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 weekend, y'all!
Fri 4
AnimeCTX
Immerse yourself in the world of anime, Japanese pop culture and gaming at this annual three-day event. Check out the manga library, or purchase quality artwork in the dealer's room and artist alley. Friday to Sunday at 10am
Sat 5
Banger's Anniversary Beer Festival
Banger's celebrates its fifth anniversary party with three pigs cooked three ways—smoked, cajun microwaved and spit-roasted—served alongside nearly 100 beers the sausage house has collected over the past year. Among the ales? Forty-seven seasonally-appropriate sours. Saturday at 11am
Lager Jams
More than 15 Austin-area lagers will be on tap behind the bar at this party in the parking lot of Billy's on Burnet. It'll be hot, so make sure to bring money for $5 á la carte drink tickets and glasses. You can also pre-purchase a a glass, T-shirt and three full pours for $25 here. Saturday at 1pm
White Linen Night
The 2ND Street District kicks block parties up a notch for this fifth annual fundraiser benefiting the Austin Food & Wine Alliance. Expect bites, beer and wine from some of the city's best restaurants, and, if you splurge on a VIP ticket, an afterparty at Trace. Saturday at 6pm
Sun 6
Strings in the Woods
Psst: Fill out this form to RSVP for a sorta secret outdoor concert on Carson Creek Ranch. Maps will be texted out, otherwise you can meet at the ranch entrance for directions to the show. Sunday at 8:20pm
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