Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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

10th 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

Round Rock Express Schedule

Texas Longhorns Sports Event Calendar

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.oneworldtheatre.org

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