Central T exas Monthly Calendar of Events

JULY 2013

Free Event

* visit website for schedule and venue information 6* F

Independence Day Festival
An old-fashioned patriotic celebration of Old Glory with horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, artisan vendors, independence flags, pioneering demos and much more. 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin www.pioneerfarms.org

4 pm - 10:30 pm

4th of July

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Lakeway 4th of July Celebration
Please check websites for event updates on fireworks displays before attending. 8:30 am: Parade on Lakeway Drive from Live Oak Golf Course to the Lakeway Church. 10:30 am: Pageant of Flags @ The Activity Center, featuring music and patriotic speeches. 12 Noon: The Swim Center, will open for fun until 9 pm. 5 pm - 10 pm: Old Fashioned Block Party at Swim Center Park - featuring the band, Duck Soup. Big fun for the whole family! Food, BYOB (beer & blanket), lasertag, inflatables and carnival rides for the kids. www.cityoflakeway.com/index.aspx?NID=718

Come celebrate with us and enjoy a dance with live music, bingo, a washer tournament, air castles, free watermelon and a fireworks display. Fees apply for food concessions, face painting, carnival games, hamster balls, video games, laser tag, spinner ride and rock wall. You may also cool off in Milburn Pool, which is open from 1 - 8 pm (daily pool admission rates applying) Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd, Cedar Park www.ci.cedar-park.tx.us/index.aspx?page=446

3-6* F
Wimberleys July Jubilee
3-Mini Bull-riding, fireworks, craft vendors, carnival-style games, food and beverages 4-Wimberley Parade, VFW Rodeo 5-VFW Rodeo, music from the Ranch Rock Band and a boot-scootin cowboy dance. 6-Wimberley Market Day, the VFW Rodeo will conclude with another night of livestock action. Wimberley http://wimberley.org/wimberley-events www.wimberley org/d/10163609_12663.htm

8:30 pm

Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks

On July 4th, more than 100,000 people gather at Auditorium Shores for the largest Independence Day celebration in Austin. The Austin Symphony July 4th Concert and Fireworks features patriotic music and the ever-popular 1812 Overture. Music Director Peter Bay. Auditorium Shores at The Long Center www.austinsymphony.org/events/austinsymphony-h-e-b-july-4th-concert-fireworks/

6 pm - 10 pm

Summerfest

11am 10 pm
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This FREE event will feature live entertainment, food booths, childrens activities, childrens costume competition and parade. San Marcos Plaza Park, San Marcos www.summerfestsanmarcos.com

6 pm - 10 pm

LibertyFest

Sertomas 4 of July in the Park

Enjoy one of the largest family events in Central Texas that attracts over 50,000 visitors. With more than 80 booths, a petting zoo, parade, live entertainment, train rides, fireworks and more. www.georgetownsertoma.org San Gabriel Park, Georgetown

10 am - 10 pm

Live music, good food, fireworks and fun for the whole family! Next to the Metro Station, Leander www.leandertx.org/page.php?page_id=79

July 4th Frontier Days Celebration

4 pm - 8 pm

4 - 11 pm

Fireworks, parade and more to celebrate Independence Day. 8:30 pm: Symphonic Band begins. Fireworks begin at dark. Enjoy a movie after the fireworks. Old Settlers Park, Round Rock www.roundrocktexas.gov

VinoPalooza 2013

Pflugerville Pfirecracker Pfestival

Celebrate an old fashioned Independence Day at the Lake. Live music, festival food, games for the kids, community washer and horseshoes, a fabulous fireworks display and a live concert to top off the evening. Lake Pflugerville www.pflugervilletx.gov/index.aspx?nid=1141

10 am - 10 pm

This exciting event showcases Texas wine, food, live music from local musicians & Artisans. Great Local Music overlooking the vineyard... This is a Fourth of July celebration you wont want to miss! 24912 Singleton Bend East, Marble Falls, TX www.FlatCreekEstate.com

Red, White n Buda

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Lago Vista 4 of July Celebration
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10 am: Childrens parade in the parking lot across from Garcias Mexican Restaurant on Main Street and ends at City Park. 9 am 11 am : Free Childrens activities and a magician 9:30 pm: Fireworks display Buda City Park http://ci.buda.tx.us/Index.aspx?NID=211

Events & Festivals

6/13 - 7/25
Thursday evenings from 6 - 9 pm

Nature Nights at the Wildflower Center

The Lago Vista 4th of July Celebration will have a variety of events. The always popular parade, vendors, live music and a spectacular fireworks display at Bar K Park in Lago Vista. www.lagovistajuly4.org

4* F
Lockhart July 4th Extravaganza
This is a craft festival that is held each year followed by a beautiful fireworks display. City Park, Lockhart www.lockhartchamber.com/FourthOfJuly.htm]

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

4* F
First Thursday along South Congress Ave.
Food, fun, shopping and people watching South Congress Avenue, Austin www.firstthursday.info

10 & 24
Blues on the Green
10 Bob Schneider With Max Frost 24 The Gourds With Shakey Graves This series of free summertime concerts are hosted by KGSR Austin Radio and held in Austins Zilker Park. So, bring a blanket and the family for some live music. Zilker Park Rock Island, Austin www.kgsr.com/bluesonthegreen/index.aspx

Calendar of Cycling Events

www.gracytitle.com/e-flyer/8x8/ AustinRoadCycling/20 13/ AustinRoadCycling.pdf

5 - 9 pm

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

First Thursday in DT Buda

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

11 - 28*
Austin Chamber Music Festival
Featuring an eclectic range of world-class artists that defy your typical definition of chamber music. From traditional to cutting edge chamber ensembles, the 2013 Austin Chamber Music Festival has something for every musical taste! Get your seats now before these concerts sell out! Austin Chamber Music Center http://austinchambermusic.org

Shops will be open until 8 pm F

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Austin City Limits TV Taping Emeli Sande
ACL Live at The Moody Theater, Austin http://acl-live.com

First Friday in DT Georgetown

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

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9 am - 5 pm

Lady Bird Tribute Day

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

Admission will be FREE for visitors to honor Lady Bird Johnson. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center www.wildflower.org/tributeday

12 - 17* F

27-28
Austin Gun Show
Hundreds of tables! Public invited to buy, sell, or trade - At the shows you can find just about everything related to hunting and shooting, and a whole lot more! Cedar park Center www.cedarparkcenter.com

Thursday - Sunday evenings Approx. 8:30pm

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101x Presents:
Summerland Tour 2013 w/ Everclear, Live, Filter & Sponge ACL Live at The Moody Theater, Austin http://acl-live.com

Little Shop Of Horrors

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Free, annual production runs throughout the summer at the Zilker Hillside Theater, Austin http://zilker.org

12 - 21*
The Taming Of The Shrew
By William Shakespeare The famous battle of the sexes as only the Bard could conjure it Wimberley Players, Wimberley http://wimberleyplayers.org

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

Art ALL Summer LONG 2013!

Austin Sound & Cinema

Belle & Sebastian with special guests Blitzen Trapper

This exciting series of free and low-cost community events is back for the 2nd year in a row. Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin Feature six weeks of unique pairings of live music and some of the most popular movies of all time on the Long Centers City Terrace. Bands will perform a tribute to the movie, followed by the film screening on the Alamos giant inflatable outdoor screen. Wed. 17 Back to the Future Wed. 31 School of Rock

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Rodrigo Y Gabriela
Zach Heckendorf ACL Live at The Moody Theater, Austin http://acl-live.com

Sports
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8 am

Freedom 5000

Camp Mabry, Austin www.runtex.com

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Unity Tour 2013 ft. 311, Cypress Hill & G. Love and Special Sauce
ACL Live at The Moody Theater, Austin http://acl-live.com

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7:30 am

The Soundtrack Series F

Performers and writers get on the mic to tell the hilarious or heart wrenching stories and memories they forever associate with a song from their past. We all love music. But The Soundtrack Series celebrates just how much we all live music Fri. 5, 8 pm Sat. 6, 7 pm & 10 pm

Caleb 5K Run

Shoreline Church, Austin www.caleb5k.com/index.html

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9 am

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7:30 pm

Pink Run 3K

Black Sabbath

Travis County Exposition Center, Austin www.pinkrun.com

Rhythm on Stage F

As always, start with a lesson, and then dance the night away with friends. Tue. 9, 7 pm Broadway Theatre Dance (ONE from Chorus Line) w/ Vincent Sandoval Tue. 9, 7 pm Bollywood Dance w/ Prakash Mohandas

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Part of 93.7 KLBJs 40th Anniversary celebration. Frank Erwin Center, Austin http://uterwincenter.com

8 am

Couples Triathlon

Search and find more music events at:

www.antonesnightclub.com http://musichallaustin.com/events http://thebackyard.net www.texasperformingarts.org http://cactuscafe.org http://austin360amphitheater.com www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html www.emosaustin.com www.lazonarosa.com http://theluckylounge.com http://mercerstreetdancehall.com www.nuttybrown.com www.oneworldtheatre.org www.paramounttheatre.org www.theparishaustin.com http://stubbsaustin.com For more music venues search: www.austinchronicle.com or www.austin.citysearch.com

Walter E. Long Park, Austin www.couplestri.com/default.asp

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doors @ 5pm

Concerts in the Park F

Texas Rollergirls

Different ensembles of the Austin Symphony will be performing music from jazz and light classical to pops selections and film scores. Bring a picnic dinner and blanket and make it a group outing. 6/5 - 8/25, Sunday evenings 7:30 pm

#1 Honky Tonk Heartbreakers vs. Hotrod Honeys #2 Hell Marys vs. Hustlers Austin Convention Center, Austin www.texasrollergirls.org

Trailer Food Tuesday

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Sample the delicious food trucks of Austin in one easy location. Try popular local favorites and enjoy something new every last Tuesday of the month. Tue. 30, 5 pm Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin http://thelongcenter.org/all-summer-long

Monday Night RAW

Experience the energy, feel the pyro and see the lights when Monday Night RAW is televised live... Frank Erwin Center http://uterwincenter.com/events

6:30 pm

6/12 - 7/31

Round Rock Express Schedule

www.roundrock.express.milb.com

Wed. Mornings 9:30 - 11:30 am

Childrens Day Art Park

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

Texas Longhorns Sports Event Calendar

www.texassports.com/calendar/events

Calendar of Running Events

www.gracytitle.com/e-flyer/8x8/ AustinRunners/ Austi nRunners.pdf