There are several events residents in North/Northwest Austin can check out in July from a Pokemon-themed party to a movie night with pets.

July 8-9: Heal yourself

Join practitioners from a variety of psychic, metaphysical and holistic disciplines at Norris Conference Centers for a weekend of meditation, astrology, tarot, palm reading, coffee cup readings, energy healing, aura photography and more. The expo will also feature interactive educational lectures; free door prizes drawn every hour; and market vendors with music, books, crystals, jewelry, salt lamps, divination tools, essential oils and more.July 10: Do the monster mash

Get spooky in the summer and enjoy Halloween-themed crafts and activities at Little Walnut Creek Branch Library. Costumes are encouraged. The event is recommended for ages 6-10.July 12: Catch ’em all

A Pokemon-themed party will be held at North Village Branch Library with a variety of stations featuring Pokemon crafts, games and activities. The event is recommended for ages 6-10.July 14 and Aug. 18: Go to a movie ‘pawty’


Waterloo Greenway Park will host a “pawty in the park” at Moody Amphitheater featuring an outdoor screening of “Best in Show” plus audience contests; live music; and family-friendly activities, including an ice cream and pup cup vendor, a dog costume contest, a photo booth, local pet vendors and a special performance of Forklift Danceworks’ “Dances for Dogs and People Who Walk Them.” The event is part of Waterloo’s Dog Days of Summer series, and another movie party will be held Aug. 18 to screen “DC League of Super-Pets.”July 15: Get empowered

Leander Pride and Cedar Park Pride are teaming up to keep Pride Month celebrations going with its Queer EmPower Conference and Festival at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church. The event will feature educational conference sessions and workshops; community speakers; market vendors; music and performers; local food trucks; and family-friendly activities such as arts and crafts, free chair massages, and a bounce house.July 20-23: Enjoy free live music

The sixth Hot Summer Nights festival will take place across four days in the Red River Cultural District and feature hundreds of free music performances across a dozen participating venues plus special promotions and discounts at local restaurants and bars. The nonprofit-led festival started as a way to provide additional revenue to local musicians and businesses during the slower summer months and sees thousands of attendees each year.July 26-29: Shop smart

The Just Between Friends pop-up sale will feature name-brand items at 50%-90% off retail prices, including backpacks, lunch boxes, boys and girls clothes and shoes from newborn to juniors, toys, books, games, baby gear, room decor, and more. Community members can also sell their items with JBF through July 25. Presale passholders will get to shop first July 26, followed by general admission passholders July 27-28 and free admission July 29.
  • Times vary by day
  • Free (July 29), $5 (general admission), $15-$20 (presale pass)
  • 1201 S. Heatherwilde Blvd., Pflugerville
  • 512-694-8031. www.austinnorth.jbfsale.com
July 20: Watch a drum show


Drum Corps International is bringing its drum corps show to Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex this summer on its multicity tour. The performance lineup includes Austin-based DCI corps Genesis.July 29: Celebrate cultural dance

Ballet Folklórico de Austin will perform its show “Guelaguetza Oaxaqueña” at the Long Center. Guelaguetza is a Zapotec word meaning “active cooperation,” and the show is a Oaxacan festival with significant historical and cultural roots.July 30: Get a bike tune-up

Viva Bikes Austin’s Bike Maintenance Clinic will hold a bike maintenance clinic at Wells Branch Community Library. Attendees will receive a brief introduction into basic bike maintenance, followed by in-clinic bike adjustments, including simple gears and brake adjustments, flat fixing, and other maintenance advice. Viva Bikes Austin started as a nonprofit project by a father-daughter duo who collects, repairs and gives away bikes in Austin.