September 4, 2025 • 3 mins
Good morning, Austin listeners. If you’re hunting for incredible things to do in Austin today, through the end of the week and into the weekend, you’re in for a treat, because this city is packed with vibrant festivals, unforgettable spectacles, and community events for every taste.
Today, September 4th, the city buzzes with university activity over at the University of Texas. The official UT Event Calendar lists everything from lectures to music events, plus you can always catch a campus tour to soak up that back-to-school energy or swing by the George Washington Carver Museum for cultural exhibits open till 6 PM, according to AustinTexas.gov. If a creative spark is what you need, the Dougherty Arts Center on Barton Springs will feature gallery exhibits running all day, perfect for an artsy Thursday.
Starting Friday September 5th, the action really ramps up. Motorsports fans, get ready: the FIA World Endurance Championships, known locally as Lone Star Le Mans, takes over the Circuit of the Americas from September 5th through Sunday. This is the only World Endurance Championship event held in North America, so don’t miss the world’s top cars in a six-hour race, as highlighted by the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Looking for iconic Austin? On Saturday, September 6th, Bat Fest flies back to the Congress Avenue Bridge. Gather with your family and snap photos of the famous urban bat colony as 1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed Bats rise into the sunset sky. Bat Fest includes live music, children’s activities, and a costume contest. Tickets start at $20 according to the Austinot.
If you want even more global flair on Saturday, Brazil Day ATX 2025 erupts at RADIO/EAST on Montopolis Drive. Enjoy authentic Brazilian food, music, and a dedicated kids’ zone, all while supporting the CBA nonprofit. Tickets run from 15 to 30 dollars.
Those seeking a dose of inspiration plus entertainment won’t want to miss the Chingona Fest Texas at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, celebrating Latina empowerment with music, art, and community. Meanwhile, music lovers can catch the benefit cabaret Crescendo, supporting the Austin Gay Men’s Chorus, Saturday night at KMFA Classical studios on Navasota Street, hosted by Trevor Scott and featuring soprano Sarajane Dailey.
And for sports fans, Saturday marks the kickoff of University of Texas Football season at D.K.R. Memorial Stadium. It’s a historic year as the Longhorns join the Southeastern Conference for the very first time, so expect a charged atmosphere and major rivalries.
Round out your week with the Viva México celebration at the Pan Am Recreation Center, where you’ll discover art, dance, and music reflecting Mexico’s history. And don’t forget, ongoing throughout the week are family-friendly activities across town, with many arts centers and libraries offering free and low-cost programming all weekend.
There you have it. From roaring engines and bat wings to samba rhythms and SEC football, Austin promises an unforgettable week for everyone. Thanks for tuning in and make sure to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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Today, September 4th, the city buzzes with university activity over at the University of Texas. The official UT Event Calendar lists everything from lectures to music events, plus you can always catch a campus tour to soak up that back-to-school energy or swing by the George Washington Carver Museum for cultural exhibits open till 6 PM, according to AustinTexas.gov. If a creative spark is what you need, the Dougherty Arts Center on Barton Springs will feature gallery exhibits running all day, perfect for an artsy Thursday.
Starting Friday September 5th, the action really ramps up. Motorsports fans, get ready: the FIA World Endurance Championships, known locally as Lone Star Le Mans, takes over the Circuit of the Americas from September 5th through Sunday. This is the only World Endurance Championship event held in North America, so don’t miss the world’s top cars in a six-hour race, as highlighted by the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Looking for iconic Austin? On Saturday, September 6th, Bat Fest flies back to the Congress Avenue Bridge. Gather with your family and snap photos of the famous urban bat colony as 1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed Bats rise into the sunset sky. Bat Fest includes live music, children’s activities, and a costume contest. Tickets start at $20 according to the Austinot.
If you want even more global flair on Saturday, Brazil Day ATX 2025 erupts at RADIO/EAST on Montopolis Drive. Enjoy authentic Brazilian food, music, and a dedicated kids’ zone, all while supporting the CBA nonprofit. Tickets run from 15 to 30 dollars.
Those seeking a dose of inspiration plus entertainment won’t want to miss the Chingona Fest Texas at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, celebrating Latina empowerment with music, art, and community. Meanwhile, music lovers can catch the benefit cabaret Crescendo, supporting the Austin Gay Men’s Chorus, Saturday night at KMFA Classical studios on Navasota Street, hosted by Trevor Scott and featuring soprano Sarajane Dailey.
And for sports fans, Saturday marks the kickoff of University of Texas Football season at D.K.R. Memorial Stadium. It’s a historic year as the Longhorns join the Southeastern Conference for the very first time, so expect a charged atmosphere and major rivalries.
Round out your week with the Viva México celebration at the Pan Am Recreation Center, where you’ll discover art, dance, and music reflecting Mexico’s history. And don’t forget, ongoing throughout the week are family-friendly activities across town, with many arts centers and libraries offering free and low-cost programming all weekend.
There you have it. From roaring engines and bat wings to samba rhythms and SEC football, Austin promises an unforgettable week for everyone. Thanks for tuning in and make sure to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Good morning Austin listeners. If you're hunting for incredible things
to do in Austin today, through the end of the
week and into the weekend, you're in for a treat
because this city is packed with vibrant festivals, unforgettable spectacles,
and community events for every taste. Today September fourth, the
city buzzes with university activity. Over at the University of Texas.
(00:23):
The official ut event calendar lists everything from lectures to
music events. Plus you can always catch a campus tour
to soak up that back to school energy, or swing
by the George Washington Carver Museum for Cultural Exhibits, open
till six pm. According to Austin Texas dot gov. If
a creative spark is what you need, the Dougherty Arts
(00:43):
Center on Barton Springs will feature gallery exhibits running all day.
Perfect for an artsy Thursday. Starting Friday, September fifth, the
action really ramps up. Motorsports fans get ready. The FIA
World Endurance Championships, known locally as Lone starre Our Lamon's,
takes over the circuit of the Americas from September fifth
(01:04):
through Sunday. This is the only World Endurance championship event
held in North America, so don't miss the world's top
cars in a six hour race, as highlighted by the
Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau. Looking for iconic Austin. On Saturday,
September sixth, Batfest flies back to the Congress Avenue Bridge.
(01:24):
Gather with your family and snap photos of the famous
urban bat colony as one point five million Mexican free
tailed bats rise into the sunset sky. Batfest includes live music,
children's activities, and a costume contest. Tickets start at twenty
dollars according to the Austin at If you want even
more global flare on Saturday Brazil Day ATX twenty twenty
(01:45):
five Erupts at Radio East on Montopolis Drive. Enjoy authentic
Brazilian food, music, and a dedicated kids zone, all while
supporting the CBA nonprofit. Tickets run from fifteen to thirty dollars.
Those seeking a dose of inspiration plus entertainment won't want
to miss the Chingona Fest, Texas at Moody Amphitheater at
(02:05):
Waterloo Park, celebrating Latina empowerment with music, art and community. Meanwhile,
music lovers can catch the Benefit Cabaret Crescendo supporting the
Austin Gay Men's Chorus Saturday Night at KMFA Classical Studios
on Novasota Street, hosted by Trevor Scott and featuring soprano
Sarah Hayne. Daily and for sports fans, Saturday marks the
(02:28):
kickoff of University of Texas football season at DKR Memorial Stadium.
It's a historic year as the Longhorns joined the Southeastern
Conference for the very first time, so expect a charged
atmosphere and major rivalries. Round Out your week with the
Viva Mexico Celebration at the PanAm Recreation Center, where you'll
discover art, dance, and music reflecting Mexico's history. And don't
(02:52):
forget ongoing Throughout the week are family friendly activities across town,
with many art centers and libraries offering free and low
cost programming all weekend. There you have it. From roaring
engines and bat wings to somba rhythms and sec football,
Austin promises an unforgettable week for everyone. Thanks for tuning
(03:13):
in and make sure to subscribe. This has been a
Quiet Please production. For more check out Quiet Please dot
Ai
Good morning Austin listeners. If you're hunting for incredible things
to do in Austin today, through the end of the
week and into the weekend, you're in for a treat
because this city is packed with vibrant festivals, unforgettable spectacles,
and community events for every taste. Today September fourth, the
city buzzes with university activity. Over at the University of Texas.
(00:23):
The official ut event calendar lists everything from lectures to
music events. Plus you can always catch a campus tour
to soak up that back to school energy, or swing
by the George Washington Carver Museum for Cultural Exhibits, open
till six pm. According to Austin Texas dot gov. If
a creative spark is what you need, the Dougherty Arts
(00:43):
Center on Barton Springs will feature gallery exhibits running all day.
Perfect for an artsy Thursday. Starting Friday, September fifth, the
action really ramps up. Motorsports fans get ready. The FIA
World Endurance Championships, known locally as Lone starre Our Lamon's,
takes over the circuit of the Americas from September fifth
(01:04):
through Sunday. This is the only World Endurance championship event
held in North America, so don't miss the world's top
cars in a six hour race, as highlighted by the
Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau. Looking for iconic Austin. On Saturday,
September sixth, Batfest flies back to the Congress Avenue Bridge.
(01:24):
Gather with your family and snap photos of the famous
urban bat colony as one point five million Mexican free
tailed bats rise into the sunset sky. Batfest includes live music,
children's activities, and a costume contest. Tickets start at twenty
dollars according to the Austin at If you want even
more global flare on Saturday Brazil Day ATX twenty twenty
(01:45):
five Erupts at Radio East on Montopolis Drive. Enjoy authentic
Brazilian food, music, and a dedicated kids zone, all while
supporting the CBA nonprofit. Tickets run from fifteen to thirty dollars.
Those seeking a dose of inspiration plus entertainment won't want
to miss the Chingona Fest, Texas at Moody Amphitheater at
(02:05):
Waterloo Park, celebrating Latina empowerment with music, art and community. Meanwhile,
music lovers can catch the Benefit Cabaret Crescendo supporting the
Austin Gay Men's Chorus Saturday Night at KMFA Classical Studios
on Novasota Street, hosted by Trevor Scott and featuring soprano
Sarah Hayne. Daily and for sports fans, Saturday marks the
(02:28):
kickoff of University of Texas football season at DKR Memorial Stadium.
It's a historic year as the Longhorns joined the Southeastern
Conference for the very first time, so expect a charged
atmosphere and major rivalries. Round Out your week with the
Viva Mexico Celebration at the PanAm Recreation Center, where you'll
discover art, dance, and music reflecting Mexico's history. And don't
(02:52):
forget ongoing Throughout the week are family friendly activities across town,
with many art centers and libraries offering free and low
cost programming all weekend. There you have it. From roaring
engines and bat wings to somba rhythms and sec football,
Austin promises an unforgettable week for everyone. Thanks for tuning
(03:13):
in and make sure to subscribe. This has been a
Quiet Please production. For more check out Quiet Please dot
Ai
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