{"id":366063,"date":"2026-07-08T23:49:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T23:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/366063\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T23:49:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T23:49:20","slug":"7-fun-things-to-do-in-austin-this-weekend-july-9-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/366063\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Fun Things to Do in Austin This Weekend: July 9-12"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t1 \/ Dress Up Like a Pirate at Shipwreck\u2019d<\/p>\n<p>Ahoy, mateys: A new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipwreckdbar.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pirate-themed bar<\/a>\u00a0has debuted in downtown Austin. Shipwreck\u2019d features a moody maritime hideaway with seafaring decor and swashbuckler-worthy drinks and bites. The pop-up will be open at The Eleanor through Aug. 30.\u00a0Various times, 307 W. Fifth St.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>2 \/ See Singin\u2019 in the Rain Live<\/p>\n<p>What a glorious feeling! Bring the family to Zilker Hillside Theater for this annual summer musical tradition. The beloved movie has been adapted into a <a href=\"https:\/\/ctxlivetheatre.com\/productions\/20260710-singin-in-the-rain-by-zilker-theatre-prod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">free stage performance<\/a> that includes an on-stage rainstorm. See the show Thursday through Sunday nights at dusk and be sure to bring blankets or chairs and bug spray. July 10 through Aug. 15, 8:15 p.m.,\u00a0 2206 William Barton Drive<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>3 \/ Sip $1 Cold Fashioneds <\/p>\n<p>Savor a frozen take on a classic cocktail as Still Austin Whiskey hosts a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Daf32b6S70i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">free summer kick-off party<\/a> on Saturday. The bash marks the launch of the Cold Fashioned Club: a new membership program offering $1 Cold Fashioneds at the Still Austin Distillery Tasting Room throughout the Texas summer using the members-only Gold Cup. Guests can also enjoy free corn dogs, a cold plunge, and music by DJ Tropicana. July 11, 12 p.m., 440 E. St. Elmo Road, Ste. F<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>4 \/ Celebrate the World Cup at Domain NORTHSIDE<\/p>\n<p>Gooooaaaal! Catch all the FIFA World Cup action in Texas as <a href=\"https:\/\/storystudio.austinmonthly.com\/when-the-world-cup-is-your-entire-personality\/?utm_source=hearst&amp;utm_medium=native&amp;utm_campaign=social&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawS7QKxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFhM2J1Y1h3MVVIRm05ODNKc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqDQuQWDY_FtGrZH5rhFfNpfTxSKm2vh961VE7Vh0H1MN7F-3ucDuWU9eM3Q_aem_mtR3g4JN2E6HZn4mTxWw6Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Domain NORTHSIDE<\/a> hosts lively watch parties and themed gatherings through mid-month. Drop by Wonder Bar to snap pics at four World Cup\u2013themed installations inside the space, from the locker room to a winner\u2019s podium. Through July 19, various locations and times<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>5 \/ Cool Down at Catch the Wave<\/p>\n<p>Ready to make a splash? Head to Hotel Magdalena for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bunkhousehotels.com\/hotel-magdalena\/events\/catch-the-wave-water-aerobics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">refreshing workout in the water<\/a> led by Callie Milbrandt of Bloom by Callie. After a one-hour water aerobics class, guests can enjoy complimentary all-day access to the pool. July 12, 10 a.m., 1101 Music Lane<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>6 \/ Have a Sweet Treat at Amy\u2019s New Ice Cream Truck <\/p>\n<p>I scream, you scream, we all scream for summertime\u2019s favorite dessert. Now, locals can enjoy icy treats from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DagpG_sCUM9\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Amy\u2019s Ice Creams\u2019 new truck at 12th &amp; Lamar Streets<\/a>, which debuts this Wednesday at 11 a.m. The brand will have giveaways and swag on opening day, plus a free small ice cream to the first 50 guests. Opens July 8<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>7 \/ Hear Alfresco Tunes at The Drop-In<\/p>\n<p>Spend an evening listening to live music on the Long Center lawn as you soak in incredible views of the downtown skyline. This <a href=\"https:\/\/thelongcenter.org\/upcoming-calendar\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=18485409062&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADm8YlGUOKJy0-emly9EtWiIaSnTU&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw6rfSBhAqEiwA_yocpo7aB5PxFzsbifuJPSQpdmh4ZPH6ke2tvUootGPuJjE2sbain2a9iBoC9VIQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">free outdoor concert series<\/a> features local acts including Jackie Venson, Ruthie Craft, Hayden Butler, and Paige Plaisance. The Drop-In takes place every Thursday night through Aug. 13. July 9, 8 p.m., 701 W. Riverside Drive<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> \u25ba\u00a0Get our picks of the best things to do in Austin every weekend delivered straight to your inbox by signing up for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/link.austinmonthly.com\/join\/signup-am\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Scoop<\/a>\u00a0newsletter.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"1 \/ Dress Up Like a Pirate at Shipwreck\u2019d Ahoy, mateys: A new\u00a0pirate-themed bar\u00a0has debuted in downtown Austin.&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":366064,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[132,134,133,69],"class_list":["post-366063","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-austin","tag-austin","tag-austin-headlines","tag-austin-news","tag-things-to-do"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/366063","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=366063"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/366063\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/366064"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=366063"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=366063"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=366063"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}