Austin Highlights: August 10 To August 13

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The best free and fun events in Austin, August 10 – August 13, include NE-YO and Akon in Concert, League Cup 2026 Matches, and more!

Austin turns up the energy long before the weekend hits, and this list rounds up the can’t-miss events keeping the city buzzing all week long. Explore what’s happening from August 3 to August 6, and keep your weekdays packed with Austin’s signature spirit and creativity!

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Free and Fun Events in Austin this Monday, August 10, 2026

Amster Maker Studio — Walk-In Pottery Painting & Craft Bar

Image credit: Inspired Minds Art Center

Choose from simple DIY projects or try your hand at walk-in pottery painting, with all basic tools and materials provided for project-based creating. Friendly staff are ready to help first-timers get started during a low-pressure afternoon of making, connecting, and trying something new.

Where: Inspired Minds Art Center, 121 Main St, Buda, TX 78610
When: August 10, 2026 – September 30, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
How Much: $45

Tango at the Chateau

Master the elegance and rhythm of the tango in a welcoming, social atmosphere. You do not need a partner or any prior dance experience to join this course, which is designed to help you build confidence, improve your posture, and develop a deeper connection to the music.

Come meet new people and treat yourself to a weekly hour dedicated to growth and movement while supporting the mission of the Austin Woman’s Club.

Where: Chateau Bellevue, 708 San Antonio St, Austin, TX 7870
When: Monday, August 10, 2026 | 6:00 pm – 8:25 pm
How Much: $30 for drop-in

Zilker Theatre Productions presents Singin’ in the Rain

Relive the golden age of Hollywood under the Texas stars as Zilker Theatre Productions brings the legendary movie musical to the hillside stage.

Follow silent film star Don Lockwood and aspiring actress Kathy Selden as they navigate the chaotic transition to “talking pictures” amidst studio gossip and soaring romance.

Pack a picnic and secure your spot on the lawn for a timeless summer tradition filled with iconic songs and dazzling choreography.

Where: Zilker Hillside Theater, 2206 William Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78746
When: Monday, August 10 – 15, 2026 | 8:15 PM
How Much: Free | Donations encouraged

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Critter City & Sing-Along

Join an interactive musical experience designed for young audiences and their families through a lively concert created and performed by the Cover to Cover Quintet. Sing along with new and classic songs inspired by Western folk tunes during the first half, followed by a whimsical, choose-your-own-adventure story called Critter City.

Children can help guide the narrative as Betty the Bat and her animal friends come to life through narration, live music, and visual art to celebrate local wildlife and classical music favorites.

Where: Draylen Mason Music Studio at KMFA, 41 Navasota St Austin, TX 78702
When: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
How Much: Free

Sip + Solder Mushrooms: Contracommon’s Stained Glass Workshop

Assemble and solder a unique mushroom stained glass suncatcher or garden stake during a three-hour beginner-friendly class at Meanwhile Brewing Co. Choose from pre-cut glass shapes in a variety of colors and textures while learning the basics of lead-came construction and unique soldering techniques.

All materials are included, and participants aged 14 and older can leave with their very own handmade work of stained glass art.

Where: Meanwhile Brewing Co., 3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744
When: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
How Much: $80 each | $140 for two people

Ne-Yo and Akon in concert

Experience an unforgettable night of R&B and pop hits as Ne-Yo and Akon arrive in Austin for their Nights Like This tour. Sing along to decades of chart-topping music from two iconic artists who have shaped modern music with numerous hit albums and timeless anthems.

Where: Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712
When: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 8:00 PM
How Much: Starts at $55

Dive-in Movies

Kick off your summer evenings with a splash at this poolside film series, featuring Grease. Lounge by the water and complete the night by grabbing some fresh popcorn, candy, and other classic theater snacks available for purchase as you settle in to enjoy the show at twilight.

Where: Fairmont Austin, 101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
When: Tuesday, August 11 – 18, 2026 | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
How Much: $25

Ice Age in the Wild at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

The Wildflower Center is about to get prehistoric! Starting May 9, fifteen life-size, gigantic Ice Age mammals, including a 17,500-pound woolly mammoth, will take up residence throughout the gardens for a summer-long run.

Come face-to-face with a saber-toothed cat, a dire wolf, a woolly rhinoceros, and more as you wander the native plant gardens. New weekly Quest of the Week challenges keep every visit fresh, and a small general admission fee gets you through the door.

Where: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739
When: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | runs through August 15
How Much: Included with general admission; free for members

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Sally & Tom

Dive into the messy, hilarious rehearsals of a scrappy theater company tackling the complex relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings in Pulitzer Prize-winning Suzan-Lori Parks’ brilliant play.

Making its regional premiere at Zach Theater, Sally & Tom flips historical mythmaking on its head by sliding seamlessly between present-day backstage tensions and the past.

Where: ZACH North, 14010 US-183 Suite 540, Cedar Park, TX 78613
When: Wednesday, August 12 – 23, 2026
How Much: Starts at $12

Magnolia Musical Theatre presents The Addams Family

Embrace the delightful wackiness of everyone’s favorite spooky clan as Magnolia Musical Theatre presents its fourth annual free summer production at the Hill Country Galleria.

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs out to the Central Lawn and Pavilion for a laugh-out-loud musical spectacle under the open sky.

Where: Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd, Bee Cave, TX 78738
When: Wednesday, August 12 – 15, 2026 | 8:00 PM
How Much: Free

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Thursday, August 13, 2026

Leagues Cup 2026 Matches

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Catch high-stakes international soccer action as Austin FC hosts LIGA MX opponents at Q2 Stadium for three major Phase One tournament matches.

Experience club history live as Austin FC plays its first-ever matches against Club Tijuana, Club Puebla, and Club América over the course of August.

Where: Q2 Stadium (Austin FC), 10414 McKalla Pl. Austin, TX 78758
When: Thursday, August 13, 2026
How Much: TBA

6th Annual Austin Arts Mixer

Image credit: Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce

Celebrate the thriving local creative community alongside representatives from 40 Austin arts organizations at the 6th Annual Austin Arts Mixer powered by Lorenz & Lorenz Personal Injury Attorneys.

Enjoy complimentary bites from Alfred’s Catering and beverages from local distillers while discovering upcoming shows and 2026-27 seasons. Attendees can also win free tickets and prize packs from participating arts partners during the evening.

Where: KMFA Classical 89.5, 41 Navasota St, Austin, TX 78702
When: Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
How Much: Free

Paint and Sip: Paint Night Done Right

Turn your next night out into an unforgettable creative experience guided by a friendly local artist at Blue Owl Brewing. Grab a drink, pick up a brush, and enjoy an upbeat, beginner-friendly atmosphere where all painting materials, aprons, and canvases are provided.

Whether you are planning a casual date night, a gathering with friends, or a solo evening of fun, you will leave with your own canvas and plenty of laughs.

Where: Blue Owl Brewing, 2400 E Cesar Chavez St #300, Austin, TX 78702
When: Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
How Much: $43

Put Your Story In A Book: A Free Community Writing Program

Explore the power of storytelling, shared reflection, and cultural preservation by joining a monthly community writing project at The Torch Center. Participate through writing prompts and mentorship designed to help local residents capture personal histories, neighborhood transformations, and family memories.

Where: The Torch Center, 6406 N IH35 Frontage Road, Suite 1807 Austin, TX 78752
When: Thursdays, August 13 – 27, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
How Much: Free

Shakespeare But One Of Us Is Drunk: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Gather around for a wildly unpredictable night of comedy, live music, magic, and inebriation presented by The Vortex. Watch a talented troupe perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream with one actor randomly selected to do five shots backstage beforehand.

Audience members even hold the power to influence the chaos, bribe the Emcee, or get crowned VIP King and Queen for the evening during this limited two-week run.

Where: The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd #2135, Austin, TX 78722
When: August 13 – 22, 2026 | 8:00 PM
How Much: $25

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