Your monthly day-to-day guide of all the best things going on in Austin!
Every Monday
Marg Mondays at Hotel San Jose
Mondays just got a makeover. Swing by Hotel San Jose at the top of the week, every week to sip on $8 margs, $40 patio pitchers, and monthly featured specials topped off with a chilly paleta dunk.
Vacancy Cinema Presents: Summer Movie Nights
For the month of July (and August), Vacancy Brewing will be hosting a Summer Movies Series every Monday. With cult classics like Caddyshack, Dazed and Confused, and Wet Hot American Summer on the lineup, grab a beer and soak up their pumped-up AC.
WE LOVE KEANU: A Summer Movie Series
If an all out Keanu theme is more your vibe- check out High Noon’s WE LOVE KEANU Summer Movie Series. Each weekk will be a double header so there will be plenty of Keanu to go around. Plus a free preroll to the first 10 Keanu fans each week.
Every Tuesday
Pan Am Hillside Concert Series 2024
Austin’s longest running free concert series returns! Pan Am Hillside Concert Series 2024 has been a tradition for many families in East Austin and this year is the 65th year. Grab a blanket to lounge on and enjoy being a part of Austin history.
YTX Summer Sunset Series
YTX Summer Series is more than just sunset yoga (which sounds lovely enough). Besides yoga, they’ll have live music, vendors, raffles, and cold plunges.
Every Wednesday
Live Cumbia Night
Devil May Care wants you to cha cha through hump day at their Live Cumbia Night. It’ll be a night filled with dancing, drink specials, and a welcoming environment for those in need of a switch up.
Every Thursday
Beach Party with Ricky Duran
Manchaca Sports Bar will be throwing a Beach Party every Thursday with a performance by Ricky Duran (finalist from The Voice). Expect some solid drink specials plus a rotating DJ to follow up Duran’s set!
Every Friday
Friday Night Live
Relax under the 300 year old oak trees and step into a musical paradise every Friday night in July at Agape BBQ in Liberty Hill. Friday Night Live will include live music, craft barbecue, and local craft beers on draft.
Every Sunday
Sunday Splashdown Pool Parties
Starting at noon every Sunday, the new Swim Club Austin will host a Sunday Splashdown Pool Party. Cool down poolside with drink specials and some of their favorite vinyl DJs.
July 1st
Uncommon Ramen ft. Chef Colter Peck at Uchiba
Uncommon Ramen is a monthly series featuring innovative ramen collaborations with renowned chefs from around the country. July 1st Uchiba is bringing in guest Chef Colter Peck from Elementary to share a play on his Elementary dish, Ramen Rissotto. They’ll even have a vegetarian version of this twist of ramen!
July 2nd
COPA America 2024: Cosa Rica vs. Paraguay
Copa America, the oldest and one of the most prestigious international soccer tournaments in the world, will host two matches at Austin’s Q2 stadium! The second game happening on the 2nd with Venezuela vs Jamaica. This is a big deal for our beloved stadium and a great opportunity to see such a important game in our hometown!
Bill’s Oysters Guest Chef Series
Bill’s Oysters is opening their kitchen to a great lineup of guest chefs this July. We are particularly excited to see what Philip Speer, of Comedor, cooks up. A portion of proceeds will benefit Partnerships for Children as well.
July 3rd
Movie Night: Independence Day
Get yourself in the 4th of July spirit at Central Machine Works Brewery’s showing of Independence Day. Housed in a repurposed airplane hangar and including an expansive beer garden, its a pretty cool place to catch a flick.
July 4th
Fourth of July in Austin
Check out our full list of events HERE
July 5th
Float Films: Top Gun
After you properly celebrate the Fourth, all your body will really want is to float in a pool and drink a cocktail while watching Goose and Maverick in Top Gun. Austin Motel has you covered with their Float Films: Boots & Suits movie series.
July 5th through 7th
¡ESTAR GUARS! Comedy Fiesta
¡Estar Guars! re-creates the classic sci-fi rebellion, Star Wars, as a modern-day Resistencia, complete with Galactic Walls, space chanclas, migrant moisture farmers, fearless princesas, mystical abuelas and the targeting of Sanctuary Planetas by an evil empire determined to MAGGA (Make A Galaxy Great Again).
July 6th
Open Canopy
Open Canopy is the first Saturday of every month. You’ll find a diverse selection of art from over 72 artists, live music, local vendor pop up, and food by the Traveling Empanada.
South Austin Block Party
Manchaca Sports Bar, Lulu’s, Reset Arcade Bar, Bodhi’s are teaming up for a Block Party. They’ll have food, drinks, DJ, live music, vendors, fireworks, and more. Time to go bar hopping!
July 7th
3rd Annual Ski Shores Fourth of July Weekend
Ski Shores is celebrating turning 70 this year and they aren’t holding back on the celebrations. In collaboration with Manana Surf and KUTX they’ll be throwing their 3rd Annual Fourth of July Weekend Party. Expect multiple bands, surf lounge, pop up photo booth, 18-foot slide, Cowboy Pools, and so much more. Oh, Rivian will even will even be shuttling everyone around City Park Road!
July 10th
Reality and Perception in the Brain
The Austin Salon Presents: Reality and Perception in the Brain, a free evening of learning, drinks, and discussion. In this month’s Salon, neuroscientist Sanjeev Namjoshi will teach about a theory called predictive processing that’s transforming the way we think about the brain and how it makes sense of reality. Break out your philosopher’s pipe, folks, because its getting deep.
July 11th
Emmer & Rye Breaking Bread
Emmer & Rye will be hosting guests chefs for their Breaking Bread series, this week featuring Peter Klein from Holiday. Emmer & Rye’s team will be making a different sourdough bread service with butter and various accoutrements in ode to each chef. While each guest chef will offer a few special dishes available for one night only.
July 11th through 13th
Art Dinner
In celebration of their third birthday, Future Front will be celebrating with a three night Art Dinner event. Expect a delicious multi course South Indian-Texan menu from Chef Deepa Shridhar. Texas root masala and grilled cheese kolaches, anyone? You’ll also have the opportunity to tour their gallery and workshop while you’re enjoying the evening.
July 12th
Moonlight Movie Night
Enjoy Christmas in July at Moonlight Movie Night in Round Rock’s showing of Elf. Spread out in Yonders Point, they’ll have food, beer, and coffee for the family. At least we can watch a movie that reminds us it’ll be cool again soon!
July 12th and 13th
So So Spiffy Furniture Pop Up
Between a car mechanic and bait shop lives Austin’s newest furniture speakeasy. So So Spiffy, normally open by appointment only, will open their doors to the public for a pop up sale. They promise discounted furniture, art, and accessories!
July 13th
Taco Fest
Sabine Street Taco Fest will have 15 bands, 15+ vendors, food and drinks all day on the 13th. Tucked between Taquero Vaquero and Marlow plus only $10, this is the perfect excuse to eat way too many tacos.
July 13th and 14th
LUSH
atxGALS presents their 6th Annual Summer Pop-Up Art Show: LUSH. With exhibits by 9 local women in a gallery hosting art by 30 local artists, there will be no lack of beauty in the space! Saturday evening they will hold an opening reception while Sunday will be a more casual daytime show to enjoy all of the art they have to offer.
July 14th
Detox & Recover at Generator Athlete Lab
Treat yourself to an afternoon of self-care with Detox + Recover at Generator Athlete Lab with The Tox. Generator’s signature Recovery Protocol featuring infrared sauna, hot and cold plunge pools, and compression therapy combines with The Tox’s classic Facial and Face Mask treatments for a supercharged dose of wellness. Sunday reset done right!
July 18th
Rooftop Sessions
Rooftop Sessions at The Contemporary Austin will feature a DJ set then a live performance by Houston native, Nicotine. While there, members and friends (you don’t have to be a member to attend!) are welcome to experience the Lubaina Himid: Make Do And Mend and HOST: Fusebox exhibitions before they close on Sunday, July 21st.
July 18th through 20th
Hot Summer Nights Festival
Hot Summer Nights is an FREE annual three-day district-wide music and arts festival held in the Red River Cultural District located in the heart of downtown Austin. With over 100 local musicians performing at different venues throughout the area, there won’t be a dull moment the whole weekend.
July 19th through 21st
Texas Heat Wave 2024
Texas Heat Wave is a custom truck, car, audio, and tattoo expo. If it has wheels, it can compete! You’ll experience tons of contests from burnout and hydraulic to bikini. Plus opportunities to get inked by some of the finest tattoo artists in Texas.
July 19th
Movies Under the Stars
Movies Under the Stars in Metz Park host a free showing of The Little Mermaid. This one is even open for pups to join!
July 20th
Mi Música Fest
Waterloo Media, 107.1 La Zeta, and Latino 93.3 are excited to present Mi Música Fest at the Round Rock Amp. This will be the first of many events to attract, engage, and celebrate Latino culture, and music in Central Texas. You’ll find popular acts like Dinastia de Tuzantla, Los Sebastianes, Los Retonos del Rio, and more.
July 20th and 21st
Austin Comic Con
The Greater Austin Comic Convention is a celebration that brings all things pop culture together. It packs in two fun-filled days of entertainment that the whole family can enjoy at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. Filled with vendors, gaming competitions, cosplay contests, super hero theme car show, and celebrity guests, its a perfect weekend for kids and adults alike.
July 21st
Wax, Wicks, and Wine
Whether you are looking for a date night or a friends night out, Wax, Wicks, and Wine is the unique experience you’re looking for. You’ll enjoy candle making with wine flights and an art gallery curated by 2324 studios.
July 22nd
The Summer Scorcher: Cocktail Competition
The Summer Scorcher is the ultimate cocktail competition in partnership with Garrison Brothers Distillery. Guests will have a unique opportunity to interact with the talented bartenders as they unveil their creations. They’ll share stories behind their inspiration and delve into the tase profiles that set their cocktails apart. Cast your cotes for your favorites as the Audience Choice Award gives the bartender an edge in the final competition.
July 23rd
Crate Diggers
Strike a match at Crate Diggers! Eberly and Waterloo Records are joining forces for a pop up record store in the Cedar Tavern during their extended happy hour.
July 23rd through 27th
Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Preview Week
With 2024 kicking off a new era for Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival, they thought it necessary (and fun) to tease the new programming and what’s to come in 2024 and beyond with an official Preview Week! A week showcasing the area’s culinary and beverage innovation and elevated experiences throughout town.
July 24th
Elsie’s Craft Club
Elsie’s Craft Club, where creativity and beer flow together, is held at Blue Owl Brewing. This month’s crafty adventure is all about toting your skills. With all the materials provided, you’ll hang out and paint unique, one-of-a-kind tote bags, the perfect blend of fun and functionality.
July 25th
National Wine and Cheese Day
To celebrate National Wine and Cheese Day, join 5 Soul Wine. Enjoy a complimentary 6 course curated cheese pairing with your purchase of 5 Soul Wine tasting flight. Their winery includes pickleball courts, a playground for the kids, and more making this perfect for the whole family.
July 26th
Austin Flea Pop-Up Market at Meanwhile Brewing
The Austin Flea features all local vendors of handmade wares and vintage finds – there’s always something for anyone at the Flea including: jewelry, bath/body products, original artwork, textiles, home goods, candles & more!
July 27th
ATX Brunch Girls: One Year Anniversary Party
ATX Brunch Girls are turning one and are inviting everyone out to celebrate. They’ll have pizza by Dovetail, GoodPop popsicles, wine fermenting class, vendors market, crafting station, giveaways, and so much more.
July 27th and 28th
Body Mind Spirit Celebration
Experience all things holistic at the Body, Mind, Sprit Celebration. Two days of performers, psychics & healers, 80 booths, and more. Embrace the zen!
July 28th
Yeehawties: A Honky Tonk Pool Party
Austin Motel is putting on their cowboy hats all summer season with their poolside YeeHawties Honky Tonk Pool Party, hosted by DJ Boi Orbison. Ride their inflatabull–yep that’s an inflatable bull we’re talkin’ about–and check out new poolside drag performances each month with their favorite queens.
July 29th
Frankie’s Supper Club
While information is still being held close to the chest, starting July 29th, Uptown Sports Club will host Frankie’s Supper Club. Considering how delicious their normal spread is, we can’t wait to see what they put together for Supper Club.
