Austin Event Guide: August 19 –21
Hi Sign Brewing Happy Hour
Grab a beer every Friday for happy hour and enjoy live music while supporting the Equality Alliance (and you can score some cool swag too!). Tonight features music by Boyfriend ATX. Friday | Hi Sign Brewing
Moonlit Doggie Swim
Cool down with doggie pools and cold beer (for humans) benefiting Happy Hearts Dog Rescue. Friday | Hopsquad Brewing
Austin Pride Parade & Festival
Pride is back in person and better than ever with entertainment, vendors, and Austin’s Pride Parade! Saturday | Downtown and Fiesta Gardens
Euphoric Pride Pregame
Get ready for Pride with makeup by Coco Coquette, free drinks, Lick Ice Cream floats, Little Gay Shop attire, Las Ofrendas flower crowns, aura photobooth, Qmmunity from Chronicle and more. Saturday | W Austin
Sacred Space
A party to benefit Out Youth with DJs and drag queens, leather encouraged. Saturday | Cheer Up Charlies
Frida Friday ATX Drag Brunch
Drag, vendors, and drinks. Sunday | Brewtorium
Grease
A special screening of Grease with Austin drag queen Brigitte Bandit performing as Sandy before the show. Sunday | Paramount Theatre
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
August: 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 Sound Check for a free WET Deck pool pass! $5 drink specials. Benefiting Austin Animal Center (and dog-friendly!). Info
Coming Up: Ice Ball
Support Big Brothers Big Sisters at the coolest gala in town on August 27th. Info
Save the date: Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival
Return of the hot sauce! Coming back to Far Out Lounge and Stage, the 32nd annual Hot Sauce Festival features dozens of hot sauces, live music, cold drinks, and raises money for the Central Texas Food Bank. Info