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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Austin
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
March 30, 2026 03:00 PM
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Laura Figi
A portrait hanging on a wall, where glass shatters create light points on panes of safety glass.
Culture
Broken glass is beautiful at new West Chelsea Contemporary exhibit
The Clarksville art gallery’s new exhibition features the work of Simon Berger, who creates complex portraits out of panes of shattered glass.
September 26, 2023
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London Gibson
moonlight tower
Culture
6 things you probably didn’t know about “Dazed and Confused”
In honor of the movie’s 30th birthday, we’re sharing fun facts about the Austin-made film.
September 21, 2023
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London Gibson
A large sculpture with speech bubbles popping off of it reading things like "The" "love" and "truth".
City
Austin Central Library to receive new 15-ft public art piece
“The Truth Is I Love You,” a 15-ft sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas, will be unveiled on the library’s east side in November.
September 18, 2023
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London Gibson
A man and a woman sitting on a red couch, facing each other and smiling. The man is holding a violin in his lap.
Culture
New Austin group aims to bring the party to jazz and chamber music
ATX Chamber Music and Jazz will launch its inaugural season next month — here’s what to know.
September 18, 2023
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London Gibson
A stack of books on a black table, with a bookmark in the foreground reading "Texas Book Festival 2023"
Events
Star-studded Texas Book Festival lineup announced
See big names like Stacey Abrams, Roxane Gay, and Abraham Verghese at this year’s festival.
September 14, 2023
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London Gibson
New signs at the intersection of 10th Street and Red River Street.
City
Red River Cultural District unveils fresh set of signs and banners
Historic entertainment district Red River Cultural District just got a makeover in the form of bespoke signage from East 7th Street to East 12th Street.
September 13, 2023
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Laura Figi
A warm room with wooden floors and ceilings, with white busts and sculptures positioned around it.
Culture
Austin Museum Day to open nearly 40 museums for free this weekend
Start planning your Sunday now — when you see the lineup for Austin Museum Day, you’ll want to pack your schedule.
September 12, 2023
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London Gibson
A sloping glass house in the background, and a stylish above-ground pool in the foreground.
Real Estate
A peek inside the 37th annual AIA Austin Homes Tour
This year’s AIA Austin Homes Tour will feature nine homes, all new or newly renovated, from local architects.
September 7, 2023
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Laura Figi
A painting of a cat coming out of a toothpaste tube.
Entertainment
New York-based artist opens “absurd” mini residency in East Austin gallery
Artist Patrick Quinn’s residency — called “Lightning is an Angry Rainbow” — is now open as McLennon Pen Co. Gallery’s first Artist-in-Residence
September 7, 2023
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Laura Figi
A photo looking at the skyline from the Loren's rooftop deck.
Arts
A Christie’s residency is en route to Austin
Work from world-famous artists including Keith Haring, Frank Stella, and Roy Lichtenstein will be on display for all to see.
September 5, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Happy hour deals in Austin
Go bargain-hunting with our Austin happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
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Two drinks on a wooden ledge in a bright restaurant: one is a frozen yellow cocktail garnished with a dried lime wheel and a paper straw, and the other is a dark iced beverage with a creamy foam top, served in a stemmed glass. In the background, wooden tables are set with napkins and silverware, and large windows reveal greenery outside.
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Suerte’s expanded happy hour will have you feeling lucky
The MICHELIN-recommended Mexican restaurant now serves its happy hour every day, giving you an excuse to unwind with a $10 signature cocktail and wagyu tacos.
July 15, 2025
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Laura Figi
Two hands hold up matching Alamo-branded beer cans against a lively nighttime street scene in downtown Austin. A crowd of people fills the background, with colorful neon signs from venues like the Paramount Theatre and State Theatre glowing brightly under string lights.
Food
“King of The Hill”'s signature Alamo Beer will launch in stores this month
The preferred brew of Arlen’s back alley hangouts will be available in H-E-B in late July, just before the series reboot drops on Hulu.
July 15, 2025
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Laura Figi
The front of T-Loc's Sonoran Style Hot Dogs food truck.
Food
These eight food trucks are the best in Austin, according to Yelp
Austin is home to some of the best food trucks, including the No.1 truck in the continental US, plus seven other trucks that put the city on the map.
July 14, 2025
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Laura Figi
Kids standing in front of a table at the Thinkery.
Play
Where to have fun with kids in Austin
We found the best kid-friendly activities in Austin, complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
July 10, 2025
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STAFF
A person wearing glasses and a dark blue shirt stands in a produce storage area, holding a bunch of green onions. Around them are black plastic crates filled with vegetables including cilantro, orange bell peppers, and cabbage. The setting appears to be a refrigerated storage room with metal shelves and insulated walls.
Food
‘Once you taste this food, it’s really hard to go back': How to eat local with Farmhouse Delivery
Farmhouse Delivery founder Stephanie Scherzer answered our questions about the newly relaunched local food delivery service, which aims to get people eating local.
July 8, 2025
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Laura Figi
A neon sign of a bowling ball and two bowling pins lit up at night. Underneath, a sign reads "Dart Bowl. Dart — Bowl — Cafe."
Culture
A brief history of Austin businesses from the past
We asked readers to share the closed Austin businesses they miss the most, so for the sake of nostalgia, we’re sharing their stories to keep the memory alive.
July 8, 2025
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Laura Figi
A muddy river flows swiftly under an overcast sky, with visible rapids and cloudy water. On the left side, several tan apartment buildings with red tile roofs sit behind a dense line of trees, some of which appear bent or damaged. The riverbank in the foreground is rocky and uneven.
City
How to give back to Central Texans impacted by Guadalupe River flooding
Thousands of Texans were affected by major flooding events over the Fourth of July weekend — here’s how you can do your part in aiding recovery efforts.
July 7, 2025
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Laura Figi
A sunlit table set with an assortment of dishes, including two pizzas—one topped with pepperoni, basil, and mushrooms, and another featuring greens and thinly sliced vegetables. A folded pizza with pesto and cheese sits on branded parchment paper, accompanied by a burger, a basket of cookies, and a powdered pastry. The table also holds cocktails and iced drinks, with wooden plates, napkins, and utensils arranged for dining.
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33 places to get a great pizza in Austin
Dig into Austin’s must-try pizza shops including New York-style, Roman pizza, wood-fired, Detroit-style, and creative pies.
July 3, 2025
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Laura Figi
Austin skyline
Culture
Thrive in the second half of 2025 in Austin
It’s halftime, folks, so let’s make the rest of the year count with these local ideas. What will the next six months look like for you?
July 3, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell