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Where to collect matchbooks in Austin
Dip your toes into “phillumeny,” aka the practice of collecting matchbooks, while you explore ATX and support local businesses at the same time.
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Balloon Museum will open an exhibit in Austin this summer
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Laura Figi
A lively outdoor gathering at a quirky, art-filled venue in Austin, Texas. The space features bright pink triangular sun shades stretched overhead and matching pink umbrellas covering metal café tables and picnic benches. People of various ages sit at the tables, chatting, eating, and enjoying the relaxed atmosphere. A small stage at the center is framed by a corrugated metal roof and decorated with a bold black-and-white abstract mural; a DJ stands behind a booth with speakers on either side. Surrounding the space are lush green plants, string lights with pink bulbs, and a misting fan creating a fine haze for cooling. A white trailer with a large QR code and thank-you message for supporting The VORTEX sits to the left, blending into the venue’s artsy, community-focused vibe.
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The best weekly discounts, specials + events in Austin
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How well do you know Austin trivia?
We’re bringing you 35 fun facts about the Capital City, so you’ll want to quiz yourself whether you’re a trivia fiend or local enthusiast.
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Laura Figi
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50 ways to cool off in Austin
From historic pools and lazy rivers to lakeside parks and splash pads, here’s where you can dive in and cool down around the Capital City this summer.
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Morgan O’Neal
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Here’s why Austin celebrates Pride Month in June and August
Austinites are lucky to have two Pride Months each year — but have you ever wondered why?
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London Gibson
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.
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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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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.
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Laura Figi
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