Live music, a movie screening, and a major soccer match are on the agenda this weekend. Watch the U.S. take on Qatar in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals or see guitarist Jason Mraz perform live at Stubb’s. Check out the top five things to do in Austin.
Thursday, July 29
CONCACAF Gold Cup Semifinals
Don’t miss your chance to experience the Gold Cup competition firsthand at Austin’s new Q2 Stadium. During this semifinal match, the United States takes on Qatar for the chance to be one step closer to the championship. Select seats are still available on the ticketing website.
City Running Tours & Saucony present East Austin Taco Run
Explore Austin’s east side by way of a 4.5-mile running route featuring iconic taco stops along the way. The East Austin Taco Run begins and ends at Cuantos Tacos, and participants will make stops at three of the four taquerias from Austin’s Taco Mafia. Runners will also have the opportunity to demo a pair of Saucony shoes and cool off with ice-cold beverages from Central Machine Works. Get more information and register on the event website.
Special Screening of Spy Kids presented by Hill Country Film Festival
The Texas Film Commission and Hill Country Film Festival present an all-ages screening of 2001 blockbuster Spy Kids at Marktplatz in Fredericksburg. Guests are encouraged to bring their own refreshments, blankets, and lawn chairs to settle in for the screening before sundown. A special panel discussion on Texas indie film production will take place before the film. Admission to this family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
Friday, July 30
Jason Mraz in concert
Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz returns to Austin for a concert at Stubb’s. The chart-topping guitarist makes this stop in support of his new album, Look for the Good. General admission tickets are still available.
Sunday, August 1
ACL Live and Live Nation present Bill Maher
Bill Maher comes to Austin on his national stand-up tour. The comedian and political commentator is known for his HBO talk show Real Time with Bill Maher and various other roles. For ticket availability, visit the ACL Live website.
Catch Jason Mraz in concert at Stubb's Bar-B-Q on Friday night.
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