Support Us Button Widget

Entertainment

A beer with a lime, a fizzy orange drink, a pink frozen cocktail, and a negroni sit together on a wooden table.
Food
How to drink the rainbow in Austin
Here’s a cocktail for every hue in the kaleidoscopic.
July 23, 2024 12:56 PM
 · 
Morgan O’Neal
A boat with a bar and barstools floats on Lake Austin on a sunny day.
Travel and Outdoors
Float the day away: Quirky boat rentals in Austin
Here’s your guide to unique experiences on Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake.
July 23, 2024
 · 
Morgan O’Neal
A huge sculpture of the olympic rings in front of the paris stadium.
Sports
Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Austin and Texas competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Capital City is well-represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.
July 18, 2024
 · 
Laura Figi
A singer and guitarist in a cowboy hat sings into a microphone with a bassist and drummer in the background.
Festivals
140+ local artists perform for free during Hot Summer Nights
They don’t call Austin the “Live Music Capital of the World” for nothin’.
July 17, 2024
 · 
Morgan O’Neal
The Austin skyline, as seen from between trees on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.
Food
Austin will soon be a Michelin Guide city
The Michelin Guide is expanding to Texas cities — including Austin, San Antonio, and Houston — with plans to award restaurants with stars later this year.
July 16, 2024
 · 
Laura Figi
a gif featuring images from a performance of "Beautiful"
Sponsored
Snag tickets to see “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” at ZACH Theatre
Don’t miss a performance that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Sponsored by
A large outdoor stage with sets designed for "Newsies" in the 2022 production, with people in lawn chairs and on blankets in the audience in the foreground.
Entertainment
Zilker Theatre Productions celebrates 65 years
Here’s a timeline chronicling decades of the nonprofit organization entertaining Austin at no cost.
July 11, 2024
 · 
Morgan O’Neal
Fireworks in front of the Austin skyline
Events
12 Fourth of July festivities in and around Austin
Cue “Firework” by Katy Perry and hit the town to celebrate Independence Day.
July 3, 2024
 · 
Morgan O’Neal
A close-up of a Mahjong mat with the wall of tiles pushed out and several tiles face-up in the center.
Culture
Try This: learn how to play mahjong from Mahj with Claire
Get your head in the game (or learn how to play) with a challenging mahjong match, hosted by Austinite and instructor Claire Ryan.
July 2, 2024
 · 
Laura Figi
two drinks on a table, the one on the left has hydrangea as a garnish and the one on the right is dipped in sparkling honey with a flower on top
Business
The Eleanor opens to the public with new cocktail menu
While The Roosevelt Room undergoes reservations, its neighboring sister concept + private event space is having a moment in the spotlight.
July 1, 2024
 · 
Morgan O’Neal
Chief Cleopatra wearing a black sparkly dress with the microphone to her mouth.
Culture
Chief Cleopatra will take the stage at ACL Music Festival for the first time this year
Meet the ACL first-timer and five-time SXSW alumna, a Texas native who has been performing R&B and genre-bending music for years.
June 28, 2024
 · 
Laura Figi
Load More
Good news for Austin.
Get the best local news & events sent to your inbox each morning, for free.
The Buy

Shop The Buy
Latest News
More from ATXtoday
The Matt's El Rancho sign
Food
Matt’s El Rancho co-owner named Restaurateur of the Year
The Texas Restaurant Awards recognized a handful of foodservice industry favorites in the Austin area.
July 24, 2024
 · 
Laura Figi
ATX_Austin 75 Ranchwater and Still BOA Still Austin Bourbon.jpg
Culture
37 spirits made by Texas-based companies
Whether you’re on the hunt for whiskey, tequila, gin, rum, or something entirely different, we’ve found a Texas-owned spirit to sip.
July 24, 2024
 · 
Laura Figi
A large beer in a round glass sits on a mahogany table, in front of a blue, white, and teal flash, and a blue wall.
Culture
Local libations: A round of Austin-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Austin nod there — these craft beers found around ATX take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
 · 
Monica Garske
A purple and white boba tea in front of a neon sign.
Food
City Editor Figi’s favorite drinks in ATX
If you want to drink like ATXtoday City Editor Laura Figi, here’s your chance to tour some of her mainstays in town.
July 22, 2024
 · 
Laura Figi
A purple blackberry smash cocktail from BOA Steakhouse
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Austin.
July 19, 2024
 · 
Monica Garske
A rendering of the street view of what Block 18 could look like, including a mid-rise housing complex with murals, shops, pedestrians, sculptures, and the historic Victory Grill.
City
Two blocks in east Austin to be reshaped into cultural hubs
Blocks 16 and 18 on East 11th Street will undergo a major transformation when new mixed-use developments break ground.
July 19, 2024
 · 
Morgan O’Neal
Four different flavors of custard lined up on a wooden counter, topped with waffles and various toppings.
Food
Local treats to try on National Ice Cream Day
We’ve found a few National Ice Cream Day specials in Austin for you to try, so you can celebrate with a delicious sweet treat in-hand.
July 18, 2024
 · 
Laura Figi
ATX_oscarhome
Home Services
14 cost-saving home upgrades in Austin
Water conservation can be cool — and save you some cash.
July 17, 2024
 · 
Morgan O’Neal
A rendering of the interior with curvy textured walls, concrete floorings and an open kitchen + dining plan.
Real Estate
New slate of 3D-printed ICON homes coming to Wimberley
Available in four floorplans, the new homes are scheduled to break ground this summer as ICON’s most luxurious and largest to date.
July 16, 2024
 · 
Laura Figi
A drone shot of Meanwhile Brewing Co., with a turf lawn filled with people sitting at picnic tables in front of an outdoor stage with twinkling lights.
Food
Uptown Sports Club + Meanwhile Brewing Co. launch backyard barbecue series
Notable chefs from various Austin restaurants will pop-up at the summertime soirees.
July 15, 2024
 · 
Morgan O’Neal