Here is another list of things to do in Austin in August that are just a short drive from our apartments in Austin at Juniper Springs. From wranglers to screenwriters and some of our favorite local musicians, there’s still plenty of entertainment to be found in Austin this month!
PBR Team Series – “Gambler Days”
August 23 – 25, 2024
Get your tickets now to cheer on some of the best Bull Riders in the world as the Austin Gamblers compete in the Professional Bill Rider’s Camping World Team Series. This three-day event, which includes bull riding competitions, concerts, and more, will be held at the Moody Center in Austin.
Watch their website for all the details at MoodyCenteratx.com.
Bob Schneider and Mitch Watkins
August 16, 2024
Here’s another reason to get out of the house and into some lively music in Austin. Enjoy an evening of rock, funk, reggae, country, and funk as Bob Schneider and Mitch Watkins take the stage at the O4 Stage in Austin. Schneider is known as ‘one of the most celebrated musicians” in Austin, while Mitch Watkins has been titled “A Man for All Musical Seasons” by Jazz Times. We’ll see you there!
August 16, 2024
Bringing back the best tunes of the 80s, Skyrocket, The Band, promises to “blast you into the upper limits of the stratosphere with astounding musicianship, effortless charisma, and a fanatical attention to detail that is usually reserved for crazy people.” Within the show, they will take the time to share the history of days gone by as they demonstrate and explain who sang what harmony, what guitars were trendy and who was at the top of the charts.
Capital City Black Film Festival
August 17 – 20, 2024
The fifth-annual event celebrates the work and culture of African Americans in the film industry, both in front of and behind the camera. Look out for appearances from Louis Gossett Jr., the first black man to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, comedian Felonius Munk, and other prominent figures.
University of Texas Longhorns
For the first year on record, the University of Texas Longhorns will be part of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Right now, you can see the games underway on select Saturdays through November. It should be a highly competitive year, so get your tickets now, and we will see you at the D.K.R. Texas Memorial Stadium.
Yoga, for Free!
As you continue to enjoy summer in Austin, mark your calendar to enjoy a day of free yoga at participating studios during the “Free Day of Yoga” events on Labor Day! (September 2, 2024). Whether you are a seasoned specialist or have always wanted to learn all about the benefits of yoga, you and your friends are welcome during this annual event. To see what yoga studios in Austin are part of this promotion, visit FreeDayofYoga.com.