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The Austin Weekender: August 7–9, 2026

August 7, 2026 edition

This is an archive of the original Weekender selections for the dates above. Schedules and property details describe that edition, not current events or availability.

Markets and creative work ran through this early-August issue, from Round Rock’s arts festival to a career-themed family day at UMLAUF. Comedy and classic films provided evening options, alongside two property previews in the original newsletter.


The weekend’s events

The Round Rock Summer Arts Fest

Original schedule: Friday, August 7th - Sunday, August 9th | Times Vary

Round Rock Summer Arts Fest brought artists and craft makers into downtown Round Rock. The original program also described live music and theatrical performances, giving the gathering more to explore than vendor booths alone.

Glass artwork with workers nearby.

BYOB Underground Speakeasy Comedy Club

Original schedule: Friday, August 7th - Saturday, August 8th | Times Vary

Black Rabbit Comedy Club was the stand-up selection for Friday and Saturday. The newsletter described an underground downtown venue with a bring-your-own-drinks format; the show schedule varied by session.

Newsletter image accompanying BYOB Underground Speakeasy Comedy Club.

East Austin Market

Original schedule: Saturday, August 8th | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

East Austin Market focused on local artists, makers, and small businesses. Handmade goods and crafts were the center of the Saturday afternoon selection.

Newsletter image accompanying East Austin Market.

Annual Paramount Summer Classic Film Series

Original schedule: Saturday, August 8th - Sunday, August 9th | Times Vary

The Paramount Summer Classic Film Series added a cinema option to the weekend. The newsletter’s film selections included 12 Angry Men, Bring It On, The Princess Diaries films, and Fargo; individual screenings had their own times.

Newsletter image accompanying Annual Paramount Summer Classic Film Series.

Family Day: Career Fair

Original schedule: Sunday, August 9th | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

UMLAUF’s Family Day: Career Fair connected art activities with creative careers. Sculpture searches and hands-on experiences were described as ways for visitors to explore both the garden and the work of making art.

Newsletter image accompanying Family Day: Career Fair.

These are the properties highlighted in the original newsletter. Figures and labels below are reproduced as historical newsletter details; they do not establish a current asking price, a completed sale price, or present availability.

Lakehaven

*Original label: Exclusive Listing*

5 Bed 4 Bath 1 Half Bath 5,218 Square Feet $3,295,000

Newsletter image accompanying the archived property feature for Lakehaven.

10038 Circleview Drive

*Original label: Reduced Price*

4 Bed 3 Bath 1 Half Bath 3,093 SF $1,500,000

Newsletter image accompanying the archived property feature for 10038 Circleview Drive.

800 West 5th Street, Unit 1004

*Original label: Exclusive Listing*

1 Bed 1 Bath 1,087 Square Feet $850,000

Newsletter image accompanying the archived property feature for 800 West 5th Street, Unit 1004.

Property previews in the original newsletter

The issue also announced a preview at 6428 Williams Ridge Way on Friday, August 7, from 4 to 7 p.m., and an open house at 10038 Circleview Drive on Sunday, August 9, from noon to 2 p.m. Both invitations are historical.

Newsletter image accompanying an archived property preview.
Newsletter image accompanying an archived property preview.

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