This weekend is a perfect balance of all of Austin's favorite things. Take it back to the ‘90s with some live music or feast on a homegrown craft beer dinner. For a full list of happenings, visit our events calendar.
(Baby Got) Back to the '90s
Travel back in time with some of the most legendary names in hip-hop and R&B this Friday. Naughty by Nature, En Vogue, Sisqo, Sir Mix-A-Lot, 2 Live Crew, and more will play H-E-B Center at Cedar Park for an epic night of '90s jams. Relive your glory days at the throwback concert of the year.
Sweet Summertime Cooking Class with Chef Peter Maffei
This Friday, Executive Chef Peter Maffei of the highly anticipated Cannon + Belle at Hilton Austin is hosting an intimate class at Central Market's Cooking School featuring classic summer dishes. Learn how to make tomato and cucumber gazpacho, grilled beef rib with charred onion, and buttermilk fried chicken at this can’t-miss class. As an added treat, Maffei will incorporate two creamy frozen desserts.
Modest Mouse and Brand New in concert
Following their stellar ACL Music Fest performance in 2015, Modest Mouse returns to Austin to co-headline a concert with Brand New. Both bands will perform full sets at the Austin360 Amphitheater, ensuring you’ll be rocking out all Saturday night.
Record Store Crawl Austin
Embrace the nostalgia of vinyl at the Record Store Crawl this Sunday. Dig through crates of albums and find gold in the company of other record enthusiasts. Perks include transportation to record store destinations, open bar, a private tour of the Gibson Showroom, giveaways, Kind Snacks, discounts on vinyl, and more.
Greenhouse Craft Food presents Feast of Saint Arnold Beer Dinner
End the weekend with a feast fit for a king at Greenhouse Craft Food in Round Rock. This Sunday, the five-course dinner showcases beer from Saint Arnold, Texas’ oldest craft brewery. Indulge in dishes like bacon-wrapped quail, smoked jumbo Gulf shrimp, and chocolate bourbon mousse paired with quality craft brews. This delectable dinner is worth the short drive from Austin.
Modest Mouse and Brand New play Austin360 Amphitheater this Saturday.
DIIV's set was moody, but propulsive thanks to strong bass lines.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Zachary Cole Smith can always be counted on for a nostalgic 'fit.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Starcleaner Reunion singer Jo Roman keeps the beat.Photo by Brianna Caleri
From the looks of it, no one had a better time onstage than Wayne Coyne, frontman of the Flaming Lips.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The tinsel whip was one of many props.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Flaming Lips are known for touring with huge inflatables.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A joyful crowd reacts to being blasted with confetti during the Flaming Lips' set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Ty Segall was king of the guitar jams.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Segall's painted jeans were probably the most unique fashion statement all weekend.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Psych Fest uniform: Earthy shorts and calf tattoos.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Thomas Attar Bellier of Al-Qasar plays a beautifully adorned electric saz.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The more mics, the better for Al-Qasar.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A closer look at the saz.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Lyrics in Arabic brought extra gravitas to the set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
How's that for a desert hallucination?Photo by Brianna Caleri
New Candys guitarist Emanuele Zanardo puts a physical flourish in his playing.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A portal opens...Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Black Angels interrupted the technicolor parade for a largely black-and-white set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Black Angels bassist Misti Hamrick-French basks in the cold glow of a strobe light.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Dumbo Gets Mad reminds us that Italians just get fashion.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Guitarist Luca Bergomi gets in on bassist Ivan Torelli's shot.Photo by Brianna Caleri
LA LOM bassist Jake Faulkner captures the sun.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Guitarist Zac Sokolow danced for the whole set, which happened to be on his birthday.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Faulkner's grandstanding added flavor to the show, which ultimately didn't need psychedelic visuals.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Faulkner's howls cut through the air, hardly amplified.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Trish Toledo paid homage to mothers and couples in her romantic set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Not a practical shoe for a rainy weekend. We salute her sacrifice for fashion.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Thee Sacred Souls closed out the festival with a brass section.Photo by Brianna Caleri
This backup singer was exquisitely styled in blue.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Singer Josh Lane snapped a photo of an adoring audience. See you next time, Josh.Photo by Brianna Caleri