April 16 - September 24Unplugged at the GroveShady Grove Restaurant (outdoors)
  • Thursday, April 16 begins the 16th season of Unplugged at the Grove. Get ready for 22 consecutive weeks of great music. 8 pm 4/16 - James McMurtry 4/23 - Rhett Miller 4/30 - Ryan Bingham and the Dead Horses 5/7 - Brave Combo 5/14 - Ray Wylie Hubbard 5/21 - Carolyn Wonderland 5/28 - TBA 6/4 - TBA 6/11 - Jimmy LaFave Visit kgsr.com for schedule through September

June 03 - August 12Blues on the Green Concert seriesWaterloo Park - 403 E 15th St
  • KGSR Blues on the Green will be held this year at Waterloo Park due to the renovations at Zilker. Concerts are FREE every other Wednesday from June 3rd through August 12th. Artists announced so far are: June 3 - Ruthie Foster July 1 - Jimmie Vaughan July 29 -Carolyn Wonderland

June 21Fathers Day ConcertZilker Hillside Theatre, Zilker Park
  • Broadway show tunes, marches and band classics performed by the Austin Symphony Band are sure to please Dad. Bring a picnic supper and spread out a blanket under the trees at the beautiful Zilker Hillside Theater. FREE 7:30 pm

June 23 - June 28Mamma MiaBass Concert Hall
  • MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBAs greatest hits. Time: 8:00 pm Tickets: TBA

June 26 - August 09High School Musical 2Zachary Scott Theatre - Riverside Dr at S. Lamar
  • School is out and summer fun awaits as the smash hit Disney Channel Movie sequel High School Musical 2 comes to life in a dazzling, live stage production. Songs, dancing and contagious Wildcat Fever will sweep you away. Join Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan and their friends from East High for an all new adventure at a rockin country club. Time 8pm; Sun-2pm, Tickets $24-$45

July 03Bastrop Patriotic FestivalFishermans Park - Bastrop TX
  • The Austin Symphonic Band makes its annual appearance at this slice of Americana along the banks of the Colorado River. The festival includes arts & crafts, games and lots of great food. Marches and fireworks close out the festival. Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $ tba $

July 04July 4th Fireworks - AustinAuditorium Shores at The Long Center
  • On July 4th, well over 100,000 people gather at Auditorium Shores for the largest ever Independence Day celebration in Austin. Peter Bay will conduct The Austin Symphony in the patriotic music and 1812 Overture. Spectacular fireworks will fill the sky over Ladybird Lake. Orchestra will begin performing at 8:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m. for 30 minutes. Come early, bring a picnic. Concessions will be available on site, no alcohol.

July 11Jamie Foxx in ConcertFrank Erwin Center, IH 35 at MLK
  • Jamie Foxx Brings Intuition Tour to the Frank Erwin Center Saturday,July 11 visit uterwincenter.com for times and tickets

July 21 - July 22Dora The ExporerBass Concert Hall - 23rd & Robert Dedman Drive
  • Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys 2-Days only; Times vary Tickets: $12-$38 Visit utpac.org for details

July 25Tori Amos Sinful Attraction TourThe Long Center - 701 W Riverside
  • Time: 8pm For Ticket information visit thelongcenter.org

August 06The Wiggles Go BananasParamount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave
  • The #1 preschool band swings their way into the Paramount Theatre! The fab four frm down under are back with a brand new lineup of songs frm their latest album including the smash hit, Monkey Man. time: 6:30 pm tickets: $26-$45 (Limt 4)

August 093rd Annual Ice Cream FestivalWaterloo Park - 1400 Trinity
  • The 3rd Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival is an event centered around family, fun, and ice cream which harkens back to a time when ice cream trucks roamed the streets and running through sprinklers was an art form. While having a great time, we will also be raising money for local charities, such as the Austin Childrens Shelter, La Leche and Habibis Hutch. Tickets: $2.00

August 11 - August 16The Wonder Bread YearsThe Long Center - 701 W Riverside
  • A salute to the Baby Boomer Generation, The Wonder Bread Years is a fast-paced, hilarious production that gracefully walks the line between stand-up and theater. It also leaves audiences laughing and savoring the past like never before. 8:00 pm http://thelongcenter.com/

August 19 - August 23Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey CircusFrank Erwin Center, IH 35 at MLK
  • Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents The Greatest Show on Earth. times vary - visit uterwincenter.com for more information and ticket pricing

August 22Batfest 2009Congress Ave. Ann Richards Bridge over town Lake
  • Batfest will feature Arts, Crafts, Music, Food, Bat Watching, Childrens Activities, and Educational Displays. See over 30 bands on two stages. $7 admission Visit www.roadwayevents.com for details