6 Things to Do in Austin This Week · August 27–30, 2026

Date Night

Lord of the Rings Drag Brunch

A fabulous Lord of the Rings-themed drag brunch at Cap City Comedy Club — one ring to brunch them all.

Sunday, August 30, 2026 12:00 PM · Cap City Comedy Club, 11506 Century Oaks Terrace

Music & Nightlife

Chase Baird Quintet

Saxophonist Chase Baird leads his quintet in an intimate late-night jazz set at the legendary underground Elephant Room.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 9:00 PM · Elephant Room, 315 Congress Ave

Food & Drink

Twin Liquors' Annual Dollar Sale

Twin Liquors holds their beloved annual Dollar Sale — a rare chance to score deep discounts on wine, spirits, and more at Austin's local liquor chain.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 · Twin Liquors, Austin

Arts & Culture

The Future is Low-Tech

The Austin Forum hosts an in-person presentation and networking event exploring the future of low-tech solutions at ACC Rio Grande.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 6:15 PM · The Center for Government & Civic Service, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000, 1218 West Avenue

Sports

FIA World Endurance Championships (Lone Star Le Mans)

The FIA World Endurance Championship comes to Austin for the Lone Star Le Mans at Circuit of the Americas.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Circuit of the Americas, Austin

Festivals & Special Events

The Front Festival

The Front Festival returns to Austin for a multi-day celebration of music and arts.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 · Austin