Fringe + Austin Chronicle weekend guide
Our weekly list of event picks for this weekend, Aug. 8 - 10
By Lia Crockett, 10:55AM, Fri. Aug. 8, 2014
Did you miss Sarah Wolf on The Fringe Radio this morning with JB & Sandy? Fear not, weekend warriors. Our list of event picks are right here.
FRIDAY AUGUST 8th
Tax free weekend. This will be both a dream and a nightmare. Fri - Sun.Frank 5 year anniversary party featuring The Hold Steady & Cheap Girls. 10pm
Bread & Circus Supper Club: Yacht inspired with seafood fare Palm Door on Sabine 7:30pm.
Summer Movie Nights at Micklethwait Craft Meats featuring The Great Outdoors
8:30pmDeadeye presents 4th Annual Jerry Garcia Fest Threadgill’s Riverside
Friday: Ray Benson & Katie Holmes of Asleep at the Wheel, Gordy Quist of the Band of Heathens Saturday: Members of Wood & Wire
SATURDAY August 9th
Austin Ice Cream Festival Fiesta Gardens 10am-7pm, $10 entry/free ice cream, kids under 8 free
Barton Springs Fest: Featured speakers, live music from Minor Mishap Marching Band, diving competition, yoga, poetry. 8am-7pm.
Texas Roller Derby: Cherry Bombs vs Rhinestone Cowgirls Palmer Events Center Doors at 6pm
Alejandro Escovedo Cactus Cafe 8pmSUNDAY August 10th
Austin Symphony’s Concerts in the Park - Long Center 7:30pm
Second Sunday Sock Hop: New Urban Achievers Brass Band, vintage vinyl dance party The White Horse, 9pm
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Aug. 15, 2014
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