TO DO LIST
June & July events
COMPILED BY ELLE BENT & KATY MCAFEE
JUNE THROUGH OCTOBER 22 PLAN AHEAD FOR F1
Tickets are on sale for the Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, which will take place from Oct. 20-22. The Killers along with Adam Lambert and Queen will perform at the event. Ticket price varies. 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin. www.circuitoftheamericas.com 01 THROUGH 4 ATTEND A FESTIVAL FOR TV The 12th annual ATX Television Festival will feature screenings, panel discussions, cast reunions and Q&A’s. Times vary. $50-$385. The Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos St, Austin. www.atxfestival.com 02 HEAR LOCAL MUSICIANS Rock the Park is a family-friendly spring concert series by KUTX 98.9. Two artists will perform. Blankets and stadium cushions are allowed. 6:45 p.m. Free. Mueller Lake Park Amphitheater, 4550 Mueller Blvd., Austin. www.kutx.org 03 WEAR YOUR DANCING BOOTS Chisos Boots Co. will host its annual summer block party featuring live performances by Texan musicians Cowboy Diplomacy and Comanche Moon. The event also includes a pop-up market, wood- red grilling and beverages. RSVP is preferred. 6 p.m. Free. Chisos Boot Co., 3507 S. First St., Austin. www.chisos.com/party 03 LEARN ABOUT CAREGIVING AGE of Central Texas will host the second annual LGBTQ+ Caregiver Conference on July 3. As part of a conference series to help family members take care of older adults, the event includes an information and resource fair, panel discussions, and a roundtable conversation. 8:30 a.m.- noon. Free. UpRising Church, 8601 S. First St., Austin. 512-600-9275. www.tinyurl.com/LGBTQconf2023 06 ROCK OUT AT A CONCERT Duran Duran will perform at the Moody Center with Bastille, Nile Rodgers and CHIC. 7 p.m. $50-$380. Moody
JUNE 08
RUN FOR MARGARITAS SAND BEACH PARK
THROUGH JUNE 29
PAIR WINES WITH SUSHI CAPE BOTTLE ROOM
The 20th annual Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run 5K, bene ting the Trail Conservancy, will take place near Lady Bird Lake. The race ends with a celebration including Tex-Mex food and margaritas. The conservancy is a nonpro t that cares for the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. 8-10 p.m. $50. Sand Beach Park, 111 Sandra Muraida Way, Austin. www.thetrailconservancy.org
Every Thursday through June 29, Cape Bottle Room and Osome will host Flight Night, a sushi and wine experience. Tickets include 10 courses paired with South African wines. Osome is an Austin company by chef John Gocong that specializes in omakase sushi experiences. Times vary. $125. Cape Bottle Room, 500 San Marcos St., Ste. 102, Austin. www.capebottleroom.com/events
The After Dark show will feature drag and burlesque performances. 1-5 p.m. (day), 7 p.m.-midnight (night). Free (under age 13 daytime); $5 (13 and older daytime); $15 (night, adults only). Ranch Park, 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs. www.prideofdrippingsprings.org THROUGH AUGUST 14 STUDENTS OUT FOR SUMMER BREAK The last day of classes for Austin ISD students will be May 25 and May 26 for Dripping Springs ISD students. Classes for the 2023-24 academic year will resume Aug. 14 for AISD and Aug. 15 for DSISD. www.austinisd.org/calendar, www.dsisdtx.us/calendar JULY 20 THROUGH JULY 23 GO ON A RETREAT Camp Lucy will host a four-night women’s wellness retreat. The retreat will include daily chef-prepared meals, classes in yoga and meditation, stargazing sessions, and other workshops. Check in is at 3 p.m. on July 20. $945. Camp Lucy, 3509 Creek Road, Dripping Springs. Eventbrite: Camp Lucy Wellness Retreat
noon (festival). Free. 1183 Chestnut Ave., Austin (parade start); 2300 Rosewood Ave., Austin (festivities). www.juneteenthcentraltexas.com 24 SMELL THE FLOWERS Cassiopeia Flower Farm will bring guests on a tour of the farm and will discuss sustainable farming practices. In addition, guests will be led by Soul Studio through a beginner-friendly workshop utilizing owers to imprint color and designs into fabric. 3-5 p.m. $85. Cassiopeia Farm, 9112 Thaxton Road, Austin. www.cassiopeiafarmatx.com 24 CELEBRATE MIDSUMMER Old Bakery and Emporium will host its annual Midsummer Festival. The event honors the bakery’s Swedish heritage and features live music, family-friendly activities and Swedish treats. 1-4 p.m. Free. Old Bakery and Emporium, 1006 Congress Ave., Austin. www.austintexas.gov 24 SUPPORT PRIDE Pride of Dripping Springs festival will promote diversity and awareness of the LGBT community. The daytime event is family friendly and includes live music, shopping, food and children’s activities.
Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin. www.duranduran.com/tour 08 MAKE CONNECTIONS The Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce will host a 2023 Business and Hiring Expo, where attendees can learn more about businesses in Dripping Springs and make connections with potential employers. 4-7 p.m. Free. Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room and Event Venue, 2250 E. Hwy. 290, Dripping Springs. www.drippingspringstx.org 14 THROUGH JULY 9 SEE A THEATRICAL PLAY Zach Theatre will present “Noises O ,” a 1982 play by Michael Fran. The production is a comedy following a touring theatrical troupe in which opening night becomes a disaster. Times vary. $25-$67. The Topfer at Zach Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin. www.tickets.zachtheatre.org 17 HONOR JUNETEENTH The Central Texas Juneteenth Committee will host a parade and festival to honor Juneteenth on the Saturday before the holiday. Juneteenth marks the abolition of slavery in Texas. 10 a.m.-noon (parade). 9:30 a.m.-
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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