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Summer events happening around Austin
The Austin skyline at dusk.
You can take the Austinite out of Austin, but you can’t take the Austin out of the Austinite. | Photo by ATXtoday
Summer’s here and Austin is so ready. From food fests to free concert series, summer is when Bat City comes alive.

Get ready to get outside with this guide featuring 24 summer events — including holiday celebrations — happening between May and August.

Festivals

Hot Luck Festival | Thursday, May 23-Sunday, May 26 | Times vary | Multiple locations | $495 | Dig into bites from some of the best chefs in the country at this fest led by Aaron Franklin, James Moody, and Mike Thelin.

A crowd of people wearing shorts and eating at food trucks in downtown Austin

City Editor London enjoyed food from some of Austin’s top chefs at Hot Luck Fest.

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ATX TV Festival | Thursday, May 30-Sunday, June 2 | Times vary | Multiple locations | $150-$535 | Advertised as “TV camp for grown-ups,” this festival features panels, pitch competitions, and cameos from major shows including “Suits.”

Austin Asian American Film Festival | Wednesday, June 26-Sunday, June 30 | Times TBA | AFS Cinema, 6259 Middle Fiskville Rd., Austin | $140 | Enjoy several days of works from Asian and Asian American artists.

Holiday celebrations

A beer at Meanwhile Brewing

Meanwhile Brewing was voted best in Austin by ATXtoday readers.

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Memorial Day Weekend

KALEIDOSCOPE | Thursday, May 23-Saturday, May 25 | Times vary | KMFA, 41 Navasota St., Austin | $40-$60 | This performance from Ventana Ballet and Austin Camerata will only run during Memorial Day Weekend.

Awesome Memorial Day Food Party | Saturday, May 25 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | 6020 Dillard Circle, Austin | $89 | Escoffier’s Chef Instructor will teach attendees how to cook classic Memorial Day dishes, including burgers, hot dogs, and potato salad.

Rooftop Day Party | Saturday, May 25 | 4 p.m. | Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave. | $10-$275 | Kick off the weekend with live DJs at this rooftop bash.

Juneteenth

Central Texas Juneteenth | Saturday, June 15 | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Multiple locations | Free | This morning parade ends in a festival with vendors and activities for kids and adults alike.

Stay Black & Live | Saturday, June 15 | 3-10 p.m. | George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center‎, 1165 Angelina St., Austin | Free with RSVP | The annual celebration will include live music, smoked barbecue, vendors, carnival games, workshops, and self-guided tours.
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Events
Tuesday, May 21
  • Dunk Tank Comedy | Tuesday, May 21 | 6:30 p.m. | The Creek and the Cave, 611 E. 7th St., Austin | Free | New and seasoned comedians test fresh material at this open mic show.
  • Sahara Smith + Kelsi Creek | Tuesday, May 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Co., 3901 Promontory Point Dr., Austin | Free | The Austin natives — both known for their folk rock singer-songwriter sounds — headline this all-ages show.
Wednesday, May 22
  • Cumbia Night | Wednesday, May 22 | 8-11 p.m. | Devil May Care, 500 W. 6th St., Austin | Free | Sip on drink specials and dance to live jazz or Cumbia every Wednesday in May — this week features Combo Obscuro.
  • Snakes of Central Texas | Wednesday, May 22 | 10:30 p.m. | The Continental Club, 1315 S. Congress Ave., Austin | $10 | Musicians Gordie Johnson, Bobby “Rock” Landgraf, and Hunt Sales take the stage for this 21+ show.
Thursday, May 23
  • PGraph | Thursday, May 23 | 8 p.m. | Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress Ave., Austin | $10-$15 | Kareem Badr, Kaci Beeler, Roy Janik, and Valerie Ward have been performing together for 18+ years, and were dubbed the “Best Improv Troupe” by the Austin Chronicle.
Friday, May 24
Saturday, May 25
  • Here Be Monsters New Music Festival | Saturday, May 25-Sunday, May 26 | 5-11 p.m. | Radio East, 3504 Montopolis Dr., Austin | $25-$50 | Back for its second year, this two-day festival celebrates Austin’s indie-classical music scene.
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News Notes
Weather
  • The heat is here + we’re not ready. This year’s first “heat dome” — a phenomenon normally occurring in July and August — is expected to hit the city this week, bringing the warmest temperatures since last October. Highs are predicted to be in the mid-to-upper 90s. (Austin Monthly)
Coming Soon
  • Food truck Pedroso’s Pizza is claiming its own slice of Austin with plans to open its first physical location within Lala’s Little Nugget in Brentwood. The New York-style pizza restaurant will launch in the year-round Christmas-themed bar on Saturday, June 1. (Eater Austin)
Development
  • Austin City Council approved an electric vehicle charging ordinance that will allow for the construction of commercial charging stations, which work much faster than at-home chargers, in certain zones. The city hopes the change will lead to more drivers going electric by 2030. (Austin Monitor)
Pets
  • Seven of Austin’s animal shelters are teaming up for the “It’s Gonna Be May” adoption promotion running through Monday, May 27. In addition to adoption specials, two adopters will win a pair of tickets to Justin Timberlake’s concert at the Moody Center on Friday, May 31.
Eat
  • NOLA is coming to ATX. Uptown Sports Club will host New Orleans eatery Turkey and the Wolf for a sandwich pop-up at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 25. Arrive early for this first come, first served taste of The Big Easy — sandwiches will be served until they’re sold out.
Closed
  • East Austin’s Easy Tiger location, 1501 E. 7th St., closed down due to increasing costs in late April. The local beer garden and mini-chain announced the closure back in January, but its locations on South Lamar Boulevard and in the Linc remain open. (Eater Austin)
Try This
  • Ever wondered what it would be like to live among the dinosaurs? Fulfill your fantasy at The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s new exhibit “Dinosaurs Around the World” featuring 11 life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs. The experience is included in general admission prices through Monday, July 17.
Sports
  • Kevin Banks, Quinn Ewers, and more Longhorns made On3 Sports’ Top 100 College Football players list. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
    Wellness
    • If you need a mid-month pick-me-up (because same), then we’re going to let you in on a little secret: The ultimate wellness experience awaits Austinites at Mokara Spa. Featuring luxe amenities, signature treatments, and more, this spa is dedicated to relaxation + rejuvenation. Plan your visit.*
     
    City

    🏗 The end of an era

    Watch the support structure of the Frank Erwin Center come down
    A gif of the final structures of the Frank Erwin Center coming down, with a puff of dust as it falls.
    The final demolition was done without the use of explosives — opting instead to use gravity. | Video courtesy of UT Austin
    You won’t see the skeleton of the Frank Erwin Center anymore while driving along Interstate 35 — the supports and structure came down on the morning of Sunday, May 19, 2024.

    It might look like an explosion caused the demolition, but that’s not the case.

    Once the building was brought down to its core structure, two beams were removed, and strategic cuts were made to the remaining supports at various angles. The final beams were tied with high-tension wire and pulled, letting gravity run its course.

    There will still be activity on the site through September, however, passersby likely won’t be able to see it. Crews still need to clear debris and finish work on the underground portion.

    Up next, the site will become home to a new MD Anderson Cancer Center and UT Austin Specialty University Hospital, slated to treat their first patients in 2030.
    The Buy
    Pet accessories. Have the prettiest pooch at the park with these themed prints for summer thanks to Covey Collection.
     
    The Wrap
     
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