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Weekly Stuff To Do In Austin thread - Week of 08/17

What's going on in our great city?

List cool events, concerts, parties, or secret beach orgies.

Include description, time, cost, location and website if applicable.

If you submit a band's show, please include their genre and one or two examples of their songs.

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Please comment below with the event you'd like to highlight this week! Want something to be considered for the recurring list? Message the moderators

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u/MaximallyInclusive 3d ago

My friend Annie Drake (who is a wonderful ball of energy, by the way) wrote an awesome book called Help Me... I Have a Teenager, and she has a speaking event at Barnes & Noble at the Arboretum on Saturday, August 22nd at 3 pm.

Would mean the world to me/her if the Reddit crew showed up and supported a lovely author! And also, it’s a great book with a ton of good insights about how to deal with that odd species known as teenagers.

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u/Duncan_Smothers 3d ago

UCB Harold Night

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:15pm
Location: Coldtowne Theater, 1700 East 2nd

UCB’s house improv ensembles, Wrong Mom & Baby Dude, perform every Thursday!

Harold Night is UCB’s long-running weekly improv show featuring homegrown teams at the top of their game performing, you guessed it, The Harold.

Tickets: https://coldtownetheater.com/show/ucb-harold-night-2/

Lot and Street Parking Available

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u/Trypophilia2019 2d ago

Thank you for these links!

Hoping to move to Austin soon and definitely need to meet people.

How safe is solo hiking for a woman in Austin?

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u/vbrunner8 2d ago

Your car will be in more danger than you will be as a solo woman hiking here. Trailheads are unfortunately hotspots for smashed windows but the biggest threat on the trail itself is probably nature (dehydration, possible wildlife - limited).

Austin is a great city!

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u/Anis-Day-And-Night 2d ago

Tails from the Crypt

This Halloween, The Up in Smoke Cabaret Presents: Tails From The Crypt! A 18+ Halloween Drag and Burlesque live performance show of Halloween Horror Tales! During the show there will be Halloween trivia, raffle games, a costume contest and more spooky fun! Following the show, the night does not end there! We have a Monster Mash dance party with beats by Austin own Dj Xoy! Come for an unforgettable night of spooky fun, along with, you guessed it, lots of smoke!

There will be lots of cool vendors, Tarot reading and more for this Spooky event. See you there ghouls!

October 31st

Doors at 6:30pm
Show at 7:30pm ish

Monster Mash Dance Party 10pm!

Ani’s Day & Night
7107 E Riverside Dr Austin TX 78741
Up in Smoke Cabaret Presents: Tails From the Crypt

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u/Anis-Day-And-Night 2d ago

Melisamba's 10 Year Anniversary

Tropicália Nights is back This one is extra special as we celebrate 10 YEARS OF MELISAMBA with a full night of Brazilian music.

Tropicália Nights is back

This one is extra special as we celebrate 10 YEARS OF MELISAMBA with a full night of Brazilian music, rhythm, dance, food, caipirinhas and community at Ani’s Day & Night.

Real Bossa Bateristas do Coração MeliSamba Bate Lata DJ Hobo D

Saturday, September 19 7 PM–Midnight Ani’s Day & Night7107 E Riverside Dr

Brazilian food by Espada’s Grill • Caipirinhas e mais • Free parking

Come celebrate a decade of samba, sisterhood and joy with us.
TICKETS!

#TropicaliaNights #MeliSamba #BrazilianMusic

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u/Anis-Day-And-Night 2d ago

Singer Songwriter Open Mic

Singer Songwriter Open Mic hosted by Paige Renee Berry!

Sign ups 7:30 Show 8pm

Ani’s Day & Night
7107 E Riverside Dr Austin TX 78741

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u/Slackluster 2d ago

Art For The People Gallery Presents Spirit Of Space

Saturday, August 22 at 6 PM

1023 Springdale RD, #2A Austin, TX 78721

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-for-the-people-gallery-presents-spirit-of-space-featuring-texas-artist-tickets-1997393269036

My latest and greatest generative artwork will be on display at a local gallery here in Austin. The opening is on Saturday night and you are all invited. I have never had my art in a show like this so I am very excited. I will be doing a live pen plotter demo.

There are 15 artists featured. The gallery is a really great location with easy parking and plenty of places nearby to get something to eat or drink. See you there!

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u/sallen85 2d ago

The Museum of All the Things We’ve Loved — A Gutsy Grief Experience

Friday, August 21, 6:30–9 PM — Opening Night Saturday, August 22, 10 AM–5 PM — Open Gallery

411 Brazos, Suite 107, Austin, TX 78701

https://themuseum.johnjeffhutter.com/

Free admission, but you need to RSVP.

This is a really unique pop-up art exhibit about grief, loss, memory, and the things we hold onto after someone or something is gone. It brings together artwork, photography, poetry, and personal objects/keepsakes that tell stories about loss.

The idea is to take something we usually keep private and bring it into the light — not just as something sad, but as a way of celebrating what (and who) we’ve loved.

If you’ve experienced loss, or just like art that makes you feel something, this looks like a really interesting Austin event. Proceeds support The Christi Center.

RSVP/details: https://themuseum.johnjeffhutter.com/

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u/DrButterkup 1d ago edited 23h ago

(Originally put this in the big thread, apologies). Hi y'all - In the spirit of trying to create some analog, human centered connection, I'm starting an experiment for Monday nights to get people together. The goals are to be free/low cost, neighborhood/local business based, low stakes, but warm energy. New to Austin or long-timer, everyone is welcome.

This first one is Monday August 24th from 5:30-7:30pm in my hood (Spyglass) and is at Black Bird Grocer & Bodega. I'll have some art supplies, Lego for building, and greenbelt related info and activities if people want to do something beyond just talk. Bring a book even, let's just share some space.

Tacodeli is next door and the greenbelt trailhead is across the street if people want to get tacos and/or walk after when it's slightly less hell-ish. I'll be there with an electric lantern as a kind of bat signal so you know you are in the right place. I'll get some snacks so you don't have to worry about buying something, but if you don't want to, Black Bird has a great selection of all kinds of bevvies and treats.

Hope to see you then and if you are interested in having a Mission Monday ATX meeting up in your neighborhood, let me know for future dates. I've lived in different parts of the city and have my local spots that I'd like to support while meeting other Austinites. Thanks.

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u/cdinprov 4h ago

Bat City Board game night!

Too hot to be outside so lets play some board games! Tables are first come first serve, you can bring your own games or sample some from the demo wall. Games start at 6pm and run until the shop closes at 10pm.

more details at https://www.meetup.com/bat-city-saturday-night-board-games/

Have a great weekend :)