It's the weekend! You've worked hard to get to this point, so you deserve to play hard, too. We've curated our favorite events happening around Austin for the next few days, from pop-ups to festivals to grand openings—all you have to do is round up your crew. Have a great weekend, y'all!
Get a healthy dose of (virtual) reality at Rooster Teeth's RTX: Put your game face on at this three-day gaming event hosted by Rooster Teeth, where reality and VR collide during a festival of new games, industry pros and trends in the field. Choose a day pass or a weekend pass; the latter includes one coveted autograph-signing session. Friday at noon, Saturday and Sunday at 9am
Head to Bullock Museum for Music Under the Star: Listen to a free concert by Texas artists in Bullock Museum's Lone Star Plaza. Bring camp chairs, blankets and the whole family to this popular summer event. Friday at 6pm
Catch a powerful production of The Moors: A satirical, surrealist play inspired by the Brontë sisters, playwright Jen Silverman's The Moors puts on one of its first regional productions at Hyde Park Theatre. Friday and Saturday at 8pm
Caffeinate while you shop at Radio Coffee & Flea: Head to one of Austin's best coffee shops, Radio Coffee & Beer, for their Sunday series featuring the Austin Flea. You'll be able to shop for vintage and handmade items, including jewelry, artwork, textiles, bath products and more. Entrance is free, so grab a coffee and mill around until you find the hidden gem you've been looking for. Sunday at 10am
Bid adieu to Bar 96 at their epic farewell party: The Rainey St bar is closing its doors for good on Sunday, and they're hosting a farewell party to remember. Drink specials, a dunk tank and a DJ will all be on site, as will free Bar 96 tattoos in case you want to etch your love for the sports bar into your skin forever. Sunday at 2pm
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