It is a perfect time to be in Austin, Texas. If you are looking for action today, Saturday, July 19, there is no shortage of standout events to dive into. At the H-E-B Center, Greater Austin Comic Con 2025 is in full swing both today and tomorrow, where listeners can join a massive pop culture celebration featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, interactive gaming, superhero cars, cosplay contests, and plenty of kid-friendly activities. Doors open at 10 a.m. and there are single and two-day passes for adults and kids. According to Greater Austin Comic Con, this is the spot for fans of comics, movies, and all things geek.
Soccer lovers, the MLS All-Star Week Soccer Celebration kicks off today and continues tomorrow. According to Downtown Austin Alliance, this free family-friendly fan fest will take place in downtown Austin and comes packed with interactive games, live music, autograph sessions, refreshments, and special guest appearances. It’s the ultimate lead-up to next Wednesday’s MLS All-Star Game at Q2 Stadium, where Major League Soccer’s best take on Liga MX All-Stars.
For music and nightlife, tonight at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez brings her Paid In Memories tour to town, with doors opening at 7 p.m. According to Austinot, this is one of July’s must-see concerts, and tickets start at one hundred forty-five dollars.
If comedy is your vibe, George Lopez takes the stage at Austin City Limits Live on Friday, July 18 at 7 p.m. Austinot says Lopez brings his trailblazing humor for a night packed with laughs.
Get inspired with the EmpowHER Music & Arts Festival, also tonight, hosted by Anna Madewell at The Courtyard on West 4th Street. This event celebrates visionary women with DJs, live musicians, fire artists, dancers, burlesque, and a market of female entrepreneurs. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Gamers and creatives should not miss the Games Y'all July Meetup, happening today from noon to 3 p.m. at the Highland Collective in Central Austin. According to the Texas Governor’s Film Office, you’ll discover indie games by local developers and meet the artists who make Austin’s creative scene thrive.
For those who prefer a local stroll, check out the Artisan Mercado at 506 Congress Avenue this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., an indoor Latinx art and crafts market styled after Latin American mercados.
Ongoing all weekend is the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series at The Paramount Theatre, where classic films roll in a movie palace environment, complete with popcorn and a nostalgic atmosphere, as highlighted by Austintexas dot org.
And for the vintage lovers, while the City-Wide Vintage Sale at Palmer Events Center happened last week, keep an eye out for the next installment—a favorite for thrifters and retro fans since 1977.
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