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Culture
All the Austin-based musicians performing at ACL 2025
Put a few local musicians on your must-see list for ACL 2025 and you may just find a new favorite to put on your playlist.
September 04, 2025 02:46 PM
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Laura Figi
Matthew McConaughey wears a plaid red suit in front of a wall for the Washington Commanders.
Sports
A brief history of Austin celebrity Super Bowl commercial appearances
As you watch Super Bowl LIX, keep watch for a few familiar, local faces that will make a cameo during the commercials.
February 4, 2025
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Laura Figi
A vibrant outdoor Lunar New Year celebration featuring a lion dance performance. Performers in a bright orange lion costume balance atop a human pyramid, with colorful confetti filling the air. The crowd, including families and spectators, watches excitedly, many capturing the moment on their phones. Additional lion dancers in blue, pink, and yellow costumes add to the festive atmosphere, set against a modern urban backdrop with a parking garage and market-style buildings.
Culture
Lunar New Year celebrations in Austin
Ring in the Year of the Snake with festivals, lion and dragon dances, vendor markets, and brewery parties.
January 30, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
Futuristic cityscape with sleek, modern skyscrapers and a network of waterways running through the urban environment. A futuristic flying vehicle, resembling a white pod with a black dome, hovers over the water, near a multi-lane bridge with cars. Boats navigate the waterways below, surrounded by lush greenery and reflective architecture. The scene is bathed in soft daylight, blending advanced technology with natural elements.
Culture
What will Austin, Texas be like in the 22nd century?
We asked ChatGPT to predict Austin’s future — here’s what the chatbot sees in its crystal ball.
January 28, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A spacious outdoor seating area at Freddo ATX, featuring wooden picnic tables under a canopy of large oak trees adorned with string lights. A white sign with the cafe’s logo is prominently displayed near the entrance, and patio heaters are scattered throughout the space for comfort. A fence encloses the area, with views of nearby buildings and parked cars beyond.
Food
Freddo ATX debuts new renovations and menu
We’re calling it now — the coffee shop in a historic home is about to be one of our favorite hangouts.
January 23, 2025
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Laura Figi
A plate of food with chicken on a banana leaf, a green herby sauce and vegetables.
Food
Dig into Austin’s 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists
Several local chefs and restaurants are in the running for a James Beard Award nomination.
January 22, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A group of people wearing yellow aprons and waving with rolling pins. In front of them is a table with pasta dough rolled into balls.
Food
Become a home chef with CocuSocial cooking classes
We took a cooking class with CocuSocial and it was pasta-tively amazing.
January 21, 2025
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Laura Figi
A stage with a projection screen displaying the text "HI, HOW ARE YOU PROJECT" above an illustration of a frog with a wide mouth, two stalked eyes, and four limbs. Below the screen, there is a small setup with a microphone, an acoustic guitar, speakers, and a stool placed on a rug, lit by soft stage lights.
Culture
Andrew Bird to perform for Hi, How Are You Day concert
Bird will also be joined by Madison Cunningham at the seventh annual fundraising concert for the Hi, How Are You Project.
January 17, 2025
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Laura Figi
Three women playing an interactive arcade-style game in a dimly lit room with vibrant neon colors. One woman in the foreground, wearing a red tank top, engages with a console featuring illuminated buttons. A large pixelated LED wall displays colorful patterns, while a timer with '53 seconds' and heart icons are visible on a scoreboard in the background, adding to the dynamic, futuristic atmosphere.
Wellness
Sober-friendly activities in Austin
We’ve found 15+ things to do in ATX that aren’t eating or drinking alcohol.
January 10, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A small outdoor micro gallery painted light blue with a clear acrylic roof. Inside, miniature colorful artworks are displayed, including illustrations and paintings, with one piece propped on a tiny easel. The setting features greenery and a residential background.
Culture
How to find a Free Little Art Gallery near you
At these 10 miniature art galleries in the Austin area, you can take a piece of art or leave one for your neighbors to love.
January 9, 2025
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Laura Figi
A group of runners jogs down a sunlit street. Most of the runners are wearing athletic gear such as tank tops, shorts, and running shoes. Some hold water bottles, and a few are smiling as they run. In the background, there is a white building with a sign that reads "Better Half Coffee Bar & Café" partially visible behind the trees and other runners.
Culture
An Austinite’s guide to New Year’s resolutions
Find the resources you need to stick to your New Year’s resolutions in 2025.
January 6, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Austin restaurants featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
Dig into the local restaurants that prompted the Mayor of Flavortown to make a trip to Austin and film his Food Network show.
May 16, 2025
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A bustling outdoor pool scene on a sunny day, with people of all ages lounging on colorful towels and blankets on a grassy area under the shade of tall trees. The large pool in the background is filled with swimmers enjoying the cool water. The area is lively, with groups of friends and families relaxing, chatting, and soaking up the sun. The lush greenery and the relaxed atmosphere create a perfect summer day setting.
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Food
Your guide to Hot Luck Fest 2025
From brisket to brunch, Hot Luck Fest 2025 will serve up flavor and fanfare across Austin this Memorial Day weekend.
May 14, 2025
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Where to find a Little Free Library near you
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May 12, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Culture
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Austin
Commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at these upcoming events and activations.
May 12, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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