7 Fun Things to Do in Austin This Weekend: Sept. 4-7
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1 / Find Your Zen at a Floating Sound Bath
Bathe yourself in moonlight during the Pisces full moon as ATX Yoga Girl hosts this soothing sound bath on the water. Head to the Rowing Dock and lie down atop a stand-up paddleboard as you savor the vibrations from quartz sound bowls. Ahhh. Sept. 7, 7 p.m., 2418 Stratford Drive
2 / Get Lit at Lagers & Literature
Enjoy books and booze at this lively gathering at Meanwhile Brewing. The annual book fair has a variety of vendors including local authors and printmakers, the public library, and independent bookstores. Don’t miss Bookworm, a coffee cream ale beer collab with the Austin Public Library. The event supports the Inside Books Project, which provides reading and educational materials to incarcerated Texans. Sept. 7, 11 a.m., 3901 Promontory Point Drive
3 / Accessorize Before the UT Game
Time to bounce back! The Texas Longhorns are kicking off their first home game of the season against San Jose State on Saturday. To get glammed up before the 11 a.m. kickoff, head to Bevo Blvd., where Kendra Scott is hosting a pop-up celebrating its new partnership with Marchon Eyewear. The cabana will feature cold drinks, frozen treats, and a chance to shop the sunglasses before they launch in stores. Sept. 6, 8 a.m., San Jacinto Blvd. and 20th St.
4 / Release Your Frustration at Scream Club
I scream, you scream, we all scream at Scream Club! Yell with strangers (and make new friends) at this new group activity on Sunday, where you can scream with abandon and relieve some stress at the Pfluger Walking Bridge downtown. Sept. 7, 7 p.m., 222 West Ave.
5 / Get into Puppy Pose Next to Dogs
Is there anything more adorable than yoga with adoptable puppies? Perfect your downward dog at Inner Diva Studios during a class that blends gentle yoga, stress relief, and plenty of canine cuddles. The class benefits local nonprofit TRAPRS. Sept. 7, 10 a.m., 10401 Anderson Mill Road
6 / Save Room for Dessert at the Dames Bake Benefit
Satisfy your sweet tooth as you support a great cause during Les Dames d’Escoffier Austin’s Bake Benefit on Sunday. Featured treats include macarons (Dawn Bright Kitchen), gluten-free sourdough chocolate chip cookies (It’s All Good Bakery), cream cheese brownies (Quack’s Bakery), and loose-leaf tea desserts (The Steeping Room). All proceeds benefit the Southern Smoke Foundation, supporting food and beverage professionals and businesses working to rebuild in flood-affected areas. Sept. 7, 9 a.m., 1500 Barton Springs Road
7 / Chow Down at Hot Sauce Festival
If you’re ready to spice up your life, sample dozens of tasty hot sauces and spicy goods as you enjoy live music and sip cold libations to cool down your palate at Austin Chronicle’s annual fest. The Far Out Lounge event will benefit the Central Texas Food Bank. Sept. 7, 3 p.m., 8504 S. Congress Ave.
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