The heat may cause many to travel during the summer, but there’s something especially charming about having a great night out just a few minutes from home. Long days and warm nights put a special emphasis on community and bring locals together for outdoor theater, drive-in movies, food festivals, and lots of music. Whether experiencing something for the first time or continuing traditions with friends, this summer in Austin is sure to be one to remember. Here is a look at just some of this summer’s events:
July 3: South Congress Hotel presents Ice Cream Socials
July 4: H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks
July 4: Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Celebration
July 6: Sound & Cinema
July 7: First Thursday on South Congress
July 7: Unplugged at The Grove : Shane Smith & The Saints
July 9: Second Saturdays at Laguna Gloria
July 8- August 13: Zilker Hillside Musical : Shrek the Musical
July 13: 101X Summer Cinema Series : Napoleon Dynamite
July 13: KGSR’s Blues on the Green : Hayes Carll & Carson McHone
July 14: Unplugged at the Grove : The Reverend Horton Heat & Dale Watson
July 17: South Congress Hotel presents Ice Cream Socials
July 19: Trailer Food Tuesdays
July 20: Sound & Cinema
July 21: Unplugged at The Grove : Griffin House
July 21: Blanton’s Third Thursday
July 24: South Congress Hotel presents Ice Cream Socials
July 27: 101X Summer Cinema Series : The Goonies
July 28: Unplugged at The Grove : Uncle Lucius
August 3: KGSR’s Blues on the Green : Sweet Spirit & The Suffers
August 4: Unplugged at The Grove : The Damn Quails
August 7: South Congress Hotel presents Ice Cream Socials
August 10: Sound & Cinema
August 10: 101X Summer Cinema Series : School of Rock
August 11: Unplugged at the Grove : Bob Schneider
August 13: Austin Ice Cream Festival
August 13: Second Saturdays at Laguna Gloria
August 14: South Congress Hotel presents Ice Cream Socials
August 16: Trailer Food Tuesdays
August 17: Sound & Cinema
August 18: Unplugged at The Grove : The Rocketboys
August 25: Unplugged at The Grove : Jackie Venson
August 26-28: 21st Annual Austin Fall Home & Garden Show