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August 21, 2025 3 mins
Listeners get ready for an unforgettable week in Austin, Texas packed with music, film, sports, and celebrations. Today kicks things off with live music all around town. Cardinal Black will be playing at The State Theatre tonight at 8 pm, while Lera Lynn hits the stage at Antone’s Nightclub at the same hour, perfect options if you’re in the mood for soulful tunes and intimate vibes. For movie lovers, the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series at The Paramount Theatre is still in full swing. Step into the cool air conditioning and catch a classic film on the big screen—this long-running series is a local summer staple according to the Austin Visitor Center, and new films premiere every month.

If musicals are more your speed, the Zilker Summer Musical wraps up its beloved outdoor run this weekend. Head to Zilker Hillside Theater Thursday through Sunday at 8:15 pm for a free magical picnic-night under the stars, as mentioned by the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau. Expect lively stages, great local talent, and an atmosphere that truly embodies Austin’s creative spirit.

Friday marks the beginning of PBR Team Series - Gambler Days at the Moody Center. Known as the most exciting eight seconds in sports, this team bull riding competition brings top riders to Austin, with shows running Friday evening, Saturday night, and a Sunday matinee. It’s a high-adrenaline spectacle full of pyrotechnics, music, and world-class athletes, as covered by Austinot.com.

The weekend is highlighted by Austin’s largest LGBTQ+ event of the year, the Austin Pride Parade & Festival. On Saturday, the parade sweeps down Congress Avenue, culminating in a lively festival at Fiesta Gardens. Organizers say this is the biggest annual fundraising and advocacy celebration for LGBTQ+ communities in Central Texas. It draws crowds from all over, filled with floats, music, and dancing. Saturday also offers the Austin Pride Festival, guaranteeing fun and inclusivity for all.

If you’re looking for something fresh and creative, check out Nostalgia, a Cirque Vida show at Sky Candy, offering breathtaking aerial performances rooted in storytelling and childhood wonder. The show runs from Friday through Sunday. Or experience The Treasure at Trinity Street Playhouse, an engrossing drama about a gnome’s search for truth and riches in a decaying house.

Art and culture lovers will find even more at aGLIFF Prism Film Festival at Galaxy Theatres, the oldest LGBTQ+ film festival in the Southwest, featuring feature and short films reflecting diverse Queer experiences.

Looking ahead, soccer fans can mark their calendars for Austin FC vs. San Jose at Q2 Stadium on August 30. As summer winds down, The Front Fest welcomes the creative community starting next weekend, celebrating Texas women and LGBTQ+ artists in venues across the city.

No matter your interests, this week in Austin truly offers something for everyone—music, film, sports, theater, and a vibrant Pride parade. So get out, support local artists and athletes, and make the most out of this lively city.

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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Listeners get ready for an unforgettable week in Austin, Texas
packed with music, film, sports, and celebrations. Today kicks things
off with live music all around town. Cardinal Black will
be playing at the State Theatre tonight at eight pm,
while Lara Lynn hits the stage at Antone's Nightclub at
the same hour. Perfect options if you're in the mood

(00:21):
for soulful tunes and intimate vibes. For movie lovers, the
Paramount Summer Classic Film Series at the Paramount Theatre is
still in full swing. Step into the cool air conditioning
and catch a classic film on the big screen. This
long running series is a local summer staple according to
the Austin Visitor Center and new film's premiere every month.

(00:43):
If musicals are more your speed, the Zilker Summer Musical
wraps up its beloved outdoor run this weekend. Head to
Zilker Hillside Theatre Thursday through Sunday at eight fifteen pm
for a free magical picnic night under the stars. As
mentioned by the Austin Convention of Visitors Bureau, expect lively stages,
great local talent, and an atmosphere that truly embodies Austin's

(01:06):
creative spirit. Friday marks the beginning of PBR Team Series
Gambler Days at the Moody Center. Known as the most
exciting eight seconds in sports, this team bull riding competition
brings top riders to Austin, with shows running Friday evening,
Saturday night, and a Sunday matinee. It's a high adrenaline
spectacle full of pyrotechnics, music, and world class athletes. As

(01:30):
covered by Austin at dot com. The weekend is highlighted
by Austin's largest LGBT plus event of the year, the
Austin Pride Parade and Festival. On Saturday, the parade sweeps
down Congress Avenue, culminating in a lively festival at Fiesta Gardens.
Organizers say this is the biggest annual fundraising and advocacy
celebration for LGBTQ plus communities in Central Texas. It draws

(01:53):
crowds from all over, filled with floats, music, and dancing.
Saturday also offers the Austin Pride Festival, guaranteeing fun and
inclusivity for all. If you're looking for something fresh and creative,
check out Nostalgia, a circ Vita show at sky Candy
offering breathtaking aerial performances rooted in storytelling and childhood wonder

(02:14):
The show runs from Friday through Sunday. Or experience The
Treasure at Trinity Street Playhouse, an engrossing drama about a
GNOME's search for truth and riches in a decaying house.
Art and culture lovers will find even more at a
Glyff Prism Film Festival at Galaxy Theaters, the oldest LGBTQ
plus film festival in the Southwest, featuring feature and short

(02:36):
films reflecting diverse queer experiences. Looking ahead, soccer fans can
mark their calendars for Austin FC versus San Jose at
Q two Stadium on August thirtieth. As summer wins down
the Front Fest welcomes the creative community starting next weekend,
celebrating Texas women and LGBTQ plus artists in venues across

(02:56):
the city. No matter your interests, this week in Austin
and truly offer something for everyone, music, film, sports, theater,
and a vibrant Pride Parade. So get out, support local
artists and athletes, and make the most out of this
lively city. Thanks for tuning in, and don't forget to subscribe.
This has been a quiet please production. For more check

(03:17):
out quiet please dot ai
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