1 / Snag Incredible Deals at Le Garage Sale
An Austin staple since 2001, this biannual shopping event features incredible end-of-season discounts from more than 140 local businesses. To get the best picks before general admission opens, snag a VIP pre-shop ticket for Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 23-24, 11 a.m., 900 Barton Springs Road
2 / Enjoy Golden Hour at Central Machine Works
Everybody loves a winner! To honor its recent first-place finish in the U.S. Beer Championship for its American lager and Munchner Helles and third-place finish for its rice lager, Central Machine Works is kicking off the weekend in style. On Friday at 6 p.m., guests can enjoy a “Golden Hour” with $2 pints of its champion American Lager and Helles Lager until 7 p.m. (or when the kegs run out). Aug. 22, 6 p.m., 4824 E. Cesar Chavez St.
3 / Celebrate Austin Pride
With everything from pool parties and drag bingo, there are plenty of festive ways to celebrate Pride across the capital city this weekend. Don’t miss the signature event, the Austin Pride Festival and Parade, takes place at Fiesta Gardens on Aug. 23. Various times and locations
4 / Jam Out for a Cause at MeadowFest
Catch a stellar lineup of acts including Golden Dawn Arkestra, Brownout, Mobley, Girl in a Coma, and Night Drive at Saturday night mini festival at the Far Out Lounge. KUTX event will raise funds and awareness for the SIMS Foundation and OutYouth. Aug. 23, 3 p.m., 8504 S. Congress Ave.
5 / Cowboy Up at PBR Gambler Days
Grab your cowboy boots and hats and head to Moody Center. The PBR Team Series returns this weekend for three days of professional bull riding in the capital city. Enjoy the most exciting 8 seconds in sports along with great sightlines, food, and live music. Aug. 22-24, various times, 2001 Robert Dedman Drive
6 / Hang Out at Stay Austin, Weird
Celebrate our ever-changing, funky city at this fun-filled fest featuring live music, tasty bites, raffle prizes, and so much more. Chow down on free food from the likes of Torchy’s Tacos, Via 313, and Thundercloud Subs and enjoy performances from Bob Schneider, Paige Plaisance, Paul Val & Soul Man Sam, and Big Wy’s Brass Band.
7 / Celebrate Vinyl Beauty Bar’s Anniversary
It’s time for a party! Ring in the seventh anniversary of this glam bar and salon, which will have performances by Henry Invisible as well as Selena tribute band Las Chica en 512. The event is raising funds for American Gateways, a nonprofit helping the Central Texas immigrant community with advocacy and education. Aug. 23, 8 p.m., 2400 E. Cesar Chavez, Ste. 312.
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