June Calendar of Events for Austin and The Surrounding Area

Hosting guests this month? Looking for ideas to keep the kids busy during summer break? Just need a little entertainment? 

Check out the Austin Events Tab for all sorts of activities scheduled in Austin during the month of June.

Events & Festivals

5/31 - 6/3

Chaos in Tejas

Punk, hardcore, metal, hip hop, garage rock, indie rock, and all points in between.

Various Venues, Austin Various dates through June http://chaosintejas.com

Central Texas Juneteenth Celebration

Festival, parade, run/walk, beauty pageant and other activities.

Visit website for information and schedule www.juneteenthcentraltexas.com

6/1

First Friday in DT Georgetown Shops will be open until 8 pm Free

Enjoy live music and a festive evening atmosphere! http://visit.georgetown.org/first-friday-may-4 

6/2

National Trails Day Free

Join us on the trail for a workday and then Free Swim and Appreciation Party.

Various Trails Around Austin http://austinparks.org

6/3 ► 10 am - 6 pm

Cool House Tour

Showcase the work of our building and design community, the best in energy efficient design, comfort and style. Visit ten projects around Austin www.txses.org

6/6 - 8/29

Blues on the Green

Every Other Wed. Free

Enjoy six big nights of Austin’s longest running free music series!  Enjoy food and nonalcoholic beverages from six different local restaurants. Blankets, lawn chairs, dogs on leashes, children are all welcome. Zilker Park, Austin www.kgsr.com

6/7 - 10

Republic of Texas Biker Rally

The biggest motorcycle rally in Texas and one of largest motorcycle events in the U.S.

Travis County Exposition Center, Austin  www.rotrally.com

6/7

First Thursday along South Congress Ave. Free

Food, fun, shopping and people watching South Congress Avenue, Austin www.firstthursday.info

6/7 ► 5 - 9 pm

First Thursday in DT Buda

Shop unique antique and specialty vendors while enjoying food from DT restaurants http://ci.buda.tx.us

6/17

Father’s Day

6/21 - 7/26

Nature Nights at the Wildflower Center Free

Every Thu from 6 - 9 pm

Nature Nights are fun explorations of plants, animals, and the ecology of Central Texas. Each

evening features interactive presentations, hikes with experts in their fields, and nature crafting for kids of all ages. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin http://wildflower.org

6/22-24

Cedar Park Rodeo

Professional rodeo action www.cedarparkcenter.com

Art

5/11 - 6/10 Weekends

The Buddy Holly Story By Alan Janes

Join us for this amazing concert event featuring over 20 of Buddy Holly’s greatest hits played live on stage. Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown www.georgetownpalace.com

5/29 - 7/1

Dividing the Estate

This is a play with echoes of  “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and rich humor reflecting Foote’s generous spirit and Texas roots. ZACH Theatre, Austin http://zachtheatre.org

6/1 - 7/1

ANNIE “The sun will come out tomorrow”

One of the most successful musicals ever to hit Broadway, this is the heart-warming tale of Annie’s adventures, her escape from the orphanage and the wicked Miss Hannigan to a new life with Daddy Warbucks. EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens, Wimberley www.emilyann.org

6/1 ► 7 - 9:30 pm

Full Moon Concert Series Free

Zach Balch and the Company Robin Bletsoe Park, Leander http://leandertx.gov/page.php?page_id=193

6/1-2

Ballet Under the Stars Free

Annual production by the Austin Metamorphosis Dance Ensemble Zilker Hillside Theater, Austin http://metamorphosisdance.net

6/2 ► 8 pm

Georgetown Festival of the Arts Free

Concert in the Park Round Rock Symphony Orchestra Silas Nathaniel Huff, conductor San Gabriel Park, Georgetown http://roundrocksymphony.org/concerts.htm

6/3 - 8/26

Concerts in the Park Free

Sunday evenings 7:30 pm

Each Sunday a different ensemble of the Austin Symphony will be performing music from jazz and light classical to pops selections and film scores. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and blanket and make it a group outing. The Long Center, Austin www.austinsymphony.org

6/8 ► 8 pm

Intergalactic Nemesis Free

World Premiere! Follow the continuing adventures of Molly Sloan and Timmy Mendez as they confront a whole new set of dangers! Live voices, live sound effects, a live score, and over 1,200 full-color hi-res images blasting from a two-story-high screen. Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin http://thelongcenter.org/

6/8-9 ► 8 pm

Zilker Pops Concerts Featuring the Austin Civic Orchestra Free

Zilker Hillside Theater, Austin http://austincivicorchestra.org

6/8 -7/1

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Directed by Joe Falocco. Shakespeare’s 1598 romantic comedy centers on the continuing adventures of one of his most famous characters, the rowdy knight Sir John Falstaff, as he tries to swindle a pair of wealthy women, who turn the tables and get the better of him. Wimberley Players, Wimberley http://wimberleyplayers.org

6/13 ► 7/2

Children’s Day Art Park

Wed. Mornings 9:30 - 11:30 am

For just 50 cents per child, kids and adults can experience the magic of the arts at Children’s Day Art Park. This exciting summer program features local musicians, dancers, storytellers, magicians, mimes and crafts people. Symphony Square Amphitheatre, Austin www.austinsymphony.org

6/17 ► 7:30 pm

Georgetown’s Got Talent Semi-Finals

A panel of on-stage judges will have the daunting task of selecting 6 finalists. Video recordings of the 6 acts will be posted online and votes will be collected via Facebook, Twitter, email and texting. Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown www.georgetownpalace.com

6/20-24

One Man Lord of The Rings Trilogy

“One-Man Star Wars Trilogy” Once again, Ross will play all the characters, create the sound effects, sing the music and play both sides of the battlefield! “Precious!” Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin http://thelongcenter.org

6/29 - 7/29 ► Weekends

Annie Get Your Gun

Annie Oakley manages to support her little brother and sisters by selling the game she hunts. When she’s discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. This rousing musical hits the mark every time in a testament to the power of female ingenuity. Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown www.georgetownpalace.com

Sports

6/9 ► 8 am

2012 AFM Fittest

Community-wide event focused on shining a light on health and fitness for the masses and determining the 10 fittest individuals in Austin. It will utilize a series of fitness tests to make this determination including strength, endurance, balance, speed, precision, agility, and power. Camp Mabry, Austin http://afmfittest.com

6/10 ► 7:30 am

Georgetown Super Sprint #1

Triathlon Series. Georgetown Recreation Center http://flipflop-events.com

6/16 ► 7:30 am

Vern’s No Frills 5K– Race #39

Berry Springs Park & Preserve, Georgetown http://noexcusesrunning.com/?page_id=8

6/17

Lake Pflugerville Triathlon

Lake Pflugerville www.lakepflugervilletri.com

6/23 ► 2 pm

10^th Annual Keep Austin Weird Fest & 5K

The Long Center, Austin http://keepaustinweird5k.com

6/24 ► 8 am

Urban Assault Ride

(Bicycle Obstacle Event series) Fiesta Gardens Park, Austin http://urbanassaultride.com

6/2 ► doors @ 5:15 pm

Texas Rollergirls

Bout #1: Hustlers vs. Honky Tonk Heartbreakers

Bout #2: Hell Marys vs. Hotrod Honeys

Austin Convention Center, Austin www.texasrollergirls.org

Austin Toros Schedule

Cedar Park Center www.nba.com/dleague/austin/index_main.html

Round Rock Express Schedule

Dell Diamond www.roundrock.express.milb.com

Texas Longhorns Sports Event Calendar

www.texassports.com/calendar/events

Music

6/15 ► 8 pm

Michael Jackson - The Immortal

A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Michael’s creative world. Frank Erwin Center, Austin http://uterwincenter.com

6/15 ► 7pm

The Bobby Bones Show Second Chance Prom

w/ Tone Loc, Young MC & DJ 2DQ ACL Live at The Moody Theater, Austin http://acl-live.com

6/16 ► 7 pm

Gary Morris

If You Were Mine Tour 2012 stops at the

Georgetown Palace for one night only! Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown www.georgetownpalace.com

6/16 ► 6:30 pm

Band Of The Year 2012

w/ Austin’s own Patrice Pike, Guy Forsyth, Ginger Leigh, John Pointer & Wendy Colonna ACL Live at The Moody Theater, Austin http://acl-live.com

6/20 ► 6:30 pm

Buddy Guy & Jonny Lang

ACL Live at The Moody Theater, Austin http://acl-live.com

6/21 ► 6:30 pm

Robyn

ACL Live at The Moody Theater, Austin http://acl-live.com

6/22 ► 6:30 pm

Meat Loaf

ACL Live at The Moody Theater, Austin http://acl-live.com

6/28 ► 6:30 pm

Howard Jones

Performing ‘Human’s Lib’ & ‘Dream Into Action’ in Their Entireties

ACL Live at The Moody Theater, Austin http://acl-live.com

Search and find more music events at:

www.austinlivemusic.com

www.red7austin.com

http://mohawkaustin.com

www.lazonarosa.com

www.nuttybrown.com

www.antones.net

http://rutamaya.net/music

www.continentalclub.com

www.oneworldtheatre.org

Energy Star Tax Free Weekend + Austin Energy Rebates = Great Savings for Home Improvement!

If you've been thinking about upgrading any of your appliances to more energy efficient or Energy Star® rated appliances?


This weekend in Austin is a TAX FREE holiday specific to energy efficient appliances. Coupled with rebate incentives from Texas Gas Service, Austin Energy & Austin Water you have the opportunity to save a lot of money! Now is the time to upgrade your appliances and go greener!


Follow this link to the City of Austin website and Texas Powerful Smart.org to learn more about how you can do your part to save energy all while saving some serious dough!

<<May 25, 2012

Combine Austin Energy Rebates with No Tax Holiday for Huge Savings 

Do you need to replace your air conditioner? Are you buying a new refrigerator and need to get rid of the old one? Or do you need a clothes washer that uses less water and energy? By combining Austin Energy rebates with the savings from the Texas Energy Sales Tax Holiday this Memorial Day weekend, customers can save hundreds of dollars on the purchase of the new appliances as well as reduce their electricity bill with the more efficient appliances.

No sales taxes are being charged on select ENERGY STAR® appliances and products over the three-day weekend.

ENERGY STAR labeled air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less are eligible for the no-tax holiday. With an Austin local sales tax of 8.25% that won’t be charged, that’s a $495 savings on a $6,000 air conditioner. Combine it with a rebate of $350 for a 15 SEER/12.5 EER central air conditioner from Austin Energy, and that’s a total savings of $845.

New efficient air conditioners also use 20% to 40% less electricity than 10 SEER or older models. Because the air conditioner is the biggest energy user in the home especially during the hot summer months, an 

ENERGY STAR air conditioner will help to reduce the amount of electricity used and save customers money.

Refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less also are eligible during the no-tax holiday – a potential Austin tax savings of up to $165. Combine that with a rebate of $50 from Austin Energy to recycle your old refrigerator, and that’s a savings of $215. Older refrigerators use two to three times more energy than a new, efficient model. When placed in a garage to cool food or drinks, the old refrigerator adds up $200 a year in electricity costs for the home.

Austin Energy offers a $50 rebate to recycle old, working refrigerators 14-to-27 cubic feet. As much as 98% of the material in the appliance will be reused and the ozone-depleting refrigerants in the appliance will be captured and disposed of properly.

Austin Water and Austin Energy also offer a combined rebate of $100 for eligible clothes washers that are part of the no-tax weekend. A participant must be a retail water customer of the City of Austin or receive water from a City-supplied water district to receive the $50 rebate from Austin Water. Customers with electric water heaters also can receive a $50 rebate from Austin Energy with the purchase of an eligible clothes washer. (Texas Gas Service offers a $25 rebate to customers with gas water heaters.)

ENERGY STAR clothes washers use 50% less water per load than a standard washer and only about $5 per month in electricity costs.  

Austin Energy does not offer rebates on all of the ENERGY STAR products eligible during the no-tax weekend but recommends the purchase of ENERGY STAR products and appliances to save customers energy.

Visit http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org/incentives/taxfree.php for more information about the tax holiday and eligible products, visit our Rebates section for more information about energy efficiency rebates.>>

Information provided by, City of Austin TAX FREE Holiday Information

Eligible Products and Shopping Details

Look for the ENERGY STAR logo on the packaging, appliance or Energy Guide label for the appliances listed below. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items one can purchase during this sales tax holiday. The purchased items may be held in inventory until ready for use. For exemption information on associated fees, please see Delivery and Installation Charge FAQs.

• Air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less
• Refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less
• Ceiling fans
• Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs
• Clothes washers
• Dishwashers
• Dehumidifiers
• Programmable thermostats*

* ENERGY STAR specification of programmable thermostats was suspended on December 31, 2009; however, any existing stock of ENERGY STAR labeled programmable thermostats offered for sale by retailers is still eligible for the exemption.

Information provided by, Texas Powerful Smart.org

The Texas Residential Lease Contract (TAR-2001) explained in layman's terms

Finally, we have a great tool to share with Tenants and Landlords. A video with detailed explanation of each paragraph in the Texas Residential Lease Contract, TAR-2001.

Follow the link below to see this video. I have also placed a link on the Leasing and Rentals page within this site.

TAR Residential Lease Explained!