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Art From the Streets brings gallery to the Central Library
Peruse two-dimensional pieces created by 40 unhoused or at-risk artists for free until Sunday, Sept. 29.
July 26, 2024 04:59 PM
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Laura Figi
A singer and guitarist in a cowboy hat sings into a microphone with a bassist and drummer in the background.
Festivals
140+ local artists perform for free during Hot Summer Nights
They don’t call Austin the “Live Music Capital of the World” for nothin’.
July 17, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Sponsored
Snag tickets to see “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” at ZACH Theatre
Don’t miss a performance that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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Culture
Chief Cleopatra will take the stage at ACL Music Festival for the first time this year
Meet the ACL first-timer and five-time SXSW alumna, a Texas native who has been performing R&B and genre-bending music for years.
June 28, 2024
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Laura Figi
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🦖 Travel back in time at this local museum
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Arts
Step into a magical fairyland at Zilker Botanical Garden
Austinites can live out their enchanted fantasies at Woodland Faerie Trail this summer.
June 21, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Theatre
5 plays to see this summer at Austin theaters
Sit back and enjoy the show.
June 19, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
The inside of Mirror Mirror salon, with arched shelves in the foreground and in the background, chairs in front of arched, well-lit mirrors.
Wellness
21 places to find the best barbershops, hair, and nail salons in Austin
Whether you’re looking for a new cut, color, beard trim, or nail set to rock, we’ve found places all over town to help you feel like your best self.
June 18, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Snag tickets to see “The Lehman Trilogy” at ZACH Theatre
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A big display of vinca earrings with a mirror in the middle and a woman smiling.
Arts
How Vinca USA is keeping Austin’s jewelry weird
We spoke with local jewelry designer and boutique owner Amanda Dimova of Vinca, who has been selling her accessories “for weirdos” for almost 20 years.
May 24, 2024
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Laura Figi
People stand in front of a hugely projected "Woman with a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son"
Culture
Step inside the art of Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet at this immersive experience
“Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience” and “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” will be on display through summer.
May 21, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Float the day away: Quirky boat rentals in Austin
Here’s your guide to unique experiences on Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake.
July 23, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Culture
Local libations: A round of Austin-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Austin nod there — these craft beers found around ATX take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
City Editor Figi’s favorite drinks in ATX
If you want to drink like ATXtoday City Editor Laura Figi, here’s your chance to tour some of her mainstays in town.
July 22, 2024
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Laura Figi
A purple blackberry smash cocktail from BOA Steakhouse
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Austin.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
A rendering of the street view of what Block 18 could look like, including a mid-rise housing complex with murals, shops, pedestrians, sculptures, and the historic Victory Grill.
City
Two blocks in east Austin to be reshaped into cultural hubs
Blocks 16 and 18 on East 11th Street will undergo a major transformation when new mixed-use developments break ground.
July 19, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Sports
Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Austin and Texas competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Capital City is well-represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.
July 18, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Food
Local treats to try on National Ice Cream Day
We’ve found a few National Ice Cream Day specials in Austin for you to try, so you can celebrate with a delicious sweet treat in-hand.
July 18, 2024
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Laura Figi
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14 cost-saving home upgrades in Austin
Water conservation can be cool — and save you some cash.
July 17, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal