The Austin Weekender: July 31–August 2, 2026

July 31, 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.

The turn from July to August brought two music settings into view: a paddle on Lady Bird Lake and a rooftop series at Fairmont Austin. Pickle tasting, stained glass, and baseball gave the issue a varied set of weekend plans.

The weekend’s events

Latino Moonlight Serenades’ 20th Anniversary

Original schedule: Friday, July 31st | 6:15 PM - 9:00 PM

Latino Moonlight Serenades combined live music with a paddle to a cove on Lady Bird Lake. Kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards were part of the original description, with the performance experienced from the water.

Summer Music Series

Original schedule: Friday, July 31st & Saturday, August 1st | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Rules & Regs at Fairmont Austin hosted the Summer Music Series selection. The rooftop program described bossa nova, instrumental duos, and DJ sets, with food and drinks available at the venue.

Pickle-Palooza

Original schedule: Saturday, August 1st | 4:00 - 8:00 PM

Pickle-Palooza at Zilker Brewing paired the brewery with la Barbecue. The newsletter described tasting entries from participating local businesses and a public vote to choose a winner.

Stained Glass Workshop at Austin Beerworks

Original schedule: Sunday, August 2nd | 12:00 - 4:00 PM

Austin Beerworks hosted a stained-glass class focused on a mushroom suncatcher or garden stake. The four-hour session was presented as an introduction to designing and assembling a finished glass piece.

Reno Aces at Round Rock Express

Original schedule: Sunday, August 2nd | 6:00 PM

The Round Rock Express game against the Reno Aces at Dell Diamond closed the issue’s selections. Sunday evening baseball offered a spectator outing after a weekend with several hands-on activities.

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.

6428 Williams Ridge Way

*Original label: Coming Soon*

6 Bed 4 Bath 1 Half Bath 4,053 Square Feet

6213 Edwards Mountain Cove

*Original label: Exclusive Listing*

4 Bed 3 Bath 1 Half Bath 3,307 Square Feet $1,595,000

4101 Far West Boulevard

*Original label: Active Under Contract*

4 Bed 2 Bath 1 Half Bath 2,558 Square Feet

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