August & September Calendar

Our Event Picks for August & September

Words by Sam Lauron

Austin Pride Festival and Parade

Aug. 11, 11am-11pm
Celebrate the Austin LGBTQ community at this year’s Pride Festival and Parade. Tickets to the festival will give you access to more than 150 vendors, live performances, games, activities, the family zone, and more. General admission is $17.
austinpride.org | 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St.

Austin Restaurant Weeks

Aug. 16-Sept. 3
Central Texas Food Bank is launching a new annual fundraising event called Austin Restaurant Weeks. For two weeks, Austin diners can enjoy specially-priced meals and drinks from participating restaurants throughout the city. A few East Austin restaurants that are participating include Buenos Aires Cafe, Hillside Farmacy, The Hightower, L’Oca d’Oro, and more. Visit austinrestaurantweeks.org for a full list of participating restaurants.
austinrestaurantweeks.org | various locations

Hot Sauce Festival

Aug. 26, 11am-5pm
Get your taste buds ready for the 28th annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival! For a $5 cash donation or three nonperishable food items, admission will give you the chance to taste hundreds of hot sauces as well as enjoy live music and local foods.
austinchronicle.com | 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St.

Capital of Texas Aerial Championships 

Aug. 30-Sept. 2
Watch and support aerial and pole artists as they compete and showcase their skills in Capital of Texas Aerial Championships. The competition will take place at the Main Stage at Sky Candy and will include full days of performances from artists of all levels. General admission is $15, and seating is first come, first serve.
capitaloftx.com | 1023 Springdale Road, Building 8

The District Cultural Arts Fest

Hosted by Six Square, The District Cultural Arts Fest is a day to celebrate the rich history and culture of East Austin. Festival-goers can take virtual or guided tours as well as check out interactive installations across five different sites. The day culminates with a grand finale musical showcase at Huston-Tillotson University. Tickets start at $15.
sixsquare.org | various locations

Free Day of Yoga

Sept. 3, times vary
Spend your Labor Day participating in the ultimate relaxing and rejuvenating activity: yoga. Each year, yogis (and soon-to-be yogis) everywhere can head to participating yoga studios for a full day of free classes. Want to check out a new studio or improve your yoga skills, then Free Day of Yoga is the time to do it. Visit the website for a full schedule and a list of participating studios on the Eastside.
freedayofyoga.com | various locations

Eastside Kings Festival 

Sept. 7-9, times vary
Eastside Kings Festival is returning for its sixth year! Local musicians will perform at various bars and venues on E. 12th Street where you can take in the soulful sound of jazz, blues, and gospel during this three-day musical celebration. The event kicks off on Friday, September 7, with an opening party at C-Boys Heart & Soul Night Club and closes on Tuesday, September 11, with an after party at Justine’s.
facebook.com/eastsidekingsfestival | various locations

STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo 

Sept. 8-9, 11am-6pm
Gather the whole family and head to Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex for a weekend of entertainment. Kids (and adults) of all ages can enjoy comics, zines, arts and crafts, games, and more at the STAPLE! Independent Media Expo. Tickets are $10-$15, and kids 12 and under get in free.
staple-austin.org | 1156 Hargrave Street

Taste of East Austin 

Sept. 15, 8am-12pm
Whisper Valley is hosting its second annual Taste of East Austin festival. New this year, the event will kick off with a 5K run. Five thousand participants will receive a complimentary craft beer as they cross the finish line in addition to an event swag bag, t-shirt and finisher’s medal. Tickets for the run are $25. The festival gets underway immediately after with live music, food and cocktails from East Austin restaurants and food trucks, local artisans and boutiques, and fun activities for the kids. The event is free and open to the public.

whispervalleyevent.com | 9400 Petrichor Blvd.

Creatives Meets Business Experience 

Sept. 20-22
Business owners, creatives, and artists alike can benefit from this 3-day conference. Creatives Meets Business Experience is a new kind of conference that focuses on being a tool and resource for creatives in business. The event includes hands-on workshops covering artistry, business, marketing, and storytelling as well as nightly happy hours. Workshops will take place in various venues on East Cesar Chavez.
cmbxp.com | various locations

The Austin Skipathon 

Sept. 22, 8:30am-12pm
Be a part of the largest skipping event in Central Texas by raising your knees and money at The Austin Skipathon, benefiting Foster Angels of Central Texas. Kids of all ages can participate in this fun, family-friendly event. Tickets are $25 per person and $10 for kids ages 4-10. Skipping starts promptly at 9:30am, so be sure to get there early and warm up!
austinskipathon.com |  4550 Mueller Blvd.

Austin Museum Day

Sept. 23
We could all use a reminder to take advantage of the art and exhibits our local museums have to offer, and Austin Museum Day exemplifies that. On September 23, you can visit Austin-area museums for free! Make a day of it and soak in as many exhibits as you can. Eastside museums to check out include George Washington Carver Museum and Thinkery.
austinmuseums.org | various locations

Texas Craft Brewers Festival 

Sept. 29, 2-6:30pm
Cool off by sipping on a cold brew at the Texas Craft Brewers Festival. With around 200 handcrafted beer samples from over 70 craft breweries, and exclusively focused on Texas-brewed craft beer, this festival is the state’s largest craft beer event. Beer enthusiasts are encouraged to come hang out with fellow craft beer lovers and discover new sips and flavors from the Lone Star State.
texascraftbrewersfestival.org | 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St.

Women in Business Networking Event 

Oct. 4, 7-9:30pm
Join us for the second annual Women in Business event in celebration of EASTside Magazine’s Inspirational Women’s Issue! The Women in Business event was created to support women by amplifying their voices, sharing their stories, and celebrating their impact on the community. The evening will have sips & lite-bites and will also act as a fundraiser for a local nonprofit. Tickets are $14 and can be purchased on eventbrite.
eastsideatx.com/womensevent | 979 Springdale Rd. Ste. 160