AUSTIN, Texas — The weekend is here and, as always, there are a ton of things going on in the Austin area! From free live music to cult classic movie theater experiences, 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.
Free Week is back this weekend! The annual event – which has been around for more than two decades – features nearly 20 Downtown Austin music venues hosting free concerts showcasing more than 60 local musicians.
While there's no cost to get into Free Week shows, concert-goers are encouraged to support the local music scene by buying bands' merchandise and ordering food and drinks from the venues.
When: Friday and Saturday
Where: Various Red River Cultural District venues
A unique experience is coming to the Paramount Theatre this weekend. The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular will return Friday night to dazzle attendees with the longest-running touring theater show in history, described by the theater as "'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' meets 'The Wall.'"
Attendees can expect lasers, lighting, video and, of course, the music of Pink Floyd.
When: Friday at 8 p.m., doors at 7 p.m.
Where: Paramount Theatre, located at 713 Congress Ave.
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" with O'Brien's Orchestra
Speaking of "Rocky Horror," fans have the opportunity to experience the '70s cult classic complete with a "shadow cast" performance this Saturday at the Southwest Theaters Lake Creek 7. Tickets to the adults-only event – hosted by Austin's own shadow cast, O'Brien's Orchestra – are available online, and prop bags and merchandise will be available for purchase at the theater.
O'Brien's Orchestra asks that attendees not bring rice, bubbles, toast or glitter into the theater.
When: Saturday at 10:30 p.m.
Where: Southwest Theaters Lake Creek 7, located at 13729 Research Blvd. Suite 1500
Other events happening this weekend:
- Texas Stars vs. Rockford Icehogs – Friday and Saturday at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
- Texas Men's Basketball vs. Texas Tech – Saturday at Moody Center
- City-Wide Vintage Sale – Saturday and Sunday at Palmer Events Center
- Kitten Yoga benefitting Austin Pets Alive! – Sunday at Inner Diva Studios
- H-E-B Free First Sunday: Trains – Sunday at the Bullock Texas State History Museum