11 Things to Do in Austin This Week · August 13–16, 2026

Arts & Culture

The Misfits - Summer Classic Film

Paramount Theatre's Summer Classic Film Series screens The Misfits on the historic Congress Avenue stage.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:30 PM · Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Avenue, Austin

Ben Bankas - Friday Night Shows at Cap City

Comedian Ben Bankas headlines Cap City Comedy Club with two shows Friday night — both nights already sold out, so snag any remaining tickets fast.

Friday, August 14, 2026 7:00 PM · Cap City Comedy Club, 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin

Contemporary Project 16: Tammy Nguyen

Multidisciplinary artist Tammy Nguyen exhibits internationally acclaimed paintings, prints, and artist books that weave together global histories and literary traditions.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 10:00 AM · Austin

Discussion of 'Annie Bot' by Sierra Greer

Austin Forum's online discussion of Sierra Greer's novel Annie Bot explores AI companionship, emergent consciousness, and the ethics of designing subservient machines.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 7:15 PM · Online

Date Night

Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Summer Classic Film

Catch the iconic Ferris Bueller's Day Off on the big screen at the Paramount as part of the Summer Classic Film Series.

Friday, August 14, 2026 7:30 PM · Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Avenue, Austin

Festivals & Special Events

Austin Sketch Fest

Austin's annual sketch comedy festival brings multiple performances and comedy groups to venues across the city.

Friday, August 14, 2026 · Austin

Music & Nightlife

Allisen & The Wy's Guys at C-Boy's Heart & Soul

Allisen & The Wy's Guys take the stage at South Congress institution C-Boy's Heart & Soul for a Thursday night set.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 6:30 PM · C-Boy's Heart & Soul, 2008 South Congress, Austin

Ben Bankas at Cap City Comedy Club

Stand-up comedian Ben Bankas takes the Cap City Comedy Club stage for a multi-night run.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:30 PM · Cap City Comedy Club, 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin

Food & Drink

Freeze Week

Thirteen Austin bars including Hotel Vegas, Kitty Cohen's, and High Noon team up to serve the city's yummiest frozen drinks all week.

Friday, August 14, 2026 · Various Austin bars

Family-Friendly

Ice Age in the Wild at Wildflower Center

The Wildflower Center transforms into an Ice Age landscape with 15 gigantic prehistoric mammals including a 17,500-pound woolly mammoth.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 9:00 AM · Wildflower Center, Austin

Free Events

The Data Center Dialogue: AI Infrastructure Community Town Hall

A community town hall at ACC Rio Grande exploring the realities, risks, and rewards of AI data center infrastructure in Austin.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 5:30 PM · Center for Government & Civic Service, ACC Rio Grande Building 3000, 1218 West Avenue, Austin