Editor's Pick
Ice Age in the Wild
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Life-size robotic Ice Age mammals — including a 17,500-lb woolly mammoth — roam the Wildflower Center's gardens all summer.
Friday, 24 July
Editor's Pick
Summer Stock Austin 2026 - Cinderella
McCullough Theatre, Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella reimagined with the spirit of the Brandy & Whitney Houston version — a summer theatre night the whole family will feel.
Editor's Pick
Beatles, Beethoven & Beyond Concert in the Dark
Mercer Dancehall · Driftwood
Strings Attached reimagines Beatles classics and Beethoven for an intimate concert-in-the-dark experience at Mercer Dancehall.
Comics and Zines: Staff Picks from the Benson Collection
Benson Latin American Collection
Benson staff pull back the curtain on their own archives — Latin American comics and zines chosen by the people who actually live with this collection.
Smidgen ft. Jenna Greene Live at The Cactus Cafe
Cactus Cafe
Self-taught Texas duo with Appalachian roots play an intimate free show at a beloved local cafe.
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Murals at VAC: Codex Two Thousand Twenty-Six
Art Building (ART)
UVic painting students and their professor built a mural from scratch — each symbol in it stands for something a real student is wrestling with right now.
Revolutions and Constitutions: Nation-Building in the Americas after 1776
Benson Latin American Collection
Rare maps and founding documents trace how 1776 rippled through Latin America — a quiet, scholarly gem built with UT students.
Quantum Leap Great 80's Band - Downtown Crown
119 Crown Park Ave · Gaithersburg
Quantum Leap brings their tight 80s set to Downtown Crown's outdoor stage — grab a chair, find the group, and stay for drinks after.
Support Students' Passion for Public Health and Emergency Response
Chip in to help UT Austin students build real emergency response skills before the next disaster hits.
FY27 Austin Live Music Fund Workshop
monks jazz club · Austin
A city funding workshop for musicians — useful if you're in the local music scene, less so if you're not.
Saturday, 25 July
Editor's Pick
Children's Musical Storytime
BookPeople · Austin
A string quartet brings picture books to life — free, live, and genuinely lovely for littles and grown-ups alike.
Editor's Pick
Moonlight Hike: C&O Canal Towpath, Great Falls, MD
Old Anglers Inn · Potomac
A 4-mile moonlit walk along the C&O Canal to Great Falls — one of the DC area's most dramatic landscapes, best experienced after dark.
Editor's Pick
Butch Prom 2026: The Butch Pageant
Elysium · Austin
A queer celebration of butch identity at Elysium — pageantry, community, and a Saturday night you'll actually remember.
Editor's Pick
Children's Musical Storytime at BookPeople
BookPeople · Austin
A string quartet brings picture books to life — free, live, and genuinely lovely for the under-8 crowd.
Editor's Pick
Premiere - Floating Movie - The Devils Mouth
Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark · Leander
World premiere on the water — grab a tube and watch a film projected over Lake Travis as the sun goes down.
Editor's Pick
Activate Inclusion Day - Free Family Fun
The Austin Stone South · Austin
Adaptive play stations and free soccer balls for every kid — Variety Texas built this day so no child sits on the sidelines.
Semiquincentennial 7 Songwriter Salon
Cactus Cafe
Seven songwriters, one stage, no setlists — the Cactus Cafe's intimate room makes every performance feel personal.
Larry Gatlin: Songs & Stories From A Life Well Lived
The Globe Theatre · Bertram
Country legend Larry Gatlin performs and shares the stories behind the hits — an intimate night at the Globe.
Crafting with Clouds into Handwoven Art
Tana by Bottega · Austin
Weave yarn, ribbon, and fluffy textures into hoop art at this slow, meditative Saturday workshop.
Club Slayyy: Slayyyter + Hyperpop Dance Party
29th Street Ballroom · Austin
Slayyyter headlines a hyperpop dance night at one of Austin's best ballrooms — dress up, show out.
The Mesh Threshold - Exhibit Reception and Artist Talk
Asian American Resource Center · Austin
Swathi Konduri opens her new show at the AARC — the artist talk makes this worth staying for.
Afrobeats & Happiness
Twins Nightclub · Austin
Twins Nightclub goes full Afrobeats on a Saturday night — wear something you can move in.
Fantasy Flirts
1303 E 4th St · Austin
Nerdlesque, fae aesthetics, and trivia collide in one very Austin night on East 4th.
Construyendo Tu Negocio Construction Workshop
Austin Southpark Hotel · Austin
Spanish-language workshop covering everything you need to launch a business in Austin — practical, local, and built for the community.
Hands-On Textured & Curly Hair Care Summer Workshop
Capital One Café · Austin
Local hair pros share curly and textured hair techniques you can actually practice in the session.
Sorted Live: Back To Their Old School
Sorted Food's live show blends chaotic cooking challenges with classroom nostalgia — a fun night out for fans of the YouTube crew.
Sushi: Maki, Uramaki, and Temaki Class
Central Market Austin North Lamar · Austin
Roll your own maki and temaki under chef guidance at Central Market — a genuinely useful skill to take home.
Coffee & Cameras with Sony
Precision Camera and Video · Austin
Photographers of all levels swap tips over coffee at one of Austin's best camera shops — free doughnuts seal the deal.
High School & College Admissions Workshop
Free admissions workshop cuts through the noise for families navigating high school and college applications.
Family Swim at Goldfish Swim School
Goldfish Swim School - Northwest Hills · Austin
Open lap pool time at a proper swim school — kids burn energy, parents actually relax.
Sunset Social
Hotel Viata · West Lake Hills
Moms-only evening at Hotel Viata with luxury pampering and real conversation — a rare Saturday that's genuinely just for you.
BTS ARMY Pop-Up K-Pop Fan Event
Mochinut · Austin
Free K-pop fan meetup at Mochinut — food, raffles, and a ready-made crew of local ARMYs to geek out with.
Jewelry: Bag Charms Workshop
Wheatsville Food Co-op · Austin
Make a custom chain charm for your bag at Wheatsville — a hands-on hour that sends you home with something you'll actually use.
Rooted In Community - Austin Sickle Cell Symposium
Church of Christ at East Side · Austin
A Saturday morning health forum focused on sickle cell awareness — practical, community-led, and worth your three hours.
July Pilates + Brunch
Toastique · Austin
A 45-min Pilates session rolls straight into brunch at Toastique — solid way to earn your eggs.
Hot Girl Walk - Austin
9307 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trl · Austin
A social walk along the Butler Trail — good way to meet people without the pressure of a structured workout.
Austin Local Chapter Meeting
Brentwood Social House · Austin
Monthly meetup for local moms — good spot to plug into the neighbourhood if you're new or newly pregnant.
Sunday, 26 July
Editor's Pick
All Abilities Rock Music Fest
Central Machine Works · Austin
Live rock on the 41st anniversary of the ADA — a rare fest built for and by the disability community, at one of Austin's best outdoor venues.
Editor's Pick
H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday at Texas Science & Natural History Museum
Texas Science & Natural History Museum
Free all-day admission to fossils, meteorites, and a 33-foot pterosaur — a rare Sunday where the kids won't want to leave.
Editor's Pick
All Abilities Rock Music Fest with Eddie Ray Band, Y&T, and Blue Mist
Central Machine Works · Austin
Live rock celebrating disability independence — Eddie Ray Band and Y&T headline a fest built for everyone, including wheelchair-accessible floor space.
Editor's Pick
Free Monthly Plus Size Clothing Swap by I Slay
Captain Quack's Bakery and Coffeehouse · Austin
Bring clothes you've outgrown and leave with a fresh wardrobe — Austin's only monthly plus-size swap runs on pure community energy.
Editor's Pick
Free Monthly Plus Size Clothing Swap
Captain Quack's Bakery and Coffeehouse · Austin
Bring clothes that no longer spark joy, leave with new-to-you pieces — Austin's only monthly plus-size swap, no cash needed.
Where Memory Becomes Land Exhibition Public Reception
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library · Austin
Local library fellows debut original work on migration and identity — a rare chance to meet the curators behind the show.
Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: The World of Norse Gods
Crooked Run Fermentation - Sterling · Sterling
A medieval lit professor unpacks Norse mythology over craft beer — better than any podcast.
Master Class Series - Classic Cocktails
The Roosevelt Room · Austin
The Roosevelt Room's bartenders walk you through cocktail history — you drink the curriculum.
BookPeople Presents: Stacey McEwan - A Forsaken Prophecy
BookPeople · Austin
Catch debut fantasy author Stacey McEwan in conversation at Austin's beloved indie bookstore for her latest release.
Beginners Pickleball Instruction
Dufief Elementary School · North Potomac
Free-to-learn pickleball clinic at a local school gym — Selkirk paddles provided, so just show up and give it a swing.
Zanzibar's Rooftop Pool Party
Zanzibar · Austin
DJ King Louie on a rooftop pool with Happy Dad, Tito's, and Don Q specials — a solid summer Sunday for the 21+ crowd.
Speed Dating for Singles Age 35-55
Austin Beerworks · Austin
Structured rounds at Austin Beerworks — a low-pressure way to meet 12 people in one evening.
Monday, 27 July
Bob Schneider's Lonelyland
Saxon Pub 2026 · Austin
Bob Schneider at his home stage — expect a loose, funny, brilliant set from Austin's most beloved cult artist.
Mermaid Mirrors + Pool Party at La Dolce Vita
1811 Cedar Ridge Dr · Austin
Crafts, swimming, and a screening of Aquamarine — a genuinely fun summer afternoon for the mermaid-obsessed kids in your life.
Monday Reset: Jetset on the Mat + Wine Social
The Yoga Common Austin · Austin
Pilates flow followed by wine and actual conversation with neighbours — a civilised way to start the week.
FY27 Elevate Grant Workshop
Carver Branch, Austin Public Library · Austin
ACME walks you through the FY27 Elevate grant process — worth an hour if arts funding is on your radar.
Tuesday, 28 July
The Drag Queen Game Show - Austin TX 3 Year Anniversary
The Highball · Austin
The Highball's rowdy drag game show hits its third year — comedy, performances, and crowd prizes all night.
HASS Panel Discussion: Faculty Insights into Academic Job Search
Virtual
Early-career HASS faculty share candid, hard-won advice on cracking the academic job market — practical for anyone finishing a PhD.
Navigating the EU: A Postdoc's Journey with a Focus on Germany
Virtual
Free NPA seminar walks international postdocs through EU funding and life in Germany — practical intel you won't find in a Google search.
HASS Panel Discussion: Faculty Insights into the Academic Job Search
Virtual
Early-career faculty pull back the curtain on the academic job market — practical, honest, and free to join online.
STEM Panel Discussion: Faculty Insights into the Academic Job Search
Virtual
Early-career faculty pull back the curtain on landing academic roles — practical, honest, and free to attend online.
OWASP Austin Chapter Monthly Meeting - July 2026
Visa Building 2 · Austin
Security pros gather to debate identity frameworks beyond OAuth — sharp talk for anyone building or breaking modern enterprise systems.
Wednesday, 29 July
DAC Nights: The Art of Dungeons & Dragons
Dougherty Arts Center · Austin
Paint mini-figures then settle in for a cult D&D documentary — a genuinely fun Wednesday night for the nerds in your life.
Thursday, 30 July
Editor's Pick
Armadillo Man: The Trips of Jim Franklin Film Screening
The Rosette · Austin
A rare look at Austin's countercultural legend Jim Franklin, with a panel discussion and reception after the film.
Build Your Next Big Idea with Lovable
Createscape Coworking · Austin
Learn to build apps without code, then pitch your idea to a room of Austin founders.
SEAL 2026 Decision Day
Crum Auditorium in Robert B. Rowling Hall · Austin
UT's top student founders go public with their make-or-break startup decisions — a rare look inside real entrepreneurship.
Austin Singles Mixer
Stargazer Cocktails & Coffee · Austin
Speed-dating energy without the app fatigue — meet actual humans over cocktails in your own neighbourhood.
Koval and Thresh + Winnow Spirit Tasting at Seven Grand
Seven Grand · Austin
Two craft whiskey lines, one bar — taste Koval's Chicago roots alongside their new Thresh + Winnow label.
AHA BLS Provider (CPR) Certification
School of Nursing
Hands-on AHA certification covering CPR, AED use, and choking response — a practical skill every adult should have.
Federal Executive GovCon Loudoun County VA Networking Event
Lost Rhino Brewing Co. · Ashburn
GovCon execs gather at Lost Rhino for free beers, sponsor talks, and a grant-writing deep dive — solid if federal contracting is your world.
Forrest Frank - World Vision Volunteers
Moody Center · Austin
Help run a live show at Moody Center — volunteer slots open for the Forrest Frank tour.