Austin Weekend Event Picks

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

Austin Events this Weekend

How is it already almost September?! Well August ain’t over yet, and here are a few ways to party this weekend.

Shinyribs

Shinyribs is back with a new album, “Late Night TV Gold” and you KNOW they won’t disappoint live. Friday | Paramount Theatre

Hot Summer Nights

Join Red River Cultural District for this free music fest supporting local venues like Cheer Up Charlies, Swan Dive, Mohawk and more. Bands include: Berkshire Hounds, Kydd Jones, Beachside Vibes and lots of local favorites. Thursday-Sunday | Various Locations

Farmers Fair

Isn’t it nice sometimes to just get out of town, drive down to San Marcos, and support local farmers? It is. Saturday | Roughhouse Brewing

Austin Sunshine Run

A 5k/10k with in-person and virtual options benefiting Austin Sunshine Camps. Sunday | Info

Get Down Turn Around

The kids at Fine Southern Gentlemen and Torpedo Productions are at it again, and this time they’re bringing the country to you with tunes by Boi Orbison, country glam by Extragrams, and a few surprises. Benefiting the SIMS Foundation. Saturday | Fine Southern Gentlement

Austin Markets and More

As always, there’s no shortage of fun things to do in Austin this weekend. Here are our top Austin event picks (that are also virtual or outdoors for safety!):

The Front Market and Festival

Join Future Front for a weekend of pop-up markets, performances, and conversations with local creatives. Free daytime markets, ticketed night shows. Saturday & Sunday | Fair Market & Cheer Up Charlies

Gary Clark Jr.

Celebrate the reopening of Waterloo Park with Austin’s hometown hero Gary Glark Jr. Friday & Saturday | Moody Amphitheater

Joan Jett and The Blackhearts

Joan Jett has landed in Austin, y’all. Friday | Nutty Brown

Taco Lovers Pop Up Market

This event has everything. Tacos! Shopping! Open mic! Saturday & Sunday | Veracruz Food Truck Plaza

End of Summer Outdoor Shop & Bop

A family-friendly, pet-friendly event at Mohawk for the dog days of summer, this party features local vendors, refreshing bevs, and entertainment. Plus if you’re thinking of entering the “Come and Shave It” beard competition, you can get a fresh shave at the Mohawk to kick off the challenge. Saturday | Mohawk

Dog Wash Fundraiser

Little Simeon from Lizzy’s Animal Hospice is in need of surgery, and you can help! Stop by Healthy Pet Arbor Trails on Sunday from Noon-2pm to wash your pup, meet Simeon, and donate! Or donate online here.

Score a hole in one this weekend

As always, there’s no shortage of fun things to do in Austin this weekend. Here are our top Austin event picks (that are also virtual or outdoors for safety!):

East Side Mini Open

Grab your putter or make one yourself, and head out to the weirdest mini golf event in Texas. Over 12 East Austin bars compete for most unique hole, and ticket proceeds give back to Bully Ranch. Register yourself early before it sells out, here. Saturday | East Austin

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Master Pancake Friday the 13th 4 Pack

There’s no better way to celebrate Friday the 13th than watching the classic horror film with its name. Wait, no… it’s even BETTER to celebrate it with the comedians behind Master Pancake Theater bringing you F13 films 1, 2, 5 and 6 for free through Twitch. Friday | Online

Rock ‘N Restock

Pure Gold Realty is ready to rock, and they want you to join them! This family-friendly event features music from Matchmaker Band and raises funds for Imagine a Way. Friday | Armadillo Den (new venue change!)

Caturday Adoption Event

Thinking of adding a new feline friend to your family? Wait to longer! Austin Pets Alive! is waiving adoption fees for cats and kittens at their Caturday adoption party. Meow! Saturday | Domain NORTHSIDE

“Everybody Say Love” Pride Market

Curated by Eastside Pop-Up and The Little Gay Shop, this Pride market features over 20 LGBTQ+ vendors and makers, plus live music, drag queen performances, specialty ice cream, and more. Oh and it raises money for our friends at Out Youth, hell yeah! Sunday | South Congress Hotel

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Party with Good Party!

Cowabunga dudes, it’s movie night!

We’re teaming up with our pals at Torpedo Productions for a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pizza party and movie night, and you’re invited!!🐢Here’s the scoop:
- Friday April 2 at Independence Brewing🍻
- 🍕 from Conan’s Pizza
- gives back to Austin Wildlife Rescue🐢
- adult “turtle egg” hunt with goodies 🥚
- attendees are entered to win a virtual petting zoo from Tiny Tails to You
- Bat City Comics on-site making it fun 🦇

Plus more... go get your tickets now! They’ll go fast for socially distanced tables and watch pods 😎 Plus did we mention Good Party is one of the hosts? See you there. 🤙