1 / Hear Live Music at The Drop-In
Savor the final days of spring as the Long Center’s free outdoor concert series returns this Thursday night. The first Drop-In of the year will feature a performance by Fastball. For more fun things to do this summer, click here. May 21, 8 p.m., 701 W. Riverside Drive
2 / Chow Down at El Raval’s Third Anniversary Party
Hope you’re hungry! Award-winning chef Laila Bazahm is celebrating the anniversary of her popular Spanish restaurant with complimentary tapas from guest chefs Chelsea Fadda (Rosie’s Wine Bar, Pecan Square Cafe) and Reyna Vazquez (Veracruz All Natural), plus paella on the patio, passed paunch de carne polaca, Spanish music from a DJ, and free-flowing porron all night. Reservations are available on OpenTable. May 21, 5 p.m., 1500 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 150
3 / Watch a Classic Film at the Paramount
As temperatures spike, there’s no better place to be than the cool confines of a movie theater. Enjoy screenings of more than 100 iconic films all summer long as Paramount Theatre brings back its Classic Film Series. This weekend, the series returns with screenings of Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon on May 22, a Spy Kids 25th Anniversary event with Robert Rodriguez on May 23, and showings of Rear Window and Mulholland Drive on May 24. Various dates and times, 713 Congress Ave.
4 / Go the Distance at the Ascension Seton SuperTri Austin
Test your mettle—or just cheer on the athletes—at this annual downtown triathlon. After the participants swim, cycle, and run to the finish line, they can celebrate with their supporters at Auditorium Shores. May 25, various times, 900 W. Riverside Drive
5 / Cut a Rug at Two-Step Night
Put on your boots and head to Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, where seasoned two-steppers and newcomers alike can gather for a free evening of dancing and fun. The night begins with interactive two-step lessons by Native Texas Two Step at 7 pm., followed by a live band playing ‘90s country covers from 8 to 10 p.m. May 23, 7 p.m., 1401 Trinity St.
6 / Immerse Yourself in the Music at ConcertDome
In this magnificent space, the audio-visual performance doesn’t stay on the stage—it surrounds you. Imagine a string quartet in the center of a 52-foot-wide dome with colorful projections splashing onto curved walls. Unlike most dome-style venues, which can quickly feel cramped, ConcertDome caps their reclining seats at 100, creating an ambience both comfortable and intimate. Catch Fleetwood Mac on Violin and Piano this Friday at 6:45 and 8:30 p.m. May 22, various times, 10300 Springdale Road
7 / Hear Jazz at Nica on 4th
What’s better than a hand-crafted cocktail? Drinking one in a timeless jazz bar! At Nica on 4th, candlelit tables and leather seating creates a moody ambience, while the live music takes a free, no-rules approach that’s both inventive and accessible. In other words, if you’re interested in an unforgettable experience that transports you back to the 1940s, it’s time to make a reservation. 117 W. Fourth St., Ste. 101A