-kind vintage shopping experience. | Info

Lagers & Literature at Meanwhile Brewing

Nothing beats a book fair at a brewery, featuring local authors, Austin Public Library and independent bookstores, screen printing from Feels So Good, and beer that gives back to the Inside Books Project. | Info

Clue at Summer Classic Film Series

Find out who done it with a special screening of CLUE. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: August 9 – 11

Qmmunity Pride Party

Join the Austin Chronicle for a Pride Party celebrating their new Pride issue, featuring a vendor market, Boyfriend ATX, and drag performances. | Info

Music Under the Star

Live music at the Bullock Museum with Guy Forsyth and the South Austin Moonlighters. | Info

Pride Drag Night Swim at WET Deck 

Swim as the sun sets and enjoy a PRIDE cocktail sold will benefit the ATX Gay Flag Football League. | Info

Austin Pride

Austin Pride kicks off at Fiesta Gardens with themed programming and fun swag all day, followed by the parade of floats downtown. | Info

SIMS Foundation Benefit Show

An art, music, and DJ-filled event hosted by the Cosmic Clash. | Info

Funniest Person in Austin Preliminary Round

Help determine who makes it to the next round to win Funniest Person in Austin. | Info

Second Saturdays at Blanton Museum of Art

Silent Disco comes to the Blanton. | Info

Armadillo World Headquarters Birthday

AusPop hosts a birthday party for Armadillo World Headquarters with music from Shiva's Headband. | Info

Puppy Palooza

Meet adoptable dogs and puppies from Cocker Spaniel Rescue. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: August 2 – 4

Austin Tattoo Festival

Tattoo artists from all over the world visit Austin this weekend. | Info

First Friday in Lockhart

Explore shops and check out live music in Lockhart. | Info

ATX Pride Market

Join The Little Gay Shop and over 70 vendors for a big Pride party, including a dunk tank, art from Out Youth, and more. | Info

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Republic Square park

Come to Republic Square Park for a ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling new banners that highlight Mexican culture with Mexic-Arte Museum and Downtown Austin Alliance and stay for a farmers market, live music, and sweet treats. | Info

POP Cats!

Meet adoptable cats, see speakers and presentations, shop from cat-centric vendors and more. | Info

H-E-B Free First Sunday

Hands-on activities for kids like crafts and learning American sign language at Bullock Museum. | Info

Owl Awareness Day

Try your best at owl trivia at Blue Owl Brewing, and people with owl tattoos get a free beer. | Info

Dope Brunch

A comedy show for everyone. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: July 26 – July 28

Dog Olympics at The Watering Bowl

Bring your pup to try out obstacle courses and win prizes. | Info

The Cathedral Open House

A monthly celebration of women in art with atxGALS. | Info

Austin Flea at Meanwhile Brewing

Shop local and have a beer. | Info

Olympics Watch Parties at Independence Brewing

Starting off with men's soccer, USA vs New Zealand. | Info

Summer of Love

A one year anniversary party at The Little Gay Shop with shopping, drinks, and palm readings. | Info

HAAM Pickleball Fundraiser

Pickleball for a good cause with awesome prizes. | Info

BRAVE Fest

Celebrate and build a diverse community with art, pop-up market, music, and dancing. | Info

Legally Blonde, the Musical

Join Zilker Hillside Productions for Legally Blonde all weekend. | Info

Dog Day Out

A new Austin Pets Alive! program where you can sign up to take a dog out on a hike, walk, or trip around Austin for the day every Tuesday and Friday. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: July 19 – 21

Hot Summer Nights

A free music and arts festival in the Red River Cultural District at venues like Mohawk, Elysium, Chess Club, and many more. | Info

TWISTERS at Flix Brewhouse

During opening weekend for the new film Twisters, Flix Brewhouse will be donating a portion of ticket sales and "Storm Chaser Burger" proceeds to American Red Cross. | Info

Classic Game Fest

The largest retro gaming event in Texas! Play Super Mario Kart, NBA Jam, and more. | Info

Christmas in July Tiki Bash

Stop by Lala’s for Christmas decor with a tropical twist, Tiki cocktails, and wear your best Hawaiian shirt. | Info

Hot Dogs And Cool Cats

An adoption event at Austin Animal Center with free hot dogs, popsicles, and goodie bags for folks who adopt. | Info

Austin Flea at The Brewtorium

Shop local and grab goodies from unique Austin vendors. | Info

Queer Country Cinema: Brokeback Mountain

A special screening at Paramount Theatre with DJ Boi Orbison, an interactive photobooth, and after party at Cheer Up Charlies. | Info

The Breakfast Boogie

Bring the whole family to Far Out Lounge for an early dance party with Mr. Pete's Playhouse tropical dance party. | Info

Dog Days of Summer

Enjoy live music and benefit cocktails for PAWS Shelter of Central Texas at Dripping Springs Distilling. | Info

Bonus pick: Happy Hearts Dog Rescue Fundraiser

Happy Hearts Dog Rescue 6th Anniversary party is on Monday at Paggi House with drinks, music, and a silent auction to help pups. | Info

Volunteer Opportunity: Shopping Cart Corral

Sign up to volunteer with Shoal Creek Conservancy next Saturday at the Shopping Cart Corral and keep our creek clean. | Info