Jun 5 Hometown Heroes Benefit
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

Here's a rare and fabulous opportunity to spend an evening with all your hometown heroes. Taking the stage will be the likes of Matthew McConaughey, Robert Rodriquez, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely, Jimmie Lafave, Marion Wink, Vikki Carr, Ray Benson and more!

It's the perfect event...complete with great food, two dynamite parties with open bars and the best entertainment that makes this town so famous!

The Paramount is THE place to be this Sunday evening. The entertainers have donated their time so all proceeds raised go to keep The Paramount and State Theatre doors open all year long.

The event begins at 6:00 p.m. with a catered dinner and auction at the historic Inter-Continental Stephen F. Austin with complimentary valet parking included. Or maybe you would prefer the cocktail reception at the One American Center?

Find out how you can partake in the event of the season by visiting austintheatre.org for details.

Jun 3 Ballet Under the Stars
Zilker Hillside Theater, 2100 Barton Springs Road
ade-ybt.org

Glide through an evening at Zilker Park and be enchanted by "Ballet Under the Stars" as performed by the Austin Dance Ensemble. This free event starts at 8:30 p.m. and is funded in part by the City of Austin.

Summer Classic Film Series!
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

This week, enjoy some great teen fun at the Paramount with two classics:

June 7, 8 Fast Times at Ridgemont High + American Graffiti

Check out showtimes and deals at austintheatre.org.

Still Showing Downtown...

To 6/19: Hank Williams: Lost Highway, Zach Scott's Kleberg Stage, zachscott.com
Ongoing: Texas the Big Picture, Forces of Nature, Fighter Pilot, IMAX® Theatre, thestoryoftexas.com

June 2 Thursday Noontime Concert
Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth Street
(512) 472-2445, centralpresbyterian.org

Listen to the dynamic duo of Dr. Martha MacDonald on clarinet and Patches King on the keyboards.

June 3 Catfish and Tunes
Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St.
(512) 974-9310

The free Plaza Concert Series at Austin City Hall, presented by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin, will continue with weekly lunchtime concerts, each Friday in June as a tribute to African American heritage. This week's Catfish and Tunes concert features Les and Funk Mob, called "Austin's funkiest show band." The free concerts are being held on the plaza at Austin City Hall from Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Jun 4 An Evening of 4s
The Victory Grill, 1104 E. 11th St.
(512) 448-3485, creop.org

Part of the 4th Annual New Jazz Series. Four quartets led by Ron Miles, Dennis Gonzels, and Brannen Temple will be jamming the night away. Presented by the Creative Opportunity Orchestra, tickets are $10 General and $7 for Students. This is some of the best jazz you'll hear anywhere, anytime! The music starts at 7:00 p.m.

Jun 4-5 Z Cabaret with Miles Zuniga
ZACH's Arena Stage, Riverside Dr. & S. Lamar
(512) 476-0541, zachscott.com

Join ringleader Guy Fantasy (Miles Zuniga of the band Fastball) as he gathers the smallest stars he can find to give you the weirdest concert/variety show/clash of titans you've ever seen... ever.

June 5 Concerts in the Park
Wooldridge Square Park, 9th & Guadalupe
(512) 476-6064, austinsymphony.org

Head to the park...Wooldridge Square Park...this Sunday for music under the stars. This week you'll hear the Austin Symphony's String Orchestra perform. Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Jun 2-Jul 2 Bruce Tinch: Living Colors
f8 Fine Art Gallery, 1137 W. 6th
(512) 480-0242, f8fineart.com

Painter Bruce Tinch returns to Austin for his much anticipated annual show with his latest series "Living Colors." Five new pieces from his highly popular "Nova" series will also be on display.


Jun 4 Sculptor to Be!
Umlauf Sculpture Garden, 605 Robert E. Lee Road
(512) 445-5582, umlaufsculpture.org

Hands-on clay play for children, 7-11. They will create their own masterpieces during this 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. workshop. Reservations are required as clay stations are limited.

Jun 7 "A Hard Day's Night"
LBJ Library and Museum, 2313 Red River
(512) 721-0200, lbjlib.utexas.edu

Join Time Warner Cable and the LBJ Library & Museum for a free presentation of Richard Lester's Academy-nominated "A Hard Day's Night." A pre-show concert at 7:00 p.m. by Beatles tribute band - The Eggmen, will kick off the evening's festivities. Movie begins at 8:15 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and relive the "Swingin' 60's" -- which is currently on display at the Museum.

Still On Display Downtown...

To 6/4: Landmark Maps, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, thestoryoftexas.com
To 6/15: Linda Broadfoot/Aline Smithson, Oswald Gallery, oswaldgallery.com
To 6/26: Grandeza Mexicana, Mexic-Arte Museum, mexic-artemuseum.org
To 6/26: Capitol Treasures, Capitol Visitors Center, texascapitolvisitorscenter.com
To 7/17: The Muse in Motion,Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
To 7/17: Place, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
To 7/17: Images of the World, Harry Ransom Center,hrc.utexas.edu
To 8/7: Scanning the Grand Canyon, Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 8/27: Life in the Swingin' Sixties,LBJ Library & Museum, lbjlib.utexas.edu
To 10/15: Ready, Set, Roll, Austin Children's Museum, austinkids.org

June 2 Napoleon Dynamite Rescheduled!
Republic Square Park, 5th & Guadalupe
austinparks.org

Enjoy the last of the Spring series of Movies in the Park with club-style dancing lessons and a Sweet Dance Moves contest before this outrageous movies and End of School Year Bash! Rockin' and rollin' starts at 7:00 p.m. This series has been presented by Milago Condominiums and Urbanspace Realtors, sponsored by Austin's WB, KXAN, and Mix 94.7 and hosted by Austin Parks Foundation in Partnership With Downtown Austin Alliance, City Parks & Recreation Department, and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.

Jun 2-5 Republic of Texas Biker Rally
Congress Avenue, rotrally.com

The 2005 Republic of Texas Biker Rally roars into Austin again this year, and will be revving up Downtown with a monster parade and free concert Friday evening. Congress Avenue will closed and overflowing for biker parking only. Listen for the first vrooms around 8:00 p.m. Check out "Street Closings" for additional details.

Jun 3-5, 8 Literacy Austin's BookFest
Ballet Austin Box Office, 501 W. 3rd
(512) 478-READ, literacyaustin.org

Here's your opportunity to build a library from more than 100,000 new and gently used books offered at rock bottom prices. Every penny you spend goes to teach adults in Austin to read and write. Take advantage of this terrific event and help open the world of reading to others in Austin. Friday and Saturday are sales tax free days. Go to literacyaustin.org for times and specifics.

Jun 4 AGLCC Pride Parade
Congress Avenue, 4th & 5th St. to San Antonio
austinprideparade.org

The Austin Gay Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents the 4th Annual Pride Parade. This year's theme is: "Equal Rights! No More, No Less!" Parade gets under way at 8:00 p.m. Check out "Street Closings" for route details.

Jun 4 Austin Farmers' Market
Republic Square Park, 5th & Guadalupe
(512) 236-0074, austinfarmersmarket.org

Summer fruits abound at this week's Farmer's Market. Take your pick from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Jun 4-5 Bridal Extravaganza
Palmer Events Center, Barton Springs Rd.
austinweddings.com

If you're planning a wedding, or just dreaming of one, you'll want to be at the Bridal Extravaganza, where you can shop and compare the services of more than 100 professionals.

Jun 7 B-Boy City (Break Dancers)
Carver Library, 1161 Angelina
(512) 974-1014, wiredforyouth.com

A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over. The Austin Public Library will offer a huge assortment of engaging and entertaining programs for children and teens at Carver Library this summer. This week, the B-Boy City Break Dancers will show off their incredible talents at 3:00 p.m. For a full calendar visit: wiredforyouth.com and search by location, date or performer. All programs are free and open to the public.

June 8 Joe McDermott at Children's Day Art Park
Symphony Square, 1101 Red River
(512) 476-6064, austinsymphony.org

One of Austin's most beloved children's entertainers, Joe McDermott & the Smart Little Creatures, will delight a park full of kids this week at Symphony Square. Hours are 9:30-11:30 a.m.

June 8 Austin Farmers' Pocket Market
Plaza Saltillo, 5th Street & Comal
austinfarmersmarket.org

On your way home, stop by this "Pocket Market" on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. to get fresh fruits, veggies and other homemade delights.

Jun 4 News 8K
Downtown 8th & Congress
news8austin.com

News 8 Austin and Time Warner Cable are back again with one unique running event! The News 8k is designed to challenge 5K runners to move to the next level and give 10K runners a chance to warm up for upcoming races. This year's race will benefit the Capital Area Food Bank. The South Austin Harley Owners Group (HOGS) promise to be back in force to pace the race. Visit "Street Closings" for more course info.

June 3 Republic of Texas Bike Rally
Congress Avenue, rotrally.com

On Friday, June 3rd, the Republic of Texas Bike Rally will roll into Downtown. A parade of nearly 50,000 motorcycles will enter Downtown and park on Congress.

Between 6:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. Congress Avenue will be completely closed from 2nd St. to 11th St., as will all side streets one block east and west of Congress from 3rd St. to 11th St.

June 4 Austin Farmers' Market
Republic Square Park, 4th & Guadalupe
austinfarmersmarket.org

On Saturday, June 4, W. 4th St., between Guadalupe and San Antonio will be closed from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

June 4 News 8 8K
Downtown, 8th & Congress
news8austin.com

Also on Saturday, News 8 Austin and Time Warner Cable will sponsor the News 8 8K, benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank.

The course starts at W. 8th and Lavaca in Downtown Austin. Runners will head east on W. 8th before turning right onto Congress and running south to Oltorf. They will go west on Oltorf to S. 1st St., and north on S. 1st St. to the starting line. The 100 and 200 blocks of W. 8th St. will be closed for the duration. Other streets on the course will be re-opened as the final runners pass by.

Jun 7 Economic Development Committee
Economic Development Committee
Noon
Southwest Tower, 211 E. 7th Street, Room 111
Chair: Kent Collins; DAA Contact: Julie Fitch
(512) 469-1766, downtownaustin.com

DOWNTOWN
Don't miss the new hit show - DOWNTOWN - Thursdays at 8:00 and Fridays at 9:00 p.m. on KLRU (Channel 18/Cable Channel 9) and next Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. on KLRU 2 (Cable Channel 20).

This week's episode:
The Three "L's" of Downtown - Livin', Learn'n' and Lovin' the Blues"

Explore some of Congress Avenue's great new residences. Learn about American YouthWorks - an innovative, model, charter high school, where Downtown is the classroom. Meet Clifford Antone and one of Austin's oldest continually-running live music venues.

Here's some good news. You can catch previously aired episodes on Time Warner Cable's Free Video-on-demand, Channel 1301.