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Every Wednesday
Wine Wednesday at Wanderlust Downtown
Every Wednesday, Wanderlust’s Downtown location offers half-ooff all of their wines starting at noon until 11 p.m. They also have live music that starts at 5:30 p.m.
Every Thursday
Thirsty Thursday at Wanderlust East
Every Thursday, Wanderlust’s Eastside location offers half-off all of their wines starting at 3 p.m. They also have karaoke that starts at 7 p.m.
Every Friday
Float Fridays at The Austin Motel
Every Friday this Summer, the Austin Motel is dipping, sipping, and watching the best Summer Camp flicks there are! Pool access kicks off at 5 p.m. so come and enjoy a dip, and a drink. Screenings start at dusk, around 8:30 p.m.
Every Saturday
Happy Hour at Aviary
Every Saturday from 4-5:30 p.m. Aviary Wine & Kitchen offers half-off all bottles of wine, $10 wagyu smashburgers, half-off Aviary cheese & charcuterie, and half-off glasses of wine. Find them at 2110 South Lamar Blvd.
August 5th
Friday Flicks at Waterloo Greenway
Head to Waterloo Park for a free showing of Selena. There will also be family-friendly activities, a photo booth, live music, contests, popcorn, candy, and drinks! Doors are at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at sunset.
August 6th
Screen on the Green at Fareground
Check out Fareground on the first Saturday of the month for “Screen on the Green”. Bring your own blanket, and they’ll bring the summer fun with an assortment of concession specials from $4 happy hour drinks to popcorn and cotton candy! Showtime is at 8:30 p.m. but pop on by anytime after 6:00 p.m. to reserve your spot on the green and enjoy dinner from any of their vendors before the movie begins. This month’s showing will be Jumanji (1995).
August 7th
Yoga in the Park
Meanwhile Brewing is excited to offer a free outdoor yoga class alongside local yoga teacher, Hannah Charles! Join them for a one-hour full body, feel good flow appropriate for all levels. This class will be lead at a steady pace that allows you to fully connect breath with movement so you can feel the benefits of each pose by being present in your body.
August 8th
ATX Short Film Showcase
The ATX Short Film Showcase is Austin’s monthly film festival. Every month, they curate 6-7 local short films, followed by a Q&A session with the filmmakers. Whether you’re interested in learning about the filmmaking process, looking to network with fellow Texas filmmakers, or just want a fun night of entertainment, come check them out!
August 9th
Sloppy Seconds: An Improv Duo Showcase
The best things in life come in pairs: Hostess Cupcakes, socks, and improvisers. Sloppy Seconds is an improv comedy showcase at Fallout Theater featuring the best duo teams ATX has to offer. Three hilarious duo teams will perform, inspiring a final set by your hosts Brianna Hudock and Donovan Powers of Sloppy Seconds!
August 10th
Paint & Sip at COTA
Take an evening to unwind and wine down at COTA’s Paint a& Sip night with their friends at The Art Garage! Enjoy a night of fine arts and fine wine andbring home a custom souvenir from one of Austin’s hottest new exhibits. Painting supplies and smocks will be provided but don’t forget to dress for mess. Your experience includes: Exhibit Entry, a Souvenir Glass, and a Painting Lesson with The Art Garage of Austin
August 11th
Full Moon Swim
The Austin Motel is bringing back the lunar love with their Full Moon Swim series. Sip on a Moontower Spritz from the pool bar and relax under the moonlight in their legendary pool.
The Drop-In
Enjoy a free outdoor concert from The Octopus Project taking place on the Long Center’s Hartman Concert Lawn
August 12th
Austin Fall Home & Garden Show
The Austin Fall Home & Garden Show will return to the capitol city August 12 – 14, 2022, at the Austin Convention Center. Presented by Marketplace Events, The Austin Home & Garden Show is a dynamic showcase of the nation’s best home and garden products and services. Special guests for this fall’s show are real estate mavens, design visionaries, business owners, HGTV Unsellable Houses stars Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb.
August 13th
Fresco and Flow at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel The Exhibition
Shake off the workday stress and join COTA for an early-morning class with Sonali Krish of Black Swan Yoga! Breathe and stretch your way through dynamic and powerful poses in the glow of Michelangelo’s inspiring frescoes and enjoy a refreshing sound bathvbefore you take a tour of the art. Dress for ease and comfort – and don’t forget your mat! Your experience includes: Exhibit Entry, One Hour of Beginners Yoga Instruction, and a Sound Bath
Fitness in the Park
Fitness in the Park takes place every other Saturday. The series aims to encourage community activity through engaging classes and different fitness styles. Free classes are led by certified instructors and accommodate all levels of fitness and abilities. Fitness classes begin at 10 a.m.
August 14th
The Magnolia Kids at Central Machine Works
The Magnolia Kids are four musicians based in Austin, Texas inspired to blend their roots in classical, jazz, soul, and folk music to push the limits of genre and style. Catch them at Central Machine Works from 6-8 p.m.
August 15th
Grounded Fitness
On Tuesday evenings, head to Fareground for Swift Fit Event’s Grounded Fitness Series. Enjoy a free high-intensity workout focusing on strength, agility, and fun! All levels welcome.
August 16th
Elliott Smith Tribute Night At Volstead Lounge
Join Volstead Lounge as they celebrate the life and music of Elliott Smith, benefiting The SIMS Foundation. Doors are at 7:30 with a $10 cover at the door.
August 17th
Side Show at Oil Can Harry’s
Prepare yourself for the weird, the wild, the wonderful – Side Show at Oil Can Harry’s! Join your hostess Evah Destruction (from Dragula season 3), Gothess Jasmine, Noodles and special guests every other Wednesday starting at 9 p.m.
August 18th
Steak and Bourbon Long Table Dinner
In partnership with Treaty Oak Distilling, Hotel Granduca’s signature restaurant, Visconti Ristorante and Bar, will present a truly special, multi-course long table dining experience with thoughtfully curated bourbon pairings served with each course that will welcome diners in an embrace of bold elegance. Tickets are $95 per person and include the full multi-course meal plus live music and a complimentary Treaty Oak Crafted Cocktail. This long table dinner provides the perfect atmosphere for a summer date night with your significant other, or opportunity to celebrate with your loved ones. Guests can purchase tickets here to RSVP and reserve their place.
August 19th
The 2nd Annual Shuckfest
Join Austin Oyster Co. and friends as they host the 2nd annual Shuckfest at Hotel Vegas from 6-11 p.m, This year they’re going big featuring over 4k oysters from 20+ different farms across Maine, Massachusetts, and Prince Edward Island, while their friends sling some of the best dishes from around Texas. Enjoy great food from Las Brasas, Reese Bros BBQ, and Bummer Burrito and cold libations from Still Austin.
August 20th
Deep In The Heart Of Pride Parade Watch Party
On Saturday, August 20th, The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel will be hosting a Pride Parade Watch Party benefiting Out Youth. The “Deep in the Heart of Pride” event will be a great opportunity to enjoy the parade from a prime location (the only terrace overlooking the parade route) while supporting an important local organization. Out Youth provides valuable services to LGBTQIA+ youth in Austin, and 100% of the profits from our raffle will go towards supporting their work.
Pride Day at Blue Owl
Keep the Pride Festival going at Blue Owl. They’re offering $3 off a Classic Tasting to anyone that attended the fest that day. Blue Owl will also be donating 20% of sales on Friday and Saturday from any Pride merch, including shirts, magnets, and purple beer slushees towards Equality Texas.
August 21st
Austin Pride Recovery Drag Bingo Brunch
Join Fairmont post-parade at their Official Austin Pride Recovery Drag Bingo Brunch! Enjoy Rules & Regs brunch favorites and drink specials, and playful PRIDE swag, sensational prizes, plus performances by your favorite Extragram queens!
August 22nd
Hello! Paint Your Pet at Moontower Saloon
Hello! AustinTX is hosting create and sip events here locally to create community through shared experience. This is a fun and energetic paint your pet and sip event. Come as a lone adventure or bring a group. They welcome everyone to come drink creatively with them!
August 23rd
Country Night at Hotel Vegas
Hotel Vegas is having their very own Country Night with Andy Aylward, Ryan Sambol, and Lefty Parker. Its $5 to get in and doors are at 8:30 p.m.
August 24th
Laugh Track: A Comedy Cardio Competition
Laugh Track is the world’s premier comedy/workout extravaganza! Comedians will be performing their sets while running on a treadmill at increasing speeds – and only one comic goes home with the gold medal. Cheer on your champions as they crack jokes and break sweats!
August 26th
Dog Days of Summer Yappy Hour
Swing by Blue Owl for their Dog Days Of Summer Yappy Hour from 5-7 p.m. for some tail-waggin’ fun! Have your pup’s picture taken at their Doggie Vacation photo booth with each pup pic including entry into their raffle to win a dog-gone good prize! There will be discounted Blue Owl dog merch all day, along with plenty of sours to sip on!
August 27th
Flatwater Unbreakable Night (F.U.N.)
Join Flatwater Foundation’s growing community of supporters for a night of music, dancing, and a live auction at the Historic Scoot Inn, with 100% of proceeds benefitting the Foundation’s mission to provide mental health support to those affected by a cancer diagnosis. In addition to 500+ ticket sales, F.U.N. hopes to accomplish their fundraising goal of $50,000 through a raffle and live auction.
Fitness in the Park
Fitness in the Park takes place every other Saturday. The series aims to encourage community activity through engaging classes and different fitness styles. Free classes are led by certified instructors and accommodate all levels of fitness and abilities. Fitness classes begin at 10 a.m.
August 28th
Cars and Coffee Austin
One of Texas’s biggest car meetups is back! Cars & Coffee Austin presented by Drive Coffee is fun for the whole family with an eclectic showing of Texas’ finest automobiles. Classics, racecars, exotics, hot rods, muscle cars, tuners, off-roaders, JDM, alternative energy—you name it, they’re here. Cars and Coffee is a free event for spectators on select Sundays this summer at Circuit of The Americas.
August 29th
Monster Movie Monday
Join Black Star Co. Op for their very first Monster Movie Monday, and expect some gnarly burger specials coming from the kitchen, along with some house-made Black Star popcorn specials. Get ready to get spooky!
August 30th
2022 Funniest Person In Austin Competition
Join Cap City Comedy Club for the Preliminary Round of the 2022 Funniest Person In Austin Competition! Preliminary Round winners are determined by audience vote, so come on out and help them crown this year’s champ.
August 31st
Austin FC Watch Party
Join Austin Eastciders for their latest Austin FC Watch Party! Their Barton Springs location will be serving $4 Green cider pints and green frozen drinks during the game.
