April 16 - September 24

Unplugged at the Grove

Shady 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 12

Blues on the Green Concert series

Waterloo 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 21

Fathers Day Concert

Zilker 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 28

Mamma Mia

Bass 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 09

High School Musical 2

Zachary 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 03

Bastrop Patriotic Festival

Fishermans 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 04

July 4th Fireworks - Austin

Auditorium 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 11

Jamie Foxx in Concert

Frank 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 22

Dora The Exporer

Bass 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 25

Tori Amos Sinful Attraction Tour

The Long Center - 701 W Riverside

Time: 8pm For Ticket information visit thelongcenter.org

August 06

The Wiggles Go Bananas

Paramount 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 09

3rd Annual Ice Cream Festival

Waterloo 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 16

The Wonder Bread Years

The 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 23

Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus

Frank 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 22

Batfest 2009

Congress 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