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A turquoise wall at ONETACO features a framed photo of Guy Fieri on the left and a stencil-style graffiti portrait of him in blue and yellow on the right. The graffiti includes his signature, the phrase "Guy Fieri was here," and the Food Network logo. Below the artwork is a red-walled hallway lined with framed sports jerseys.
Food
14 hot spots where celebrities like to eat and party in Austin
We know Austin has an exquisite culinary scene, and apparently celebrities do too, because they’re all over town visiting the city’s famous restaurants and hidden gems.
March 19, 2026 12:00 PM
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Laura Figi
A shot of the SXSW stage from the crowd.
Events
First round of SXSW 2024 speakers announced
The first SXSW 2024 schedule drop focuses in on artificial intelligence, including panels with Grimes, Rosario Dawson, Alex Cooper, Peter Deng, and Tim Ferris.
August 30, 2023
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Laura Figi
Huston-Tillotson University
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ATXtoday readers give advice to incoming college freshmen
We asked and you delivered. Here’s your advice for the ~20,000 freshmen starting their college careers in Austin.
August 23, 2023
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London Gibson
Erica Yern holding a mixing bowl in her home kitchen.
Food
Baking it to the top with Cookie Wookie Kitchen’s Erica Yern
The local mini bakery sells Asian fusion takes American cookie classics to another level.
August 22, 2023
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Laura Figi
The Moody Center's arena floor, as seen from the seats
Culture
32 concerts to plan for this fall
Austin will see several big names take the stage in the next few months — bookmark this page you don’t miss your favorite act.
August 21, 2023
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London Gibson
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
A black and white photo of the five members of The Maine in suits.
Events
Rock band The Maine will perform for free at Domain NORTHSIDE
The event is part of Domain NORTHSIDE’s free concert series, which has brought shows like Hawthorne Heights and Suki Waterhouse to its stage.
August 8, 2023
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Laura Figi
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The Texas School for the Deaf campus, with a tree in the foreground overhanging a blue sky.
Culture
The Texas School for the Deaf’s humble beginnings and strong legacy
The state’s oldest continually operating public school fought almost a century to become a certified educational institution.
August 7, 2023
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London Gibson
Hundreds of yogis as seen from overhead at Republic Square
Live
Find your zen with our Austin yoga guide
Check out these 18 yoga studios, which offer vinyasa flows, hot studios, and teacher trainings, around the Capital City.
August 4, 2023
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City
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A group of people gather outdoors in a wooded area, sitting and chatting in front of a large, colorful, hand-painted banner that reads "Happy Birthday Eeyore." The banner is filled with vibrant, abstract art and patterns. Some people have body paint, and a decorated bicycle is leaned against a tree. The setting is festive and communal, with a creative, artsy vibe.
History
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Events
Summer’s calling: Here are 16 great summer camps in the Austin area
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