Spend your summertime enjoying the great outdoors in Austin. We’ve put down some of the best events happening around the city this weekend that you can check out! We guarantee there’s something for everyone.
Friday, July 11th
Zilker Summer Musical: The Little Mermaid | Zilker Hillside Theater | 8:15pm
Spend your Friday night under the sea with the Little Mermaid live in person at the Zilker Hillside Theater! Based on the 1989 Disney film and the original fairytale, come sing along to the classic Disney tunes! The event is free, but donations are always much appreciated.
Happy Hour | The Volstead Lounge | 6-8pm
Unwind for the week with a Happy Hour at Volstead Lounge. With $3 Glasses of Sparkling, $6 cocktails, $4 Select Drafts, and $3 Tall Boys you can’t go wrong!
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Latino Moonlight Serenade | Texas Rowing Center | 6pm-9pm
Enjoy a Friday night of music with the Latino Moonlight Serenade! The Hola Once Tango Band will be performing for a chill night on the lake. It’s $15 to reserve a kayak or canoe, and $12 for stand up paddleboards, and be sure to reserve beforehand to get a spot!
Saturday, July 12th
Bon Appetite Chocolate Tasting | Delysia Chocolatier Culinary Center | 11am
Take your tastebuds on a trip to France with the Bon Appetite Chocolate Tasting! With all of the fruity infused chocolate treats, it’s a perfect way to start off your Saturday!
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BYOD Austin Peanut Butter Pawty | Oskar Blues Brewery | 1pm-3pm
You and your pup can have some fun with a peanut butter party! Dogs can participate in peanut butter tasting and licking contest, and human friends can enjoy some brews! You can also watch 10 dogs compete for “Peanut Butter Champion of the Universe!”. Non BYOD (Bring Your Own Dog) members can pay $10 to participate in the fun!
Jaws on the Water | Volente Beach | 6pm
Enjoy a night of the perfect summer movie, Jaws! For $45 you can enjoy all the rides Volente Beach has to offer, a screening of the summer classic, and an EXPLOSIVE finale to end the night! Scuba divers will also be floating around to give guests a little scare!
Sunday, July 13th
Yoga and Mimosas | Abel’s on the Lake | 10:30am
Take this Sunday to relax and get in some yoga and mimosas! After an hour long yoga session, you can grab some brunch and mimosas with a great view of Ladybird Lake.
Austin Flea Market | The ABGB | 12pm-4pm
Come support some local vendors with the Austin Flea Market! Items for sale range from handmade jewelry, bath/body products, original artwork, and so much more!
Poolside Sessions | The Line Hotel Austin | 3pm-7pm
This summer’s a hot one, so cool off at the Line Hotel Poolside Session this Sunday! Enjoy some drinks and music by a variety of great DJs, and including the featured artist Exploded Drawing!
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Alex Maas & Name Sayers // visuals by Mesmerize | J. Lorraine Ghost Town | 7PM
Can’t go wrong with live music on a Sunday night. Head over to this ghost town Texas venue to catch performances from Alex Maas & Name Sayers. The show starts at 7PM, and there will even be family-friendly activities! Food and drinks will also be available to purchase.
