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Your monthly day-to-day guide of all the best things going on in Austin!
Every Monday
Sunset Yoga And Sound Bath At The Monkey Tree
Head to the Monkey Tree at the Barton Springs Pool Back entrance every Monday for a Sunset Vinyasa Yoga Flow and community to connect to your body and recenter yourself for the week. All yoga levels are welcome. Enjoy a 45 Minute Vinyasa Flow followed by a 15 minute Sound Bath. Starts at 7:30 p.m.
Every Tuesday
All Day Courtyard Lounge Happy Hour At Hotel San Jose
All day on Tuesdays, the Austin Motel offers their Courtyard Lounge Happy Hour! Enjoy specials on their Gin Blossoms, Frosé, Piña Coladas, and Spicy Margaritas.
Bike Night At COTA
The weekly Tuesday event starts at 5:30 p.m. and lets riders cruise COTA’s famed stars and stripes in a stress-free environment without the worry of city traffic while offering fantastic sunset views of the COTA’s signature Observation Deck and Austin skyline. After the ride concludes, cyclists can replenish and recharge with an ice-cold drink, refreshments, and great conversations and camaraderie with fellow riders.
Blues Tuesdays At Central Machine Works
Every Tuesday starting at 8 p.m., Central Machine Works has rotating local blues artists performing in their beer garden.
Taco Tuesday Night At Revelry Kitchen + Bar
Every Tuesday at Revelry Kitchen + Bar is Taco Tuesday! Enjoy $5 margs and $2.50 tacos.
Every Wednesday
Austin Connectors Meet-Up
A weekly happy hour at DropKick on E. 6th that has several aims:
- Connect people who are new to Austin with some people who have been here for years. The goal is to grow our networks and help one another.
- A comfortable space for founders, investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals to discuss their trials, tribulations, and triumphs. The goal is to have support and potentially find creative ways to work together.
- A laid-back space where you can talk about what you’re excited about and find like-minded people.
Every Thursday
Art + Music Night At The Cathedral
Join The Cathedral every Thursday, for a magical, one-of-a-kind experience with local live music, art by women artists, and a complimentary bar.
Every Sunday
Rooftop Yoga At The Riley
Outdoor Yoga every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on the rooftop of The Riley Building, in partnership with Black Swan Yoga and Austin Private Yoga. It’s the only all-weather, year-round Outdoor Yoga in Austin!
Beginner’s Succulent Arrangement and Planting Class
In this workshop at Succulent Native, guests will learn about succulents and cactus arrangements and care. Each attendee will create their own small plant arrangement with fun toppings including cholla wood, moss, and rocks. Q&A welcome at the end of every class!
September 6th
Labor Day Brunch At Wicky’s Walkup
Wicky’s is open! Enjoy their muffuletta’s, frozen daiquiri’s to-go, and limited brunch specials. They’ll also be offering their notary services even though it’s a bank holiday.
September 7th
Fareground Reopening
Austin’s first food hall, Fareground, is finally reopening after being closed since the beginning of COVID in March 2020. Fareground will feature six eateries and over 120 dish offerings with cuisine inspired by global fare including Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.
Austin Job Fair
Find a great job in Austin from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Austin Central located at 5901 North IH-35. This job fair is open to the general public and there is no cost to attend. Make sure to bring plenty of resumes and dress for an interview! Click here for a full list of exhibitors and additional information on this hiring event.
Creative Community Open Coffee & Co-Working
Meet other creative professionals who are working full-time or part-time as a photographer, videographer, model, or any other creative profession. Grab some coffee at Cosmic Coffee, get to know each other, and get some work done.
September 8th
Taco Fuego Pop-Up At Wicky’s Walkup
Sound & Cinema – Dazed And Confused Featuring The Texas Gentleman
Now entering its eighth season, Sound & Cinema features unique pairings of classic films with popular bands hand-picked from Texas along with a selection of Austin’s best food trucks, including Amy’s Ice Cream, Southside Flying Pizza, Slab BBQ, Shawarma Point, more. There will also be a full bar service on the terrace offering a variety of cocktails, craft beers, and non-alcoholic drinks.
September 9th
NFL At The Cavalier
Texas Fine Wine Sunset Cruise, Dinner and Wine Tasting
Texas Fine Wine will host its annual sunset cruise on Lake Austin and feature wines from Bending Branch Winery, Duchman Family Winery, Pedernales Cellars, and Spicewood Vineyards. There is no better way to end summer—this is a don’t-miss event! You will get to taste 8 different wines while enjoying the beautiful cruise.
September 10th
The Big Red Machine Comedy Show
Who’s ready to laugh with one of the funniest and most unique comedians in the world That’s right. The Big Red Machine himself, William Montgomery, will be bringing his hilarious jokes to Vulcan along with friends for a comedy show like no other. You never know who’s going to be on the show or what William will say.
Blended Festival: Wine & Music Festival
Blended Festival is the social event you’ve been waiting for! Presenting live music by Kaskade, Nelly, 3LAU, Bryce Vine, Loud Luxury, Blanco Brown, and more! Enjoy their 100Ft wine tent and culinary activations, hosted by celebrity guest chefs and sommeliers. It’s the 2-day social event you don’t want to miss!
September 11th
Farm Yoga At Boggy Creek
Get grounded with a morning vinyasa flow with Swift Fit’s Farm Yoga! Start the day with a quick class with East Austin Succulents then sink into your mat for an hour session with their rotating lineup of instructors. Afterward, explore Austin’s oldest homestead and shop the delicious produce, eggs, and local goods.
It’s Britney, Bitch – A Musical Comedy Tribute
Inspired by the life of Britney Spears, a rotating cast of talented performers come together from Austin’s arts and comedy scenes (sketch, stand-up, acro, drag, and more) at Fallout Theater to humorously explore themes of empowerment, fame, mental health, the role of media, and the absurdity of our own participation in pop culture. A portion of ticket sales will go to the Lilith Fund for Reproductive Equity.
Yoga At Mueller Lake Park
This free summer yoga series takes place lakeside at Mueller Lake Park. It’s free to attend and starts at 10 a.m. All skill levels are welcome!
Blended Festival: Wine & Music Festival
Blended Festival is the social event you’ve been waiting for! Presenting live music by Kaskade, Nelly, 3LAU, Bryce Vine, Loud Luxury, Blanco Brown and more! Enjoy their 100Ft wine tent and culinary activations, hosted by celebrity guest chefs and sommeliers. It’s the 2-day social event you don’t want to miss!
September 12th
ATX Food Truck Festival
The ATX Food Truck Fest is back! The list of trucks and vendors will be announced after September 6th. GA tickets start at $6. Dogs are welcome!
VZN Makers Market
VZN is a market celebrating and highlighting Queer artisans and creators throughout Austin, Texas. All are encouraged to apply whether or not you identify as Queer, although this is market is curated to bring Queer artists to the spotlight! It’ll take place at Tillery St. Plant Co., and have 15+ Queer vendors and allies with a focus on homemade products and unique finds!
Second Sunday Drag Brunch At The Cavalier
The Cavalier Queers are BACK! Join Rhonda Jewels & Mandy Quinn for The Cavalier’s Second Sunday Drag Brunch every month. First come, first served—no reservations.
The 31st Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival
Join the Austin Chronicle, The Central Texas Food Bank, and Capital Metro for the 31st Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival on Sunday, September 12th. Sample hundreds of Central Texas’ hottest salsas, dine on local foods, have a cold beverage, and enjoy live music!
September 13th
Sound Healing At The Cathedral
Swift Fit Events presents Monday Night Sound Healing sessions with local meditation and retreat leader Meg Sylvester at East Austin’s event space The Cathedral. Bask in an hour of slow movements and breathwork to the sounds of crystal bowls, accompanied by singing and chimes. Afterward, take a Sweet Crude cocktail to go.
September 14th
ZilkerBark’s Tacos And Doggos
ZilkerBark will be hosting their third-ever Tacos and Doggos event at Meanwhile Brewing. If your vibe is eating tacos and hanging with your beloved doggo(s), you’ll fit right in! Tacos, craft beer, and plenty of dogs will make this a Taco Tuesday you won’t want to miss. Plus, ZilkerBark will be snapping dog pics in their custom-made dog photo set. Adoptable dogs, local vendors, and much more!
Travel Talk At Native Hostel
Join Traverse Journeys at Native Hostels for their reoccurring monthly event—Travel Talk Tuesdays! Each month on the 2nd Tuesday from 5:30–7:30 p.m., they gather to chat about helpful, interesting, and inspiring travel themes. The conversation theme will change every month, so check out their FB event for more info on this month’s theme.
September 15th
Glow Show At Spider House
Glow show is a trippy glow-in-the-dark-themed comedy event created by Joey Z. Standup comedians perform under black lights and after their set riff with Joey Z about their adventures/misadventures with psychedelics. Lots of glow sticks, lots of groovy visuals, and always featuring the best comedians around.
La Cocina Cubana At Central Market N. Lamar
With a wealth of culinary influences, including African, Spanish, French, and Caribbean, paired with the tropical climate which produces a variety of fruits and vegetables, Cuban food is a blending of the best possible flavors. Explore the ingredients and a few traditional dishes as the Central Market instructors show you how to make this meal.
September 16th
Sundown Soundsets
Join Swift Fit Events during their Sundown Soundset series for rooftop movement and sounds at sunset followed by a dance party overlooking downtown Austin. The evening starts at 7:30 p.m. with meditative moves, followed by a sundown sound bath, then you’ll break out into sets from some of Austin’s favorite DJs.
Tinder Live At Mohawk
Tinder Live is a totally improvised, anything-can-happen interactive comedy showstopper with helpful and oftentimes ridiculous Tinder tips, tricks, real-time swiping, and messaging (and sometimes even real-time phone calls with Tinder matches)! Tickets are $20.
September 17th
Texas Piano Legend Robert Ellis At Central Machine Works
Head to Central Machine Works at 7 p.m. for piano legend Robert Ellis at CMW with opener Nick Garza’s Get Along. The show is free to attend.
Arte Agave Tequila and Mezcal Festival ATX
Arte Agave is a unique celebración of fine agave spirits, arts, and entertainment inspired by the richness of Latin culture. There will be over 20 Estaciónes de Sabor with more than 100 varieties of Agave spirits to sample.
September 18th
Succulent Native Grand Opening
Austin’s original succulent and houseplant shop, Succulent Native, is opening a second location on South Lamar! They’re hosting a Grand Opening party on September 18th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2058 S. Lamar Blvd. Admission is free and the event is open to the public—join them for free drinks and cocktails, snacks, and giveaways!
National Cheeseburger Day
The Epic Rendezvous
The Epic Rendezvous is are hosting an exclusive single-day event, as a foretaste to the experience offered at The Epic Rendezvous 3-day retreat. The summer camp facility grounds will be open Saturday, September 18th, 2021, from 3–11 p.m. Activities, sports, drinks, a dinner, pool time, music, a burlesque show, AND a discount on their Spring event will all be included in a $117 ticket. Only 100 tickets will be sold!
Whisper Valley 5k
Enjoy a timed fun run, live music, food trucks, a Farmers Market, raffle prizes and so much more during the Whisper Valley 5k, including a free evening concert featuring “The Voice” finalist Jordan Matthew Young! All 5K participants will receive a finisher medal, performance T-shirt and swag bag.
It’s Britney, Bitch – A Musical Comedy Tribute
Inspired by the life of Britney Spears, a rotating cast of talented performers come together from Austin’s arts and comedy scenes (sketch, stand-up, acro, drag, and more) at Fallout Theater to humorously explore themes of empowerment, fame, mental health, the role of media, and the absurdity of our own participation in pop culture. A portion of ticket sales will go to the Lilith Fund for Reproductive Equity.
Bagel Pop-Up At Salt & Time
September 19th
Austin Museum Day
Austin Museum Day is also the perfect day to celebrate the artists in our community, so the Neill-Cochran House Museum will be hosting their popular Art on the Lawn during Austin Museum Day! Come out and feed your soul (and your walls) with beautiful art from 12 artists!
The Roosevelt Room’s Master Class Series – Whiskies of the World
In this in-depth Whiskies Of The World course, attendees will learn about the humble beginnings of grain spirits, tasting through a flight of ten unique styles of Whisk(e)y while learning about their place of origin, production methods, flavor profiles, and how the category as a whole has evolved over the last seven centuries. Class promptly begins at noon and concludes at 2:30 p.m.. Hors d’oeuvres will be served at the beginning of the course. Guests are encouraged to stick around after the course concludes to enjoy our Sunday Happy Hour service at 3 p.m.!
Sound & Cinema – Almost Famous Featuring Jordan Matthew Young
Now entering its eighth season, Sound & Cinema features unique pairings of classic films with popular bands hand-picked from Texas along with a selection of Austin’s best food trucks, including Amy’s Ice Cream, Southside Flying Pizza, Slab BBQ, Shawarma Point, and more. There will also be a full bar service on the terrace offering a variety of cocktails, craft beers, and non-alcoholic drinks.
September 20th
Texas Tribune Fest
The Texas Tribune Festival is a multiday celebration of big, bold ideas about politics, public policy and the day’s news, headlined by names you already know alongside those you should. Each fall, the Festival engages, challenges, and surprises attendees like you with thoughtful panel discussions, unexpected talent mashups, must-see interviews, and provocative programming curated by the award-winning journalists at The Texas Tribune.
September 21st
Creative Community Open Coffee & Co-Working
Meet other creative professionals who are working full-time or part-time as a photographers, videographers, models or any other creative profession. Grab some coffee at Cosmic Coffee, get to know each other and get some work done.
September 22nd
Demo & Dine: Recipes from the Heart of New Orleans
Join Central Market on N. Lamar for their celebration of the rich and varied foodways of the Crescent City. You’ll pick up tips on techniques as their instructors show you how to make each dish taken from Treme: Stories & Recipes for the Heart of New Orleans by Lolis Eric Elie. For ages 18 and up. Attendees 21 and older will enjoy a glass of wine paired with their meal.
Girls Night Out The Show At Come And Take It
Get ready for the best girls night ever! Whether you’re celebrating a Birthday, Bachelorette Party, Divorce, Dirty Thirty, or your Sheer Awesome Self; You will meet your party match with “Girls Night Out The Show”! Tickets start at $19.95.
September 23rd
The Austin Taco Run
City Running Tours and Saucony present a fun and filling East Austin Taco Run. They’ll kick off the run at 7 PM from Arbor Food Park, make the loop around east Austin’s Boggy Creek Greenbelt stop at Nixta Taqueria, and arrive back for a round of Cuanto’s tacos and complimentary ice-cold bevs.
Networking Series – Packed Party
Join the UT Club in their new networking series for the chance to learn from one of Austin’s youngest female innovators, featured on the Forbes 30 under 30 List. Mix and mingle with other professionals, and learn how 23-year old Jordan turned her dream into a reality from a tiny San Fran apartment. This event is open to UT Club Members, the Austin community, and entrepreneurs. Drinks and light bites will be served!
September 24th
Josh Abbot Band At Nutty Brown
KASE101 & 98.1 KVET Present Country Music Live at Nutty Brown Amphitheatre featuring Josh Abbott Band on Friday, September 24th. This show is all ages. All minors will be charged an additional $5 at the door. Tickets start at $30.
September 25th
Ladies Of Smooth Jazz
The Ladies of Smooth Jazz concert features the First Lady of Smooth Jazz, Keyboardist Gail Jhonson, the “Flawsome” Flautist Althea Rene, and smooth jazz Saxophonist Paula Atherton. These talented musicians will captivate you collectively and individually. Each dynamic performer delivers a mixed genre of jazz, soul, R&B, and funk. Presented by Women in Jazz Association, Inc., these ladies are going to tell the whole story and take you on a fantastic musical journey.
Farm Yoga At Boggy Creek
Get grounded with a morning vinyasa flow with Swift Fit’s Farm Yoga! Start the day with a quick class with East Austin Succulents then sink into your mat for an hour session with their rotating lineup of instructors. Afterward, explore Austin’s oldest homestead and shop the delicious produce, eggs, and local goods.
It’s Britney, Bitch – A Musical Comedy Tribute
Inspired by the life of Britney Spears, a rotating cast of talented performers come together from Austin’s arts and comedy scenes (sketch, stand-up, acro, drag, and more) at Fallout Theater to humorously explore themes of empowerment, fame, mental health, the role of media, and the absurdity of our own participation in pop culture. A portion of ticket sales will go to the Lilith Fund for Reproductive Equity.
September 26th
Drag Queen Bingo Brunch
Head to Still Austin for free Bingo Brunch with Senator Colleen Deforrest in their cocktail garden. There will be a brunch menu available from the Bearded Baking Company and specialty brunch cocktails. Prizes with each round.
Illusions The Drag Brunch Austin
Illusions the Drag Queen Show Austin is the perfect combination of spectacular burlesque style and comedy performances by the industry’s best celebrity impersonators and the funniest Austin drag queen hosts you’ll ever have the pleasure of encountering. Starts at 1:30 p.m.
September 27th
Tech N9ne At Emo’s
Tech N9ne will be at Emo’s along with Rittz, King ISO, Maez 301, and Jehry Robinson. Tickets are $27 and doors are at 7 p.m.
September 28th
Girl Gang – You Can Sit With Us™️ Austin
@dallasgirlgang is a community platform and space for women to connect whether for friendship or business. Join them as they discuss the need for community – the people who stick by you no matter what and build you up as you are trying to live your best life! From 7 – 9 p.m. partake in mingle & connection time, panel discussions, photo ops, and shopping local vendors. Tickets are $10.
September 29th
Waxahatchee with Katy Kirby at Mohawk
After a year of being postponed, Waxahatchee and Katy Kirby have made their way to Mohawk! Tickets are $30, and doors are at 6:30 p.m.
Sound & Cinema – The Dark Knight Featuring Blackillac
Now entering its eighth season, Sound & Cinema features unique pairings of classic films with popular bands hand-picked from Texas along with a selection of Austin’s best food trucks, including Amy’s Ice Cream, Southside Flying Pizza, Slab BBQ, Shawarma Point, and more. There will also be a full bar service on the terrace offering a variety of cocktails, craft beers, and non-alcoholic drinks.
September 30th
Sundown Soundsets
Join Swift Fit Events during their Sundown Soundset series for rooftop movement and sounds at sunset followed by a dance party overlooking downtown Austin. The evening starts at 7:30 p.m. with meditative moves, followed by a sundown sound bath, then you’ll break out into sets from some of Austin’s favorite DJs.
Know of anything else going on around Austin? Email emily@365thingsaustin.com.
