We are very excited that another season of Sound & Cinema is taking place this year! For four fun nights on the Long Center lawn, Do512 and Yelp present Sound & Cinema featuring a paring of live music & fan-favorite films — this outdoor experience is all free to attend! Spread out a blanket in the grass, sample bites from Austin’s delicious food trucks, enjoy a free concert, and watch a film with the downtown cityscape as a beautiful background.

With health and safety of utmost priority, masks will be required throughout the venue, but can be removed while seated. You can space out your blankets and chairs anywhere on the lawn and are asked to social distance from other parties and individuals while on the property.

Here’s 10 reasons why you should head to Sound & Cinema:

 1. Watch Movies — Bring a blanket and get comfy to watch films under the stars! The Long Center lawn provides the perfect setting outdoor movie-going, and Ultimate Outdoor Entertainment will set up their giant inflatable screen so everyone can see. Check out this year’s lineup of films:

• new date TBD: The Dark Knight
• new date TBD: Almost Famous
• September 3: Clueless
• September 8: Dazed and Confused

2. Listen to Live Music — With each night of Sound & Cinema, you’ll get to hear a live concert from local bands performing live before each screening!

• September 3: Darkbird
• Stay tuned for the music lineup for other dates to come soon!

3.  It’s Free — Seriously, you cannot beat the admission price. It’s 100% free to attend! Cheers to no cost fun!

4. Eat — There are so many mouth-watering food options available on site, including the always delicious including Amy’s Ice Cream, Southside Flying Pizza, Slab BBQ, Shawarma Point & more.

5. Drink — You can grab a beer, cocktail or glass of wine while you settle in for a night of fun at the Long Center. (For 21 & up only, obviously.) Full bar service on the terrace will offer a variety of cocktails, craft beers, and non-alcoholic drinks.6. Enjoy Activities — Stop by the Do512 & Do512 Family tents for a variety of extra activities such as giveaways, screen-printed t-shirts, games, scavenger hunts, and more. Stay tuned to Do512’s social media accounts @Do512 for the latest info!

7. Play on the Lawn — Bring the kids early to run around! The big open green space in front of the Long Center is perfect for letting the kids run around, play Frisbee, throw a ball and get some energy out before the show starts.

8. Check Out the City Views — The view from the Long Center lawn provides the most spectacular view of the Austin city skyscape. Take it in, take a photo and celebrate your love for our great hometown.

9. Meet Friends — Sound & Cinema is the ultimate place to meet up with family & friends of all ages. Plan a night out with the gang, meet for dinner, and enjoy a casual hang. Even leashed dogs are welcome on the lawn.

10. It’s an Austin Tradition — Since 2013, Sound & Cinema has been a summer party for the whole community. It’s a perfect mix of entertainment, food, and friendly Austin vibes. Let the kids enjoy this time with you and make some memories!

More Details: The food trucks will open at 6 p.m. each night, with the sunset concerts beginning around 7:30 p.m. The movies will begin shortly after dark (around 8:45 p.m.).

Guests are welcome to bring personal water bottles, folding chairs, blankets, and pets (leashed, on the lawn only). Alcoholic beverages of any type, coolers of any kind, glass bottles, illegal substances, weapons, boom boxes or amplified sound, marketing leaflets or other promotional items are not allowed. Parking is available in the Long Center garage, and there will also be extra bike racks at the Long Center for each event.

Special thanks to these sponsors for making another year of Sound & Cinema possible:
Yelp, CapMetro, Greenbelt Botanicals, Blue Moon Light Sky, Topo Chico Hard Seltzer, Ultimate Outdoor Entertainment

For more info and updates, please visit do512.com/soundandcinema. You can also follow on Facebook & Twitter.