The Drop-In
Presented by The Long Center in collaboration with KUTX 98.9, this free outdoor concert series will return this summer. Every Thursday, a new lineup of artists will take the stage, and guests can bring their lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the live music. RSVPs are encouraged, though drop-ins are welcome.
- Through Aug. 15, 8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin
- www.thelongcenter.org/thedropin
The Paramount Theatre’s 51st annual summer film series returns with opening week films including “Casablanca,” “Breathless,” “Best In Show” and “Waiting For Guffman.” The program features over 90 films across genres with guest-programmed selections, blockbuster anniversaries and multiple 35mm screenings.
- Screening dates vary
- $9 (children 12 and under); $15 (regular admission); $90 (pack of 10 tickets)
- The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin
- www.austintheatre.org/events/2025-summer-classic-film-series
Esports entertainment company BLAST will present Austin’s first esports arena event at the Moody Center this summer. The BLAST.tv Austin Major will feature 32 of the world’s top Counter-Strike teams competing in playoff rounds for a $1.25 million prize pool. Although the event is sold out, fans can watch the livestreamed competition online.
- June 3-22
- No admission
- Watch online at www.blast.tv
The Austin Public Library will kick off its summer reading challenge with a family-friendly party. The event will celebrate children, literacy and learning with storytimes and activities, a laser light show, a family resource fair, nature education and more.
- June 7, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Central Library, 710 W. César Chávez St., Austin
- www.library.austintexas.gov
Shop for home decor, clothing, art, food and more at this market showcasing independent artists and makers at the Palmer Events Center. The event will also have a do-it-yourself station where guests can create a unique keepsake.
- June 7-8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $8-$20 (tickets)
- 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin
- www.marketsformakers.com/austin
Celebrate Juneteenth at a parade and festival at Rosewood Park.
- June 19, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 2300 Rosewood Ave., Austin
- www.juneteenthcentraltexas.com
Pease Park Conservancy and Future Front Texas will present a community picnic to celebrate Pride Month with music, food and drinks, art installations and crafts, vendors and more.
- June 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury St., Austin
- www.peasepark.org/pride-picnic
With the theme Our Stories, Our Voices, the 19th annual Austin African American Book Festival will showcase local, regional and national authors, activists and historians, and feature author panels, book discussions, children’s storytimes and activities, vendors and more. This year’s featured author is Walter Mosley.
- June 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- George Washington Carver Library and Museum, 1165 Angelina St., Austin
- www.aaabookfest.org
The Austin Symphony Orchestra will perform these free concerts on Sunday evenings throughout June. Attendees can bring their lawn chairs and blankets to sit on the Long Center’s lawn and enjoy some jazz music, classical music and more.
- Through June 29, 7:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin
- www.austinsymphony.org
