AUSTIN, Texas — The weekend is upon us and, as always, there are a ton of things going on in the Austin area! From a film festival to a "Texas-sized party", there's no shortage of fun activities happening over the next few days.
Here’s a breakdown of just some of the events you can attend this weekend.
The Austin Asian American Film Festival is happening now, marking 16 years of presenting films made by Asian American filmmakers. This year's fest includes a dozen feature films, as well as short films and exclusive events.
While All Access Badges are sold out online, a very limited number are available for purchase in-person at the AFS Cinema box office. Tickets for individual films are also available.
When: through Sunday. Check out the full schedule.
Where: AFS Cinema, located at 6259 Middle Fiskville Road
It's time for the annual Pride Picnic at Pease Park, presented by the Pease Park Conservancy and Future Front Texas. The four-hour event will feature a market of 30 local vendors, tie-dying, a plant swap, friendship bracelet making, food, drinks and more.
When: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Pease Park, located at 1100 Kingsbury St.
Other Pride events happening this weekend:
- We Dance at Club Hanovers – Friday at Hanovers Draught Haus (108 E. Main St. in Pflugerville)
- '90s Country Vinyl Night with Boi Orbison – Friday at Drinks Lounge & Records (2001 E. Cesar Chavez St.)
- "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" – Friday at the Paramount Theatre (714 Congress Ave.)
- Pride Celebration – Friday at Austin Public Library - Central (710 W. Cesar Chavez St.)
- Urban Axes Pride Night – Friday at Urban Axes (812 Airport Blvd.)
- Big Gay Texas Pride Show – Saturday at Rozco's Comedy Club (1805 E. Seventh St.)
- Our Queer Kin – Saturday at Community Arts Therapy (11402 Joy St.)
- Sunday Funday: Disco Pride Flow – Sunday at My Vinyasa Practice (109 Jacob Fontaine Lane, Suite 800)
- Pride Party – Sunday at Vacancy Brewing (415 E St Elmo Road)
To mark the school's official entry into the Southeast Conference (SEC), the University of Texas and Texas Athletics have planned a free, all-day event on Sunday across the Forty Acres.
The "SEC Celebration" will include interactive games, a Ferris wheel, Texas x SEC co-branded merchandise, photo ops, live music – including a headlining set by Pitbull – and much more.
While most events are planned either near the Main Mall or on 21st Street, the fun isn't limited to those spots. There will also be free activities for fans to enjoy at UT's museums and centers – including the Blanton Museum of Art, LBJ Presidential Library and Texas Science & Natural History Museum – from 1 to 5 p.m.
When: Sunday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: across the Forty Acres, but primarily near the UT Tower
Other events happening this weekend:
- Reckless Kelly – Friday at Whitewater Music Amphitheater
- Say Anything – Friday at Stubb's
- Let's Sing Taylor: A Live Band Experience – Saturday at ACL Live at the Moody Theater
- Master Pancake Riffs: "Moonstruck" and "Burlesque" – Saturday at Alamo Drafthouse - South Lamar
- Bat City Black Metal Fest – Saturday at The Far Out Lounge and Stage
- Bastrop Pet & Pal Parade – Saturday in the Courthouse Square in Bastrop
- Round Rock Express vs. El Paso Chihuahuas – Saturday and Sunday at Dell Diamond
- Sips & Sounds Summer Festival – through Sunday at Circuit of the Americas