Week of July 28

Stuffie Slumber Party

6pm Mon - 10am Tue @ Chick-fil-A Pflugerville, FREE!

Your childhood dreams come true as stuffed animals get the sleepover treatment at Chick-fil-A! Drop off your favorite plushie between 6-8pm Monday and they'll spend the night partying with the Chick-fil-A Cow. Pick up your well-rested stuffie Tuesday morning at 10am - who knows what adventures they'll have had while you were sleeping?

Guinean Dance Class w/Mami!

7pm @ Tapestry Dance, $15

Get your body moving to the infectious rhythms of West Africa! Mami Camara leads this live-drummed Guinean dance class where all skill levels can learn traditional movements while building community. The combination of authentic West African dance and live percussion creates an incredibly energizing cultural experience you won't find anywhere else in Austin.

Blue Monday w/ Soul Man Sam & Lindsay Beaver

8pm @ Antone's, $15

Memphis soul legend Soul Man Sam teams up with powerhouse Lindsay Beaver for Austin's most prestigious weekly blues residency at the Home of the Blues. Arrive early for first-come seating and fuel up on Antone's legendary Cliffy Dogs and five styles of Po Boys - recipes unchanged since 1962.

Intro to NightWalking

6:30pm @ 3706 Goodwin Ave, $10

Learn the ancient art of walking in complete darkness without artificial light. Katie Raver teaches this unique practice designed to lessen anxiety and achieve flow states through heightened responsiveness. It's meditation meets extreme hiking, perfect for those who find regular mindfulness too mainstream.

MagicProv: The Mashup

7pm @ Fallout Theater - $14

Mind-bending magic meets rapid-fire improv in this adults-only theatrical fever dream. Dr. Gary, a three-time Improv vs Everything champion, teams up with the Jokus Pokus Improv Troupe and rotating Austin magicians for a show that'll scramble your reality. With 45 years of combined improv experience, they've mastered the art of making magic hilariously unpredictable.

Many Directions: A Boy Band Drag Tribute Night

9pm @ Cheer Up Charlies

Get ready for the most fabulous nostalgia trip ever! This boy band drag tribute spectacular features Austin's finest queens channeling your favorite 90s and 2000s heartthrobs. Bobby Pudrido, Alexander the Great, and Travis Randy Travis will serve up pitch-perfect performances that'll have you screaming like it's 1999.

HUNKS The Show

8pm @ Spinners Bar and Grill, $19.12

The ultimate girls' night out returns to Austin! This high-energy male revue show promises an evening of excitement, entertainment, and unforgettable memories. Perfect for bachelorette parties, birthdays, or just because you deserve to be entertained by attractive men who know how to work a stage.

Motorbike Night at Tweedy's

6pm - 10pm @ Tweedy's Bar, FREE!

Cruise over for a unique courtyard experience where motorcycles take center stage! Park your bike (or just admire others') in the courtyard while hanging on the patio for dinner and vinyl music. This free, all-ages event celebrates bike culture with a laid-back atmosphere perfect for families, riders, and anyone who appreciates the rumble of engines and retro vibes.

Learn a Craft: Needle Felting

6:30pm - 8:30pm @ The Hive - $29

Master the final craft of Craft Camp by learning needle felting basics to create your own design that transforms into a wearable pin! All supplies provided plus take-home materials to continue your felting journey. This hands-on workshop teaches the fundamentals of this meditative fiber art perfect for beginners.

Tools to Integrate Psychedelic Experiences

7pm - 8:30pm @ Kuya, $23

Dive into this interactive workshop teaching techniques for inner spaciousness and group connection through movement, eye-gazing, and vocalization. Led by Gestalt/IFS Coach Joseph Mach, you'll explore energetics and tools to regulate psychedelic experiences while learning about stuck energy patterns. Expect simple grounding exercises, IFS work demonstrations, and a heart-opening container for community connection.

Prehistoric Art Studio

10:30AM - 11:30AM @ Texas Science and Natural History Museum

Channel your inner paleontologist and create art inspired by prehistoric creatures! This hands-on adventure lets you explore actual fossils while drawing your own version of ancient beasts. Perfect for families wanting something educational yet creative, this monthly workshop transforms the museum's Geology Gallery into an artistic time machine.

Giggle Water: A Comedy Cocktail Party

7:00PM - 9:30PM @ Cabana Club, FREE!

Get ready for a night of laughs and drinks where your first custom cocktail is on the house for the first 50 people! This high-class comedy experience features top-notch local comedians bringing premium humor, plus a mixologist creating special cocktails inspired by each comic's performance. Latin guitarist Roberto Fabre provides smooth sounds between sets.

Weird Al Yankovic - Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour

7:00PM @ Bass Concert Hall, $50+

Get ready to rock out with Weird Al as he hits the road for his BIGGER & WEIRDER 2025 Tour! This legendary multimedia comedy show is back and better than ever, serving up classic hits plus some fan favorites that you've never seen live before. Tickets are available for what promises to be an epic concert experience with his expanded crew.

PowerPints: The Ultimate PowerPoint Comedy Show

7:30PM @ Radio/East - $6.14, 18+

Grab a drink and prepare for the most hilariously bizarre presentations you've ever seen! Comedians get just five minutes to deliver absurd PowerPoint presentations on topics ranging from breakfast cereal rankings to conspiracy theories about cats. It's educational, ridiculous, and perfectly Austin – where even corporate presentation software becomes comedy gold.

Malum Malus Burlesque: Lammas

8:00PM @ 2307 Manor Rd - 18+

Celebrate the ancient harvest festival of Lammas with sensual burlesque artistry! This themed performance blends mythology, seasonal celebration, and sultry entertainment in true Austin style. Experience the intersection of pagan tradition and modern performance art as talented performers honor the first harvest celebration through dance and theatrical storytelling.

DeadEye's 15th Annual JERRYFEST

8pm @ Antone's - Prices vary

Celebrate the legendary Jerry Garcia with DeadEye's milestone anniversary show! This isn't just a tribute - it's a full-blown psychedelic journey through the Grateful Dead catalog. Expect epic jams, tie-dye vibes, and Austin's most devoted Deadheads gathering for one legendary night of musical magic on historic 5th Street.

Diamond Days: Van Halen Tribute at VINYL Beauty Bar

9pm @ VINYL Beauty Bar - Price varies

Doomy Folks presents the ultimate tribute to Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth era classics! Spend your Friday night with a full Van Halen concert experience featuring all the guitar wizardry and high-energy rock anthems that made the band legendary. Classic rock meets Austin's intimate venue vibes.

Debí Tirar Más Culo pt. 2: Bad Bunny Tribute Night

9pm - 1:30am @ Sahara Lounge - $10 cover

Round two of the epic Bad Bunny tribute that had May's party going wild! DJs All Day Ray, Helios, Chorizo Funk, plus special Houston guest MLE bring non-stop reggaeton vibes until close. Join the perreo party for Austin's hottest Latin night - translation: "I Should Have Twerked More" says it all!

A Birthday Burlesque Bonanza: Felicity Lustwind's Disco Fevre

9:30pm @ Elysium - $15+

Get ready to party in Leo Season with Exene's BFF, the fabulous Felicity Lustwind! This disco-inspired burlesque extravaganza will keep you dancing all night long. Throw on your flyest disco outfits and let's hit funky town with sequins, feathers, and serious retro glamour. It's burlesque meets Saturday Night Fever!

SHARK-A-THON

5:30pm - 7:30pm @ Alamo Drafthouse Village - Tickets Vary

Master Pancake is throwing a gnarly show celebrating Shark Week and the 50th anniversary of JAWS! We're packing the lineup with jaw-dropping, fin-tastic clips from the wildest shark flicks ever. Grab your tickets for this unhinged, cage-free shark party featuring clips from all the JAWS films, MEGs, SHARKNADOs, MEGA SHARKs, and even holiday hit SANTA JAWS. Expect surprises galore at this world premiere experience!

Blood & Brushes: SFX Showdown 2025

6:00pm @ Kick Butt Coffee - Price Varies

Ethereal Horror Fest and HorrorWeb Productions presents Blood & Brushes: SFX Showdown—three artists, three hours, and one spine-chilling challenge! Watch as talented special effects artists compete to create the most terrifying makeup transformations in this live competition. It's a unique blend of artistry and horror that showcases the incredible skill behind movie magic, all happening in Austin's beloved coffee house atmosphere.

Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash w/ Multiple Dead Tributes

12pm - 6pm @ The Far Out Lounge & Stage, $20

Honor the legend with an epic birthday celebration featuring Mostly Dead, Lone Star Dead, Flounders Without Eyes, and Cooper's Uncle! Bring your percussion instruments for a mid-show drum circle and sport your best beachy vibes – think tropical prints and bucket hats. Get tickets for this grateful gathering with prizes for best dressed.

Art of the Reveal with Jolie Goodnight

1:15pm - 2:45pm @ Brass Ovaries Pole Dancing, $30

Master the sultry art of costume removal with burlesque star Jolie Goodnight in this deliciously cheeky class! Learn how to turn every bra strap and glove removal into pure seduction through timing, body angles, and stage presence. Bring your gloves, robe, corset, heels, and bra – register now to transform every peel into captivating performance art.

HorrorWeb Presents: Scarah's Scream Theatre

8pm @ Doc's Drive In Theatre, $10

Get ready for spine-tingling terror under the stars! This horror-themed drive-in experience features Scarah's curated scream fest where classic B-movies meet modern frights. Bring your car, your courage, and someone to clutch during the jump scares at this deliciously macabre outdoor cinema experience.