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How to participate in the first-ever Austin Texas Book Trail
The bookish event takes place across the Austin area this Saturday, April 27. Here’s what to know before you hit the roads.
April 25, 2024 03:14 PM
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London Gibson
The Austin skyline at dusk.
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Summer events happening around Austin
Make the most of the warm weather with this list of the best local events and activities happening this summer.
April 24, 2024
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Krissy Teegerstrom stands in front of her body of work at Yard Dog Gallery, with a few people enjoying the work behind her.
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Artist spotlight: Krissy Teegerstrom says “Suit Yourself”
Teegerstrom’s work is the result of “visions” that have led to her own gallery showcases, selling art to Urban Outfitters, and designing for Phoebe Bridgers’s team.
April 2, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Spring events happening in and around Austin
Check out all the best events happening in and around Austin in this seasonal guide.
April 1, 2024
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London Gibson
To the left, a cake with ombre blue and white layers has an elaborate white chocolate sculpture on top of it, which is stringy and spine-like. To the right, the real sculpture hangs in the lobby of the Blanton Museum, which is lined with ombre blue and white tile on the walls.
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The Blanton Bake-Off is back: here’s how to enter your confections
The annual competition allows amateur, professional, and kid bakers to recreate the museum’s artworks in the form of sweets.
March 28, 2024
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London Gibson
To the left, a group of children stand on the Paramount's stage, in matching blue shirts and mid-dance. To the right, crowds of spectators watch them inside the historic theater.
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Summer’s calling: here are 12 great summer camps in the Austin area
Kids can learn about outdoor skills, robotics, and more at camps across the Austin area.
March 27, 2024
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London Gibson
In the foreground to the right, a hand holds a mostly empty glass of white wine. In the background, other glasses of wine sit on a table next to a piece of paper with a chart mapping the profile of that wine's elements.
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Learning locally: Our experiences trying some of Austin’s best classes
Follow along as we take advantage of all the educational fun the Capital City has to offer.
March 20, 2024
On a white table, several classes and copper cocktail shakers are seen from above. Also piled on the table are a Taylor Swift-themed menu, a guitar-shaped toothpick, a small charcuterie board, and two friendship bracelets with Taylor Swift songs on them.
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Crafting Taylor Swift-themed drinks at Cover 3’s quarterly cocktail class
We built our own “Tim McGraw Mule” and “Lavender Haze” drinks at the north Austin restaurant’s new cocktail making series.
March 20, 2024
Malin the troll against a background of trees, with several children climbing on her.
Travel and Outdoors
Meet Pease Park’s 18-ft Thomas Dambo troll
The new troll, named Malin, is the 129th installation by the artist and sits at the park for all humans and animals alike to enjoy.
March 19, 2024
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Laura Figi
Kids standing in front of a table at the Thinkery.
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Kid-friendly activities in Austin
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Austin has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
March 14, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
Four dancers pose amid a gothic-inspired set featuring candles and moody lighting.
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Ballet Austin to premiere original work, “Stephen Mills’ POE / A Tale of Madness,” this month
Dig into the background of the gothic-inspired production.
March 8, 2024
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London Gibson
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Turn the “Sound ON!” for the launch of ATXN’s newest music series
The series will premiere with artist Chief Cleopatra, followed by episodes with Brother Thunder, Moving Panoramas, and Tomar & the FCs.
March 7, 2024
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Laura Figi
A band on stage, as seen from the front row to the left. Above the musicians, a tan shade cover looms.
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32 ways to do SXSW for free in 2024
From dozens of free live concerts to days of packed, no-cost panels, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the major festival without a badge.
March 6, 2024
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London Gibson
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Events
Your ultimate guide to SXSW 2024
Let’s party, Austin.
February 19, 2024
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London Gibson
A woman wearing flowy, white pants crowd surfing with a big smile on her face. In the background, her bandmate stands on an amp and Dr. Martens logos hand on the walls.
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Every single Austin-based musician performing at SXSW 2024
At least 104 Austin-based bands, musicians, and DJs will hit the stage at the upcoming SXSW 2024 festival. We’ve got a guide to all the locals you can jam out to this March.
February 8, 2024
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Laura Figi
An art gallery, with several walls of art layered in the frame. In the foreground, a large square artwork depicts a peaceful scene of trees and sky reflected in water. In the background, three artworks hang side-by-side and show a girl's head centered among varying patterns. To the right, more artworks are visible hanging above a bookshelf.
Events
West Chelsea Contemporary to host Art From The Streets pop-up this weekend
See two art shows at once at this weekend’s pop-up, which will showcase both the gallery’s current “iconic.” exhibition and several works from Art From The Streets artists.
February 8, 2024
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London Gibson
A bearded man wearing all orange with an orange hat looks into a blue and orange painting, with an orange painting against a white wall in the background.
Culture
The Affordable Art Fair is coming to Austin for the first time ever
The fair, which puts thousands of art pieces under one roof, is making its Texas debut while sharing art from local and international artists.
January 25, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Have your style, and make it too, with Shop Slow
Rethink the way you shop and consume with custom-made fashion made with items you love to perfectly fit your style and body type.
January 19, 2024
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Laura Figi
A crowd of people around a stage at Zilker Park.
Culture
Blues on the Green canceled for 2024
The annual summer music series will not be held at Zilker Park this year.
January 18, 2024
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London Gibson
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6 classes to take in Austin
Learn some new skills this year.
January 8, 2024
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London Gibson
The Austin skyline in the distance, with Lady Bird Lake and the boardwalk in the foreground stretching toward it.
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Try this: ATXtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our ATXtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 4, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Every Austin festival taking place in 2024
Save this page to plan your year’s worth of festivities.
January 2, 2024
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London Gibson
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25 of our favorite interviews from 2023
We spent this year getting to know our city and its residents even better.
December 21, 2023
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London Gibson
Two people and a dog walking along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, with buildings in the background.
Culture
Holiday help: Where to take visitors this season
Have friends or family in town this year? We’re here to help plan their visit.
December 15, 2023
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London Gibson
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ATXtoday’s 31 days of local shopping
Follow along with us as we highlight some of the best local stores in Austin this December.
November 27, 2023
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London Gibson
An illuminated sign for Creek Show in Austin, TX.
Culture
Experience Waterloo Greenway’s Creek Show
This annual event features eight illuminated installations and nightly music performances.
November 14, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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“A Curious Mix of People” authors Richard Whymark, Greg Beets talk music at the Texas Book Festival
Catch “A Curious Mix of People” authors Richard Whymark and Greg Beets talk about their roots in the 1990s Austin music scene as UT DJs at the Texas Book Festival this weekend.
November 8, 2023
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Laura Figi
A copy of "The Which Way Tree" on a table in front of Hill Country foliage.
Culture
Journeying through Texas history with Elizabeth Crook
We sat down with the acclaimed Austin author to discuss her inspiration, her passion for Texas, and her upcoming novel.
November 1, 2023
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London Gibson
Blakchyl sitting on a ledge with buildings in the background, in black and white.
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Talking inspiration, collaboration, and Austin with hip-hop artist Blakchyl
We sat down with the local musician at ACL Fest to learn more about her experience in the Austin music scene.
October 20, 2023
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London Gibson
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