Events
BY SARAH HERNANDEZ
Abbey Lights Up COTA Gala The Abigail E. Keller Foundation will present this sixth annual gala with food, music, entertainment and an auction. All funds raised go to supporting Central Texas families who are caring for medically fragile children. • Aug. 24, 5 p.m. • $325 • Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin • www.aekellerfoundation.org Big Brothers Big Sisters Ice Ball The 20th annual Ice Ball gala will feature dinner, live and silent auctions, and live music. Big Brothers Big Sisters for Austin has served the community for more than 50 years by pairing children age 6 and over with mentors. • Aug. 24, 6-11 p.m. • $500+ • JW Marriott, 110 E. Second St., Austin Austin Train Show Enjoy all things model trains related at the Austin Model Railway Society’s 51st annual Austin Train Show at the Palmer Events Center. The show features operating model and lego railroads, dozens of vendors, model railroad raffles and a Kiddie Express train to ride. • Aug. 24-25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday); 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday) • Free (children 12 and under), $8 (advance tickets), $10 (door tickets) • Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.austintrainshow.org Come Dance 2024 Ballet Austin’s annual Free Day of Dance is geared toward adults and open to all experience levels. Ballet Austin asks guests to bring a non-perishable food item for a community food drive if they are able. • Aug. 25, class times vary • Free (admission) • Ballet Austin, 501 W. 3rd St., Austin • www.balletaustin.org/dance-fitness/come-dance
August
Pop Cats Presented by Purina and Friskies, this festival feature a gaming zone, a cat art exhibit, cat coloring activities, a permanent and temporary cat tattoo parlor and more. The Austin Humane Society and other local organizations will be in attendance with adoptable cats. • Aug. 3-4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday); 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday) • $10-$100 • Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.popcats.co/austin2024 Austin Pride Parade & Festival The annual event’s theme is ‘Queer Cabaret: Unleashed Glamour + Glitz.’ There will be games and carnival rides, drag queen storytime, vendor booths and food and drinks. The parade will follow the festival. • Aug. 10, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (festival); 8-11 p.m. (parade) • Festival: free (ages 6 and under), $10 (ages 7-17), $20 (ages 18 and up); Parade: Free (admission) • Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse Segovia St., Austin City-Wide Vintage Sale Since 1977, the City-Wide Vintage Sale has hosted events for vintage lovers and bargain hunters alike. The sale takes place at the Palmer Events Center. Tickets can be purchased on the sale website or at the door, day of the event. • Aug. 17, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Aug. 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • $10 (adults), free (admission for ages 12 and under) Plant Culture Food Festival Latin City will present this inaugural festival to showcase local chefs and their knowledge of global plant-based dishes. • Aug. 17-18, 4-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • The Vegan Nom, 2324 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin • Facebook: Latin City (festival); Texas State Capitol Building, 1100 Congress Ave., Austin (parade) • www.austinpride.org • 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.citywidevintagesale.com
Cirque de Soleil: Songblazers Taking over the Bass Concert Hall stage, Cirque de Soleil’s show Songblazers pays tribute to legendary and modern artists in country music. Attendees can expect to hear songs like Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Achy Breaky Heart” and Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” • Aug. 14-18, show times vary • $43-$123 • Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin • www.cirquedusoleil.com/songblazers
September
CASA Superhero Run CASA programs across Central Texas and Circuit of the Americas are hosting the 15th annual Superhero Run. All funds raised will support CASA’s mission in advocating for children in the court system who have faced abuse or neglect. Attendees can expect music, family-friendly activities and a costume contest. • Sept. 22, 7 a.m. • $20-$50 (admission) • 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin • www.casasuperherorun.com/details
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