The Summer Solstice is more than just the longest day of the year, it's also Fête de la Musique, or World Music Day. Your community will celebrate along with the rest of the globe at the Austin Solstice Festival 2017, an annual bash that's been going on for the past four years.

The focal point of the fest is, of course, live music. Bands from around the city and around the country take to stages sprinkled across Austin's Red River Entertainment District and Pan Am Park throughout the day. Fresh food and fun complement the live music, including an art market stocked with artisan-made items and yoga workshops. The fest is slated for June 15th to the 17th, and tickets start at $35 for general admission.

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If you prefer to give your hard-earned money to small businesses, as opposed to big chains, put Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors in your rotation of morning java stops and work-from-home spots. This beloved local coffeehouse and bakery offers artisan cups of joe and light bites to eat.

Natural light flows freely through the large windows, creating a comfortable environment in which to set up your laptop and take advantage of the cafe's free (and dependable) Wi-Fi. While you surf or answer e-mails, treat yourself to one of the artsy lattes that come with a carefully etched design on top or sip on a classic cup of coffee from local roasters like Tweed Coffee. Kuma Coffee Roasters in Washington state, Four Barrel Coffee in California, and Coava Coffee in Oregon also contribute to the array of beans available, so find the perfect cup at Figure 8.

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Just when you thought that Austin couldn't get any more fun, the Republic of Texas Biker Rally comes back to town for 2017. This annual festival draws bikers from all over Texas to Austin, the perfect setting for one of the biggest biker rallies anywhere around.

The city shuts down 50 blocks to dedicate entirely to the bikers and their motorcycles as well as live entertainment, food, and fun. The Travis County Expo Center is also a site for entertainment. The Bike Rodeo Games unfold here, not to mention more live music and food and drinks. So make sure that you mark your calendar for June 8th to the 11th this year. The Republic of Texas Biker Rally is the perfect way to get revved up for another beautiful summer in Austin.

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