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August 2022 | Events in Austin

The month of August is a special time in Austin, Texas. The hot summer days are perfect for enjoying all of the outdoor activities that the city has to offer. From live music to food festivals, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Here are just a few of the August events that you won’t want to miss.

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1 Zilker Hillside Theatre
2 Michaelangelo’s Sistine Chapel
3 The Drop-In Summer Concert Series
4 Austin Pride Parade & Festivals
5 aGLIFF (All Genders, Lifestyles and Identities Film Festival)
6 Austin Summer Carnival
7 Bat Fest
8 Austin Train Show
9 5th Annual ATX Black Food Week

Zilker Hillside Theatre

July 8 to August 13

The Zilker Summer Musical will feature the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899. A Disney musical that tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. The show is brought to you by Zilker Theatre Productions, a non-profit organization providing award-winning, free admission entertainment dedicated to celebrating and preserving the uniquely American art form of Broadway musicals.

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Michaelangelo’s Sistine Chapel

July 8 to August 28

A unique exhibition in Austin invites you to step into the universe of the greatest masterpieces of Michelangelo, seen from a totally new perspective. It is brought to you by the organizers of the finest themed exhibitions such as Star Trek, King Tut, Titanic, Frida Kahlo, Michael Jackson, and more.

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The Drop-In Summer Concert Series

August 4 to August 11

The Drop-In is back! ACL and The Long Center teamed up to bring the free outdoor concert series. Tickets are FREE! Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

More details here.

Austin Pride Parade & Festivals

August 20

With over 400,000 attending in 2019, this year will be even BIGGER! Expect amazing entertainment from Austin PRIDE and this year will be no exception/ Tickets are priced at $10-$20.

More details here.

aGLIFF (All Genders, Lifestyles and Identities Film Festival)

August 24 to August 28

GLIFF’s mission is to create positive and visible film programs relevant to the lives of LGBTQ+ identified people, to educate the community about LGBTQ+ issues, to produce and promote the best in LGBTQ+ community building events, and to support and partner with other organizations to enlighten the public.

More details here.

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Austin Summer Carnival

August 27

Celebrate Austin Summer Carnival! A Carnival that celebrates the African Heritage with Brazilian, Latin, and Caribbean rhythms in Austin, Texas!

More details here.

Bat Fest

August 27

Bat Fest returns to the Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin, TX! Brought to you by Roadway Productions, Bat Fest features 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerging from under the bridge at dusk. There will be arts and crafts vendors, food and drinks and two stages with you favorite music artists including Toadies, Chamillionaire, The Unlikely Candidates, Fetty Wap, Lil Flip, The Nixons, Bun B.

More details here.

Austin Train Show

August 27 to 28

Model railroading fun for the entire family! Operating model and lego railroads, a train ride for the kids, an amazing raffle, hundreds of vendor tables – buy and sell, all scales – an area railroad tour, and more. 

More details here.

5th Annual ATX Black Food Week

August 30 – September 5

Black Food Week aims to provide the Austin community with information about Austin’s new and long-standing Black-owned restaurants that have become pillars in the Austin community. 

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