East Austin Edition | May 2026

Events

BY KATLYNN FOX

June

Frutos de la Muerte A play centered around a Guatemalan woman, her aunt, and their journey to understand the political climate through science and indigenous practices. The play was written and devised by Glass Half Full Theatre and is best suited for viewers ages 14 and older. • June 4-13

• Starting at $25 (sliding scale price) • 979 Springdale Road, Ste. 122, Austin • www.glasshalffulltheatre.com

HAAM’s 2026 Corporate Battle of the Bands The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians invites employees from corporate workspaces to form bands and compete to win. • June 10; 6:30 p.m. (doors open), 7 p.m. (show starts) • $25 (suggested donation for general admission tickets) • 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin • www.myhaam.org/cbob Austin Soccer Celebration Austin FC will take over Auditorium Shores, transforming it into a soccer destination featuring food, beverage, family-friendly activities and viewing opportunities for the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening matches. • June 11-12 • Free (admission) • 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin • www.austinfc.com Artist talk Observers of Beautiful Forms by Leah Shirley will be on display from May 25-August 22 with an artist talk in mid-June. The exhibit will showcase mixed-media art in response to the AIDS Memorial Quilt Exhibition at First Austin in 2025.

Blues on the Green The annual two-day festival at Zilker Park will feature music from headliners Alejandro Escovedo and Brownout. Other acts include Aaron Behrens and Mama Duke. • June 9-10, 7 p.m. (music starts) • Free (admission) • 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.waterloomedia.com

Bloom Block Party Black Girl Austin and Vision Decor will host a block party with live music performances, a full bar and 20 vendors. • June 13, 7 p.m.-midnight • Free (admission) • 1300 E. 4th St., Austin • Eventbrite: Spring Block Party by BGA X Vision Decor

• July 4, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. • Free (admission)

a Juneteenth parade and celebration. The annual park celebration will include food, retail and information vendors, kids activities and live music. • June 19; 10 a.m.-noon (historical parade), noon-9:45 p.m. (park celebration and fireworks) • Free (admission) • 2300 Rosewood Ave., Austin • www.juneteenthcentraltexas.com

• 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin • www.starspangledfest.com

Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic Live music lovers can celebrate America’s independence day with live performances from Willie Nelson and Family, Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow, Margo Price and more. • July 4; 2:30 p.m. (doors open), 3:30 p.m. (show starts) • Starting at $35 (general admission lawn) • 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Del Valle • http://germaniaamp.com

July

• June 13, 3-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • 901 Trinity St., Austin • www.trinitystreetplayers.com

Austin Symphony Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Locals can visit Auditorium Shores for food trucks, activities, market vendors, live entertainment and fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July.

Central Texas Juneteenth Community members can gather at Rosewood Park for

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