August 2018 Calendar of Events
Courtesy of Texas National Title
Festivals & Culture
August 2nd | 5:00 – 8:00 pm
First Thursday Austin
Enjoy early evening special activities, along the famous SoCo street. South Congress Ave, Austin
August 2nd | 5:00 – 8:00 pm
First Thursday Dripping Springs
Enjoy early evening special activities, music, art, dining and shopping on charming Mercer Street. Downtown Dripping Springs https://www.facebook.com/ firstThursdaydrippingsprings/
August 2nd | 5:00 – 8:00 pm
First Thursday Buda
Enjoy early evening special activities, music, art, dining and shopping along charming Main street. Downtown Buda www.ci.buda.tx.us/211/Annual-Events
August 2nd | 7:00 – 10:00 pm
2018 Best of ATX party
Celebrate the winners and top restaurants, shops, bars, and cultural institutions in Austin chosen in the annual Best of ATX issue of Austin Monthly. Wonderwall Studio, Austin http://www.Austinmonthly.com/AM/AustinMonthlys-Best-of-ATX-Party-2018/
August 3rd | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
First Friday in Georgetown
Enjoy early evening special activities, music, art, dining and shopping Downtown Georgetown
https://visit.georgetown.org/upcomingevents-calendar/
August 4th | 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Market days in Wimberley
Local artists, restaurants, music and more come together for these fun festival atmosphere markets: Downtown Wimberley http://www.shopmarketdays.com
August 7th | 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Trailer Food Tuesday
The finest selection of trailer food in Central Texas. Sample new trailers every month while enjoying live music, craft beer, and our beautiful view of the city. The Long Center, Austin http://thelongcenter.org/event/trailer-foodtuesdays/
August 11th
Austin Pride Festival
The PRIDE Festival is the largest annual LGBTQ advocacy and fundraising event in Central Texas! Dozens of non-profit organizations and social clubs use the Festival as a platform to inform and interact with the thousands of attendees. Fiesta Gardens, Austin www.Austinpride.org
August 11th
Market Days in Georgetown
Local artists, restaurants, music and more come together for these fun market: Downtown Georgetown www.downtowngeorgetownassociationtx. org/Market-Day.html
August 18th | 4:00 pm – Midnight
Bat Fest
Celebrate this batty event as the world’s largest urban bat colony (1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed Bats which take up seasonal residence beneath the Ann Richard’s Congress Street Bridge) take to the skies for their nightly flight. Enjoy live music, children activities, a costume contest and more. Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin www.roadwayevents.com
August 26th | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival
Beat the heat this summer! Join the Austin Chronicle for one of the world’s largest hot sauce festivals with as many as 10,000 spectators each year. Fiesta Gardens, Austin www.Austinchronicle.com/hot-sauce/
July 28th- August 3rd
Out of Bounds Comedy Festival
Comedians from around the country show Austinites their comedy chops and throw down in a mini-golf tourney. Various Locations, Austin. www.outofboundscomedy.com
Art and Theatre all Summer
The Paramount Theatre Summer Classic Film Series
Various dates and movie selections.
See the website for details and show times. The Paramount Theatre, Austin www.Austintheatre.org/film/classic-film-series/
August 1st-12th
Mary Poppins
Georgetown Palace Theatre https://app.arts-people.com/index. php?ticketing=gpt
August 1st-18 | 8:15 pm
Zilker Summer Musical
The outdoor amphitheater will host performances of “All Shook Up” featuring Elvis’ top hits Thursdays through Sundays beginning around 8:15 pm. Zilker Hillside Theatre, Austin www.zilker.org
August 1st and 15th | Sound and Cinema
Presented by Do512, Alamo Drafthouse and the Long Center. Check the website for updated film schedule and other details. The Long Center, Austin http://thelongcenter.org/event/sound-cinema/
August 19th | 7:30 pm
Kathy Griffin – Laugh Your Head Off World Tour Bass Concert Hall, Austin https://texasperformingarts.org/event/kathygriffin-2018-bass-concert-hall-Austin-texas
July 20th-September 2nd
Beauty and the Beast LIVE THEATRE!
The Topfer at ZACH, Austin http://tickets.zachtheatre.org/single/PSDetail. aspx?psn=6655
Sports
August 17th and 18th | 6:30 pm
Cedar Park Rodeo
HEB Center, Cedar Park http://www.hebcenter.com/events/detail/ cedar-park-rodeo
August 18th | 7:00 pm TXRD: Roller Eerby
Cherry Bombs vs. Holy Rollers Palmer Event Center, Austin http://www.txrd.com/schedule/
UT longhorns Calendar
Various dates and locations www.Texassports.com
Round Rock Express Baseball Calendar
Various dates during the month Dell Diamond, Round Rock http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t102
Music
August 2nd | 7:00 pm
Imagine Dragons – Evolve World Tour with special guest Grace Vanderwaal | Austin 360 Amphitheater, Austin http://Austin360amphitheater.com/events/ imagine-dragons-evolve-world-tour-withspecial-guest-grace-vanderwaal
August 3rd | 6:30 pm
Coheed and Cambria / Taking Back Sunday with the Story So Far – Austin 360 Amphitheater, Austin http://Austin360amphitheater.com/events/ coheed-and-cambria-taking-back-sunday-withthe-story-so-far
August 4th | 7:00 pm
Alkaline Trio – EMO’s, Austin https://www.emosAustin.com/alkaline-trio
August 4th | 6:00 pm
Randy Rogers Band, Jon Wolfe, and Kody West presented by KASE101 & 98.1 KVET Nutty Brown Amphitheater, Austin https://nuttybrown.com/event/1702277-randyrogers-band-Austin/
August 4th | 7:00 pm
311 and The Offspring – Never-Ending Summer Tour with special guests Gym Class Heroes Austin 360 Amphitheater, Austin http://Austin360amphitheater.com/events/311and-the-offspring-never-ending-summer-tourwith-special-guests-gym-class-heroes
August 8th | Blues on the Green
Austin’s favorite summer tradition is back.
93.3 KGSR’s Blues on the Green invites music lovers out to Zilker Park to enjoy a family and pet friendly night of homegrown music in a relaxed atmosphere. Grab your family, friends, dogs, and blankets, and join us for Austin’s largest FREE concert series. Zilker Park, Austin www.kgsr.com/promotions/blues-on-thegreen-home
August 11th | 7:00 pm
Dispatch with special guest Nahko and Medicine for the People Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater, Austin https://www.stubbsAustin.com/concert-listings/ calendar/dispatch-with-special-guest-nahkoand-medicine-for-the-people
August 15th | Doors @6:00pm | Show @7:00 pm
Toto – 40 Trips Around the Sun – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater, Austin https://www.stubbsAustin.com/concert-listings/ calendar/toto-40-trips-around-the-sun
August 24th | Doors @6:00pm | Show @7:30 pm
Kansas – Nutty Brown Amphitheater, Austin https://nuttybrown.com/event/1640220kansas-Austin/
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