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70 upcoming concerts in Austin
From pop princesses to chart-topping bands, there’s no shortage of shows to see this year in the Live Music Capital of the World.
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ACL Festival 2024 lineup: predicted
We asked our readers to share who they think will be on the ACL Festival 2024 lineup, so consider this our official prediction.
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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.
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Help us predict the ACL 2024 lineup
ACL will return to Zilker Park the weekends of Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 and Friday, Oct. 11-Sunday, Oct. 13 — we want your help guessing who will be there.
April 22, 2024
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19 local gift ideas to celebrate motherhood
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Read the winning poem from our 2024 poetry contest
We’re ready to announce our winner out of five finalists — read our winner here.
April 16, 2024
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Events
Cheese and South Asian flavors unite in new event series
Rasam & Cheese will bring former Dai Due chef Deepa Shridhar and former Antonelli’s Cheese Shop employee Alex Palomo together for tastings.
April 12, 2024
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Taniguchi Park now open in Mueller neighborhood
The park is named after Japanese immigrant Isamu Taniguchi, who is credited with creating parts of Zilker Botanical Garden.
April 10, 2024
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The Red Poppy Festival: In bloom April 26-April 28.
The family-friendly event celebrates Georgetown’s century-old history with the red flower and features a parade, car show, and live music.
April 8, 2024
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Austin restaurants earn multiple national accolades this week
The Capital City earned six recognitions in Food & Wine’s Global Tastemakers Awards, plus a James Beard finalist spot.
April 3, 2024
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London Gibson
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