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 (holiday) weekend, y'all!
Catch an old movie at the new AFS Cinema: Richard Linklater's AFS Cinema is opening on Friday after extensive renovations, including the addition of a second screen, a brand-new lobby and bar, and an upgraded sound system. Settle in to watch Teenage Gang Debs or Divorce, Italian Style. Opens Friday at 7:30pm
Check out comedian Chris Cubas at Cap City Comedy: Lovers of failed TV shows might recognize Austin-based Cubas from his podcast, Canceled, an analysis of shows that lasted a year or less. Cubas performs at Cap City for three nights. Friday & Saturday at 10:30pm
Take in a show with the opening of Guys and Dolls: The classic musical inspired by the short stories of Damon Runyon gets a new production at Austin Playhouse, which has a solid track record when it comes to mounting Broadway favorites with energy, verve and high production values. The musical opens on Friday and runs until June 25. Friday & Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 5pm
Get your country music fix at Lone Star Jam: Rock out to some of your favorite country musicians—and be sure to bring your Stetson—at this two-day festival boasting country favorites like Pat Green, Casey Donahew, William Clark Green and Aaron Watson. Saturday & Sunday at noon
Set sail with Alamo Drafthouse boat parties: You'll have two opportunities this weekend to celebrate Memorial Day with Austin's most beloved movie theater. On Saturday, dress in your finest pirate attire and catch a screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar before heading to Lady Bird Lake for a pirate adventure. On Monday, the Alamo Drafthouse Ritz will screen the adventure-drama Fitzcarraldo followed by an operatic boat party with refreshments from Easy Tiger and Antonelli's Cheese Shop. Saturday at 11am, Monday at 3:30pm
Cool off at a water park near Austin: A handful of our favorite water parks are opening for the first time this season over Memorial Day weekend, and we can't wait to dive right in. Head to Rock'N River, Schlitterbahn or Volente Beach for a day spent sliding down a massive chute. All weekend, various hours
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