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BY SARAH HERNANDEZ
The Blanton Museum of Art’s Summer Dance Series: The Swing Edition The Blanton Museum of Art’s Summer Dance Series returns for its second year in June, July, and August. Each event highlights a different dance style with lessons and live music. July's will be "The Swing Edition." • July 12, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. • Free-$20 (tickets) • 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin • www.blantonmuseum.org
Star Spangled Fest This Independence Day celebration will kick off with the Texas Music Scene Independence Eve Party, featuring a performance by Reckless Kelly at The Long Center’s Dell Hall. The 48th annual Austin Symphony Orchestra July 4th Concert and Fireworks show will have more live music, a taco eating contest,
Lego Speed Building Challenge The Dripping Springs Community Library will host Bricks & Minifigs South Austin for its Lego building challenge, in which participants will race to complete a mystery build. • July 24, noon- 2 p.m. • Free (admission) • 501 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs • www.dscl.org/event-calendar Hot Summer Nights The Red River Cultural District will present this annual three-day music and arts festival downtown. • July 24-26, music starts around 7 p.m. nightly Classic Game Fest Enjoy all things retro video games with tournaments, guest speakers, game repair, a free play arcade, a costume contest and more at this festival. • July 25-27, 1-7 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday) • $35-$95, free for kids under 10 years • 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.classicgamefest.com ‘Mary Poppins’ Summer Stock Austin will present Disney’s “Mary Poppins” this summer at the Texas Performing Arts McCullough Theatre. • July 24-Aug. 10 (Thursdays-Sundays), show times vary • $40.45-$80.50 (tickets) • 2390 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin • www.impactarts.org/ssa-2025 • Free (admission) • Downtown Austin • www.redriverculturaldistrict.org an orchestra performance, fireworks and more. • July 3-4, 7 p.m. (Independence Eve), 5 p.m. (Independence Day) • $31.39+ (Independence Eve tickets), free, VIP tickets available (Independence Day) • Dell Hall, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin; Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin • www.starspangledfest.com
• July 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free (admission) • 918 Congress Ave., Ste. 100, Austin • Eventbrite: Swift Fit Events
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Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks Join Willie Nelson & Family and other musicians, including Bob Dylan, The Avett Brothers, The Mavericks, Asleep At The Wheel and Tami Neilson, for an Independence Day musical tradition. • July 4, 3:30 p.m. • $59+ (tickets) • 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Del Valle • www.germaniaamp.com Talking Bees Roadshow Round Rock Honey, the Healthy Hive Foundation and H-E-B will present this event with bee education, live demonstrations and sessions with beekeeper Konrad Bouffard. • July 10, 4-5:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • 5125 Convict Hill Road, Austin • www.healthyhivefoundation.org/talkingbees ‘Bring It On: The Musical’ Zilker Theatre Productions will present “Bring It On: The Musical” as its 2025 summer musical. • July 11-Aug. 16 (Thursdays-Sundays), 8:15 p.m. • Free (admission) • 2206 William Barton Drive, Austin • www.zilker.org/bringiton2025 ‘Wellness Wonderland’ Swift Fit Events will host “Wellness Wonderland: A Christmas in July Pop-Up Like No Other!” featuring yoga, a silent disco, ice baths, Christmas-themed mocktails and more.
Bob Bullock Birthday Bash The Bullock Museum will host a celebration in honor of its namesake, Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock, with free admission, crafts, storytimes and more. • July 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Bullock Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin • www.thestoryoftexas.com Float Films: Soundwaves The Austin Motel will host a series of poolside movie nights throughout the summer. Attendees can bring a float and some friends to check out films, including “La Bamba” and “High Fidelity.” Movies start at dusk. • Select Fridays through Aug. 22, 5 p.m. (doors open) • $50 (tickets) • Austin Motel, 1220 S. Congress Ave., Austin • www.bunkhousehotels.com/austin-motel 2025 MLS All-Star Game The MLS all stars will face off against all stars from Mexico’s top soccer league, LIGA MX, in the first professional All-Star Game to be played in Austin. • July 23, 8 p.m. • $92+ • Q2 Stadium, 10414 Mc Kalla Place, Austin • www.q2stadium.com
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