Rio Da Yung OG Credit: 2M Digital

Kinky Curly Coily Festival 

Sunday 26, Pershing Hall

Cha’keeta B’s family-friendly natural hair festival returns for its seventh edition. Former The Voice contestant Rose Short headlines, with a slew of local R&B and rap acts performing throughout the day. Paid guests can receive a free haircut and the first 50 attendees will receive a free goodie bag.

Soto the Activist 

Monday 27, the 13th Floor

This past year, Soto the Activist has made the 13th Floor his home base on Mondays via Underground Voices’ open mics. This Monday represents a culmination of his local rise since moving to Austin as he celebrates the recent release of his debut full-length, War on Drugs. CDs of War on Drugs will be given away at this free show. You can also catch Soto at the Kinky Curly Coily Festival.

Rio Da Yung OG 

Wednesday 29, Antone’s

Flint rapper Rio Da Yung OG’s ability to rattle off bars with a casual delivery – and sprinkles of humor – keeps his music fresh. Excerpt from 2024 track “Collective Nights”: “I don’t listen to shit my bitch say, I got little ears/ Your crib ain’t really shit if you ain’t never almost hit a deer.”

This article appears in July 24 • 2026.

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As the Chronicle's Club Listings Editor, Derek compiles a weekly list of music events occurring across town. The University of Texas alum also writes about hip-hop as a contributor to the Music section.