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The Austin Weekender: June 26–28, 2026

Joe & Cara Keenan, Keenan Group at CompassSeptember 21, 2026Edition: June 26, 20263 min readWeekender

June 26, 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.

Independent cinema and an arena concert shared this June roundup with an early run and an evening paddle. Sunday’s cake exchange brought local bakers into the mix at Wanderlust Wine Co.

The weekend’s events

Austin Asian American Film Festival

Original schedule: All weekend long | Times vary

The Austin Asian American Film Festival selection focused on independent films from Asian and Asian American filmmakers at AFS Cinema. The program offered several screenings rather than one feature at a single time.

Three people in front of a film-festival backdrop.

Ariana Grande in Concert

Original schedule: Friday, June 26th & Saturday, June 27th | 8:00 PM

Ariana Grande’s Austin concert dates were included as part of The Eternal Sunshine Tour. The original issue connected the performances with her Eternal Sunshine material.

Treat Trot Austin

Original schedule: Saturday, June 27th | 7:00 AM

Treat Trot Austin offered several running formats, including an untimed mile and a children’s dash alongside a timed race. The choice of format was a useful distinction in the original listing.

Rowing Dock’s Full Moonlight Paddle

Original schedule: Saturday, June 27th & Sunday, June 28th | Times vary

Rowing Dock’s Full Moonlight Paddle was described as a self-guided evening on the water. Kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards gave participants different ways to approach the outing.

The Great Cake Exchange

Original schedule: Sunday, June 28th | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Great Cake Exchange brought local bakers to Wanderlust Wine Co.’s East Austin wine hall. Plan & Play Events’ gathering paired cake and treat samples with wine in the original ticket description.

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.

The Lantern

*Original label: Under Contract Off Market - Not in MLS*

6 Bed 6 Bath 2 Half Bath 7,765 Square Feet $9,999,000

6213 Edwards Mountain Cove, 78731

*Original label: Just Listed*

4 Bed 3 Bath 1 Half Bath 3,307 Square Feet $1,650,000

2702 Lakehurst Rd, 78669

*Original label: Newly Priced*

4 Bed 3 Bath 1 Half Bath 4,132 Square Feet $1,395,000

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Joe & Cara Keenan, Keenan Group at CompassSeptember 21, 2026Edition: June 26, 20263 min readWeekender

June 26, 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.

Independent cinema and an arena concert shared this June roundup with an early run and an evening paddle. Sunday’s cake exchange brought local bakers into the mix at Wanderlust Wine Co.