10 Things to Do in Austin This Week · August 20–23, 2026

Arts & Culture

Annual Paramount Summer Classic Film Series

The Paramount's beloved annual Summer Classic Film Series continues through August with nightly screenings of iconic films.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Avenue, Austin

Boyz n the Hood – Summer Classic Film Series

John Singleton's iconic 1991 film screens as part of the Paramount's beloved Summer Classic Film Series.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 7:30 PM · Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Avenue, Austin

Steven Rogers at Cap City Comedy Club

Stand-up comedian Steven Rogers takes the stage at Cap City Comedy Club for a Thursday night show.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 7:30 PM · Cap City Comedy Club, 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin

Music & Nightlife

Let's Fund Good: Beastie Boys Album Party

An all-ages indoor Beastie Boys album celebration party at Mohawk on Red River.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 6:00 PM · Mohawk, 912 Red River, Austin

Now That's What I Call G-G-G-Gay (18+ Line Dance Party)

An 18+ queer line dance party bringing high-energy country-pop dance vibes to Austin's nightlife scene.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 8:00 PM · Austin

Free Events

ATX19 at Festival Beach Food Forest

A community gathering at the Festival Beach Food Forest celebrating Austin's outdoor green spaces.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Festival Beach Food Forest, Austin

LBJ Library Presents: Summer Evenings

The LBJ Presidential Library hosts its weekly Summer Evenings series — a free community event open to all.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 5:00 PM · LBJ Presidential Library, 2313 Red River St., Austin

Family-Friendly

Father of the Bride – Summer Classic Film Series

The classic comedy Father of the Bride screens as part of the Paramount's Summer Classic Film Series matinee.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 3:30 PM · Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Avenue, Austin

Food & Drink

Eater Bang Bang: Nixta Taqueria x Lao'd Bar Dinner

For one night only, Nixta Taqueria and Lao'd Bar join forces for a two-dinner-one-night feast presented by Eater Austin.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Austin

Hopdoddy Mueller Grand Opening

Hopdoddy's new Mueller location celebrates its grand opening with free burgers and live music.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Mueller, Austin