Austin Event Guide: June 24 – 26

June 23, 2022 by Sarah K. Wolf

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

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

June 16, 2022 by Sarah K. Wolf

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

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

Good stuff: Volunteer with Austin Animal Center

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

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