Fun Run & Walk
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a 1k and 5k trail run in Dripping Springs. All ages, levels, and speeds are welcome.
- July 4; 8 a.m. (kids 1k), 8:30 a.m. (5k trail run)
- $20-$50
- Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 Event Center Dr., Dripping Springs
- www.drippingspringsranchpark.com/calendar
The Far Out Lounge will have an indoor and outdoor stage for performances by Big Bill, Junkbunny, Die Hard Habits, Ratchet Dolls, Wild Heaven and more.
- July 6, noon-midnight
- $10-$15 (advance tickets), $20 (day of tickets)
- The Far Out Lounge, 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin
- www.thefaroutaustin.com
Grab a blanket and some lawn chairs for Austin’s longest running free concert series in East Austin. Concert lineups include Joe Arias Starlight Band, George Mercado, Ruben Ramos & Mexican Revolution and more. The first concert series will take place on July 9.
- Tuesdays in July, 6-9 p.m.
- Free
- Oswaldo A.B. Cantu Pan Am Neighborhood Park, 2100 E. 3rd St., Austin
- www.austintexas.gov/HillsideConcerts
Zilker Theatre Productions will present its 65th annual summer musical in the park. This year's production is “Legally Blonde: The Musical.” Performances run Thursdays-Sundays during the summer.
- July 12-August 17, 8:15 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Zilker Hillside Theater, 2206 William Barton Drive, Austin
- www.zilker.org
The Austin Chamber Music Center will present local, emerging, and international-touring chamber artists at its annual festival. This summer’s lineup includes Emerson Quartet’s Philip Setzer, Kronos Quartet’s Jeffrey Zeigler, Anton Nel, American String Quartet and more.
- Through July 14
- $25-$75
- Bates Recital Hall, 2406 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin
- www.austinchambermusic.org/festival
The Wildflower Center will be transformed into the prehistoric supercontinent of Pangea at this new exhibit featuring 10 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs.
- Through July 17
- Free-$15
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin
- www.wildflower.org
Enjoy all things retro video games with tournaments, live music, a free play arcade, cosplay contest and more at this festival.
- July 19-21, 3-8 p.m. (Friday); 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Saturday); 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday)
- $35-$95
- Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin
- www.classicgamefest.com
Shop from over 100 local artists, listen to live music, enjoy complimentary cocktails and more at this two-day family-friendly market.
- July 27-28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Austin Distribution Hall, 1500 E. 4th St., Austin
- www.vibeartisanmarkets.com
