Arts & Entertainment
Austin-Area Weekend Guide: June 22-24
Plenty of fun stuff to do this weekend, from Austin to Round Rock.
FRIDAY, JUNE 22
1502 E. 6th St.
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In celebration of 'National Bring Your Dog to Work Day,' Tito's Handmade Vodka will host an after-pawty on the dog-friendly Hotel Vegas patio on Friday. Hotel Vegas, 1502 E. 6th St., will be the site of the Yappy Hour from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 22 to benefit Wags Hope and Healing. You and a guest (and your pup!) can drop by to enjoy the following: A menu full of dog-themed Tito's cocktails; a "kissing" photo booth featuring furry friends; hot dog specials. Free.
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9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd.
The two artists team up for their Live Nation tour. For the former, highlights from her latest No. 1 album "Rainbow" will be featured. The latter also has a best-selling album to showcase titled "Gemini," his first solo effort in 12 years that debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 charts. From every ticket sold, $1 will be sold to benefit RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network), the largest anti-sexual assault organization in the U.S. Macklemore will donate his proceeds to M Plus1, an organization advancing racial and social justice. The concert will be staged at the Austin 360 Amphitheater, with tickets priced between $30.50 to $112.50.
1800 Congress Ave.
All things rodeo will be celebrated at the Bullock Museum. Attendees also can take time to learn the two-step, try their hand at some leathercraft, tinker with chili spices for the best bowl and enjoy complimentary coffee, beer and non-alcoholic drinks from a cash bar. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free.
SATURDAY, JUNE 23
World Cup Watch Parties: Where You Can Gooooooooooo!!!
It's okay that you were unable to fly to Russia to watch the games. You'll be able to watch them at a number of venues around town at various pubs and sports bars. Some of the venues will be offering drink specials. Others will even offer prizes. Patch previously compiled a list of some of the places staging such watch parties. Check out the guide here: Austin FIFA World Cup Viewing Party Guide For Places To Gooooooo! (Do you see what we did there?).
Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St.
In both a literal and figurative sense, this is arguably the coolest event in Austin. This celebration of our favorite summer treat is separated into two camps: A kid-friendly daytime portion with fun family games and events and a nighttime festival with milkshake cocktail contests and live bands. This is how organizers describe the duality: "One Festival. Two Vibes." The kiddie version is scheduled from 10 am. to 3 p.m. while the grown-up one is set for 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Click on the Austin Ice Cream Festival website for more details. Price: $15-67.50
Firestone Walker Parabola Party
Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet Rd.
Three variations of 2018 Parabola, along with a couple of more sessionable offerings will be had for one day only of Firestone beers sampling. Beers being poured including 2018 blends of Parabola, Coconut Rye Parabola, Scotch Parabola, 805 Blonde, and Firestone Lager. These Parabola varieties will be available June 23 only so get here early and enjoy a flight from your friends are Firestone Walker! Firestone Beers are as follows: Parabola (2018) Bourbon Barrel-Aged Russian Imperial Oatmeal Stout; Coconut Rye Parabola (2018); Rye Whiskey Barrel-Aged Russian Imperial Oatmeal Stout w/ Rum Barrel Toasted Coconut; Scotch Parabola (2018)Single Malt Scotch Barrel-Aged Russian Imperial Oatmeal Stout 805 Blonde; Blonde Ale; Firestone Lager. Starts at 11 a.m.
Every Sunday until Nov. 11, Circle Brewing Co. hosts its yoga sessions to enable participants to get in touch with their inner selves before the work week. Bring your own mat to stretch your body out for a full hour of yoga and then reward yourself with a pint of refreshing beer. A certified yoga instructor will guide yogis and amateurs alike in an hour of detoxifying hatha yoga. Following the class, the Tasting Room will open where you can grab a refreshing pint of Circle brew and complete the zen-like experience. Space is limited, so get your tickets online now! Check-in is at 10:45 a.m., with the class promptly starting at 11 a.m. Price: $12.
St. Elmo Brewing Co.
440 St. Elmo Rd.
In celebration of their release of Mahalo, a malty pineapple pale ale, St. Elmo is hosting a luau. Not a lame luau, mind you, but one with limbo contests starting at 3 p.m., live surf rock and a Hawaiian-inspired menu. It goes without saying, there will be beers. The winner of the limbo contest will win a $20 gift card to Pool Burger. Surf music will be provided by the Nematoads playing in the beer garden from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The fun begins at noon, so dust off those coconut shells and hula skirts (you do have those, right?) and head on over the the 2nd annual St. Elmo Luau! Aloha! Free admission.
North By Northwest + Pinthouse Pizza | Beer Dinner Throwdown
1400 E Old Settlers Blvd, Round Rock, Texas
A friendly culinary battle will take place between Greenhouse Craft Food chefs Rob Snow and Todd Engel featuring a six-course dinner highlighting craft brews from North By Northwest Restaurant & Brewery - Slaughter + Pinthouse Pizza on Sunday, June 24, at 6:30 p.m. Each chef will prepare three courses that will be expertly paired with award-winning brews from each craft brewery. Guests will have a chance to vote for their favorite dishes at the end of the feast. The winner will be determined by the number of votes each chef receives. Who will be crowned Top Greenhouse Chef of 2018? Join the event to find out! Tickets: $76.95 ($60 plus tax + tip).
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