• “King of Hearts” | Now-Sunday, June 16 | Times vary | ZACH Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin | $32-$55 | This musical love story is based on the film directed by Philippe de Broca, set in the fictional French village of DuTemps in September 1918.
• “Romeo and Juliet” | Now-Sunday, June 9 | 8 p.m. | The Curtain Theatre, 7400 Coldwater Canyon Dr., Austin | Free | Experience the beloved tale of two star-crossed lovers in an Elizabethan outdoor theater on the shores of Lake Austin.

• Program: Texas Juneteenth | Saturday, June 8 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr., Austin | Free-$10 | This Juneteenth celebration will include a reading of the Emancipation order that freed Texas slaves as well as special presentations and exhibits.
• Monster Jam | Saturday, June 8-Sunday, June 9 | Times vary | The Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $31-$72 | Watch as world champion athletes and 12,000-pound monster trucks compete.

• Austin Vendor Market | Sunday, June 9 | 11 a.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Co., 3901 Promontory Point Dr., Austin | Cost of purchase | Shop small with a brew in-hand at this pop-up market.
• Mimosa Fest 2024 | Sunday, June 9 | 12-5 p.m. | Wanderlust Wine Co., 702 Shady Lane, Austin | $60-$150 | Grab a mimosa, enjoy live music, and tour some food trucks at this festival, benefiting Austin Pets Alive!

• For the first time in over two years, Austin is no longer under meteorological drought classification. Much of the Hill Country has seen drought improvements over the last week, but hydrological drought (a lack of water in lakes, rives, and soil) is still a concern. (KVUE)

• The Downtown Austin Alliance will launch a new Downtown Austin Space Activation program on Tuesday, June 13. The initiative aims to create affordable, flexible spaces for pop-ups, mini markets, art installations, co-working spaces, and community events.

• Austin Water is asking residents in southwest Austin to conserve water while a line is under repair today. The repair is expected to take at least 12 hours and could result in low water pressure — check this map to see if your area will be affected. (KXAN)

• Round Rock’s Play for All Abilities Park debuted a collection of large, colorful communication boards to help children and adults who struggle to communicate verbally. Created by UT alumna Caroline Osborn, the boards can be found in four areas of the park. (KUT)

• After an Alamo Drafthouse franchisee filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Austin-based Alamo Drafthouse announced it will close all five locations in North Texas. Representatives with the company said customer foot traffic never recovered after the COVID-19 pandemic, but they hope for Alamo to return to the Dallas-Fort Worth area soon. (KVUE)

• Austin said yes. Singer-songwriter Omar Apollo will bring his “God Said No” tour to the Moody Amphitheater, with special guest Malcolm Todd, on Saturday, Sept. 21. Tickets will begin presale on Tuesday, June 11 and general sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 14.

• NBA draft season is underway and the Spurs are looking to make some major moves. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

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