August Events in Austin

Here’s a roundup of notable events happening in and around Austin this August:

Music and Concerts

1. The Drop-In Summer Concert Series (until August 15): Every Thursday enjoy free weekly concerts at the Long Center, featuring a diverse lineup of local artists​. RSVP- starting every Monday at 10am: https://thelongcenter.org/thedropin/
2. Paramount Summer Classic Film Series (until September 1): Experience classic films in a historic setting at the Paramount Theatre​: https://www.austintheatre.org/
3. Zilker Summer Musical (until August 17): Legally Blonde- Every Thursday- Sunday at 8:15pm at the Zilker Hillside Theater; Free!! https://zilker.org/
4. FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL(until August 10^th) Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at the Hill Country Galleria: https://www.hillcountrygalleria.com/event/footloose-the-musical/2145582835

Festivals and Cultural Events

1. Austin Pride Parade & Festival (August 10): Celebrate Pride with a parade and festival at Fiesta Gardens​: https://austinpride.org/pride-2024/
2. Beyond Van Gogh & Beyond Monet(until Sept. 14^th: Immersive Experience; Austin American Statesman(305 S Congress Ave) Tuesday- Sunday; 10am-8pm: https://beyondexhibitions.com/city/austin/

Sports and Competitions

1. PBR Team Series - Gambler Days (August 23-25): Experience thrilling bull riding at the Moody Center​: https://moodycenteratx.com/event/pbr-teams-series-2024-1/
2. UT Football(Aug 31^st): First Game of the Season: 2:30pm at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium: https://texaslonghorns.com/sports/football/schedule/2024

Miscellaneous

1. Float Films: Boots & Suits (8/2- Mean Girls; 8/16- Roadhouse; 8/30- Scream): Austin Motel – 1220 S Congress; $25- Doors open at 5pm & movie starts at dusk: https://www.bunkhousehotels.com/austin-motel/events/float-films

1. Bee Cave Artisen Market: Bring your friends and family to support local artisans and crafters at the Bee Cave Artisan Market, open every first Saturday of the month from 11am-3pm! Enjoy a spectacular selection of beautiful art, delicious gourmet foods, unique beauty & wellness products, and live music performances from your favorite local musicians. Located in the Central Plaza at the Hill Country Galleria: https://www.hillcountrygalleria.com/event/bee-cave-artisan-market/2145583091
2. Bat Watching at Congress Bridge: Watch 1.5 million bats emerge from under the bridge at dusk for a unique Austin experience.  Watch from the Bridge, on the grass on the east side of the bridge, take a boat ride or reserve a table at P6 at the line hotel(https://www.thelinehotel.com/austin/restaurants-bars/p6/)/ https://capitalcruises.com/bat-watching/