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Austin Area Train Show
More than 25,000 square feet of model railroading: Need we say more? Even though this city seems to have a cursed relationship to efficiently built railways, at least you can check out tiny trains for only $8 as an adult or for free as a kid.Aug. 23-24 -
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Food Events
Austin Monthly’s Burger Bash
Start fasting now. For about 50 bucks, you can sample up to 20 of the most sought-after burgers in the city. The full lineup isn’t announced yet, but Austin Monthly has promised tastings of patties by buzzy smash burger experts NADC, the smokers at la Barbecue, and Jewboy, plus Gimme Burger, Bill’s Oyster, Loro, and Huckleberry, so far. Central Machine Works hosts live music, local vendors, and two-step teachers to round out the fun, which runs from noon to 4pm.Sat., June 14 -
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Austin Pride: Silence = Death
2025’s been a tough year for the LGBTQ crew, especially in Texas’ crimson conservative vortex around our capital blueberry. So Austin Pride resolves that this year’s parade and festival will have the city’s queers “take to the streets – not just to celebrate, but to demand, to resist, and to fight for our future.” But don’t sweat out your sparkles, girl: There’ll still be parties, performances, and pallin’ around with your fellow queer Austinites. Just remember to wear sunscreen, okay?Sat., Aug. 23 -
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Special Screenings
Bay of Angels (1963)
Close your eyes to conjure a Jacques Demy film and you probably see color, like the Technicolor wows of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and The Young Girls of Rochefort. But the French film legend started out in black & white – first Lola in 1961, then 1963’s Bay of Angels, starring Jeanne Moreau as a peroxide-blond gambling addict working the casinos in Nice. The screening kicks off a new AFS Essential Cinema summer series dubbed Club Med; other Mediterranean-set features include Taylor & Burton curiosity Boom!, Lina Wertmüller’s original Swept Away, and Godard’s Contempt. Bonnes vacances! – Kimberley JonesJune 3 & 7 -
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Center Stage Jams at EastVillage
A free music series at an apartment complex, so you know it's gonna have plenty of space to lay out a blankie and chair. Happy Hearts Dog Rescue bring adoptable dogs, Austin Flea provides a vendor market, and there WILL be a food truck.Sat., June 7, 4-8pm. Free (all ages).EastVillage, 3500 E. Parmer Ln. -
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Kids
Community Hours at Thinkery
Children’s growing minds and bodies are always looking for something to do, and it’s costly keeping them occupied. So bring them to Thinkery children’s museum, which “strives to be an inclusive, friendly, inspiring space to learn for our entire community, regardless of income, mental/physical abilities, ethnicity, nationality, race, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity or family status.” From 3 to 7pm Tuesdays, kiddos can visit all the STEAM activities and exhibits like Train Town, the Spark Shop, the Story Nook, and the Move! Studio to have tons of fun while learning and wearing themselves out before bedtime. And it’s all free! Just don’t let them start looking at the not-free items at Toy Joy. – Kat McNevinsTuesdays, 3-7pm -
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Classical Music
Concerts in the Park
’Tis the season when Austin’s two biggest attractions – beautiful nature and live music – are often found at the same event. One such blissful union is found in the 23rd annual return of Austin Symphony Orchestra Hartman Foundation concerts on the lawn of the Long Center. All ages, species, pets, and children are welcome at this truly communitywide event, where locals can be found on Sunday evenings bringing a picnic and friends to lay out and listen to a world-class orchestra as they watch another day come to a close. The 2025 concert schedule includes brass, wind, and string ensembles playing a range of tunes from jazz to pop to film scores to classical. This is one of the magical things about Austin – and completely free. Locals and visitors alike should not miss, as it will continue every Sunday through June 29. – Lina FisherThrough June 29 -
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Eagle Queer Market
Have you yet made the trek over to Austin’s own Eagle? Located outside the unofficial gay “district,” aka the three gay clubs on Fourth Street, the Cross Park Drive dive features not just weekly gear nights, kink bingos, and steak dinner specials, but also a monthly market filled with local LGBTQIA vendors. There may even be talented out-of-towners slinging their wares, so show up, shop small, and enjoy yourself under the Eagle’s wings. – James ScottEvery second Saturday -
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Comedy
East Austin Comedy Club
Founded by comedians Raza Jafri and Andre Ricks, this club that operates out of Tiger Den on the Eastside is the city's only BIPOC-owned comedy venue. -
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Free Day
Art! Oh, I love it. But sadly, when I open my pockets, moths fly out. Good news for me and all my broke friends: Every Tuesday, the Blanton opens its doors to all visitors free of charge. Why, unburdened by the weight of an empty wallet, Austinites can mull the strange world of contemporary womanhood in “Unbreakable: Feminist Visions from the Gilberto Cárdenas and Dolores Garcia Collection.” Or walk beneath the silver and mesh sculptures of Marie Watt’s “Sky Dances Light.” Or explore the past through its artistic pieces in “The Floating World: Masterpieces of Edo Japan.” Or enjoy any of the many, MANY other exhibitions available on this day: all for free. – James ScottTuesdays -
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Theatre
Grand Hotel: The Musical
Alchemy Theatre continues their quest to present shows away from the beaten path. They’re keeping musical history alive with restagings of past pieces that may be gone but will not be forgotten. Grand Hotel is the latest in that journey, an extravaganza packed wall-to-wall (and room-to-room) with showstopping numbers. (Seriously, if nothing else, please head over to YouTube to watch Michael Jeter – aka Sesame Street’s Mister Noodle – earn his well-deserved Tony.) Set in 1928 Berlin, Grand Hotel balances joyful music with bitter truths, letting the audience snoop into the lives of the hotel’s sometimes-nefarious guests, whose secrets reveal themselves over the course of their stay. So check in to check out what lurks in such luxurious lodgings. – Cat McCarreyThrough June 15 -
Music
Henry Invisible
Wed., June 4, 8pm; Wed., June 11, 8pm; Wed., June 18, 8pm; Wed., June 25, 8pm; Wed., July 2, 8pm; Wed., July 9, 8pm; Wed., July 16, 8pm; Wed., July 23, 8pm; Wed., July 30, 8pm; Wed., Aug. 6, 8pm. Free (all ages). -
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Visual Arts
Jiab Prachakul: Sweet Solitude
Whoever says Austin isn’t a fine art town can get the hell out of here. We continually break artistic ground with innovative and international taste. The Contemporary once again adds to that rep by hosting artist Jiab Prachakul’s first solo museum show. Born in Thailand, living in France, and with a solid film background behind her, Prachakul’s work has a bold style and clear point of view. Heavy graphic lines and soul-stirring colors fill her art. Each moment could be a film still, each stroke staking her claim on a far-too-Western art world. Widely accessible but intensely intimate, Prachakul’s scenes beg for close inspection. Join the Contemporary, and the artist herself, in examining her offerings during Friday’s opening night festivities or in conversation on Saturday, Feb. 1. – Cat McCarreyThrough August 3 -
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Events
Kerrville Folk Festival
Since 1972, there’s only been one fest with the length (18 days!), the talent (Dale Watson! Fruition! Carsie Blanton!), and the craft-building (songwriting, guitar, and harmonica workshops all fest!) to bring everyone out into nature like Kerrville Folk Fest.May 22 - June 8 -
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Yoga
Kula Yoga Center
Calling itself "Austin's Family Yoga Center" isn't a misnomer, what with its infant/parent classes and other kid-friendly courses. Also check out the special classes for dancers, athletes, and even students (for PE credit, no less). -
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Love Where You Live Day
Keep Austin Beautiful developed this event to invite Austinites to beautify the areas around their homes and neighborhoods. Pick up some litter, weed a garden bed, or rake some leaves; it’s up to you! Check out the website for details on cleanup kit registration and social media giveaways.Second Saturdays, 9-11amCitywide -
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Special Screenings
M3GAN (2023)
Every week there’s another negative story about AI, like the widely distributed bogus summer reading list that featured fake books invented by ChatGPT. Why are people even still messing with this stuff – haven’t they seen M3GAN? If this delightfully campy sci-fi horror served as a cautionary tale for when artificial intelligence finally becomes self-aware, we’d be logging out of all the AI stuff posthaste. But we just can’t help ourselves! Prep for the upcoming battles by studying closely what happens when a roboticist (Allison Williams) creates a companion doll for her niece (Violet McGraw) and things go haywire. Plus, you’ll be ready for M3GAN 2.0, out in late June. – Kat McNevinsThu., June 5 -
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Nightlife & Parties
Maryblu’s Karaoke Night
Musician Mary Blue Anne hosts this weekly chance to sing your ding-dang heart out. Tips go toward the artist’s upcoming EP.Wednesdays -
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Monster Jam
Watching monster trucks seemingly defy physics as they soar through the air for a fleeting moment may never grow old. Bring out the whole fam for a night (or two) of Monster Jam thrills courtesy of Grave Digger – still piloted by members of the Anderson Family – and other gargantuan vehicles.June 7-8 -
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Never Rest, Future Ghost, Banged Out, Reign [garage]
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Nightlife & Parties
Pork’d
Do not worry: Even though it references Sus scrofa domesticus in its event title, Package Austin and the Bear’s party of rotating gear/fetish themes doesn’t contain any actual pork. But feel free to pig out on sexy vibes anyway.First Saturday of every month -
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Arts & Culture
Queer Craft Night
In August 2022, hosts Ashley and Bernadette decided to bring together their two loves: crafting and hanging out with friends. Thus, Queer Craft Night was born! One venue change later and this DIY delight takes over queer-owned vino/espresso spot the Violet Crown every other Wednesday. Bring a project or start one on-site – according to QCN’s Insta, there’s been folks who’ve brought everything from embroidery to leather work, macrame to Lego-building. While the hosts always have a little extra supplies, you’re responsible for your own materials. Pro-tip: Violet Crown neighbors Little Deli, so arrive early and chow on a little brain food before startin’ in with the scissors. – James ScottEvery other Tuesday, 6-9pmThe Violet Crown Wine Bar & Coffee Shop, 7100 Woodrow Ave. Ste. 100 -
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Food Events
Red Beans and Ricely Yours, Austin
This community initiative, headed by Chris Cubas and Maris Clegg, is dedicated to providing free meals (of red beans and rice, andouille sausage, cornbread, fruit, dessert, and a drink) to Austinites in need. "On Tuesdays, we will provide a link to sign up for a free home-made meal delivered to you with safety in mind," goes their announcement on Facebook. "There is no judgment and the form is anonymous. If you have been affected by the impact of Covid-19 or are having a hard time, we would like to make a small portion of your day a little bit better." Or, if you'd like to donate your time in driving, baking treats, or providing cases of nonalcoholic beverages, please reach out to [email protected]. -
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Special Screenings
Streets of Fire (1984)
Willem Dafoe is perhaps the best role-picker in Hollywood, with countless iconic characters from Robert Pattinson’s deranged mentor in The Lighthouse, to Emma Stone’s kooky mad scientist dad in Poor Things. But back in his younger days the roles skewed a little sexier – albeit with his singular brand of toothy sleaze. None fit the brand more so perhaps than in this 1984 camped-out neo-noir rock opera, wherein he plays Raven, an evil biker gang leader who kidnaps rock star Ellen Aim (Diane Lane). Her former soldier beau Cody (Michael Paré) is hired to rescue her and an urban chase ensues. Dafoe’s widow’s peak goes hard in this glam rock West Side Story that’s worth a watch on the big screen.– Lina FisherJune 4-5 & 7-8 -
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Nightlife & Parties
Sunday Funday Bearaoke
Chase away the Sunday scaries with beers, bears, and belting out some tunes.Sundays, 9pm-1am. No cover. -
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Special Screenings
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014)
Feeling a bit dystopian in the current political climate? Check out the first half of the original Hunger Games series finale for all the inspiration you need for your counterrevolutionary activities. While Katniss Everdeen fights President Snow’s dictatorial regime in Panem, we, too, fight the establishment – one map labeled the Gulf of Mexico at a time. Whether a member of the revolution, a fan of dystopian science fiction, or complicated love triangles, this movie has it all. – Julianna PlewesJune 2 & 4 -
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Visual Arts
The Museum of Natural & Artificial Ephemerata
This place, ah, it's one of our favorite places in the entire city; and of course they're properly corona-closed. But check 'em out online right now – it's a rich, wonder-filled website – to whet your appetite for when things get back to … uh … are we still calling it "normal," these days? -
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Special Screenings
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge out of Water (2015)
Mon., June 9, 10:00am; Wed., June 11, 10:00am -
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Special Screenings
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge out of Water (2015)
Mon., June 9, 9:00am; Wed., June 11, 9:00am -
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Special Screenings
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge out of Water (2015)
Mon., June 9, 9:30am; Wed., June 11, 9:30am; Thu., June 12, 9:30am -
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Special Screenings
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge out of Water (2015)
Mon., June 9, 10:00am; Wed., June 11, 10:00am; Thu., June 12, 10:00am -
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Special Screenings
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge out of Water (2015)
Mon., June 9, 10:00am, 11:00am; Wed., June 11, 10:00am, 11:00am -
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Yoga
Yoga Shala
Enjoy intimate yoga sessions in a hand-built palapa surrounded by a garden setting. Go online to check out the Viniyoga Master iPhone app.