We’re flipping out over Benson Boone’s performance. | Photo by Ashley Osborn
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 September.
Concerts
Benson Boone | Friday, Sept. 19 | 8 p.m. | The Moody Center | $124+ | The singing, backflipping, jumpsuit-wearing sensation behind “Mystical Magical” is taking the “American Heart World Tour” live.
Comedy
Patton Oswalt | Friday, Sept. 19 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $45+ | The actor and comic’s “Effervescent” special will have you doubled over in stitches.
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
Mendelssohn and Brahms | 7:30 p.m. | Arts on Alexander | $40 | The Philharmonie Austin Chamber Players will perform Mendelssohn’s String Octet in E-flat major and Brahms’ Sextet No. 1 in B-flat major.
The Front Festival 2025 | Thursday, Aug. 28-Sunday, Aug. 31 | Multiple Locations | $13+ | This end-of-summer festival will feature independent music, film, and art across local venues like the LINE Hotel Austin pool + Antone’s Nightclub.
Friday, Aug. 29
“Little Shop of Horrors” | Friday, Aug. 29-Sunday, Sept. 14 | Times vary | Genesis Creative Collective | $25+ | Meet the Mean Green Mother From Outerspace, a demonic dentist, and an unsuspecting gardener in this hit musical.
Austin-based musician Mama Duke is heading to the “America’s Got Talent” finals after Mel B gave her the Golden Buzzer on Tuesday night’s episode. Mama Duke performed an original song called “The Mama Duke Show,” which was highly praised — even by Simon Cowell.
Coming Soon
Buckle up — Austin’s first roller coaster is nearly complete at COTALAND Theme Park. Circuit Breaker, a tilt coaster, is now in the testing phase after crews installed the “last bolt” yesterday morning. (KXAN)
Shop
Get ready to shop for a cause, because Austin Pets Alive! Thrift will offer 50% off at all five stores today through Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day. Psst — All proceeds benefit shelter operations and animals in need.
Community
Now that the weather is preparing to cool down, it’s time to get outside. The Austin Parks Foundation’s fall In The Park series schedule is here, including tons of fitness classes, children’s playdates, and movie nights.
List
The Austin area is home to eight of the top 20 barbecue restaurants in Texas, according to a new ranking from The Infatuation. By the way, you can find them all in our barbecue guide.
Number
1,720. That’s how many acres of land the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department purchased to create the new Bear Creek State Park along the Frio River. Since January, Texas has added 6,800 acres of new parkland, marking the biggest boom in park space since the 1980s. (CultureMap)
Ranked
Everything is bigger in Texas, including our work ethic. The Lone Star State is the No. 4 hardest-working state in America, according to a report from WalletHub, falling just behind North Dakota, Alaska, and South Dakota.
Sports
Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning said Texas has a “red dot” on all of its rivals ahead of the upcoming season. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Job
Hey Austin — we’re hiring. Looking for a seasoned sales closer to join our squad. Perks? 401k match, uncapped commissions, amazing culture. Let’s make moves. Apply here for our Sales Executive position.
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Biz
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Jobs of the Week
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The Japanese grocery store, deli, sushi shop, and convenience store opened over the weekend. Inside, you’ll find tons of snacks, onigiri, a full sushi + sashimi menu, and even a wall of skincare products.
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