Week of August 4th

King of the Hill Watch Party

7pm @ Austin's Pizza Westlake, FREE!

Join fellow fans for a nostalgic trip back to Arlen, Texas at this weekly King of the Hill watch party! Grab a slice, settle in, and enjoy classic episodes with other propane and propane accessory enthusiasts at Austin's Pizza Westlake. Show your appreciation to the venue by purchasing at least one item - it's a small price to pay for reliving Hank Hill's adventures with good company.

KPOP Photocard Holders & Clay Toploaders

6:30pm - 8:30pm @ WhichCraft Tap Room & Bottle Shop, $23.18+

Decorate your own photocard holders with stickers, beads, charms, and craft custom clay toploaders while meeting fellow KPOP fans. This unique crafting session combines creative expression with fandom community in an unexpectedly cozy bottle shop setting. Perfect for collectors looking to upgrade their display game with handmade accessories.

Flower Power - Burlesque Show!

7:45pm (doors) @ Kick Butt Coffee Music & Booze, $11.20+

First Monday of every month brings a groovy slumber party vibe with burlesque and variety acts celebrating nature, beauty, and peace. This month's "Flower Power" theme features performers like Violent Valentine, Kitty LaRue, and Disco Lemonade hosted by Rusty Grindstaff. Slip into your comfiest pants and experience this monthly Jammie Jam tradition where established favorites meet fresh talent in an intimate coffee shop setting.

Witchy Happy Hour

6pm - 8pm @ The Book Burrow (Pflugerville) - BYOB

Calling all witches, warlocks, and mystical beings! Come talk about witchy things with other witches every other Tuesday in this casual BYOB gathering. Whether you're into crystals, tarot, spells, or just want to connect with Austin's magical community, this is your coven. Bring your own libations and prepare for enchanting conversations about all things supernatural and mystical.

Clay Besties (Pet Edition)

6pm - 8pm @ Captain Quack's Bakery, $28.52+

Immortalize your furry, feathered, or scaled best friend in clay form because they absolutely deserve it! This beginner-friendly workshop provides all materials to create a desk figure, dashboard companion, or keychain version of your beloved pet. With instructions and helpers ensuring your pet would approve, this quirky crafting session promises to capture your companion's essence in clay forever.

Night Shift: Monthly Musician Mixer

7pm - 10pm @ VINYL Beauty Bar (Donation)

Austin Texas Musicians nonprofit presents the ultimate industry networking event where musicians mingle with civic leaders, industry pros, and nonprofit partners. As ATXMs faces a financial crisis in their mission to support 8,000+ Central Texas musicians, this mixer serves as both community building and fundraising lifeline. Connect with the people who make Austin the "Live Music Capital of the World" while supporting the organization fighting for musicians' livelihoods.

The Floor Is Lava: Explosive Sketch Comedy + Molten Hot Players!

8:30pm - 9:30pm @ Fallout Theater - $8+

Don't let your feet touch the ground – it's molten lava down there! Austin's hottest sketch comedy showcase brings fresh scripted comedy to the stage with the city's best writers and performers in a fun, loose, and experimental format. This monthly comedy explosion features new sketches from Austin's molten hot comics, plus Fallout Theater now has a full bar (no more BYOB). Grab discounted advance tickets for $8 online to save $4 off door price!

Fairy Ear Cuffs Workshop

6:30pm - 8:30pm @ The Hive, $28.52+

Craft magical no-piercing ear accessories using cuffs, beads, and enchanted charms for that perfect whimsical look. Whether you're channeling cottagecore vibes or celestial magic, you'll create dreamy wearable art perfect for your next renaissance faire. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and leave with fairy-worthy accessories.

Priestesses of the Spiral Path: Lughnasa Women's Circle

7pm - 10pm @ Old San Antonio Rd - $30

Step into a sacred Celtic ritual celebrating the harvest season with ceremonial cacao, drumming, and nature mandala creation. This soulful sisterhood gathering honors the wild woman within through Irish Celtic traditions and elemental blessings. Join the Priestesses of the Spiral Path for thanksgiving, reflection, and powerful feminine energy.

RAIN Drops - Live Performance

10:30pm @ Rain on 4th, FREE!

Your favorite Rain on 4th staff take the stage for a live performance showcase on the first Wednesday of every month. This intimate venue transforms into a performance space where the bartenders become the entertainment, creating a unique inside look at Austin's nightlife talent.

Freakier Friday Premier

6:30pm @ Secret Location - RSVP Required, $20

Ready to relive the Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis magic? This private Freaky Friday screening is surrounded by awesome queers and encourages the most creative costume chaos imaginable. Swap outfits with your bestie, channel your inner Pink Slip member, or go full Chad Michael Murray – the weirder, the better. RSVP and payment equals your ticket, with doors at 6:30pm and movie starting at 7pm sharp with no previews, so don't be late to get freaky.

Hot Ones Challenge Night at Anchor Bar

7pm-9pm @ Anchor Bar Round Rock, FREE!

Think you can handle the heat? Put your spice endurance to the ultimate test with 10 wings featuring ramping heat levels while facing off with trivia, just like the celebs on the show. Hosted by Sawyer from 102.7 ESPN Austin, this official Hot Ones Challenge will either make you a legend or leave you struggling under pressure. Show up early as challenger spots are limited, with cold Stella Artois on tap to cool the burn and bragging rights for those who survive.

Scott H. Biram - The Dirty Old One Man Band

6:30pm @ C-Boy's Heart & Soul Bar - $5 Cover

Known as The Dirty Old One Man Band, Scott H. Biram is a one-man wrecking crew who can soothe you with haunting South Texas blues one minute, then turn the scene into a wild truck driver's mosh pit the next. This preacher-man yodels, growls, and preaches with gritty flair while cranking out riffs from worn-out Gibson guitars, keeping beat with his custom stomp board and amplified left foot. Warning: getting too close might leave you with a little grease, but you're definitely gonna see the light.

CanDeStroy Movement Presents: And They Were Roommates - A Burlesque Event

8pm @ The 13th Floor - $20+

Get ready for sparkle and celebration with this burlesque tribute to LGBTQ+ history that puts a fabulous remix on love through the ages. Doors open at 8pm with the show kicking off at 9pm, featuring performances that shine a light on queer stories in the most dazzling way possible. Grab your tickets for $20 general admission or upgrade to VIP for $35 – because let's face it, history has never looked this good in sequins and feathers.

Labubu Pool Party

12pm - 8pm @ Cabana Club - FREE

Get your summer vibe on with this kawaii pool party featuring over $500 in giveaways, iLLfest 2026 tickets, and flash tattoos by @briza.camacho! This adorable Labubu-themed pool bash promises to be Austin's cutest summer celebration with prizes and poolside fun all day long.

Black Art WKND '25 - BLACK ART AIRWAYS

6pm Fri - 10:30pm Sat @ Distribution Hall, $55+

Welcome aboard Black Art AirWays for the third annual celebration reimagined as a cultural destination where Black creativity moves with purpose, power, and motion. This immersive weekend features bold programming celebrating Black artists, designers, musicians, and culture shapers with your boarding pass to something unforgettable.

Savage Garden - A Questionable Behavior Burning Man Fundraiser

9pm - 1am @ The Oven, $25+

Step into the jungle and dance into the stars as we open the Lion's Gate Portal and awaken the wild within! This mystical Burning Man fundraiser promises untamed expression, fire performances, and cosmic energy in true Austin weird fashion. Get ready for a night of primal dancing and otherworldly experiences.

Paddlepalooza with Secret Disco Society

1pm - 6pm @ Lou Neff Point on Town Lake, FREE!

Join Secret Disco Society for a unique floating DJ experience on Lady Bird Lake! Bring your paddleboard (or rent one for $61.49) and paddle to Lou Neff Point where DJs will be spinning beats on the water with complimentary drinks and high-energy vibes. This free event combines Austin's love for the lake with dance music in a one-of-a-kind aquatic party setting.

The Jigglewatts Present: The Great Show

9pm doors/10pm show @ Elysium - $10-$100

After 19 dazzling years, one of the world's most awarded burlesque troupes brings high-octane Texas teasers to celebrate drag king Alexander the Great's appearance on "King of Drag" reality TV! Expect signature Jigglewatts glamour mixed with unconventional creations, featuring Ruby Joule, Jolie Goodnight, and special guests Buck Wylde and Lilith Azazel.

Bollywood Nights - ATX Biggest Bollywood Party

9:30pm - 2am @ Speakeasy, $13.54+

Austin's #1 Bollywood extravaganza features DJ NISH & DJ ANUPI spinning live video DJ sets with epic visuals on big screens! Early bird tickets just $10 for the first 100 people. This desi celebration brings Bollywood bangers, Tollywood tracks, and infectious Bhangra energy to downtown's legendary Speakeasy—VIP rooms and bottle service available for the full glam experience.

Comedy Hypnosis: Lose Your Mind with Laughter

10pm - 11pm @ Fallout Theater - $15+

Austin's own hypnotist Christopher McKay pulls volunteers from the crowd for hilariously wild scenarios you won't believe! Watch your friends become comedy stars under hypnosis or volunteer yourself for an unforgettable mind-bending experience. This interactive show blends psychology with pure entertainment—and Fallout Theater now has a bar, so liquid courage is available.

RuPaul (DJ Set) at The Concourse Project

7pm - 1am @ The Concourse Project, $75+

The legendary drag superstar herself brings her iconic beats to Austin's premier outdoor venue! This electrifying outdoor dance party features Mama Ru spinning house, dance, and club anthems under the stars. Get ready to werk it on the dance floor until the early morning hours at this once-in-a-lifetime musical experience.

Fantasy Figure Drawing Workshop

2pm - 5pm @ The Tiny Minotaur Tavern - $15, 21+

Channel your inner artist at this unique live figure drawing class featuring an actual nude model in a fantasy-themed setting. Bring your own supplies and prepare for an intimate artistic experience that includes nudity—plus the tavern serves refreshing non-alcoholic drinks to keep you hydrated while you create. Space is extremely limited, so grab your spot fast!

Ladies Sauna Social

6pm - 8pm @ The Ocean Lab - $25

Sweat it out in this women-only sauna experience featuring meaningful conversations, local tea, and Waterloo sparkling water. This intimate gathering encourages authentic connection through conversation cards or free-flowing chat in a steamy, relaxed environment. Come as you are and leave feeling grounded, inspired, and thoroughly detoxified after bonding with fellow Austin women.

Texas Grindcore Obliteration Compilation Release Show

2pm @ Mohawk Austin - Indoor / All Ages

Get ready to have your eardrums obliterated! This intense showcase features the heaviest grindcore and powerviolence bands from across Texas, including Trucido, Imminent End, Deprivation, and Swiss. This compilation release party promises mind-blowing brutality that'll leave you questioning your life choices—in the best possible way.