Things to Do


ATX Television Festival Glue your eyes to the screen


at this festival celebrating the smartest stuff on the idiot box. Panels, screenings and events take place at venues across Austin, with a headquarters at the InterContinental hotel on Congress Avenue. à Various locations (512-551-1330, atxfestival.com). June 8–11 at various times; $79–$275.


Summer Brew HaHa Test your home-brewing skills


at Summer Brew HaHa’s fruited competition. Not experienced at the craft? Your presence is still needed: Enter to taste the submissions and vote for the People’s Choice winner. à North By Northwest, 5701 W Slaughter Ln D (512-301-6969, nxnwbrew.com/ summerbrewhaha). June 10 at TBA time; to taste $10, to enter $40.


Central Texas Juneteenth Join the Greater East Austin


Youth Association (GEAYA) in celebrating Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery, with a 2K walk/run, parade floats and more. à MLK Blvd and Comal St


(juneteenthcentraltexas.com). June 17 at 9:30am; free.


Sound & Cinema Enjoy the union of sound and


cinema as various live bands pair with classic Hollywood films on four evenings throughout the summer. As of press time, the movie lineup was yet to be released, but beautiful views of the Austin skyline behind an inflatable Alamo Drafthouse screen are guaranteed. à The Long Center, 701 W Riverside Dr (512- 474-5664, thelongcenter.org/event/sound- cinema). June 21–July 26: Wed at 7pm; free.


RTX


Put your game face on at this three-day gaming event hosted by Rooster Teeth, where reality and VR collide during a festival of new games, industry pros and trends in the field. Choose a day pass or a weekend pass; the


latter includes one coveted autograph-signing session.


à Austin Convention Center, 500 E Cesar Chavez St (512-404-4000, rtxaustin.com). July 7 noon; July 8, 9 at 9am. $35–$95.


Sierra Nevada Beer


THE BEST OF JULY 4TH Bring on the fireworks


Camp on Tour Drink your weight in craft suds at one of America’s largest beer festivals where breweries like Austin Beerworks, Alamo Beer Company and Rentsch Brewery pour until the kegs are kicked. à Carson Creek Ranch, 9507 Sherman Rd (beercamp.sierranevada.com). June 24 at 5pm; $40–$75.


Trailer Food Tuesdays Eat your way through some


H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks


Join thousands of Central Texans in


your finest red, white and blue attire to watch the state’s largest Independence Day celebration, complete with an impressive fireworks display backed by the Austin Symphony.


à Vic Mathias Shores, 900 W Riverside Dr (austinsymphony.org). July 4 at 8:30pm; free.


Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Celebration


Spend a day shopping and dining at the Hill Country Galleria before snagging a spot on the lawn to enjoy live music from the Watters and Vallejo. Afterward, ooh and aah as fireworks explode above.


à Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd, Bee Cave, TX (512-263-0001, hillcountrygalleria.com). July 4 at 6:30pm; free.


Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic


Ring in another Independence Day with Austin favorite Nelson as he joins family and friends (Sheryl Crow, Steve Earle, Kacey Musgraves) to host his annual star- studded picnic.


à Austin360 Amphitheater, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd (512-301-6600, thecircuit.com). July 4 noon; $39.50—$350.


of Austin’s best food trucks, as more than 15 different options gather at the Long Center for a smorgasbord of mobile snacks. Bring blankets so you can chill on the lawn while you nosh. à The Long Center, 701 W Riverside Dr (trailerfoodtuesdays.com). June 27, July 25, Aug 15 at 5pm; free.


JULY Summer Studio


Spectacular Tap into your inner artist at this weeklong workshop, where creatives can explore the Contemporary Austin through sculpture-park tours, guest-artist workshops, studio


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PHOTOGRAPHS: BOTTOM LEFT: SHUTTERSTOCK; TOP RIGHT: COURTESY CC/FLICKR/BELY MEDVED


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