Start your weekend early in Austin today, Thursday July 31, with the Drop-In Summer Concert Series at the Long Center. This free outdoor experience brings local bands to the lawn every week, so tonight’s your chance to pack a picnic, kick back with a cold drink, and soak in stellar skyline views while grooving to Austin musicians—no RSVP needed, just arrive early for a good spot. If you’re feeling more theatrical, tonight also marks a special show at Bass Concert Hall where Weird Al Yankovic brings his signature comedy and musical parodies to the stage with his Bigger & Weirder tour. Tickets start at just under 50 dollars and die-hard fans will not want to miss what’s sure to be a wildly eccentric night, according to Do512.
For movie lovers, all weekend long you can catch a revival of beloved flicks at the historic Paramount Theatre as part of the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series, a long-running Austin tradition that immerses you in vintage movie palace ambiance, buttery popcorn in hand. According to the official Austin Events Calendar, this series has new films rotating every month, so check their lineup for tonight’s features.
Looking to explore art? Head to Outpost 512 for the Summer of King, where over 40 local artists pay tribute to the horror master Stephen King. It’s part pop culture freak-out, part fine art show, great for anyone craving a little uncanny thrill away from the Texas sunshine, notes The Austin Chronicle.
On Friday, the city starts to buzz ahead of a legendary Texan celebration—Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic returns to Germania Insurance Amphitheater on Friday the 4th. The lineup is stacked with unforgettable country acts, and Willie closes out the festivities with a spectacular fireworks show. For listeners craving a double hit of holiday fun, the Star Spangled Fest and Independence Eve Party kick off July 3 and 4 at Vic Mathias Shores and the Long Center. The city’s symphony will be playing patriotic anthems, joined by Texas favorites Reckless Kelly, Alejandro Escovedo, and Jack Ingram, leading right into a fireworks extravaganza over Lady Bird Lake.
If you’re bringing young ones along, make note of ongoing family-friendly experiences. While Jurassic Quest and the Austin Train Show come through town later in August, this weekend the whole family can catch the Paramount’s classic matinees or join UTeach Outreach science camps happening at the University of Texas campus for interactive learning, according to the UT Events Calendar.
Whether you live for live music, outdoor fun, holiday classics, or Austin’s famously quirky arts scene, there’s something memorable happening every single day through the weekend. Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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