Fans of the 30-year-old movie will be able to see the characters in a never-before-seen way. | Photo courtesy of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Trail
Lucky you. You just found ATXtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Austin each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to in July.
Festivals
See fireworks light up downtown Austin from Auditorium Shores on the Fourth of July.
Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks | Friday, July 4 | 4 p.m. | Germania Insurance Amphitheater, Del Valle | $57+ | This beloved annual tradition will treat Austinites to sets from Bob Dylan, The Avett Brothers, The Mavericks, Tami Nelson, Asleep at the Wheel, and the incomparable Willie Nelson.
Comedy
Hannibal Buress | Friday, July 11-Sunday, July 13 | Times vary | Cap City Comedy | $50+ | Known for his work on “The Eric Andre Show” and “Broad City,” you have five chances to catch this hilarious comic and DJ.
Seasonal Events
“A Space Odyssey” | Saturday, July 5 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $12 | Stanley Kubrick’s groundbreaking film will hit the screen in 70mm.
Afrobeats Yoga Flow | 6:30 p.m. | Your Yoga | $12 | Flow to the Afrobeats playlist as you work on your strength, breath, and meditation.
Phish | Friday, June 27-Saturday, June 28 | 7:30-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $88+ | This rock band behind the song “Farmhouse” has been jamming out for over 40 years.
Saturday, June 28
Introduction To Bladesmithing | Saturday, June 28-Sunday, June 29 | Times vary | Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms | $300 | Pick up an impressive new skill where you forge your own knife during this two-day class.
Star Bar’s 30th Anniversary Celebration | 11 a.m. | Star Bar | Cost of purchase | Celebrate 30 years of this West 6th Street staple with cocktails from the ‘90s + food pop-ups.
Austin’s Mimosa Fest | 12-8 p.m. | Woody’s Bar | $25+ | Brunch lasts all day at this celebration of bubbly beverages + breakfast pairings.
Sunday, June 29
“Jumanji” | 1 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $12 | Robin Williams Stars in this film about a killer board game coming to life.
Stick Figure | 6:20 p.m. | Germania Insurance Amphitheater, Del Valle | $30+ | Spend your Sunday listening to tunes from Stick Figure, Stephen Marley, and The Hip Abduction.
An increase of Saharan dust will take over Austin skies this weekend, causing dusty skies, higher temperatures, and vibrant sunsets. The dust concentration is expected to peak on Monday + Tuesday, when we will likely have temperatures in the high 90s. (KVUE)
Eat
It’s time to go for a smoke break. Local restaurants Salty Sow and Waylon J’s plan to launch Smoke Break: a delicious pop-up experience serving barbecue and sandwiches. It’s open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays-Sundays at Salty Sow. (Eater Austin)
Health
TXM Microhospital — a planned 24,000-sqft facility that will have both emergency and inpatient care — broke ground in Manor yesterday. Once it opens in July 2026, the hospital will have two operating suites, a six-bed emergency department, and tech like radiology and CT scanners. (KVUE)
Closed
The owners of Hawaiian eatery Shoyu Sugar are selling the restaurant as they prepare to move back to the islands to spend time with family. The owners said they hope to sell it to someone who will continue to run the restaurant and their last day will be on Friday, July 18. (Eater Austin)
Number
35.8. That’s the median age of Texans — 3.3 years younger than the national median — as of last year. Texas’s population of folks 65 and older grew by 3.8% in the last year, but children still outnumber the senior cohort in the Lone Star State. (The Texas Tribune)
Event
Cirque du Soleil’s creepy crawly show will return to The Moody Center this fall. Tickets for “OVO,” which follows the love story of a ladybug and the new bug on the block, are on sale now starting at $71.
Sports
The Spurs selected Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant in the first round of the NBA draft. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Fact or Fiction
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Featured Deal
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I grew up listening to Chris Isaak because my mom is a big fan — “Somebody’s Crying” has always been my favorite of his tracks. You might just see me at his upcoming show at the Paramount Theatre.
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