Week of July 21st

Micrófono Abierto de Poesía cada.Palabra | Presentado por Mazat & Maxochitl

8pm - 10pm @ The VORTEX, FREE!

Immerse yourself in a bilingual poetry open mic that celebrates both English and Spanish spoken word artists! This community-driven event features registration at 7:30pm for poets and musicians, with proceeds supporting CFO (Comité Fronterizo de Obrer@s), a grassroots organization empowering workers along the Mexico-U.S. border. Get your free tickets here and enjoy special drink deals including $8 margaritas and $6 beer + shot combos.

Me Mer Mo Monday

7pm - 10pm @ DadaLab, 2008 Alexander Ave, FREE!

Dive into Austin's weekly dose of beautiful weirdness at this experimental art gathering! Artists working at the intersection of art, design, and technology converge for an evening of creative chaos and innovation. Expect the unexpected as digital artists, makers, and tech creatives showcase their latest projects in this underground laboratory of artistic exploration. Check out their Facebook event for the latest lineup of mind-bending installations and performances.

The Gonga Line Open Mic

9pm @ East Austin Comedy, FREE!

Take control of Austin's most interactive open mic night! Comedians get 1-6 minutes to win you over, but here's the twist—if they bomb, YOU hit the clicker to gong them off stage with flashing lights. Say goodbye to cringing through bad acts and hello to being the judge, jury, and executioner of comedy. This free BYOB event puts the power in your hands, with drinks available for 21+. Grab your free ticket to keep track and prepare to unleash your inner comedy critic!

RBC House Live

10pm - 2pm @ Antone's, FREE!

Kick off MLS All-Star Week with this exclusive celebration of Black excellence hosted by Charles Beloved! This invite-only extravaganza features live DJ sets, R&B performances by Soul Lounge Band, light bites, and complimentary signature cocktails courtesy of Jameson for early arrivals. RSVP required for this daytime party that brings together athletes, influencers, and industry leaders for music, networking, and empowerment at Austin's legendary Antone's Nightclub.

Ice Ages in July

10am @ 2400 Trinity St (Texas Science & Natural History Museum) - $10 (free for Members)

Beat the Texas heat with this deliciously ironic celebration of all things frozen! Cool off with pop-up activities exploring prehistoric ice ages while enjoying the museum's excellent air conditioning. Perfect for escaping the summer swelter while learning about woolly mammoths and ancient glaciers—because nothing says "Texas summer" like studying ice ages.

Astronomy on Tap ATX #91

8pm @ Celis Brewery, FREE!

Get your mind blown while sipping craft beer at this stellar combination of science and suds! This monthly gathering features fascinating astronomy talks, cosmic news updates, and interactive demonstrations that make the universe accessible to everyone. Join fellow stargazers for an evening where black holes meet brewskis—because nothing pairs better with celestial wonders than a cold pint.

Trash Movie Tuesdays @ Pixel Palace

8:30pm @ 2471 S AW Grimes Blvd, Round Rock, FREE!

Dive into cinematic dumpster fire heaven with this weekly celebration of gloriously terrible movies! This double feature showcases films so bad they're brilliant, complete with audience commentary and free admission. Bring your sense of humor and prepare for B-movie magic that makes "The Room" look like Shakespeare.

School of Rock AllStars Tour

6:30pm @ 3TEN - $20

Witness the future of rock 'n' roll as the globe's most talented young musicians take the stage! These kids auditioned from schools worldwide to join this epic summer tour, performing alongside local house bands at premier venues like Red Rocks and Lollapalooza. This concert showcases the next generation's incredible musical prowess—prepare to be blown away.

Entering & Exiting 3-Dimensional Reality: Entering

7:30pm - 8:30pm @ Casa De Luz - $10

This philosophical deep dive explores preparations for birth, the birth experience, and how pre-birth memories shape us. Led by Corrin Gani, it's about the journey into life and our choices throughout existence - basically a cosmic birth story that'll make you question everything about reality.

Video Game Soundtracks on Strings

6pm, 7:45pm, 9:30pm @ ConcertDome, $60+

A live string quartet performs video game soundtracks while you're surrounded by stunning 360° visuals that transport you through pixelated adventures and legendary battles. It's nostalgia meets high culture in an immersive dome experience that hits you right in the feels.

2025 MLS All-Star Game

8pm @ Q2 Stadium - $166+

Witness history as the MLS All-Stars battle Liga MX All-Stars in the first-ever professional All-Star Game played in Austin. This epic showdown between Major League Soccer's finest and Mexico's top league promises to be an unforgettable night of world-class soccer at Q2 Stadium.

VOICES: Experiments in Spirit Communication with The Austin Séance

7pm - 8:30pm @ First Spiritualist Church of Austin - $12.99

Get ready to potentially chat with the deceased using radios and spirit trumpets in this hands-on paranormal investigation. Learn electronic voice phenomena techniques while setting up rudimentary ghost communication systems in an authentic spiritualist church. Future sessions promise even more advanced experimental techniques for serious ghost hunters.

Water Purification Workshop

7pm - 9pm @ The Buzz Mill, $33.85

Learn to locate, collect, and purify natural water in this unexpectedly fascinating survival skills workshop. Your ticket includes a free drink token and a special Lumber Society Water Purification badge – perfect for the apocalypse-curious. Bring a knife, notepad, and your thirst for knowledge.

Christmas (Eve) In July Ft. Magic Rockers Of Texas, Hunch, ModernForm, Megafauna

8pm - 12am @ Hotel Vegas, $12

Break out your ugliest Christmas sweater in the middle of summer! This festive fever dream features four killer bands plus a drunk Santa photo booth and 2-for-1 jello shots to keep the holiday spirit flowing. Math rock meets Christmas magic in the most wonderfully bizarre way possible.

Wifisfuneral live in Austin Texas (W/CKENT & The New SFD)

7pm @ Blindside Lounge

The underground legend returns! This isn't your typical rap show – it's a rare chance to catch an artist who built a cult following and influenced the next wave without ever compromising his sound. Wifisfuneral plus fellow underground powerhouse CKENT promise moshpit energy, exclusive drops, and surprise performances for those in the know.

Classic Game Fest 2025

1pm - 5pm @ Palmer Events Center (Fri-Sun)

Texas' ultimate retro gaming blowout is here! Over 15,000 fans, 200+ vendors, and 100,000 square feet of nostalgia with retro competitions, costume contests, live gaming tunes, and tons of freeplay arcades. It's three epic days celebrating classic gaming culture—and they never expire!

Anxious! At The Disco Christmas in July

9pm - 2am @ The Highball - FREE!

Get ready to jingle all the way in flip-flops! This FREE emo nostalgia trip cranks up that 2000s energy with pop punk classics from Blink-182, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, and more. It's Christmas in July meets your iPod days—the perfect combo of holiday cheer and emotional damage.

Adventure Time Costume Night

7pm - 1am @ The Tiny Minotaur Tavern - $10, 21+

Gather your crew and head to The Rift for an epic Adventure Time costume night! Rock your best Ooo character, sip special drinks, and get ready for quirky fun with surprising feels. Free for members, $10 for non-members—fantasy outfits highly encouraged, but leave the noise-making devices at home!

HEAT WAVES SAPPHIC PARTY

9pm @ The Courtyard ATX - $30

Turn up the HEAT at this BIPOC talent showcase featuring MC Mama Duke, DJs KShal, Tuhwana, La Nancita, and DragonnQueenBurlesque. Enjoy bottle service, vendors, and FREE TATTOOS (yes, really!). The first 40 people get a FREE shot, so grab your crew and make some WAVES together!

Bora Dream Fest

1:00PM - 6:00PM @ 625 Industrial Blvd, FREE!

Celebrate the return of BTS with Austin's ultimate K-pop celebration! Bora Dream Fest was created specifically for ARMY and K-pop fans alike, bringing together the community through shared love for Korean pop culture, complete with themed activities, photo ops, and fellow fans ready to stan together.

Bikini Car Wash (Multiple Locations)

12PM - 3PM @ Twin Peaks locations - Service pricing

Austin's getting steamy with simultaneous bikini car washes happening at multiple Twin Peaks locations throughout the day. Whether you hit up Twin Peaks Austin (12-3pm), Round Rock (11am-3pm), or San Marcos (12-3pm), your ride gets the shine it deserves while you enjoy cold beer and bikini models making your Saturday sizzle.

2nd ARRAIÁ DA FAZENDINHA 2025

6:00PM - 1:00AM @ Ani's Day & Night - $15

Get your boots and cowboy hat ready for Austin's ultimate Brazilian country celebration! Farm Fest 2025 features authentic Brazilian eats, live performances by Legião mais Urbana and Sander Pinheiro, plus the traditional quadrilha dance where everyone's welcome to join the infectious Latin party vibes.

The Matrix: RAVE

10:00PM - 5:00AM @ 4211 Todd Ln, $28.49

Step out of the simulation and into your most uncensored self at this all-night Permission Portal for the Wild, the Awakened, and the Uncontainable. This isn't just a party—it's a reality-bending experience designed to liberate your authentic essence through pulsing beats and consciousness-expanding vibes until dawn breaks.

Ginnys Chicken $#!+ Bingo! w/ Ian Stewart

3:30pm @ C-Boy's Heart & Soul Bar - FREE!

Dale Watson's infamous country bingo madness hits a new venue for this Sunday-funday road trip vibe! Get ready for cold beers, hot chicks (literally), and the best Austin Country, Honky Tonk, and Western Swing while playing the most entertainingly chaotic bingo game in town—where chicken shit meets country gold.

The Ins and Outs of Straps

3pm - 4:30pm @ RSVP To See Location, $15+

Certified Sex Educator Jamie Joy leads this boldly educational workshop exploring strap-on intimacy for all genders and experience levels. With only 20 spots available, this frank and empowering session promises to transform your approach to pleasure with expert guidance in a safe, judgment-free environment.

Taste & Tease — A Night of Indulgence

9pm - 10:30pm @ 310 Colorado St - $36+

TrapHouse Caribbean serves up soul food meets seduction in downtown Austin with a family-style Southern dinner alongside a sultry burlesque show hosted by Dragula's Louisiana Purchase. This provocative dining experience combines comfort food with sensual entertainment—two-drink minimum required for the full indulgent experience.