Austin listeners, get ready for an exciting week bursting with events—there is something here for every kind of adventurer, music lover, film buff, and family fun seeker.
Tonight, Gothic rock meets arena spectacle as Ghost brings their Skeletour World Tour 2025 to the Moody Center at 8 pm. This will be a special Yondr phone-free experience, so plan ahead if you want to unplug and truly lose yourself in the performance on Robert Dedman Drive, where all ages are welcomed according to Moody Center's official event listing.
The Zilker Summer Musical wraps up its summer run this weekend, transforming Zilker Hillside Theater into a free, open-air musical playground, Thursday through Sunday at about 8:15 pm. Pack your blankets and lawn chairs, bring snacks or grab a bite from vendors, and let the show entertain you under the Texas stars. The City of Austin has all the details on recommended parking and schedules.
Friday and all weekend, film fans and creatives can enjoy the 51st Paramount Summer Classic Film Series at the storied Paramount Theatre, boasting a wide range of beloved classics on the big screen, as described on Austin's official event calendar. Cool off, grab some popcorn, and catch a piece of cinematic history—because movies are meant to be seen in a palace.
Saturday, August 16, the Austin Shorts Fest transforms Hyperreal Film Club into ground zero for short film lovers. From 1 pm to 8 pm, you can watch, mingle, and even vote for your favorites, culminating in an awards show for local and national talent, as reported by the Austinot.
Music is everywhere this weekend. Saturday, Jason Aldean’s country party kicks off at 7:30 pm at the Moody Center, while Miranda Lambert headlines Sunday’s Band Together Texas at 7 pm, also at Moody Center. Both concerts promise a high-energy night with some of country’s biggest names, as found on AustinTexas.gov’s event postings.
For a live concert time warp, head to Haute Spot on Saturday between 5 pm and 11 pm for Battle of the Decades, with Mixtape Time Machine playing mega hits from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Affordable fun with tickets just over fifteen dollars, and guaranteed to get you moving all night—thanks to the Austinot for sharing.
Vintage lovers, don’t miss the City-Wide Vintage Sale at Palmer Events Center on August 16 and 17, running all day with rare treasures, retro finds, and a vibe that’s pure Austin, as the City-Wide Vintage Sale event portal confirms.
Looking ahead, next weekend brings the thrill of the PBR Team Series Gambler Days bull-riding at the Moody Center and Austin Pride with a spectacular parade and festival on Congress Avenue and at Fiesta Gardens, as highlighted by Austin’s official calendar of events.
Whether you crave live music, outdoor theater, retro shopping, or cinematic escapes, Austin offers unforgettable experiences all week long. Thanks for tuning in and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.