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Thousands of people gathered at Zilker Park, flying kites, in front of the Austin Skyline.
Events
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
The Moody Center's entrance, from outside
Culture
5 milestones the Moody Center reached in its first year as an arena
We’re celebrating one trip around the sun for the Moody Center, Austin’s newest signature stadium.
May 3, 2023
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London Gibson
A graphic with the words "2023 poetry contest finalists"
Arts
Read the winning poem from our 2023 poetry contest
We challenged our readers to turn one of our newsletters into a poem — here’s what you came up with.
April 18, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Janet Adderley in a classroom, teaching a circle of students.
Arts
The Adderley School celebrates its 30 year anniversary
Several big-name stars are alumni of this performing arts school.
April 7, 2023
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London Gibson
A crowd of crew members surrounding a set at Stray Vista Studios. A Volume soundstage is being used as the backdrop, and various props are set on the floor in the middle.
Business
Austin to gain three new film studios
The Capital City is getting some new moviemaking digs.
April 7, 2023
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London Gibson
The Moody Center's entrance, from outside
Events
See CMT Music Awards stars perform for free
Ahead of the event’s first Austin showing, country music superstars will perform for the public across the city.
March 24, 2023
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London Gibson
A shot of the SXSW stage from the crowd.
Events
SXSW wrapped: film and innovation awards
Goodbye, South By, we’ll see you in 2024.
March 17, 2023
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Laura Figi
On the left, Felix Lenz wears a red tank top, spiky hat, and leg warmers with dramatic makeup. On the right, Sloane wears a red dress and mismatched knee-high socks.
Arts
5 questions with Lord Friday the 13th
The sibling duo wants you to embrace the good, the bad, and the ‘ugly’ through their music.
March 15, 2023
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Laura Figi
A sticker that says "Art & Parks Tour"
Arts
Downtown Austin Alliance launches new art tour
Acquaint yourself with Austin’s most beautiful street art.
March 13, 2023
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London Gibson
A line of spray paint cans on a shelf next to photography
Arts
Two new museums open in Austin
Take a walk through the history of hip hop or let some illusions bend your mind.
March 13, 2023
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London Gibson
People walking into the convention center under a SXSW sign
Events
31 ways to do SXSW for free
Get the festival experience, without the badge.
March 8, 2023
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London Gibson
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People relax and socialize in and around a pool at the Austin Motel during a “Float Film” event. An inflatable movie screen is set up at the edge of the pool, with inflatable floats and colorful drinks adding to the festive atmosphere. Some guests float in the water while others stand or sit poolside under red-and-white umbrellas. The motel’s retro sign and mid-century buildings are visible in the background.
Events
Float-in flicks: Where to watch a movie on the water in Austin
Make the most of summer nights with this guide to the best poolside and lakeside movie screenings in Austin.
June 3, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
Downtown Austin from the east, featuring train tracks running through a busy street, lined with trees and vegetation in the foreground. Modern high-rise buildings with glass and steel facades dominate the skyline, interspersed with older, low-rise structures. Cars navigate the streets below, and traffic lights and street signs add to the busy, bustling atmosphere. Clear skies with light clouds above the city.
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If Downtown is Austin’s living room, what does that make the rest of town?
Mayor Kirk Watson calls Downtown “Austin’s living room,” so we’re speculating on what that means for the rest of the city.
June 2, 2025
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Laura Figi
A map of Austin with orange squares showing Zilker Park, the Austin Convention Center, The Long Center, and the Texas Capitol.
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How well do you know the map of Austin?
We’ve got a game for you — test your knowledge of how well you know Austin venues by the address alone.
May 29, 2025
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Laura Figi
aerial view of the austin skyline with skyscrapers, the colorado river, pedestrian bridges and trees
City
A new chapter for Austin: Inside the 2025 State of Downtown report
The Downtown Austin Alliance’s new State of Downtown report breaks down the data behind the Capital City’s development, tourism, real estate, and retail market.
May 28, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A plated dish of sliced medium-rare sirloin flap topped with blistered shishito peppers and drizzled with a rich brown sauce, served on a cream-colored plate with black trim. In the background, a square slice of bread topped with finely chopped herbs sits on a matching plate next to a glass of red wine.
Food
French-Texan bistro Le Calamar opens in Austin this week
The new restaurant from the Underdog team opens Thursday, May 29 with charcoal-cooked cuts, a pastry program, and happy hour martinis.
May 28, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Culture
Your guide to the 2025 ATX TV Festival
Don’t touch that dial. Some of the most iconic TV productions are coming to Austin for a weekend of binge-watching, star-spotting, and tons of fun.
May 27, 2025
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Laura Figi
A warm-toned photo of the Pennybacker Bridge looking South.
Travel and Outdoors
The zodiac signs as Austin landmarks
Combine your big three — or even add a loved one’s signs — for a tiny tour of Austin.
May 24, 2025
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Laura Figi
A detailed daytime rendering of Austin's proposed I-35 development, showcasing a vibrant, reimagined urban landscape. In the foreground, a modern, two-story wooden structure features rooftop seating areas filled with people. Behind it, a large grassy park is lined with trees and paths, where people are walking and playing. The highway runs through the center, and adjacent to it, another building is topped with a colorful grid-like structure resembling solar panels. The downtown Austin skyline looms in the background, with tall buildings including the Hilton Garden Inn, adding a mix of green space and urban density. The scene reflects a progressive vision for the city's infrastructure with integrated public spaces and modern architecture.
City
Austin commits $104 million toward I-35 cap-and-stitch support infrastructure
Austin City Council approved funding for support structures that could one day hold caps featuring parks, plazas, and pedestrian bridges over a redesigned I-35.
May 22, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Events
6 free concert series to attend this summer in Austin
Pack your picnic blanket, grab a frozen drink, and catch these recurring live concerts through the summer and beyond.
May 22, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
The pond at Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park in Allandale, with a bench set to the right side.
Real Estate
How much it could cost to rent in Austin based on the neighborhood
Trying to move neighborhoods? We looked at 15 different neighborhoods around Austin to compare cost of rent to the local average.
May 21, 2025
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Laura Figi