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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.

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.

The Drop-In

The Long Center’s free outdoor concert series returns on May 22! 🎸 Every Thursday through August 14, the center provides free music along the backdrop of the Austin skyline!

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.

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.

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.

Ballet Austin

Sunday, July 27 - August 17, 2025 | View details for schedule

Summer POP-UP! Precision Jazz Workshop (Rockette Style)

Bring the precision and energy of a professional stage performance to the studio in this dynamic jazz class! Radio City Rockette, Monika Brinkmann, will guide you through the iconic arm pathways, leg lines, kicks, and technical details of the Precision Jazz style.

Canopy Austin

Sunday, August 3, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Adult Summer Camp

Enjoy Adult Summer Camp for a day at the Canopy with yoga, a sound bath, crafts, community circles, pool time, popsicles and more! A portion of your ticket will go to support Central Texas Community Foundation.

Blanton Museum of Art

Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Blanton All Day: Summer Dance Series – the Two-Step Edition

Put on your boots for two-steppin’ and enjoy live music, plus plenty of art and activities! Food & drink are available for purchase, and attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic to enjoy outdoors on the museum grounds.

Waterloo Park

Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Wild Waterloo: Bugs, Birds, and Bats!

Come along for an interactive discovery of all of our flying, winged and multi-legged friends who make their home at Waterloo Park. Park tours, scavenger hunts, and much more will make this a can’t-miss day at the park! This event is free to attend.

Waterloo Greenway

Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Wild Waterloo: Bugs, Birds & Bats

Come along for an interactive discovery of all of our flying, winged and multi-legged friends who make their home at Waterloo Park. Park tours, scavenger hunts, and much more will make this a can’t-miss day at the park! This event is free to attend.

Rowing Dock

Sunday, August 10, 2025 | 6:45 am - 10:00 am

Paddle for Puppies 2025

Paddle for Puppies is a unique annual fundraiser benefiting Austin Pets Alive! presented by Austin Subaru. Kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard with us at Rowing Dock down Lady Bird Lake. All proceeds from this event support Austin Pets Alive! Parvo Puppy Program!

DASA Program Event

506 Congress

Saturday, August 16, 2025 | View details for schedule

No Protocol: Solo Photography Exhibition by Chi Zama

Photography Exhibition featuring curated editorial and conceptual photography by Chi Zama.

Cannon + Belle

Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Garrison Brothers Bourbon Happy Hour

Hosted in partnership with Garrison Brothers Distillery, Cannon + Belle's signature bourbon happy hour will feature an expert-led presentation of the distillery accompanied by themed giveaways, a specialty beverage station and a menu of three craft cocktails — available to purchase for $10 each — throughout the event. Make a reservation on OpenTable and get ready for a night filled with great company and in plenty of good spirits. Cheers!

Hispanic Heritage Month

Oilcan Harry's

Wednesday, August 20 - December 17, 2025 | View details for schedule

Divina – Latinx Drag Showcase

Spice up your Wednesdays with Austin's longest-running ALL LATINX drag showcase! 🔥✨ Catch Divina with host host Tatiana Cholula every week at 10 PM. 💃🌈

Downtown Austin Alliance Event

Virtual

Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am

August Downtown Safety Forum

Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.

Hilton Austin

Friday, August 22, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Bat City Comedy Club

Get ready for an evening of unstoppable laughter at the Bat City Comedy Club! Enjoy hilarious stand-up routines from host Callan Ream, headliner Ehsan Ahmad and an impressive lineup of heavy hitters who’ve made a splash on a national level. Don't miss out on an incredible night of spicy comedy and good cheer! Content is for mature audiences (ages 21+ only). Complimentary self-parking provided in Hilton Austin's garage.

Moody Center

Friday, August 22 - 24, 2025 | View details for schedule

Gambler Days

Experience the adrenaline rush as riders unite for the ultimate glory! This is your chance to witness talented bull riders going head-to-head with powerful bucking bulls to see which team can come out on top! Who will you cheer on in this homestand for the Austin Gamblers?

Hilton Austin

Friday, August 22, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am

Bat City Comedy Club

Get ready to laugh until you cry at Bat City Comedy Club, where the jokes are as spicy as a Texas chili cook-off!

Downtown Holidays

Downtown-wide in Austin

Saturday, August 23, 2025 | View details for schedule

Pride 2025

With over 400,000 attendees in previous years, turn up the volume on love, activism and the power of community. Expect show-stopping entertainment, unforgettable performances and a festival that won’t back down.

HokkaiSan

Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

HokkaiSan Grand Opening – Japanese Style Grocery Store

What to Expect: Live Tuna Cutting Show Freshly prepared sushi tastings Exclusive opening-day specials

Blanton Museum of Art

Sunday, August 24, 2025 | View details for schedule

Stars of the Spanish Baroque Head to Austin

Hailed by The Art Newspaper as “one of the must-see exhibitions of the year,” Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Diego Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque traces 150 years of Spanish painting with masterpieces from The Hispanic Society of America’s acclaimed collection. Exhibit Opens August 24

Downtown Austin Alliance Event

Downtown-wide in Austin

Sunday, August 24 - 30, 2025 | View details for schedule

Carpool Week

To help commuters move a little faster and save money, Movability and the Downtown Austin Alliance are hosting a fun regional challenge in August that will lead up to Carpool Week, August 24-30. Commuters can win rewards all month long and will be entered to win $100 HEB and Amazon gift cards when they carpool during the final week of August.

ACL Live at 3Ten

Sunday, August 24, 2025 | 8:00 pm

Erykah Badu at ACL Live

Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Present: Abi + Alan, LUV IZ Tour at ACL Live on August 24

Tiger Lilly

Sunday, August 24, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Summer Sweat with Tiger Lilly

Studio Three is joining our Summer Sweat series with a mat pilates class. Expect to feel strong, centered, and seriously sculpted. After class, head downstairs to unwind with wellness-inspired cocktails and a full speakeasy-style recovery lounge experience

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Trick Chat – Where Texas History Meets Modern Life: The Pullman Market Story

Exploring the process of creating San Antonio’s Pullman Market with Emmer & Rye Hospitality and Clayton Korte architects.

Antone's, Cheer Up Charlies, The Line Hotel

Thursday, August 28 - 31, 2025 | View details for schedule

The Front Fest

From August 28 to August 31 (Labor Day Weekend), The Front Festival will return to iconic venues across Austin, including The LINE Hotel Austin, The Contemporary Austin—Laguna Gloria and Cheer Up Charlies for four days of independent music and film.

Republic Square

Republic Square

Friday, August 29 - October 17, 2025 | View details for schedule

Sunset Sweat Collective

The Collective Edge is a free, community-driven wellness series launching this season at Republic Square Park in downtown Austin with TruFusion South Austin. Designed to move bodies, uplift spirits, and strengthen community, each event blends powerful movement, sound, and mindfulness experiences—drawing hundreds together in celebration and connection. Join the 90s & Y2K-Themed Mat Barre Kick-Off

Downtown-wide in Austin

Friday, August 29 - September 14, 2025 | View details for schedule

Austin Restaurant Weeks 2025

You can help by dining out at participating restaurants during Austin Restaurant Weeks, a two-week-long dining extravaganza featuring specially priced lunches, dinners, and cocktails at restaurants throughout the greater Austin area. A portion of the price of each meal goes directly to the Central Texas Food Bank, which can make the most of each dollar due to its purchasing power in the community.

Austin Taco Project, Cannon + Belle, Hilton Austin

Friday, August 29 - September 6, 2025 | View details for schedule

Dine at Hilton Austin During Austin Restaurant Weeks, August 29-September 14, 2025

Dine out for a good cause during Austin Restaurant Weeks, a two-week dining showcase dedicated to addressing food insecurity in the greater Austin, Texas area. Join Hilton Austin's talented chefs as they take you on a culinary journey at Cannon + Belle and Austin Taco Project, located inside the hotel, with multi-course lunch and dinner menus carefully crafted and priced especially for the occasion. -Austin Taco Project: Serving lunch Monday-Friday, 11 am-2 pm | $25 per person -Cannon + Belle: Serving dinner daily, 5 pm-10 pm | $50 per person With a portion of proceeds directly supporting Central Texas Food Bank, Austin Restaurant Weeks is an experience that's worth every bite! Menus, additional details and reservations for both restaurants are available to book directly on OpenTable.

Republic Square

Republic Square

Saturday, August 30 - December 27, 2025 | View details for schedule

Downtown Farmers’ Market

Discover the fresh and vibrant local food scene in Central Texas at SFC Downtown Farmers’ Market. Every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9am – 12pm, we bring together the best local farmers, ranchers, food producers and artisans committed to offering top-notch products.

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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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