Things to do in Austin during Labor Day weekend
The unofficial end of summer, aka Labor Day, is fast approaching and we forgot to make plans. Lucky for us, we made this handy list of some events in the Austin area. Maybe you can use it, too.
Check it out:
'Head Over Heels' at Zach Theatre
"Head Over Heels" is a musical with a soundtrack of songs from The Go-Gos, plus a solo Belinda Carlisle joint. Austin's own resident Go-Go, Kathy Valentine, is musical director and leads the house band. The story follows a kingdom that needs saving, with love triangles, mistaken identities and more. You have four opportunities to see the show over Labor Day Weekend (it runs through Sept. 10). Schedule and tickets: zachtheatre.org.
The Jonas Brothers at Moody Center
The Jonas Brothers bring their "Jonas Brothers: FIVE ALBUMS. EVERY NIGHT" tour on Sept. 3 to the Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Drive (and they're coming back for a second show on Oct. 22). Sunday's concert starts at 7 p.m. Information and tickets: moodycenteratx.com.
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Front Fest
Front Fest features musical performances, movie showings, pool parties and more from Aug. 31 through Sept. 3. Events are at various spots around town including the Line Austin, Laguna Gloria and Cheer Up Charlies. The fest is from arts and culture nonprofit Future Front, and proceeds go to the group's Creative Future of Texas Fund, which gives micro-grants to women and LBGTQ+ creatives. Full lineup and tickets: thefrontfest.com.
Adrian Quesada's 'Jaguar Sound' Show at the Long Center
Adrian Quesada, Austin musician, producer and co-founder of the Black Pumas, will perform Sept. 2 at the Long Center, 701 West Riverside Drive. Quesada will play songs from his instrumental "Jaguar Sound" album. He'll be joined by special guests Mireya Ramos, Angélica Garcia and Clemente Castillo performing songs from "Boleros Psicodélicos," a recent collaborative record of romantic Latin songs. The show starts at 8 p.m. Information and tickets: thelongcenter.org.
Beyoncé Bday Tribute at Sahara Lounge
Dance to all your favorite Beyoncé songs starting at 9 p.m. Sept. 1 at Sahara Lounge, 1413 Webberville Road. It's another edition of one of Austin's best dance parties, Body Rock ATX from hip-hop duo Riders Against the Storm and DJ Chorizo Funk. More information on their Instagram: instagram.com/bodyrockatx.
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Raptor Show at Pioneer Farms
Birds, anyone? Visit Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, on Sept. 4 for a show including hawks, owls, falcons, vultures and other raptors. Shows start at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and are included with general admission, which is $8 for adults and $6 for kids 3 years old to 17. Information: pioneerfarms.com.
Waka Flocka Flame in San Marcos
If you're wanting to time travel to the early 2000s, may we suggest heading down to San Marcos for a Waka Flocka Flame show? The rapper will be at the Marc downtown, 120 East San Antonio St., on Sept. 3. The show starts at 9 p.m. Information: themarcsm.com.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Things to do in Austin during Labor Day weekend
