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June-July events
COMPILED BY OLIVIA ALDRIDGE
JULY 4
AUSTIN SYMPHONY FOURTHOF JULY CONCERT& FIREWORKS
JULY 17
DANILOALBUMRELEASE AT THE FAR OUT LOUNGE
MAY SEPTEMBER
PARAMOUNT THEATRE’S CLASSIC FILMSERIES
The annual Independence Day reworks show takes place in person this year after it was canceled in 2020. 8 p.m. Free. Vic Mathias Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. 512-476-6064. https://my.austinsymphony.org/july42021 (Courtesy Ricardo Brazziell)
Local R&B artist Danilo celebrates the release of his ve-song EP at The Far Out Lounge & Stage. The show also includes performances by Kalu & The Electric Joint and David Ramirez. 7 p.m. $25. 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin. www.danilomakesmusic.com (Courtesy Sean Mathis)
Classic lms return to the Paramount Theatre this summer with new titles and dates released throughout the season. Masks remain required for patrons over the age of 10. Various times. $12. 713 Congress Ave., Austin. 512-474-1221. www.austintheatre.org (Courtesy Paramount Theatre)
JUNE 01 THROUGH JULY 11 WEST CHELSEA CONTEMPORARY COLLABORATES WITH JONATHANVANNESS Downtown Austin museum the West Chelsea Contemporary hosts an art exhibit curated by Jonathan Van Ness, star of the Net ix series “Queer Eye.” Featured artists include Lanecia Rouse, A’Driane Nieves and Ben Medansky. Van Ness’ collaboration runs from May 28-July 11 as part of West Chelsea Contemporary’s “On the Wall” program, which aims to support the work of emerging artists. Various times. Free. 1009 W. Sixth St., Ste. 120, Austin. 512-478-4440. www.wcc.art/jvnxwcc 01 THROUGHAUG. 15 GUITAR EXHIBIT AT THE BULLOCK TEXAS STATE HISTORYMUSEUM Learn about the history of the guitar with the Bullock’s latest exhibit, “Guitar: The Instrument that Rocked the World.” The display includes a collection of rare and antique guitars along with educational materials about the instrument’s science and history. Various times. Military families
exhibition of 50 mid-century Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Studios lm backdrops to the University of Texas at Austin’s newly renovated Bass Concert Hall. Eighteen of the backdrops form a replica of the Sistine Chapel from the 1968 lm “The Shoes of the Fisherman.” Thursdays and Fridays from 2:30-5:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. $10-$20. 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin. 512-471-1444. www.texasperformingarts.org 30 PRIDE IN LOCALMUSIC LIVESTREAM The Nashville and Austin chambers of commerce are sponsoring this event featuring ve performers from both cities playing at local venues in a livestreamed show. Artists include Patrice Pike and Pleasure Venom in Austin. The livestreamed show is free with optional donations supporting education funds for LGBT students in both cities. 6 p.m. www.prideinlocalmusic.com JULY 03 BOB SCHNEIDER INDEPENDENCE DAY BASH Celebrate the Fourth of July with Bob
Schneider at Nutty Brown Amphitheatre. The event concludes with a reworks show. 6 p.m. All ages are welcome; however, guests under age 21 will be charged an extra $5 upon entry. $35-$115. 12225 W. Hwy. 290, Austin. www.nuttybrown.com 15 OUTDOOR FILMAT THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN Watch “Blancanieves” (“Snow White”) directed by Pablo Berger at The Contemporary Austin’s Laguna Gloria location. Admission also grants attendees access to the Laguna Gloria grounds and sculpture garden. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. $25 (one-two guests), $50 (three to four). 3809 W. 35th St., Austin. www.thecontemporaryaustin.org 24 AUSTIN TACO& MARGARITA FESTIVAL Taco vendors from around Austin join forces for a celebration of one of Austin’s favorite bites. The 21-and-up event is hosted by Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater and features live music and two free margaritas per person. Masks are required and must remain in place unless consuming food or drink. 4-11 p.m. $15-$49. 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin. www.acl-live. com/calendar/taco-margarita-festival
get free admission to this exhibit. For other patrons, tickets run $9-$13. 1800 Congress Ave., Austin. www.thestoryoftexas.com 03 THROUGH SEPT. 9 THE DROP INMUSIC SERIES AT THE LONG CENTER Every Thursday evening this summer, The Long Center and ACL Radio host The Drop-In music series. Socially distanced performances feature artists including Mélat, Gina Chavez and The Los Sundowns. Free tickets can be reserved online. 8 p.m. 512-474-5664. www.thelongcenter.org 25 THROUGHAUG. 8 ‘BEYOND VAN GOGH’ EXHIBIT A walk-through exhibit uses projection technology to create an immersive experience with the art of Vincent Van Gogh. Held at the Circuit of The Americas, social distancing will be enforced. The exhibit takes around an hour to view. Various times. $29 (children), $47 (adults). 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd., Austin. www.vangoghaustin.com 25 THROUGHAUG. 1 TPA BEHIND THE SCENES: HOLLYWOOD’S SISTINE CHAPEL Texas Performing Arts brings an
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