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Things to do in Austin this weekend: UT commencement, Lakefest and more
Here is a take a look at a few of the occasions happening within the Austin space this weekend.
AUSTIN, Texas — The weekend is right here and, as all the time, there are a ton of issues happening within the Austin space! From a Texas-sized commencement celebration to an air guitar championship, there is not any scarcity of enjoyable actions taking place over the following few days.
Right here’s a breakdown of simply a few of the occasions you may attend this weekend:
Lakefest is a three-day drag boat racing occasion at Lakeside Park and Johnson Park in Marble Falls. On Friday, boating followers can kick off race weekend by heading to Johnson Park for “Present & Shine” to satisfy the drivers and take a look at their rigs.
The primary race begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Races proceed by 5 p.m. and begin once more at 8 a.m. on Sunday. Study extra.
When: 5 p.m. to eight p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to five p.m. Saturday and Sunday
The place: Lakeside Park (305 Buena Vista Drive) and Johnson Park (230 Avenue J) in Marble Falls
It is nearly time for the most recent batch of Longhorns to develop into Texas Exes. The College of Texas at Austin will maintain its campus-wide graduation ceremony this Saturday, Could 21, from 7:30 p.m. till 10 p.m. at Darrell Ok Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
Emmanuel Acho would be the graduation speaker. Try our information for all the things it’s essential find out about graduation.
The place: Darrel Ok Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, 2139 San Jacinto Blvd.
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In search of one thing bizarre to do that weekend? Say it with us: air guitar championships. On Saturday evening, all ranges of air guitarists will compete in two rounds consisting of 60-second performances, the place they are going to be judged on “technical advantage, stage presence and ‘airness,’” all in an try to be topped a champion for Austin.
It is $5 to enter the competitors. First place will get $300 and an entry to the U.S. finals to compete on ESPN for the U.S. title. Second and third locations will win swag from Alamo Drafthouse and different native corporations.
When: preshow at 7 p.m. Saturday, competitors begins at 8 p.m.
The place: The Highball Austin, 1120 S. Lamar Blvd.
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