Friday
Music Under The Star: James McMurtry with Akina Adderley
Kicking off the 2017 Music Under the Star series on Friday is Texas singer-songwriter James McMurtry with Akina Adderley opening at 6 p.m. Complimentary garage parking is available, and guests are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items for the Central Texas Food Bank. Food, beer and soda are also available for purchase, and blankets and camp chairs are permitted. 6-9 p.m. Free. The Bullock Texas History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave. www.thestoryoftexas.com/visit/calendar/music-under-the-star-07072017
'Wizard of Oz' debuts at the Zilker Hillside Theatre
Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic dinner to watch the Zilker Hillside Theater’s 59th summer musical, "The Wizard of Oz." Opening night is Friday, and the production runs through Aug. 12. Shows are Thursday through Sunday evening, and the show starts at approximately 8:15 p.m. Free. Zilker Hillside Theater, 2206 William Barton Drive. www.zilker.org/the-wizard-of-oz
Saturday
Bastille Day Party
Celebrate France's National Day with the Alliance Francaise d'Austin. This year's celebration will feature a Bastille Day raffle, petanque lessons, a French food and drink court, entertainment, jugglers, dancing and a Bastille Day Market. 6:30-10 p.m. Free. Triangle Commons Park, 4660 Triangle Ave. www.afaustin.org/bastille-day-2017
Art.Science.Gallery. fifth anniversary party
The Springdale Road gallery is throwing a birthday party that benefits Girlstart, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing girls’ interest and engagement in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM. Activities include a silent auction, live music and an awards ceremony. 6-9 p.m. $10 (advance entry), $15 (door entry). Art. Science. Gallery, 916 Springdale Road, Bldg. 2, Ste. 102. www.eventbrite.com/e/artsciencegallerys-5th-birthday-party-benefitting-girlstart-tickets-35641944014
Sunday
Bar 96 Farewell Party
Bar 96, one of restaurateur Bridget Dunlap's Rainey Street bars, is closing Sunday. The sports-friendly bar is having a closing party with drink specials, a DJ, lawn games and a dunk tank. 3-7 p.m. Free (entry). Bar 96, 96 Rainey St. www.facebook.com/events/336335340128591
