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Summer Classic Film Series

School's out, the temperature's rising, and the projector lights are flickering once again in everyone's favorite Austin movie palace. After our record-breaking 50th Summer Classic Film Series welcomed more movie lovers than ever last year, the beloved annual tradition is back from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend with another 100 films from every era in cinema history - all screening at the historic 110-year-old Paramount Theatre.

Red River Cultural District Story Survey

GOT A RED RIVER MEMORY? WE WANT TO HEAR IT! Submit your favorite Red River memory and help preserve the memory of the cultural district.

Austin Citywide Lighting Plan Survey

Let your voice be heard! Give your opinions on the Citywide Lighting Plan that will provide the City with a long-term strategy to enhance its lighting system.

City of Austin 2026 Bond Survey

The 2026 General Obligation (GO) Bond is an opportunity to invest in the future of our city, but it’s important that it reflects the priorities and needs of our community. Your feedback will help shape the projects that move forward in Austin!

Jo's Coffee

Sunday, April 13 - December 14, 2025 | View details for schedule

Drag Brunch & Bubbles

The fabulous Lawrie Bird hosts and the fun begins at 1 PM. What else do you need to know? All are welcome.

Long Center

Sunday, May 25 - June 29, 2025 | View details for schedule

Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park

Come beat the heat with your Austin Symphony Orchestra (ASO) as they begin their annual Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park in the spring! All ages, including pets, enjoy relaxing Sunday evenings with different musical ensembles presented by the ASO.

Downtown-wide in Austin

Thursday, May 29 - June 1, 2025 | View details for schedule

Austin Television Festival

The first festival devoted to television's history and future. It functions like a traditional film festival with premieres of new series, current hits and cult favorites, as well as offers access to the industry's leading professionals with cast and creator Q&A's and panels focusing on innovation in both production and content delivery.

Pease Park

Sunday, June 1, 2025 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Your Path to Pease

Pease Park will once again host the Black Swan Yoga Wellness Day - Your Path to Pease - on Sunday, June 1st on the Great Lawn from 10am - 2pm. This day full of yoga classes cultivates community, heals, uplifts, and unites us! We hope you can join the fun. This is a donation-based, ticketed event. The suggested donation is $15 and all proceeds help support Pease Park Conservancy. Get registered today!

DASA Program Event

506 Congress

Sunday, June 1, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sentinels of the Judgment

Join OG Johnny for the opening of his exhibition "Sentinels of the Judgment" in the 506 DASA Space.

Bill's Oyster

Monday, June 2 - September 22, 2025 | View details for schedule

Po’Boy World Tour at Bill’s Oyster

All month long, try po'boys crafted by legendary local chefs from Comedor (June 2), Gris Gris/Saint John (June 9), Fish Shop (June 16), La Plancha (June 23) and Turkey & The World (June 30). These limited-time creations will be available for brunch, lunch and dinner.

Republic Square

Republic Square

Tuesday, June 3 - August 5, 2025 | View details for schedule

YTX Summer Sunset Yoga

Join YTX for their annual weekly Summer Sunset Series at Republic Square. Join for free yoga and community throughout the summer.

The Paramount

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 7:00 pm

TIRES SEASON 2 PREMIERE

This special Dad Sick Premiere Event will include an introduction from Tires creators John McKeever, Steve Gerben, and Shane Gillis. We’ll be screening the first two episodes of Season 2, launching on Netflix on June 5th. Season 2 features an exciting lineup of new cast members including Thomas Haden Church, Vince Vaughn, Jon Lovitz, Ron White, Veronika Slowikowska, and Steph Tolev, alongside returning favorites Stavros Halkias, Chris O’Connor, Kilah Fox, and Andrew Schulz.

DASA Program Event

506 Congress

Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Made You Look: Interrupting the Ordinary Through Art, Style & Presence

Made You Look is a combined artist talk and exhibit featuring artists Kiara Harris (Ki) and Johnny Munoz (OG Johnny) from the DASA (Downtown Austin Space Activation) Artist Residency Program. Through this exhibition, both artists explore the stories of Austin. Hear about the artwork and the program from the artists themselves.

Downtown Holidays

Highland Lounge

Friday, June 6 - 27, 2025 | View details for schedule

The Real Drag Queens of Austin

HOT OFF THE PRESS- THE GIRLS ARE BACK! Join a rotating cast every Friday at the Highland Lounge for unhinged and unfiltered chaos, hosted by Colleen Deforrest

Old Bakery & Artisan Emporium

Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

4th Annual Midsummer Festival

Midsummer, or Midsommar, is a traditional Swedish holiday celebrating the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. The festival will include multiple Swedish events and activities, including: • Live music by The Norrsken Three (traditional and contemporary Swedish and Scandinavian songs) • Face painting • Flower crown-making station • Swedish treats • DJ set by DJ Boozwa

DASA Program Event

Hispanic Heritage Month

506 Congress

Saturday, June 7 - December 20, 2025 | View details for schedule

Artisan Mercado

Vist an indoor Latinx art and arts and crafts market at the Artisan Mercado, 506 Congress Avenue in downtown Austin, Texas. The Mercado, fashioned after markets in Latin America, operates from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the first and third Saturday from June through December.

Downtown Holidays

Cheer Up Charlies

Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 2:00 am

ATP 2025

Head to Cheer Ups for ATX Trans Pride 2025 with performances by Ed West, P1nkstar and Mea Culpa

Downtown Holidays

Pease Park

Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Freedom + Juneteenth at Pease Park

Bring your lawn chair and blanket and enjoy an evening at the park for Juneteenth! The theme is Family Reunion - inviting the community to relax, connect and celebrate together with music, games, food and fun.

Downtown Holidays

Coconut Club

Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 9:00 pm

N4STY BEATZ

Introducing N4STY BEATZ — a trans pride rooftop takeover featuring @lidiabeatz and @djsupermcn4sty going back to back all night long at Coconut Club rooftop!

Downtown Holidays

Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 12:00 am - 3:00 pm

Pride Month Drag Brunch

Join the Beckies at Verbana for a fabulous Pride Brunch Celebration with amazing drag performances on Sunday! Let's brunch, celebrate, and slay together!

Downtown Holidays

Hike & Bike Trail

Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Local Queer Move Series: Paddleboard Meet Up

See you on the water for our June Move Series! We'll be hanging out where Barton meets Lady Bird Lake in front of Lou Neff Point from 6 - 8pm. Look for the Local Queer Flag.

Downtown Holidays

Cheer Up Charlies

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Pride Social w/ Louisianna Purchase & Ruby Knight

Make your way to The Morning Jos X Austin Front Runners’ Pride Social Tuesday June 10. Cool off with a beer on tap or one of our new frozens! Featuring Musical Drag Bingo. No cover, all runners wanting to network & meet new people are welcome!

Austin Central Library

Friday, June 13, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Austin Citywide Lighting Plan Open House

Let your voice be heard! Give your opinions on the Citywide Lighting Plan that will provide the City with a long-term strategy to enhance its lighting system.

Downtown Holidays

Saturn Cocktail Club

Tuesday, June 17 - 24, 2025 | View details for schedule

Aura

DragonnQueen & Jasmin Porter present Aura for Women, Fems & Thems who love women on Tuesdays at Saturn

Downtown Holidays

W Hotel Austin

Thursday, June 19, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Queen’s Club: A Drag Mixology Class

Save your seat in Blue Room for a fabulous evening of cocktails and drag! Learn how to craft the perfect drink in this hands-on mixology class hosted by the incredible Vylette Ward. Whether you're a seasoned bartender or a cocktail newbie, grab your besties and join us for a queen-sized pour!

Old Bakery & Artisan Emporium

Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Solstice Jam

Join us at the Old Bakery & Emporium for a blues performance by Matthew Robinson and a drum circle experience featuring Austin Drum Beats.

Downtown Holidays

The Paramount

Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 7:00 pm

The Majestic Ball

And the Category Is…. Mythological Mayhem. In the land of Gods, Goddesses, and Monsters, what are you? The largest ball in Texas returns for its 4th annual metamorphosis into lights-flashing, music-blasting ballroom at the Paramount Olympus with sirens, muses, demi-gods, giants and more. We’ve read your fate…and it says you’re going to the ball.

Downtown Holidays

Cheer Up Charlies

Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 9:00 pm

Neon Rainbows Pride Queer Country Night

Neon Rainbows Pride Queer Country Night with Brigitte Bandit & the Gay Ole Opry Drag Show, Lousianna Purchase, Bobby Pudrido, Travis Randy Travis, Boi Orbison & Lavender Thug (9PM)

Antone's

Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kinky Curly Coily Festival

This isn’t just a festival — it’s a movement. A space where curls, kinks, coils, and culture are not only celebrated but center stage. Whether you’re team twist-out, loc’d up, or fresh from the big chop — this is YOUR space to shine.

Downtown Holidays

Swan Dive

Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 7:00 pm

SXSW Pride

Head to Swan Dive to celebrate the Pride series with SXSW on June 26 with live performances starting at 7pm!

Downtown Holidays

Cuatro Gato, Swan Dive

Friday, June 27, 2025 | 8:00 pm

SXSW “Y’all Means All” Pride Showcase

Join us for an inclusive evening of networking and dancing as we celebrate the vibrant LGBTQ+ community and those working every day to bring us towards a better and brighter future. All collected donations will go directly to Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT), the largest statewide, BIPOC trans-led, trans-focused policy, education, and advocacy organization in the state of Texas.

Virtual

Monday, June 30, 2025 | View details for schedule

Deadline to Apply for Verizon Small Business Supplier Accelerator

The Verizon Small Business Supplier Accelerator builds on the comprehensive support that Verizon has provided to small businesses and the communities they serve for years. On top of the $5B in supplier spend, the program aims to empower American small businesses to work with Verizon and other large corporations through targeted training and flexible solutions such as faster payment terms, modified insurance requirements and adjusted indemnification requirements. The goal is to make it easier for small businesses to join Verizon's supplier network.

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🎙️ Now taking the stage: LIVE! From Downtown, Texas

🥁 Antone's and the Downtown Austin Alliance are bringing you FREE pop-up concerts downtown this spring! 🎸 Text "ATX LIVE" to 512.890.3099 get on the list and know when and where we'll be popping up next!

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