Check out these events happening throughout the Austin area in June.
June
“Come to the Cabaret” by Chorus Austin
The community-based nonprofit music organization will conclude its 59th season with a concert featuring music such as cabaret, Broadway and pop, with a guest performance by Austin’s drag performer Aria Rey. The doors and bar open one hour prior to each show.
- June 1, 8 p.m.; June 2, 5 p.m.
- Free-$75
- Distribution Hall, 1500 E. Fourth St., Austin
- www.chorusaustin.org
Kids Block Party
The Austin Public Library’s Central Library team will celebrate all-things-kid with their annual block party inside the special event center on the first floor. Activities include music, dancing, crafts, technology games, talks with children’s authors and more.
- June 1, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Free
- Austin Public Library, 710 W. Cesar Chavez St., Austin
- www.library.austintexas.gov
Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park
The Austin Symphony Orchestra will host free Sunday evening concerts featuring music genres such as jazz and light classical, pops, film scores and more. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring picnic dinners, lawn chairs and blankets.
- June 2, 19, 26, 7:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Harman Concert Lawn, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin
- www.austinsymphony.org
Blues on the Green
Austin City Limits Radio’s free concert series is back for its 33rd year after officials announced in January the summer shows were on hold due to rising costs. H-E-B and other sponsors stepped in to help keep the concert series around for 2024.
- June 11-12, 7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin
- www.acl-radio.com/blues-on-the-green
Central Texas Juneteenth Parade and Festival
The parade and festival will celebrate Juneteenth. The parade will begin at East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. and Comal Street, and end at Chestnut Avenue and Rosewood Avenue. Proceeds from the parade will benefit the Greater East Austin Youth Association, a volunteer-driven organization centered on sports for underserved Austin-area youth. The festival at Rosewood Neighborhood Park will offer attendees family-friendly activities such as kids' activities, live music, dancing and vendors.
- June 15, 10 a.m.-noon (parade); noon-9 p.m. (festival)
- Free (admission)
- Rosewood Neighborhood Park, 2300 Rosewood Ave., Austin
- www.juneteenthcentraltexas.com
Unchained Foundation Gala
The nonprofit, which focuses on helping families and individuals with terminal illnesses, will host its inaugural gala. Dinner and cocktails will be served, and guests can listen to live music throughout the evening while bidding on silent auction items like a custom-built motorcycle.
- June 15, 6:30-11 p.m.
- $135 (general admission), $500 (VIP for two)
- Teddy Morse's Cowboy Harley-Davidson Austin, 10917 South I-35, Austin
- www.unchainedfoundation.org
Father’s Day with Thinkery
The children’s museum Thinkery will be on-site at Meanwhile Brewing to celebrate Father’s Day with crafts and activities. The free, family-friendly event is free; however, guests are asked to RSVP online.
- June 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Meanwhile Brewing, 3901 Promontory Point Drive, Austin
- www.meanwhilebeer.com/events
"Astronomy Bizarre" with Neil deGrasse Tyson
The renowned astrophysicist will discuss phenomena including black holes, dark matter and energy, wormholes, gamma-ray bursts, multiverses and more. VIP access will offer upgraded seating, a post-show Q&A and a group photo with Neil deGrasse Tyson.
- June 19, 7:30 p.m.
- Prices vary
- Dell Hall, 701 w. Riverside Drive, Austin
- www.neildegrassetyson.com
Austin Asian American Film Festival: Sweet 16th Edition
The nonprofit arts organization focused on empowering Asian Americans will present a range of films centered around Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander stories.
- June 26-30, times vary
- Prices vary
- Venues throughout Austin
- www.aaafilmfest.org
2024 Copa America at Q2 Stadium
Q2 Stadium will host two matches from the 2024 Copa America, the oldest international soccer tournament in the world. On June 30, the Jamaica and Venezuela teams will compete, while July 2 will bring Paraguay and Costa Rica. Officials said both matches could potentially feature an Austin FC player, as Austin midfielder Dani Pereira represents Venezuela and Austin defender Julio Cascante represents Costa Rica.
- June 30, 6:30-9 p.m.; July 2, 7:30-10 p.m.
- Prices vary
- Q2 Stadium, 10414 Mc Kalla Place, Austin
- www.copaamerica.com