Austin Event Guide: September 2 – 5

Frida Friday ATX Night Market

Kick off Labor Day weekend in Austin with a market by Frida Friday ATX, music by Boyfriend ATX, cocktails, and more. Friday | East Austin Hotel

Austin Restaurant Weeks

Support the Central Texas Food Bank by dining out and getting great deals - sounds good right? Participating Austin restaurant include Thai Fresh, Sway, Hank’s Austin, Show Me Pizza, Salt & Time, Bar Peached and many many more. Now through Sept. 11. | Info

We recently went to Sway and it was delish!

Shoal Creek Social

Activities for kiddos and refreshments, free to attend. Saturday | Northwest District Park

Longhorn City Limits

It’s football season, y’all! Start the season with a free concert by Charlie Crockett and Drew Fish Band. Saturday | LBJ Lawn

Texas Wine Jam

Take a day trip to Johnson City for Texas wines, music, and visit with friends from Wine & Food Foundation. Benefiting SIMS Foundation and Texas Wine Community Scholarships. Sunday | Vinovium

Kite Festival

Go fly a kite Sunday at Jester King Brewery! | Info

Free Week of Yoga

Starting Labor Day, Yoga East Austin is hosting a free week of yoga to get you centered and refreshed. | Info

Save the date: Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

Return of the hot sauce! Coming back to Far Out Lounge and Stage on September 11, 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

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

Brigitte Bandit

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

Austin Event Guide: August 12 –14

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!). Friday | Hi Sign Brewing

Luau Meow

It’s a kitten adoption event! There’s a wave of kittens headed to AAC and they need new families, could that be you? Saturday | Austin Animal Center

Mañana Dos Grand Opening

Get the first look at their second location and enjoy free samples, live music, and a Flower Peddler pop-up flower truck. Saturday | Mañana Dos

Opening Reception: The Future is Behind Us

Check out new work by Rachel Wolfson Smith. Saturday | Women and Their Work Gallery

Second Saturday

A free family event with a cool kind of art – ice painting! Saturday | Laguna Gloria

All Tequila, All Shade Drag Brunch

Not your average drag brunch, this one features special guest RuPaws (a cat in drag). Sunday | La Condesa

Volunteer Day

Volunteering Untapped is turning 2, and to celebrate their cleaning up green spaces and grabbing a drink after! Saturday | Austin Eastciders

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: Shuckfest

Shuckfest is next weekend with Austin Oyster Co. at Hotel Vegas benefiting Shellfish Growers Climate Coalition and Southern Smoke. Come grub on over 4k oysters! 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

Austin Event Guide: August 5 – 7

Friday Flicks

Catch a free movie thanks to Waterloo Greenway. This week’s film is a classic - Selena. Friday | Waterloo Amphitheater

Day Trip: First Friday in Lockhart

Shops stay open a little later and put out yummy treats, and you can catch music popping up all over town. Friday | Lockhart

Mean Girls

The Broadway hit comes to Austin. All Weekend | Bass Concert Hall

Good Juju Flower Farm Pop-up

Stop by for “Sunday Funday” and snag some fresh flowers from Good Juju Austin Flower Farm while helping raise money for Austin Pets Alive! and Save an Angel. Sunday | Hotel San Jose

ATX Queer Music Fest

Featuring Caleb de Casper in Lady Gaga Tribute band and more, benefiting Ashwell. Saturday | Lustre Pearl South

Austin Eastciders x Yellowbird Cider Launch

Two of our favorite Austin brands have teamed up! Try their new Pineapple Habanero Cider, cider slushies, Hawaiian pizza, and enjoy live music at this spicy launch party. Saturday | Austin Eastciders

Cosmic Kinnection

Try Kin Euphoric’s new flavor, Kin Bloom, at a festive pool party to end your weekend! Music by DJs The Bros Fresh, burgers by Le Beef, and more. Sunday | Kitty Cohen’s

Up next: Lucky Dog Tarot x Sound Check

What do the cards say? Bring your dog and find out at Lucky Dog Tarot readings (for dogs! Wednesday at Sound Check on the Trace patio, benefiting Austin Animal Center. Info

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 Soud Check for a free WET Deck pool pass! $5 drink specials. Benefiting Austin Animal Center (and dog-friendly!). Info

Austin Event Guide: July 29 – 31

July Open House

Featuring guest artist Ella Nilsson, music, and drinks, benefiting Fund Texas Choice. Friday | The Cathedral

Back to School Bash

Bring the family and party with The Kindness Campaign while you’re getting back to school ready. Free to attend and teachers get tools for curriculum, plus there’s face painting and more. Saturday | Nordstrom Barton Creek

Kate Bush Bash

Austin artists play Kate Bush covers (Sabrina Ellis from Sweet Spirit, Stephanie Hunt from Buffalo Hunt, and many more), benefiting Free Lunch. Saturday | 3TEN

Clueless + Donation Drive with Good Party

Calling at Betties and Baldwins! Good Party is collecting donations for Austin Pets Alive! prior to the screening of our favorite 90’s movie, CLUELESS. Bring a donation and get a free film pass to a future flick! Sunday | Paramount Theatre

Nickel City 5 Year Anniversary Party

One of our favorite bars in East Austin turns 5, wow! Celebrate with 5-cent drinks (for your first beverage) and music by Croy & the Boys. Sunday | Nickel City

Chunky Dunk Pool Party

Tunes, swimming, and drinks for a good cause. Benefiting Ashwell. Sunday | Austin Motel

Up next: Umlauf After Dark Party

Celebrate the “end of summer” (well….) with drinks, an ice sculpture, and good times. Tuesday | Umlauf Sculpture Garden

Ongoing: Ice Cream for a Cause

Make a $5 donation to the Lilith Fund and get a free scoop of ice cream at Beerburg Brewing now through July.

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 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 Soud Check for a free WET Deck pool pass! $5 drink specials. Benefiting Austin Animal Center (and dog-friendly!). Info