Week of June 2nd

It's Not A Phase, Mom! - Burlesque Show!

7:45pm doors, 8:30pm show @ Kick Butt Coffee Music & Booze - 18+

Embrace your inner emo queen at the Monday Night Jammie Jam's Pride Month celebration! This slumber party-themed burlesque showcase features performers like Luci LaShell, Rebel Raspberry, and Ghoulia Child celebrating identity phases from teenage angst to self-discovery. Slip into your coziest jammies and BYOB for this delightfully camp tribute to growing up weird.

Bill Oakley presents An American Culinary Curiosity Dinner

8pm - 10:30pm @ Murray's Tavern, $117+ (Through Tuesday)

Emmy-winning "Simpsons" writer Bill Oakley takes you on a bizarre culinary journey through America's weirdest regional dishes. Seven surprise courses inspired by his travels promise bold, quirky flavors you'll never find elsewhere, accompanied by hilarious multimedia commentary. VIP tickets include premium seating, signed poster, and hot sauce gift box for the ultimate food nerd experience.

5th Annual Travis County Pride Flag Raising

11:30am - 1pm @ 700 Lavaca St., FREE!

Join Travis County Judge Andy Brown for this beloved tradition featuring LGBTQ+ leaders, local artists, and vendors from across the county. It's a rare chance to witness government officials celebrating Pride with community spirit, rainbow flags, and Austin's signature weirdness in an official capacity.

TWANGUERO In-Store Performance & Record Signing

5pm @ Waterloo Records, FREE!

Meet Diego Garcia, the Latin Grammy winner who pioneered the Latino-Twang sound by blending Spanish guitar with American folk. His unique fingerpicking style fuses flamenco and tango into something completely unexpected. This intimate acoustic performance and signing is a rare chance to witness genre-bending artistry up close in Austin's legendary record store.

UMLAUF After Dark: PRIDE

6pm - 8pm @ Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum - $12

Celebrate LGBTQ+ talent among the sculptures in this intimate garden setting. Groove to DJ Dana from Queer Collective Co., watch jaw-dropping aerial performances, and enjoy specialty cocktails while surrounded by outdoor art installations. The evening features karaoke, Mediterranean food trucks, and connections with Rainbow Connections ATXASH - all under the stars.

Purple People Party: Prince Tribute Extravaganza

8pm @ Antone's - Prices vary

Transform into royalty for this legendary Prince celebration featuring tribute performances and dance floors worthy of Paisley Park. Antone's serves up their famous Po Boys in five varieties including "The Piggy," plus beer-steamed Cliffy Dog hotdogs. Limited seating is first-come, first-served, so arrive early to claim your purple throne.

Puff Puff Pass The Mic - Open Mic Comedy In a Dispensary

7:30pm @ T.H.C Dispensary & Lounge

Get ready to laugh because Open Mic Comedy Night in an actual dispensary is hitting this week! Hosted by the hilarious @louisfunnyy at The High Company Lounge, this is where comedy meets cannabis culture. With epic vibes, killer comedy, and a unique setting that's definitely not your average comedy club, this is the most Austin experience you'll find.

Womxn Group Skate + Clothing Swap + Donation (supporting SAFE Austin!)

6:30-8:30pm @ Pflugerville Skate Park

Whether you skate, rollerblade, or just want to chill with cool people, this free meet-up builds Austin's supportive skate community for womxn and folx from every background. Perfect for all skill levels with extra boards and lessons for total newbies, plus a clothing swap and donations supporting SAFE Austin. Let's roll together and uplift each other while having a blast!

Jimmy Eat Wednesday - Emo Night Karaoke

10pm @ Barbarella - $13

Get ready for the most emotionally charged Wednesday of your life! This monthly mashup combines karaoke vibes at Swan Dive with a full-blown Emo Night at Barbarella. Scream-sing your favorite MCR and Fall Out Boy hits while drowning in black eyeliner tears of joy. It's like therapy, but with more guyliner and questionable hair choices.

Shoebox Comedy June 4th! FREE DRINKS

8-9:20pm @ Sneaker Politics Austin - $20-25

Stand-up comedy inside a sneaker store with FREE DRINKS courtesy of Tequila512? This lineup features comics from HBO, Netflix, and Comedy Central performing between Air Jordans and limited edition drops. Three lucky audience members will win gift cards for anything in the store. It's retail therapy meets comedy therapy in the most Austin way possible.

Pride & Paint

6-8pm @ Oddwood Ales Brewery, $35

Paint your own classic Texas scene infused with vibrant Pride flag colors while getting progressively more creative (and tipsy) at a brewery. No artistic skills required – just bring excitement and let your rainbow creativity flow. It's Bob Ross meets Pride Month with craft beer and zero judgment about your artistic abilities.

Breakaway's WHAT GOES ON - Spinning Rare Records & Underground Albums

7-10pm @ Tweedy's Bar, FREE!

DJs from Breakaway Records are dropping the rarest underground gems and vinyl treasures that you've probably never heard but will absolutely obsess over. This isn't your Spotify algorithm – it's crate-digging culture brought to life every 1st & 3rd Wednesday. Discover your new favorite band that broke up in 1987 while nursing a craft beer.

Eagle Trivia: LGBTQ+ & Kink Trivia

8pm @ The Austin Eagle - Free

Dive into the wild side with this sassy trivia night hosted by the fabulous Malibu Imported! Test your knowledge on queer pop culture, drag legends, leather history, and all the spicy details they definitely didn't teach in school. With amazing prizes from local queer businesses, drink specials, and a whole lot of cheeky energy, this isn't your average trivia night—it's for the brave and the bold.

Punk Rock Summer Party

7pm (DOORS) @ Come and Take It Live - $10

Break out those swimsuits and summer gear for Jimmy Eat Brisket's sweaty punk extravaganza! With beach balls bouncing and the best 2000s pop-punk anthems cranking, this brisket-fueled celebration features Sum Day Like Blink (Blink-182 covers), Wrestle With Jimmy (Weezer covers), and an after-party that'll make you forget Friday even exists.

Movies on the Lake: High School Musical 2

8:30pm @ Mozart's Coffee Roasters - Free deck/$20-30 water

Watch High School Musical 2 projected onto Lake Austin while floating on a paddleboard or relaxing in a two-person floater chair ON THE WATER. You can watch for free from the deck, but why not live your mermaid fantasy and experience cinema from a paddleboard? It's basically the weirdest movie theater setup in Austin.

COME. SEE. SAW. - Billy the Doll's Origin Story

7-8pm @ Fallout Theater - $12 online, $15 door

Ever wondered what Billy the Doll was up to before becoming Jigsaw's twisted sidekick? This completely unhinged clown show dives into the SAW franchise's creepiest puppet's backstory, exploring what he's been doing since those movie crimes ended. Created by Alex Walker, who binged all the SAW films to prep for SAW X and still can't ride a bike at 35, this solo performance promises to be delightfully disturbing.

Eco-Tease: A Sustainable Strip

6pm doors @ Purple Bee Studios

Earth Day in June? You bet! Get ready for a burlesque party blending sustainability with flair, sparkle, and all the eco-friendly vibes. Expect seductive striptease, playful storytelling, and jaw-dropping outfits crafted from recycled and repurposed materials—this is undoubtedly the hottest take on climate action since solar panels. After the show, stick around for a live DJ spinning tunes under the stars, transforming Purple Bee into an eco-disco haven. Strip with purpose, dance with intention, tease for the trees!

Donut Boat Day Festival

6pm @ Mozart's Coffee Roasters, FREE!

June 6 is National Donut Day, and Mozart's is throwing an epic twist with National "Donut Boat" Day! Indulge in delicious hot cinnamon sugar donuts, enjoy free face painting, a balloon artist, and live music. Don't miss out on the FREE donut boat rides—it's first come, first served! As the sun sets, stick around for a cozy screening of Wreck It Ralph on Lake Austin starting at 8:30 pm with deckside seating available.

A Night Up in Flames

6:30pm - 9pm @ Central Market Austin North Lamar - $120.38

For ages 18 & up, this mysterious high-end event at Central Market promises an evening that's literally "up in flames." With a premium price point and age restriction, this appears to be an exclusive culinary or experiential event that's keeping its details under wraps, making it one of the most intriguing and mysterious offerings of the night.

Wild Card Drinking Game Comedy Show

10pm - 11:30pm @ The Velveeta Room - $20

Get ready for WILD CARD COMEDY, a boozy stand-up showcase with a crazy twist featuring the drinking game "Circle of Death." Comedians hit the mic, draw cards mid-set, and tackle wild challenges—if they crush it, the audience drinks; if they don't, we're all still sipping! Expect a high-energy experience that's part comedy show, part house party, and totally unpredictable at the city's go-to comedy hotspot.

2000's Rave in the Garage

9pm doors @ Empire Control Room & Garage, $15+

Get ready to party like it's 2003! If you're a 90s baby, this is your moment! Enjoy those LimeWire classics reworked by the hottest EDM artists in a high-energy throwback that'll transport you straight back to the early 2000s rave scene. Doors open at 9:00 PM, and the show kicks off at 9:30 PM for an epic night of nostalgia and electronic beats.

Be Rad Skate Deck Collage Workshop

2pm - 5pm @ Independence Brewing Company, $50

Turn blank skateboard decks into unique art pieces at this creative collage workshop hosted by Get Lost Collage! No artistic skills required—just bring your creativity and good vibes as you transform boards into Instagram-worthy masterpieces. Celebrating Be Rad IPA, this self-expression meets craft beer event has limited spots available.

Cinema Under the Stars (Wicked & Camping)

8pm @ Rock Rugby Field - $15/$20

Round Rock Rage RFC hosts an outdoor screening of Wicked followed by an optional campout complete with fire pits, s'mores, and hotdogs by the Hot Dyke Stand. BYOB policy welcome, just no glass containers, and enjoy movie magic under the stars with optional camping until 10am the next day.

The Karaoke Underground

8pm - 1am @ Knomad Bar

Scream your heart out to over 1,000 punk and indie classics at Austin's most unique karaoke experience! From Black Flag to Modest Mouse and Sleater-Kinney, this isn't your typical karaoke night. Featured everywhere from The Village Voice to Fun Fun Fun Fest, this legendary underground institution lets you thrash through Dead Kennedys or croon to Cat Power on their ever-growing playlist.

Amy's Fest

11am - 3pm @ Bouldin Acres, FREE!

Get ready for Austin's quirkiest community celebration featuring a dog costume contest that'll blow your mind and an attempt at breaking the ICE CREAM THROWING WORLD RECORD! This free fest benefits Emancipet with sweet treats, local vendors, live DJ beats, and enough ice cream chaos to make your Sunday unforgettable.

Comedy Quest - Live D&D Comedy Show

3:30pm @ Black Rabbit ATX - BYOB, 21+

Roll for initiative at Austin's underground speakeasy-style comedy club where Scott Filmore and Zac Silverman team up with comedians to create an epic fantasy adventure based entirely on audience suggestions. This interactive comedy-gaming hybrid lets you help shape the story while watching professional comedians navigate ridiculous scenarios with dice rolls and improv magic.

3rd Annual Cozy Barge Party

11am - 3pm @ Highland Lakes Marina, $50

Austin's chillest floating festival returns with tokin' sessions, smooth vibes, and DJ LEFTY spinning all day on the water. Every guest scores a swag bag packed with goodies from brands like Blazy Susan and Wunder, plus CaliSober drinks and handheld eats to fuel your aquatic adventure.

Ramen Bowl Making Workshop

6:30pm - 8:30pm @ Rosa Pottery - $75/person

Get your hands dirty crafting custom ramen-style bowls using slab-building and coil techniques in this messy, creative pottery class. Learn three-dimensional forms while building and decorating your masterpiece, then face the night's toughest decision: choosing your glaze colors. Cash only for drinks, closed-toed shoes required, and ages 16+ with minors needing adult supervision.

Whiskey & Fire - World Class Whiskey and Live Fire Cooking

7pm @ Star Hill Ranch, $99+

This epic flavor fusion brings together Heritage Fire and Whiskies of the World for an unforgettable culinary spectacle. Watch acclaimed chefs and pitmasters cook over open flames while sampling curated whiskey selections from global brands. Your ticket unlocks access to 20+ local chefs, 50+ whiskey partners, live-fire cooking demos, and exclusive tastings celebrating the magic of fire, flavor, and fine spirits.