June & July Calendar
Our Event Picks for June & July
Words by Alison Bryce
Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run
June 6, 8pm
Combine margaritas and running at the 16th Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run and Party benefiting The Trail Foundation. The 5K travels along the streets surrounding Lady Bird Lake and ends with a giant party at the finish line. Tickets are $50 and include a T-shirt, admission to the party, snacks from Maudie’s Tex-Mex, and a margarita. thetrailfoundation.org/mmr | 800 W Cesar Chavez St.
Bricks ’n Blocks Bonanza
June 7, 6-9pm
Explore art, physics, and engineering with brick-building experts. Create anything imaginable with LEGO, Duplo, and other blocks. While kids are stacking and building bricks, parents can enjoy adult beverages. Tickets start at $11 for children and $13 for adults.
thinkeryaustin.org | 1830 Simond Ave.
Cat Art Show
June 13, 7-9pm
An exhibit just for art with cats in the painting is coming to the Eastside. All levels of art will be available for viewing and purchasing. Submissions are due by 10pm on June 11. Although this show will be up until early September, make sure to stop by near the beginning to have the best selection possible as these masterpieces are one-of-a-kind. countercultureaustin.com | 2337 E Cesar Chavez St.
Juneteenth Historical Parade and Festival
June 15, 10am
Celebrate Emancipation Day with a parade and festival. The parade starts at 10am and follows the traditional parade route down East MLK Boulevard and Chicon, before ending at Rosewood Park. The festival, which is an all-day event, takes place in the park where the parade ends and will have a variety of food and activities to enjoy. juneteenthcentraltexas.com | 2300 Rosewood Ave.
African American Book Festival
June 22, 9:30am- 5:30pm
The African American Book Festival is back! Visit the George Washington Carver Museum for this free event that showcases the works about, and done by, African Americans. Enjoy discussions from different authors as they share more about their works.
aabookfest.com | 1165 Angelina St.
Lady Quackenbush’s Cakery Open Mic
July 7, 6:45pm-9pm
Whether yearning for a solo, duo, or group performance, Open Mic at Lady Quackenbush’s Cakery has a stage for you. Each performer is guaranteed two songs and up to 12 minutes to entertain the audience. Pastries, beer, and wine will be available for purchase.
1900 Simond Ave., Ste. 300
Zero Waste Chef Demo
July 10, 5:30-7:30pm
Learn how to take lesser-used parts of weekly groceries and use them for main ingredients in a recipe by Chef Monique of Gastronomique. With the techniques taught by Chef Monique, acquire the skill to help reduce food waste in easy and delicious recipes which make the most out of the odds and ends found in a pantry.
gastromonique.com | 4209 Airport Blvd.
Movies in the Park
July 11, 8:45pm
Bring blankets or chairs to Martin Middle School Fields to watch Space Jam as part of the Austin Parks Foundation’s Movies in the Park. The movie is free to watch, and there will be a variety of food trucks on site to ensure movie-goers have plenty of dinner and snacks.
austinparks.org | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd.
Atelier Dojo Teen Summer Camp
July 15-19, 9am-4pm
Join Danny Grant as he leads teen artists in a five day camp to learn about still life drawings and paintings. Admission is $245 for half-day camp and $595 for full day. Cost includes supplies and model fees. Students are encouraged to wear art-friendly clothes and bring snacks and drinks.
atelierdojo.com/acuity-teen-summer-intensive | 916 Springdale Rd., Bldg. 2, Ste. 106B
Thursday Night on the Farm
July 25, 6-10pm
Enjoy a night on the farm at Eden East with live music, complimentary beverages from various alcohol sponsors, and a delicious dinner from a la carte menu. BYOB is welcome with no corkage fee. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are suggested.
edeneastaustin.com | 755 Springdale Rd.
Custom Sounds & Tint Texas Heat Wave
July 26-28, times vary
Vehicle enthusiasts prepare for competition at the 30th anniversary of the Custom Sounds & Tint Texas Heat Wave. With the only requirement for competing is that it has wheels to compete, spectators and racers are sure to see a large range of vehicles competing for awards and cash prizes. Tickets start at $25.
heatwaveshow.com | 7311 Decker Ln.
Armadillo Con 41
August 2-4, times vary
Science fiction and fantasy readers and writers come together for Armadillo Con 41. Enjoy an art show, workshops, speakers, and more. Hear from Rebecca Roanhorse, a Hugo and Nebula award-winning Indigenous science fiction/fantasy writer, or attend the Writers’ Workshop to have your work critiqued by instructors who are professional editors and writers.
armadillocon.org/d41/ | 4140 Governors Row
