Summer is here in Austin and it’s getting hot! Get out and enjoy all the great festivals taking place this month in the city. From a grown up soap box derby to a belly dancing convention, there’s something for everyone this month in Austin.

Events in Austin this June

Republic of Texas Biker Rally
When: June 8^th, 2017
Where: Travis Co Expo Center
7311 Decker Ln
Austin, TX

For 23 years, the ROT Rally has brought bike riders and enthusiasts from all 50 states and international locations to Austin, Texas for the largest “turnstile” (paid ticketed attendees) motorcycle bike rally in the United States.

The ROT Rally is held at the Travis County Expo Center, and is widely known for its downtown Austin bike parade, which closes off more than 50 city blocks and ends on Congress Avenue in front of the Texas State Capitol. The ROT Rally attracts distinguished musical acts and entertainers from Willie Nelson, Sammy Hagar, Joan Jett, Hank Williams Jr. and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Inner Radiance Spiritual Fair
When: June 11^th, 2017
Where: Nature’s Treasures
4103 I-35
Austin, TX

Join us for a day of Inner Radiance as we celebrate Full Moon Blessings – Creating Abundance, Offering Personal Guidance to support you on your path. Free Mini-Classes & Lectures * Intuitives,* Psychics * Mediums *Tarot * Astrology * Energy Healing * * Holistic Practitioners * Exhibitors & Vendors

8th Annual Marble Falls Soapbox Classic – Adult Soapbox Derby
When: June 16th – 18th, 2017
Where: Downtown Marble Falls
3^rd and Main
Marble Falls, TX

8th Annual Marble Falls ADULT Soapbox Derby
Father’s Day Weekend June 16-18, 2017
Voted BEST Local Festival & BEST Outdoor Activity
FREE Admission!  Fun for the Entire Family!
Historic Downtown Marble Falls, TX
3rd & Main
Racing All Weekend!
Build It. Bring It. Race It.
Free Admission – Parade – Vendors – Live Music – Great Food -Show -n-Shine – Derby Hat Contest – Racing under the Lights Friday Night – Street Dance Saturday Night – Finals on Sunday.

International Day of Yoga 2017
When: June 17^th, 2017
Where: Texas State Capitol
1100 Congress Ave
Austin, TX

Austin is back again with the celebration of International Day of Yoga in June bringing together communities in celebrating the grandest International Day of Yoga event that the city has seen so far. The Art of Living Austin presents this for the 3rd time in a row sponsored by Consulate General of India, Houston in collaboration with Yoga Studios, Non profits and many like minded organizations.

Program includes 45 min Yoga asanas, Peace Meditation, Live Music and more! Wear your cool white summer clothing. Bring along your yoga mat, water, friends & family to celebrate this timeless tradition of Yoga unifying Austin communities!

RAW: Austin
When: June 22^nd, 2017
Where: Emo’s
2015 E. Riverside Drive
Austin, TX

Join us @ RAW: Austin for a local creative explosion of film, fashion, music, art, performing art, hair styling, makeup artistry, photography, accessories and more.
The coolest thing you could do on a Thursday
night! Over 60 artists feat. THURSDAY  JUNE 22  @  EMO’S

Doors @ 7:00 PM | $22 Pre-Sale | $30 Door | 21+
For Tickets: https://www.rawartists.org/austin/verse     ***Fashion Shows
***Pop Up Art-Gallery
***Short Film Screening
***Live Music Performances
***Installations
and more …

The Austin Belly Dance Convention
When: June 23^rd – 25^th, 2017
Where: Holiday Inn Midtown
6000 Middle Fiskville Road
Austin, TX

Come sparkle and dance with us y’all at the Austin Belly Dance Convention.

• 28 Belly Dance and Music Classes and Presentations with a variety of offerings to please all levels and styles!
• 2 Spectacular Evening Performance Programs: Friday evening’s “Keep Austin Shimmying” Gala and Saturday evening’s “Austin Raqs” Gala.
• The ABDC’s Showcase on Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
• Live Music Shows with Badrawn and Atlas Maior.
• FREE admission for the public to the ballroom during the ABDC Showcase.
• Shopping with a hand-picked collection of high quality vendors.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters events.

The Austin Belly Dance Convention is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department and Texas Folklife.

11th annual Austin African American Book Festival
When: June 24^th, 2017
Where: George Washington Carver Museum
1165 Angelina
Austin, TX

the 11th annual Austin African American Book Festival will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the George Washington Carver Library (1161 Angelina) and George Washington Carver Museum (1165 Angelina).  Authors from around the country are expected.  Time:  10am – 4pm

Keep Austin Weird Fest and 5K
When: June 24^th, 2017
Where: Downtown Austin
800 W. Riverside Drive
Austin, TX

We all know it takes a certain amount of weird to fuel our beloved city of Austin. So think of the Keep Austin Weird Fest + 5K as the ultimate celebration and toast to Austin—to what it is, to what its becoming and to what it will always be, WEIRD.