Austin Oita Sister City Committee will host a summer festival on Sept. 20 where attendees can watch cultural performances. (Courtesy Austin Oita Sister City Committee)
The Central Austin community can mark their calendars with events throughout the next few months ranging from live music and fundraising to cultural presentations and art displays.
This list is not comprehensive. Event details are subject to change.
September
Zilker Relays
Austin Runners Club will host its annual team-based running celebration where each of four participants completes a 2.5-mile loop, totaling a 10-mile relay. Children 13 and under can participate in the Marathon Kids Dash and all proceeds from both races support Marathon Kids.
Sept. 5, 6 p.m.
$367.47 (relay team registration), $18.23 (Marathon Kids Dash)
Teresa Lozano Long Community Day will feature live music, food, crafts and games. (Courtesy The Long Center/Photo by Brynn Osborn)
Annual Sept. 11th Memorial Mt Climb
The annual tradition features a 9/11 memorial climb where participants climb Mount Bonnell 44 times to reach the 220 stories of stairs in the Twin Towers. The event will also raise donations for nonprofit My Veteran Passion, which provides resources to aid against veteran suicide.
South Austin Fitness will host its 9/11 memorial climb at Mount Bonnell on Sept. 11. (Courtesy South Austin Fitness)
The KPOP Event
The KPOP-themed community event hosted by Resolution Eyecare will feature music, food and raffle prizes to help promote local businesses. Participants will use a stamp card system and those who collect stamps from all participating businesses will be entered into a raffle for a grand prize drawing.
Sept. 13, 2-6 p.m.
Free
Crescent Shopping Center, 6929 Airport Blvd., Austin
The world-renowned conservationist and ethologist will reflect on her journey of how she grew from a child with a curiosity and love for animals to becoming a trailblazing scientist and household name in the conservation space.
Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m.
$65+
The Long Center, Dell Hall, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin
Jane Goodall will talk about her journey as a world-renowned conservationist and ethologist at The Long Center. (Courtesy The Long Center/Photo by LJ Garcia)
Oita Japan Summer Festival
The family-friendly festival immerses participants in Japanese culture with food, kids’ activities, music, dance, fashion, cultural presentations and travel tips.
Sept. 20, 11:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
$25 (early bird ages 12 and under general admission), $37 (early bird 13 and up general admission), $198 (VIP level one), $127 (VIP level two)
The popular music festival will kick off with its first weekend, showcasing artists such as Hozier, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, The Strokes and Empire of the Sun.