June 9 East End Summer Music Series
Kenny Dorham's Backyard, 1106 E. 11th Street
(512) 477-9438

Live jazz has returned home to East Austin in a big way!

The East End Summer Music Series brings regularly scheduled live jazz and blues back to East 11th Street and establishes Kenny Dorham's Backyard as the key East Side summer destination for African American culture-based music programming.

Get jazzed this week with blues legend, Miss Lavelle White.

Located is 3 blocks east of I-35, in the center of the historic East 11th Street entertainment district and the current revitalization zone. It's within walking distance of Central East Austin neighborhoods, Huston-Tilotson University, and next door to the legendary Victory Grill.

Kenny Dorham's Backyard will provide a much needed venue for music and cultural events long absent in Central East Austin. The cover is just $5. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. with recorded music, food and drink, and the concert will be held 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Jun 9-15 Summer Classic Film Series!
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

Now here's a kaleidoscope of memorable cinema!

June 9, 10: This is Spinal Tap
June 9, 12: Godzilla
June 12: The Wizard of Oz
June 14, 15: Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons

Jun 10 Margaret Cho
Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman
(512) 471-1444, utpac.org

Ground-breaking, controversial and always hilarious! Margaret Cho brings her raw interpretation of life and politics to the UT Performing Arts Center in her Assassin Tour. You'll be doubling over in laughter.

Jun 14-19 Riverdance -
The Phenomenon Returns!
Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman
(512) 471-1444, utpac.org

Riverdance, the internationally acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has touched the hearts of millions around the world, returns to Austin. Whether it's your first time, or your fifth, this show must not be missed. Take the kids - they'll love it as much as you.

Still Playing 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

Take in all sorts of music Downtown this summer!

Jun 8 FREE Blues on the Green
Zilker Park, Barton Springs Road
kgsr.com

Listen to the soulful sounds of Eric Johnson this Wednesday, June 8 during the first session of the legendary Blues on the Green. 107.1 KGSR and Motive bring you another season of great, free summer concerts. The shows take place on alternate Wednesdays in the months of June, July and August at Zilker Park Rock Island (on the north side of Barton Springs Road) starting at 7:30 p.m.

June 9 FREE Thursday Noontime Concert
Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth Street
(512) 472-2445, centralpresbyterian.org

Louis Hughston, performs a classical piano Debussy & Chopin program. Concert starts at 12:05 p.m.

Jun 9 FREE 4th Street Jam
4th & Guadalupe, 4thstreetjam.com

Free after-Work jammin'! Duck Soup kicks off the Free 4th Street Jam that takes place Thursday nights from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. The outdoor music concerts run through the summer and will feature an eclectic variety of music, including rock, pop-rock, rhythm and blues, top 40 and others.

June 10 FREE Pamela Hart Concert
Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St.
(512) 974-9310

Pamela Hart is highly regarded as Austin's finest jazz vocalist. She'll be performing her terrific jazz/R&B at Catfish & Tunes, a free lunchtime concert from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the City Hall Plaza.

Jun 11 The Gipsy Kings
Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman
(512) 471-7744, utpac.org

The Gipsy Kings are among the best flamenco musicians on the globe. This is amazing music for both devotees and novices of Latin music at its finest. The concert starts at 8:00 p.m.

Jun 12 Spirit of Texas Singer/Songwriters
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress
(512) 936-4649, thestoryoftexas.com

The Spirit of Texas Music Series hosting a special gathering of Texas singer/songwriters Joe Ely, Bob Schneider (pictured) and Eliza Gilkyson. This concert is the third in a series of monthly live shows in the Museum's Texas Spirit Theater - an intimate, 200-seat venue. This show will also be broadcast live from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Austin radio station 107.1 KGSR. Visit thestoryoftexas.com for ticket prices and other details.

June 12 FREE Sunday Night Concert
Wooldridge Square Park, 9th & Guadalupe
(512) 476-6064, austinsymphony.org

Listen to Big Band sounds of the Austin Symphony Orchestra this Sunday's Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park, and feel free to frolic with the music.

Jun 15 FREE Wednesday Night Concert
Scholz Bier Garten, 1607 San Jacinto
kgsr.com

The South Austin Jug Band will have you romping and stomping during this week's free "Don't Mess with Texas Music Project" concert.

Jun 9 "Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner"
Harry Ranson Center, 21st & Guadalupe
(512) 471-8944, hrc.utexas.edu

By any standard, this is one extraordinary film. Sweeping. Mystical. Beautiful. Zacharias Kunuk's "Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner" is part of the Summer Voyage Film Series. Film begins at 7:30 p.m.

Jun 11-13 Leading the Charge
Congress Avenue between 4th & 8th and La Pena Gallery, 227 Congress

lapena-austin.org

In association with the Americans for the Arts Annual Convention, Congress Avenue galleries and museums presnt the opening of "Leading the Charge" on June 11. Join the celebration as Austin welcomes hundreds of arts professionals from all over the country who will be participating in this event.

Art Car Parade Down Congress Avenue

The night begins with the Art Car Parade at 6:00 p.m., followed with a night of art and music along Congress Avenue. Additional events include art exhibits by East Austin Studio Tour artists in the Scarbrough Building and Studio 107 and music, exhibits and celebration at La Pena Gallery, 227 Congress. The conference runs through June 13.

Still On Display Downtown...

To 6/10: 5X7, Arthouse at the Jones Center, arthousetexas.org
To 6/15: Linda Broadfoot/Aline Smithson, Oswald Gallery, oswaldgallery.com
To 6/26: Grandeza Mexicana: Siglos XVI-XIX, Mexic-Arte Museum, mexic-artemuseum.org
To 6/26: Capitol Treasures, Capitol Visitors Center, texascapitolvisitorscenter.com
To 7/2: Bruce Tinch: Living Colors, f8 Fine Art Gallery, f8fineart.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: Signs of the Times,LBJ Library & Museum, lbjlib.utexas.edu
To 10/15: Ready, Set, Roll, Austin Children's Museum, austinkids.org

Jun 9 Telephone Company
Carver Library, 1161 Angelina
(512) 974-1014, ci.austin.tx.us

The Telephone Company, a zany riotous singing duo, will perform their antics at 2:00 p.m. at Carver Library. For a full calendar visit: ci.austin.tx.us/library/summer.htm and search by location, date or performer. All programs are free to the public.

Jun 10 Juneteenth Adult Dance
Doris Miller Auditorium, Rosewood Park

Juneteenth Adult Dance/Auction will feature local R & B Band "All U Need" from 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Jun 11 Austin Farmers' Market
Republic Square Park, 5th & Guadalupe
(512) 236-0074, austinfarmersmarket.org

Peaches are in...and a whole lot more. Shop the fresh Market from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Jun 11 Literacy Austin's 16th Annual BookFest
Ballet Austin Box Office, 501 W. 3rd
(512) 478-READ, literacyaustin.org

Here's your last chance to get some great books at unbelievable prices! Every penny you spend goes to teach adults in Austin to read and write. Event held at Ballet Austin's Box Office and Administration Building, 501 W. 3rd, (San Antonio & 3rd, near Austin Music Hall and Republic Square). This Saturday is the Procrastinator's Sale from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and entry is free.

Jun 11 In the Jungle with Freedy Carnes
Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe
(512) 974-7400, ci.austin.tx.us

A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over. Freedy Carnes is a delight! His show starts at 2:00 p.m. Go to website listed for all the free events.

Jun 12 Miss & Lil' Miss Juneteenth Pageants
Doris Miller Auditorium, Rosewood Park

Nothing like a beauty pageant! These events benefit the Great East Austin Youth Association and are sponsored by Parks and Recreation Department, Jammin' 105.9, KAZI, State Farm, Wells Fargo, and GEAYA.

Jun 14 Art Car Essentials
Carver Library, 1161 Angelina
(512) 974-1014, ci.austin.tx.us

Learn how to funk up any vehicle during this Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over. Blue Genie shows your kids (and you) the basics of how cars work starts at this 3:00 p.m. event. For a full calendar visit: ci.austin.tx.us/library/summer.htm and search by location, date or performer. All programs are free to the public.

Jun 15 Downtown a' la Carte
816 Congress Avenue
downtownaustin.com

Servin' Up Downtown! Enjoy Music, Entertainment and a little taste of all the great things Downtown has to offer over your lunch hour, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Blue Plate Specials: Austin Museum Partnership, Austin Visual Arts Association, First Night, Austin Farmers' Market, Capital Metro, and information about downtown dining, shopping, entertainment and more!

Jun 15 Beto y Los Fairlanes
Children's Day Art Park
Symphony Square, 1101 Red River
(512) 476-6064, austinsymphony.org

Bring the kids to the special "Congo Dog" CD release party as you both move to Beto and the Fairlanes, a band that has created a tribe of loyal fans who continue to gather for rituals of dance, song and tropic frolic. It's all part of this week's Children's Day Art Park at Symphony Square from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

June 15 Austin Farmers' Pocket Market
Plaza Saltillo, 5th Street & Comal
austinfarmersmarket.org

Stop by this mini Farmers' market for the just picked freshness. Locally grown goodness, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Austin Farmers' Market
austinfarmersmarket.org

W. Fourth St. will be closed between Guadalupe and San Antonio from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

June 16 Envision Issues & Eggs
211 East 7th Street, 1st Floor, Room 111
Southwest Tower Building
rsvp@downtownaustin.com

The Downtown Austin Alliance invites you to attend our June Issues & Eggs at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, June 16. Join us for a free coffee, juice and a light breakfast and learn more about the implementation phase of the Envision Central Texas vision.


Jun 15 Republic Square Partnership Meeting
10:30 AM
Southwest Tower, 211 E. 7th Street, DAA Conference Room
Chair: Thais Austin; DAA Contact: Julie Fitch
(512) 469-1766; downtownaustin.com