1 / Dive into Barton Springs
Ready to chill out with your friends? Barton Springs is now officially re-open after closing on June 15 due to heavy rain and flooding. Take a refreshing dip at this quintessential Austin gathering spot, which is a spring-fed pool that ranges from 68 to 70 degrees. For even more refreshing ways to enjoy the outdoors in Austin this summer, click here. 2131 William Barton Drive
2 / See Ariana Grande Live in Concert
Don’t miss Grammy award–winning artist and actress Ariana Grande as she comes to Austin for The Eternal Sunshine Tour. In addition to her powerhouse four-octave vocal range, the Wicked star is known for her incredible dancing ability and stage presence. June 24, 26, & 27, 8 p.m, 2001 Robert Dedman Drive
3 / See MONSTERS at West Chelsea Contemporary
Don’t miss West Chelsea Contemporary’s new group exhibition featuring Bibi Lei, Gabriela Noelle Gonzalez, Mr. B Baby, Adam Handler, and Tony Pharo. Through painting, sculpture, and immersive character-driven worlds, these internationally recognized artists transform fantastical creatures into symbols of comfort, curiosity, resilience, and self-expression. MONSTERS reimagines the monster as both companion and mirror. Catch the opening reception and artist panel on Friday afternoon. June 27, 2 p.m., 1009 W. Sixth St., Ste. 120
4 / Take the Little Ones to Whole Earth Provision Co.
Beat the heat and explore nature indoors at this darling gathering, featuring a petting zoo with rabbits, hedgehops, guinea pigs and tortoises from Tiny Tails to You as well as a traveling greenhouse from The Plant Project and juice margaritas from Umma Juice. The free event will also include raffles for outdoor gear and prizes from Whole Earth Provision Co. June 27, 11 a.m., 1014 N. Lamar Blvd.
5 / Get Sinister at Devil’s Night
Channel your inner demon as Austin’s hottest dark dance party at Swan Dive transforms into an EVIL DEAD BURN-inspired horror experience, complete with red-lit visuals and demonic mayhem. The event celebrates the upcoming release of new horror movie EVIL DEAD BURN in theaters on July 10. June 27, 9 p.m., 615 Red River St.
6 / Savor Juicy Fruit at the Luling Watermelon Thump
Here’s a sweet idea: Drive about an hour south of Austin to Luling for its annual summer watermelon thump. The small town honors the juicy summertime fruit with parades, melon-eating and seed-spitting contests, a carnival, and even a coronation for the Watermelon Thump Queen. June 25-28, various times, 319 E. Davis St., Luling
7 / Shake It Off at Taylorville: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Swifties, unite! Celebrate this generation’s queen of pop as this Taylor Swift tribute band plays all of the singer-songwriter’s chart-topping hits as well as some unexpected deep cuts. June 27, 7 p.m., 801 Red River St.