It’s finally the weekend! Whether you like to kick back by the lake, enjoy an awesome brunch before a local shopping spree, or head to your favorite local venue for a live gig, we do our best to hand pick events that we think will fit your lifestyle.
Friday, July 20th
ATX Food Truck Fest: Taste the World
7 PM | Barton Creek Square Mall
Take a trip around the world this Friday night with ATX Food Truck Fest at Barton Creek Mall! Each truck featured will represent its own region, country or city by serving up authentic cuisine native to that area! Kids under 12 are free, so bring the whole family and kick back for a night of delicious food and entertainment – like a fire spinner, exotic animal petting zoo, henna tattoos, live music and more! Tickets start at just $7!
Sunset Stretch Soundscapes on Lady Bird Lake
7 PM | The Rowing Dock
Join Stretch, Daily Juice and Rhythm Superfoods for a super-zen, hour-long, silent-disco-style vinyasa flow by the lake, with healthy snacks and refreshments served afterwards. Your ticket will also include a rental coupon for The Rowing Dock! BYO mat and yogi buddies! Grab your tickets here.
Free Outdoor Movie: WALL-E
8 PM | Mobile Leaves and Fishes Community First! Village
It’s Free Movie Friday! This week, Mobile Leaves & Fishes are hosting a screening of the Disney film “WALL-E,” which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film in 2008! Watch this cute little robot fly through space as you sit under your own sky full of stars. Donations of $5 or more are appreciated, and guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets. Food and drink will be available for purchase. See ya there!
Saturday, July 21st
Sam Smith with Special Guest Cam
8 PM | Frank Erwin Center
Catch the one and only Sam Smith this weekend at Frank Erwin! Smith is currently touring his award-winning 2017 album “The Thrill of It All,” with opening act Cam. Don’t miss this special chance to see one of today’s greatest artists perform live! Tickets are still available here.
Yoga in the Garden
10 AM | UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum
Give your body some love this Saturday morning at the peaceful UMLAUF Gardens for an hour-long, all-levels yoga class led by ATX Yoga Girl! Stick around after for a complimentary mimosa for 21+ yogis to enjoy among the gardens. Reserve your spot here.
The Artisanals
8:30 PM | Historic Scoot Inn
Crowds at Frank Erwin not really your thing? Not to worry, there’s always more than one great option for live music on a Saturday night in Austin, and here’s one we know you’ll love – Alt-Americana group The Artisanals will be taking the stage at Historic Scoot Inn to perform tracks from their debut EP “Literally Anywhere.” This up-and-coming outfit of Southern rockers has curated an impressive sound in their short time together, and we know they’ll put on an incredible show. Snag your $7 tickets here.
Sunday, July 22nd
Dog Days of Summer Fundraiser & Family Fun
10:30 AM | Typhoon Texas
Bring the whole family and join in on this weekend-long event’s last day of fun at Typhoon Texas, where a ticket will get you access to the park from open to close, plus lunch! Proceeds go towards Texas Humane Heroes and their efforts to eliminate pet homelessness. Sign up here.
Brunch & Market Day
11 AM | Native Hostel
Swing by super-cool East-side spot Native Hostel for Sunday brunch and an artisan market, featuring goods from Thread & Lilies, Sage & Opal, and more! No ticket or reservation needed, just stop in!
Free Outdoor Movie: Space Jam
9 PM | Easy Tiger
Decadent snacks, craft beer and a free screening of the highest-grossing basketball film of all time, starring Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes?! That’s right! It’s free movie night at Easy Tiger, with an extra-special showing of Space Jam! This event is totally family-friendly and the perfect way to wrap up your fun summer weekend. It’s game time!
