{"id":374432,"date":"2026-07-15T19:35:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/374432\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T19:35:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:35:22","slug":"7-fun-things-to-do-in-austin-this-weekend-july-15-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/374432\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Fun Things to Do in Austin This Weekend: July 15-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t1 \/ Jam Out During Hot Summer Nights<\/p>\n<p>Savor sultry nights and incredible live music as the Red River Cultural District brings back its <a href=\"https:\/\/redriverculturaldistrict.org\/hot-summer-nights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">popular summer three-day festival<\/a>. See dozens of local bands at locations such as Mohawk, Stubb\u2019s, Elysium, Swan Dive, and Kingdom for free, and shop for handcrafted wares during its night market at Liberty Lunch, which features a pop-up version of The Front Market from Future Front Texas. July 16-18, various times and locations<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>2 \/ Celebrate Siti\u2019s One-Year Anniversary<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to believe it\u2019s only been a year since Laila Bazahm\u2019s Michelin-recommended Southeast Asian restaurant burst onto the scene! Ring in its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/booking\/experiences-availability?rid=1442614&amp;restref=1442614&amp;experienceId=736937&amp;utm_source=external&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=shared\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">first birthday<\/a> with drinks, three live DJs, and special dishes in collaboration with restaurants like Bun Belly, Thai fresh, Lao\u2019d Bar, and Curry Boys BBQ. July 19, 5 p.m., 1123 E. 11th St. <\/p>\n<p>3 \/ Chow Down on National Hot Dog Day<\/p>\n<p>Summertime is in full swing, and it makes us want a hot dog real bad! Order traditional and unique glizzies from popular local spots like T-Loc\u2019s Sonora, Lao\u2019d Bar, Pool Burger, Fourths, and JewBoy Burgers on this <a href=\"https:\/\/nationaldaycalendar.com\/celebrations\/national-hot-dog-day-third-wednesday-in-july\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">most blessed national holiday<\/a>. July 15<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>4 \/ Discover Fear and Loathing at Hotel Vegas<\/p>\n<p>Looking for some free summer fun? Celebrate what would have been Hunter S. Thompson\u2019s 89th birthday with Hotel Vegas\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DaOQDv3mGax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">festive annual fete<\/a>. Enjoy a vintage market, tropical drink menu, photo booth, and live music from Haight Ashbury Medical Clinic, Lauren Lakis, and Daiistar. The first 89 guests to purchase a beverage starting at 6 p.m. will receive a free screen-printed shirt from Feels So Good. July 18, 4 p.m., 1502 E. Sixth St. <\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>5 \/ Raise a Glass to Roosevelt Room <\/p>\n<p>Sip incredible cocktails as you ring in Roosevelt Room\u2019s 11th anniversary with the lounge\u2019s Sunday party. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DasyWAZE5rv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">all-day celebration<\/a> will include music from acclaimed trumpeter Ephraim Owens, special pricing, and a nostalgic cocktail menu showcasing fan-favorite drinks from throughout the bar\u2019s history\u2014including several beloved cocktails that are no longer on the regular menu. July 19, 3 p.m., 307 W. Fifth St.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>6 \/ See The Addams Family at the Hill Country Galleria<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re creepy and they\u2019re kooky, and now you can see the whole dark and twisted gang live at this free summer production of <a href=\"https:\/\/magnoliamt.org\/the-addams-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Addams Family<\/a>. Head to the Magnolia Musical Theatre to experience the musical comedy now through Aug. 17. Various times, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave<\/p>\n<p>7 \/ Shop for Greenery at Plantmania<\/p>\n<p>Whether you have a green thumb or are just looking to spruce up your domicile, this <a href=\"https:\/\/plantmaniaexpo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">two-day shopping experience<\/a> features lush houseplants, rare finds, and unique botanical treasures from growers around the world. 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