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Billed as "TV camp for grownups," this is a must for fans of the boob tube. The fest celebrates television, looking back at its history, where it is now, and where it’s headed with panels, screenings, and events where attendees and leaders in the TV industry talk, watch, and experience television together as one community.

The Bullock Museum is part of a collaboration of the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America, which means active duty military members and their families get free exhibit admission all summer, from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day.

Farm to disco VHS cleaner creators Double Scorpio looks into the future of Pride with their mega-watt rainbow riot party.

Escape to Fredericksburg for this celebration of independent film with screenings at the Great Hall at Hoffman Haus and the Nimitz Ballroom. HCFF will screen short and feature-length independent films, as well as host filmmaker Q&A, panel discussions, parties and more.

What's better than a classic film in a cool historic theatre on a hot summer day? The annual series is packed to the brim with excellent films, with almost 100 of them programmed with themes such as Black Excellence, the Pfeifferverse, Hitchcock Week, Robert Rodriguez Presents, Majestic Ball Week, and so many more. Individual tickets and multi-film passes are available.

March alongside yer queer community in this celebration of the loud and proud spirit of Pride. All ages, no fee, and wear whatever makes your heart sing.

This fun & funky prom invites all y'all to enjoy prizes, pool time, photo ops, and more with host Cheeki Khant and DJ Boyfriend.

Calling all dykes, dyke lovers, dyke supporters, and allies to dyke-dom: Austin's annual Dyke March returns as big and bad as ever with DJs, Dykes You Should Know tributes, the Susan Sontag Memorial Water Slide, and tons of dancing.

Check out all the coolest customized cars at this automotive show and meetup.

Loosen up those joints for summer with hypnotic disco tracks such as “Le Freak” and “Good Times,” still performed by CHIC co-founder Nile Rodgers. Bastille (“Pompeii”) also provides support.

Now in its 25th year, this festival screens films made by and/or about Latinos or Indigenous peoples of the Americas, as well as films from Spain and Portugal, for a truly Pan-American cinematic experience.

aGLIFF partners with Rocket Cinema and Meanwhile Brewing Company for a special Pride Month screening of the 1995 classic. Come early for a DJ, drag, food and drink, and to visit with local LGBTQ+ nonprofits.

What’s better than piña coladas and getting caught in the rain? Drinking margaritas after a nighttime run! This all-ages 5K benefiting the Trail Conservancy provides two margaritas to runners (ages 21 and up) at the finish line.

The weekly series of free summer shows starts on the last Thursday of May. Each week’s performer(s) will be announced the previous Friday before RSVPs open up for all the following Monday. Artists set to perform include Alejandro Escovedo, Good Looks, Melissa Carper, and Urban Heat.

Weezer's Indie Rock Road Trip Tour brings special guests Modest Mouse and Momma at Germania Insurance Amphitheater on June 8!

Enjoy a beautiful outdoor night of hope-filled live music, food trucks, and transformation in the heart of Austin. Bring friends, family, lawn chairs, and blankets to enjoy inspiring live music and tasty cuisine along with stunning views of the sunset.

Come see what’s on tap at this second annual festival. Friday is the Texas craft beer competition and awards dinner will be at at Altstadt Brewery. Saturday, 20-plus Texas craft breweries will gather on Fredericksburg’s historic town square where attendees can sample or purchase a beer.

Horror aficionados Blood Over Texas and Secret Oktober put on a vendor market and dance party.

Top Drawer pulls out all the stops for their 30th with a massive 40+ vendor market co-hosted by Eastside Pop-Up and the Little Gay Shop. Plus: music from Queer Vinyl Collective.

Tapestry Dance Company, North America’s oldest full-time, professional repertory tap dance company presents its annual festival of rhythm. It's an experience for adults and teens to connect tap dance techniques, history, and legacy to lives and life.

A queer pride comedy and game show hosted by Jose Da'Hype that'll pit queer stand-up comics against straight audience members in a test of queer history and culture know-how. Subscribers to Da'Hype's Patreon third tier can grab a promo code that'll give them a free ticket.

Cedar Park Parks & Rec presents a day of competitions, games, and more.

Celebrate this year's Best of Austin winners at a party with local vendors, drink specials, and fun activities and entertainment including Austin-themed games with Get It Gals Trivia, live performances, photo ops, food trucks, and more. Featuring tunes from Austin Music Awards winner DJ Chorizo Funk and a Girl Guitar showcase featuring Abandoned by Mandy and Super Tight; drink specials benefiting Austin Pets Alive!; and food truck options Matador, Perfect Bite, and Brunch Club ATX.

Honor Juneteenth, which commemorates the 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas, with a parade through East Austin in the morning and a celebration at Rosewood Park with live entertainment, music, and food going from noon to 9pm.

With over 20 films by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) filmmakers, this year’s festival will celebrate Texas filmmakers, documentaries about older generations of Asian Americans, and a wide range of narrative short films.

The Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce brings you this full-scale outdoor live music and creative festival event celebrating the rainbow heartbeat of our town. The festival will take place on 4th Street with a full street-closure.

The fest returns for its 17th year, bringing an interactive community gathering and cultural celebration of African American writers and their work through literary-based programming that includes author talks, book discussions, pop culture conversations, children's activities, and a vendor marketplace. Highlights include special guests Kwame Alexander, a New York Times bestselling author and multiple award-winning poet, producer, and educator, and Gayle Jessup White, former NYT journalist and current author and community engagement officer at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s legendary estate.

Find tons of treasures among the vintage clothing, antiques, collectibles, and more.

Established by the United Nations in 2000 and first celebrated on June 20, 2001, World Refugee Day raises awareness of the plight of refugees throughout the world. The celebration begins with a naturalization ceremony, followed by a reception with free samples of world cuisine, live music, and family-friendly activities.

aGLIFF Queer Spectrum: An utterly charming coming-of-age comedy from writer/director Corey Sherman, screening in honor of Pride Month and offered free of charge courtesy of the generous support of KIND Clinic when you RSVP online in advance.

Humble Enterprises presents a three-day celebration of women in media, including "final girls" in horror, with guests like Rachel True, Barbara Crampton, Helen Slater, and tons more.

The inaugural Big Bang Celebration features live music, concessions, and fireworks at dusk. A fun run kicks things off in the morning, then there's the Pet and Pal Parade and a cornhole tourney. Market Days on Main Street goes from 10am to 5pm, followed by music and concessions, and a fireworks show begins at dusk.

Kick off the Fourth of July weekend by joining this inaugural family-friendly run event that includes a Kids' Mile as well as the 5K. Then stick around for the Bastrop Big Bang festivities capped off with fireworks.

Celebrate 4th of July with your pals at Haute Spot Venue. The lineup is headlined by the one and only Bob Schneider with Andrew Cashen, Chief Cleopatra, and Evan Charles opening.

Cedar Park Parks & Rec offers live music, carnival rides, inflatables, concessions, fireworks, and a movie in the park immediately following the fireworks show.

Zilker Theatre Productions presents the story of a girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda is a joyous romp. Children and adults alike will delight in the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

The flat-track Roller Derby league's 20th anniversary season concludes with a home team championship doubleheader.

This laugh-out-loud love story about the outrageous escapades of a royal family is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band the Go-Go’s in a ZACH360 immersive experience, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” and Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” and “Mad About You.”

For anyone looking to spend some time with feline friends, this event is purrfect. It not only features cat art, merch, and themed activities, but also promises adoptable cats. Guests are encouraged to bring their own cats, if they're the social type.

Blood Over Texas brings horror-ific vendors and an Eighties/Nineties dance party with Jason, Freddy, the Shape, and the rest of the gang. Costumes encouraged!

Mark your calendars for the 36th annual iteration of Austin's premier LGBTQ+ film festival. More information on the film lineup, festival schedule, and how to purchase badges and tickets will be posted in June.

All the excitement of the PBR Team Series returns to Austin this summer. Join the Austin Gamblers as they host this professional bull-riding competition with the most exciting eight seconds in sports along with great food, music, and nonstop entertainment. See the world’s best bull riders, including your very own Austin Gamblers and two-time PBR World Champion Jose Vitor Leme, battle it out against the toughest bulls in this three-day, action-packed team competition.