Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett will perform at the Moody Amphitheater in Austin. Barnett will come to Austin as part of her Here and There Festival, bringing along artists Indigo De Souza and Ethel Chain. 7:30 p.m. $54. 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin. www.hereandtherefest.com
Sept. 3 | Swoon over new tunes
Austin’s Long Center will present an outdoor music festival, lookOUT, featuring an eclectic range of instruments such as synths, electronics, harp and percussion, and artists who “bend and blend genre,” including Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, The Album Leaf, Julianna Barwick and more. LookOUT will also have visual artists and food. Noon. $45. 701 W. River St., Austin. 512-474-5664. www.thelongcenter.org
Sept. 4 | Listen to music by Russ Glenn
Russ Glenn, an independent Americana and folk musician, will perform at Parmeson Wines. The venue hosts live music events on Sundays. 2-5 p.m. Free. 5300 Bell Springs Road, Dripping Springs. www.parmesonwines.com
Sept. 9 | Lace up your sneakers
The annual Zilker Relays will return. The relay race has teams of four, with each leg running 2.5 miles. After the race, 1990s cover band Type A will perform music from Weezer, Maroon 5, Blink-182, and more, and TacoDeli will provide lunch for runners. There is a separate 150-meter relay race for children 12 and under. 6 p.m. (kids race), 6:30 p.m. (full relay). $10 (kids), $70 (full relay). A detailed race map can be found on the website. www.zilkerrelays.com
Sept. 11 | Honor fallen heroes
Bear Creek Performance Training will hold its annual memorial climb on Mount Bonnell in honor of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Participants will climb Mount Bonnell 44 times, equalling the height of the stories in the twin towers combined. BCPT will be fundraising for Team Red White and Blue, a health and wellness nonprofit for veterans. Runners will start at 7 a.m., but individual start times are flexible. The event is free. 3800 Mount Bonnell Road, Austin. www.stayhappening.com/e/bcpts-12th-annual-9-11-memorial-mt-climb-E2ISUN2XWQ3
Sept. 13 | HAAM Day
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians will host its annual HAAM Day. HAAM will feature live music from over 100 artists from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Admission is free. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Locations vary. 512-541-4226. www.myhaam.org/haam-day
Sept. 17 | Hear Kikagaku Moyo
Japanese psychedelic rock band Kikagaku Moyo will play its final Austin show at the Far Out Lounge and Stage. First formed in Tokyo, the band released its final album in May after announcing it would be going on indefinite hiatus and pursuing other projects. 5 p.m. (doors). $40 (general admission), $75 (VIP). 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin. www.thefaroutaustin.com
Sept. 17-18 | Pecan Street Festival
The Pecan Street Association will host its free Fall Pecan Street Festival featuring live music and over 100 vendors offering handmade goods, food, drinks and more. The festival is held biannually to support the preservation of Sixth Street. Starts at 11 a.m. www.pecanstreetfestival.org
Sept. 18 | Support Livestrong
The Livestrong Foundation will host a charity run event as part of the Livestrong Challenge Series 2022 at Auditorium Shores. All ages and skill levels will be welcome to participate. The event is a fundraiser for the foundation’s mission, and participants are encouraged to walk or run in honor of those who have been affected by cancer. 7:30 a.m. $49 (per person), $19 (per dog). 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. www.livestrong.org/events
Sept. 18 | Observe and admire
The Austin Museum Partnership will host Austin Museum Day. Dozens of Austin-area art, history, culture, science and nature museums are collaborating to offer free admission and special events. Participating locations include Texas Music Museum, Texas Military Forces Museum and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Times and locations vary. Free. www.austinmuseums.org
Sept. 18 | CASA Superhero Run
Circuit of The Americas will be the site of the CASA Superhero Run on Sept. 18. CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates for children, is a nationwide nonprofit that recruits volunteers to advocate on behalf of neglected or abused children in the legal system, schools and communities. Attendees can walk or run a 5K in a superhero outfit of their choosing in support of CASA’s fundraising efforts. The parking lot opens at 7 a.m. and the race starts at 8:30 a.m. $10 (festival), $20 (1K), $40 (5K), $45 (timed entry 5K) 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd., Austin. www.casasuperherorun.com
Sept. 18 | Run to support veterans
The Travis Manion Foundation will hold its annual 9/11 Heroes Run at Camp Mabry. Participants of all fitness levels can run, walk or ruck—running with a weighted pack—the 5K in honor of first responders and military members. The foundation supports military members and families of fallen soldiers. 9 a.m. Prices start at $27.95 for a 1-mile run/walk and $34.64 for the 5K for active-duty military members or first responders. 2200 W. 35th St., Austin. www.travismanion.org/events/911-heroes-run/2022-austin-tx/
Sept. 22-29 | Explore the big screen
Fantastic Fest, the nation’s largest genre film festival celebrating horror, sci-fi, action and fantasy, will come to Austin this fall. Tickets are available for half the week or the full week at $275 and $545, respectively. “Cult member” tickets are also available for $1,495, which includes the full week, food and drink vouchers, access to exclusive parties and more. The weeklong festival will be held at the Alamo Drafthouse at 1120 S. Lamar Blvd. Times vary. www.fantasticfest.com
