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Check out these upcoming events in Austin.
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
Summer Stock Austin’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ will take place at the McCullough Theatre.
Blues on the Green
Austin’s longest-running free concert series will return to Zilker Metropolitan Park. The two-day weekend event is family- and pet-friendly.
The Blanton Museum of Art’s Summer Dance Series: The Two-Step Edition
The museum’s Summer Dance Series returns for the second year in June, July, and August, highlighting a different dance style with lessons and live music. Attendees can also enjoy a full day of activities, including art talks, storytime and hands-on artmaking for all ages. August’s edition is two-step.
Silent Film Screening with Live Score: ‘Metropolis’
The Austin Central Library will host a screening of the 1972 silent film, ‘Metropolis’, as Austin musician David DiDonato performs the score live.
Sickle Cell Blood Drive
The Church of Christ at East Side will host a community sickle cell blood drive with the American Red Cross. Donors will be offered a gift card, and first-time donors a Red Cross t-shirt. Donors can schedule a time online with sponsor code coceastside.
POP Cats Austin 2025
The POP Cats convention will have all things cat-related for attendees’ furry friends. There will be a gaming zone, a cat art exhibit, cat coloring activities, a permanent and temporary cat tattoo parlor and more. The Austin Humane Society and other local organizations will be in attendance with adoptable cats.
7th Annual Abbey Lights Up COTA Gala
This gala, taking place at the Circuit of the Americas, will be hosted by Chet Garner and feature auctions, a champagne wall and entertainment including from country music artist Rick Trevino. The gala will support the Abigail E. Keller Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting medically fragile children.
Beat 4 Beat 10th Anniversary
Local nonprofit Beat 4 Beat will celebrate 10 years of empowering youth through music at Meanwhile Brewing. The event will feature a silent auction in addition to live performances by local Austin artists Nakia, Deer Fellow and DJ Jensen.
Gambler Days
The Austin Gamblers, the city’s professional bull riding team, will compete against other teams in the league over three days at the Moody Center.
Pride Parade & Festival
This year’s Pride theme is “Silence=Death,” encouraging the community to raise their voices “in protest, in celebration, and in unity.” There will be games and carnival rides, vendor booths, food and drinks. The parade is free to attend and will start at the Texas State Capitol.
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Solve a murder mystery as you dine. Each ticket includes entry to the show, along with dinner, waitstaff gratuity and more. Actors in the show are not in costume, and hide within the audience to make the experience interactive.
The Front Festival
Future Front Texas will present its annual independent music, film and art showcase over Labor Day Weekend at iconic venues across Austin.
September
Music For The Mind
Local nonprofit The SIMS Foundation will host this gala to celebrate 30 years of supporting mental health in Austin’s music community. The night will feature a three-course seated dinner, open bar, silent auction and a live music performance to be announced.
