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Thousands of people gathered at Zilker Park, flying kites, in front of the Austin Skyline.
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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
UT Austin tower
Culture
Welcome to Bat City: What to do in your first week in Austin
Calling college co-eds — this easy guide with places to eat, explore, and learn will help you feel like a local in your new town.
August 17, 2023
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Kate Mazade
The title page of the Shakespeare First Folio.
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Two clear and blue drinks on the counter at Estelle's.
Food
Recapping ATXtoday’s Drink Up Month
In July, we told you all about the local beverage industry. Here’s what we celebrated during Drink Up Month.
July 28, 2023
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London Gibson
A close-up of a beer, with blurry images of willie nelson on the wall behind it.
Culture
Your guide to spending a day on Fitzhugh Road
Enjoy all the best stops on Fitzhugh, one of the booziest roads in the Hill Country.
July 24, 2023
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London Gibson
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Events
“Love Island” is taking auditions this weekend in Austin
Take to the pop-up mobile villa this weekend to audition for an upcoming USA season of “Love Island” while celebrating the show’s new season.
July 19, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Culture
See 120+ shows in downtown Austin for free this weekend
Hot Summer Nights, the Red River Cultural District’s annual free concert series, is back this weekend.
July 14, 2023
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London Gibson
People looking at an art exhibition at the Harry Ransom Center
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Get an inside look at Hollywood through iconic movie art
“Drawing the Motion Picture: Production Art and Storyboards” is on view at the Harry Ransom Center, now through Sunday, July 16.
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A spray-painted mural of three players on the left, Swindell on the right.
Culture
The Moody Center debuts “Tempo” art walking tour
The music venue is practically an art gallery, so the Moody Center wants to treat it like one.
June 27, 2023
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Laura Figi
The Paramount Theater sign, as seen from the street below.
Culture
The mysterious vanishing of the Paramount Theatre’s 1930s-era sign
The Paramount Theatre sign we know and love is a recreation of a 1930s era sign that mysteriously disappeared in the 1960s.
June 26, 2023
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London Gibson
The National Water Ski Kite Flying Champonships on July 30-31, 1970. The championship was held on Austin's Town Lake during the Austin Aqua Festival, a 10 day celebration featuring water sports. The contestants must fly a slalom course marked by distinctive water geysers, an innovation of the Austin Ski and Boat Club. The Hotel Gondolier is visible in the background as the competitor is pulled behind a speed boat in the air with skis and a kite
Events
Entering the splash zone: The history of Austin Aqua Festival
We’re talking about the city’s first major festival, Austin Aqua Festival, which ran for 36 years.
June 21, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Bar Hacienda is now open underneath Tiger Lilly
The new, underground bar comes from industry veterans and the folks behind Here Nor There.
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Where to find lunch for $10 or less in Austin
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A piña colada in the foreground with the Austin skyline in the background.
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13 Austin speakeasies to visit
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June 23, 2025
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Laura Figi
Two hands holding glasses of orange-colored craft beer, raised for a toast in an outdoor setting. The scene features a cozy beer garden with trees, string lights, picnic tables, and a mix of casual seating in the background. The ambiance is relaxed, with the evening sky transitioning from day to dusk, and people are sitting around, enjoying the space.
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Sip your way through the Capital City at these 23 local breweries.
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A display of delicate gold and silver chain bracelets, charms, and jewelry pieces arranged neatly on trays at a boutique or pop-up jewelry station. Small price tags label the items, and a person with a white sleeve is partially visible in the background behind the counter.
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Loveweld’s new flagship location to open on North Lamar Boulevard
The permanent jewelry bar offers 14k gold and sterling silver chains that can be customized with charms and welded onto the wearer.
June 19, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Food
Your ultimate guide to Austin barbecue
There’s nothing more Texan than a good ol’ barbecue joint — so let’s explore some of Austin’s best.
June 19, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
Coat of arms-style emblem featuring a red, white, and blue shield outlined in gold with a gold oil lamp in the blue section at the top. Above the shield is a winged crest with a red cross on a gold sword, and a stylized crown. Below the shield, the text “City of Austin” is written in curved, dark blue capital letters.
City
What does the City of Austin’s flag mean?
Austin’s crest and flag have been around since 1915 and still hold modern significance to this day.
June 17, 2025
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Laura Figi