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and other musicians. 1 p.m. (doors), 2 p.m. (music). Prices vary. 10414 McKalla Place, Austin. www.q2stadium.com 07 THROUGH AUGUST 12 CATCH A MUSICAL The 64th Zilker Summer Musical will feature Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical.” Families are invited to pack a picnic and attend the performance Thursdays through Sundays. There will be American Sign Language-interpreted performances July 29 and Aug. 4. 8:15 p.m. Free. Beverly S. She eld Zilker Hillside Theatre, 2206 William Barton Drive, Austin. www.zilker.org 07 DRINK FOR A DOG Jo’s Co ee Red River will host a puppy party at the co ee shop. Those attending are invited to pet adoptable dogs while drinking for a good cause. The co ee shop will donate 20% of all sales during the party to the Austin Humane Society. 9-11 a.m. Free. 1000 E. 41st St., Austin. www.austinhumanesociety.org 11 PAIR FOOD WITH BEER Jester King Brewery and Sway Thai will partner to present a beer-pairing dinner featuring brews from Jester King and menu items from Sway. 7 p.m. Prices vary. 3437 Bee Caves Road, West Lake Hills. www.jesterkingbrewery.com/ events-calendar
THROUGH AUG. 10 EXPERIENCE OUTDOOR JAMS Every Thursday, Austinites will be invited to attend a free outdoor concert series with a new artist weekly. Lawn chairs and blankets are suggested. 8 p.m. Free. The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. www.thelongcenter.org/thedropin JULY 02 LISTEN TO TEXAS MUSIC Sam’s Town Point will host singer and songwriter Seth James. A native of Texas, the country musician released his latest album, “Di erent Hat,” in August 2021. 9 p.m. $15. 2115 Allred Drive, Austin. www.samstownpointatx.com/calendar 04 HEAR A SYMPHONY Austin Symphony Orchestra will o er a night of reworks and music at Vic Mathias Shores. 8 p.m. (festivities begin); 8:30 p.m. (concert begins, followed by reworks). Free. 800 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. www.austinsymphony.org/julyfour 04 WATCH A CONCERT Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic will return to Q2 Stadium and feature music from Willie Nelson & Family
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O cials with Waterloo Greenway will host a series of events for dogs and their humans called The Dog Days of Summer. Attendees can enjoy ice cream and pup cups, a dog costume contest, a performance of Forklift Dance Works’ “Dances for Dogs and People Who Walk Them,” and a viewing of “Best in Show” at sunset. 6-10 p.m. Free. Moody Amphitheater, 1401 Trinity St., Austin. https://bit.ly/3oo8d6v
20 THROUGH 23 DISCOVER LIVE MUSIC Hot Summer Nights, a three-day festival of concerts, will happen at nearly a dozen live music venues within the Red River Cultural District. Food vendors will be available. Times vary. Free. 400-1500 Red River St., Austin. www.redriverculturaldistrict.org
26 ATTEND A SUMMER FESTIVAL The Sad Summer Festival will happen at Germania Insurance Amphitheater and will feature alternative musical artists such as Taking Back Sunday, The Maine, Stand Atlantic and more. 2 p.m. $35-$100. 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd., Austin. www.sadsummerfest.com
Find more or submit Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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