July 17, 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.
This issue paired a musical and a clay workshop with vintage shopping and stargazing. Sunday’s World Cup final gave the roundup a shared viewing occasion, with several Austin venues named in the original guide.
The weekend’s events
& Juliet
Original schedule: All weekend long | Times vary
& Juliet reimagines the story after Juliet chooses a future beyond Romeo. The musical was this weekend’s theater selection, with performance times varying across the run.
Clay Handbuilding Night
Original schedule: Friday, July 17th | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Clay Handbuilding Night at Inspired Minds Art Center introduced coiling, slab building, and pinching. These techniques gave participants several ways to shape clay, from a functional planter to a small figurine.
5th Street Vintage Market
Original schedule: Saturday, July 18th | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The 5th Street Vintage Market at the Austin Visitor Center brought vintage clothing, jewelry, and artisan goods into the downtown selection. It was the Saturday shopping option in this issue.
Stargazing Party
Original schedule: Saturday, July 18th | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
St. Elmo Brewing’s Springdale location paired a brewery evening with astronomy volunteers. The original listing described telescopes and opportunities to look for planets and other objects in the night sky, subject to viewing conditions.
2026 FIFA World Cup Finale Watch Party
Original schedule: Sunday, July 19th | 2:00 PM
The World Cup final watch-party selection named Casa Verde inside Inn Cahoots, with registration required for that gathering. The newsletter also listed other Austin viewing options; those venue mentions belong to this specific tournament weekend.
Homes featured in this edition
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: New Price and New Photos*
5 Bed 4 Bath 1 Half Bath 5,218 Square Feet $3,295,000
9009 Rockcrest Drive
*Original label: Under Contract in Just 3 Days*
4 Bed 2 Bath 1,928 Square Feet $1,300,000
10038 Circleview Drive
*Original label: Exclusive Listing*
4 Bed 3 Bath 1 Half Bath 3,093 Square Feet $1,575,000
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