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In Light, A Site-Specific Aerial Dance Performance at the IBC Bank Building
Since 2005, the company has danced on federal buildings, a power plant, inside and outside, bungee jumped over water, and on columns under on the IH35 bridge, on hotels, a bank and on 120’ stacks. Don't miss this unique dance experience!
Read More⟶Explore Austin’s Museums for Free on Austin Museum Day
Austin Museum Day is a celebration of art, culture history, music, nature, and science. Enjoy a free day at participating downtown museums!
Read More⟶Ballet Austin’s Come Dance!
Ballet Austin's annual Come Dance! celebration offers free dance classes designed for all levels. Classes include Ballet, Bollywood, Cardio Dance, Cardio Hip Hop, Contemporary Dance, Flamenco, Hip Hop, Hawaiian Dance, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion, Tap, and more!
Read More⟶Celebrate Austin Pride Downtown this Week
Austin's Pride celebration kicks off this week with a great lineup of diverse events including the annual Pride parade on Saturday, August 10.
Read More⟶Thank you, Austin for celebrating our city at Austin’s Birthday Bash!
On Saturday, August 3, Austinites gathered at Republic Square to celebrate Austin's birthday at the second annual Austin's Birthday Bash. There was something for everyone to enjoy – live music, great local food and treats, and fun activities for the whole family.
Read More⟶Adopt a Duck for the Sixth Annual Austin Duck Derby
Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BCGAA) for the Sixth Annual Austin Duck Derby, a truly unique Austin event including a family-friendly festival and rubber duck race!
Read More⟶Four Nights of Free Live Music in the Red River Cultural District
Hot Summer Nights returns to the Red River Cultural District beginning July 25!
Read More⟶Spend Cool Summer Nights at the Bullock Museum
Ditch the heat with a visit to the Bullock Museum for free evenings celebrating culture, community and Texas history. Cool Summer Nights lets you discover museum content at your own pace in a relaxed, social environment.
Read More⟶You’re Invited! Second Annual Austin’s Birthday Bash at Republic Square
The Downtown Austin Alliance proudly presents the second annual Austin's Birthday Bash at Republic Square on August 3. Join us for a free celebration of the city we love with live music, great food, and fun activities for all ages.
Read More⟶Celebrate the 4th of July Downtown
Families from across Central Texas will celebrate Independence Day at Vic Mathias Shores at the H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks! You don’t want to miss this amazing fireworks display over the downtown skyline accompanied by patriotic classics performed by...
Read More⟶Preview Selected Creek Show 2019 Designs
The Waller Creek Conservancy’s Creek Show invited architects, landscape architects, artists, and designers to submit ideas for light-based, site-specific installations along Waller Creek. Six of the submitted ideas were selected by a committee of local leaders from the design and art community.
Read More⟶Check Out These Creative Downtown Camps for All Ages
Still looking for the right summer camp to enroll your family in this summer? Check out these downtown programs offering creative classes – from music and acting, to creative writing and movie making!
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