Meanwhile Brewing Hosts Free Cumbia Night to Kick Off the Weekend

Austin, TX · July 31, 2026

Thick humidity is clinging to the streets this morning, but a stellar weekend lineup makes braving the afternoon manageable.

The Lead

Theater season is hitting a high note on campus today as Summer Stock Austin launches its latest multi-show run at the Performing Arts Center. Bringing together high school and college performers from across the region for intensive summer mentoring and high-caliber public productions, the troupe has become a cornerstone of local arts traditions. This year’s lineup features ambitious staging and choreography that routinely packs the house, offering audiences a welcome escape from the unrelenting July heat. Tickets for opening weekend have been moving fast as families and theater buffs flock to the air-conditioned sanctuary of Bass Concert Hall. The production runs through mid-August, giving residents a few weeks to catch the rising stars before academic schedules resume. Performance schedules and ticket availability can be checked directly through the venue box office.

Local Pulse

  • Meanwhile Brewing Launches Free Cumbia Night Catch live cumbia rhythms and local food trucks starting tonight at 7:30 PM on Promontory Point Drive.

  • Antone's Kicks Off 16th Annual Jerryfest The legendary blues club begins a multi-night celebration of Jerry Garcia's musical legacy tonight at 7:00 PM.

Today's Outlook

  • High 101°F · Low 78°F — Overcast
    • Overcast morning skies will quickly give way to triple-digit afternoon heat, so hydrate early.

What's On Around Town

  • DeadEye: 16th Annual Jerryfest Antone's, 7:00 PM The legendary venue launches its multi-night tribute to Jerry Garcia.

  • Cumbia Night with Llamativa Meanwhile Brewing Company, 7:30 PM Free open-air concert featuring vibrant rhythms and local food trucks.

  • Summer Stock Austin Bass Concert Hall, 7:30 PM Rising student stars deliver high-energy musical theater in full air conditioning.

Spotlight & Story

  • Antone's Record Shop
    • Tucked away on North Loop, this legendary crate-digging haven has supplied Austin audiophiles with rare vinyl, soul gems, and deep-cut blues since 1987, outliving decades of neighborhood changes while keeping the city's analog heartbeat spinning strong.

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