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Your guide to F1 weekend 🏎

Your guide to F1 weekend
A view of the COTA tower and race track.
Last year, Noel Leon was crowned 2021 champion. | Jakob Ebrey
Come for the race, the food, and the concerts — not the championship, because that’s already been decided. In a bewildering turn of events, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen clinched his second consecutive Formula One title last week in the Japanese Grand Prix.

But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t watch the race. F1 is one of Austin’s busiest events, drawing over 400,000 watchers each year. Single-day tickets are still available on Friday starting at $59 and Sunday starting at $259.

What to bring
Like ACL Fest, F1 is a mostly outdoor activity. Temperature highs are in the low 90s, so dress for comfort with sweat-wicking fabrics, sunglasses, and a slather of sunscreen. Binoculars could help you get an up-close look at the action, and bringing a folding chair will give you a place to rest if you don’t have a seat. There is a small chance of rain throughout the weekend, so a rain poncho may come in handy in the event of a surprise storm.

A map of the Circuit of the Americas

Use the turn numbers to guide your way.

Graphic via COTA

What to do
Don’t be mistaken, F1 isn’t just about the Grand Prix. Over the course of the weekend, COTA will host 30+ concerts, including A-listers and local names. Here are a few performers:

Friday
  • Headliner: Green Day
  • Silver Fox
  • Mayeux and Broussard
  • Afterparty: The Kid Laroi
Saturday
  • Headliner: Ed Sheeran
  • San Gabriel
  • The Broken Spokes
  • Afterparty: Post Malone
Sunday
  • Headliners: Interpol and Diesel (aka Shaquille O’Neal)
  • SuperfĂłnicos
  • Sasha and the Valentines
And don’t miss out on the plethora of local food vendors coming to COTA — there are more than a dozen restaurants to choose from. We recommend:
View the full list of food vendors here.

Let the race begin. 🏁
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Tuesday
  • Top Shelf Comedy at Alamo Drafthouse | Tue., Oct. 18 | 7:30-9 p.m. | The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar Blvd. | Free | Laugh all night to this rotating standup show that has a new lineup every week.
Wednesday
  • William Harries Graham + Jon Dee Graham | Wed., Oct. 19 | 9:30 p.m. | The Continental Club, 1315 S. Congress Ave. | $8 | Catch local Austin father and son legacy musicians, plus a to-be-announced artist going on stage at midnight. 🎙
Thursday
  • Starlight SoirĂ©e | Thu., Oct. 20 | 6-9 p.m. | The Domain, 11410 Century Oaks Terrace | $75 | Dine on a tasting menu + curated wine from The Domain’s restaurants, and dance the night away at the inaugural event emceed by Madeline Hollern. 🌟
Friday
  • Austin Tattoo Expo | Now-Sun., Oct. 23 | Times vary | Austin Marriott South, 4415 S. I-35 Frontage Rd. | $20+ | Head to third annual expo, hosted by “Ink Masters,” for live tattooing all weekend by 80+ award-winning artists.
Saturday
  • BARKtacular HOWLoween | Sat., Oct. 22 | 8-10 a.m. | Dog Depot, 800 Deerfoot Dr., Round Rock | $5+ | Bring your pups and the family out to the second annual HOWLoween with trick or treating, a costume contest, lookalike contest, and vendors.
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Weather
  • 72Âș | Thundershowers | 76% chance of rain
Community
  • Austin City Council voted last week to approve one of two price hikes for Austin Energy customers, resulting in an additional $15 per month for the average user. (KXAN)
Open
  • Have your cinnamon roll and eat it too at Austin’s first Cinnaholic location, which sells vegan gourmet baked goodies. The new bakery held its grand opening on Friday. đŸ„
  • Vegan essentials food truck Vegan Nom and coffee roaster Barrett’s are teaming up for a joint restaurant at 111 North Loop Blvd., in the former location of Phara’s Mediterranean restaurant. (Eater Austin)
Sports
  • Following a tight 24-21 win against Iowa State on Saturday, the Texas Longhorns have moved up to No. 20 in the AP Top 25 and No. 21 in the USA Today coaches polls. (KXAN)
  • Austin FC players stay winning. Midfielder SebastiĂĄn Driussi is one of five finalists for the Landon Donovan MLS Most Valuable Player award, and for the second year in a row, goalkeeper Brad Stuver is one of three finalists for MLS WORKS Humanitarian of the Year award. ⚜
Arts
  • In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is hosting a nearly week-long Dia de los Muertos celebration from Tues., Nov. 1-Sat., Nov. 5. The event will be the last before the MACC closes down for major renovation later this year. (KXAN)
Environment
  • If you went to ACL this year, you may have noticed the festival has gotten greener. ACL Fest has added to its list of sustainable practices with reusable cups after Chiagao-based festival Lollapalooza saw massive success + 93% return rate in its launch. ♻ (KXAN)
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Plan Ahead
  • Award-winning smashburger pop-up Bad Larry Burger Club and events company Resound Presents are hosting a five-day concert + food fest called Weekend at Larry’s. The fest runs from Thurs., Nov. 10-Mon., Nov. 14 — find ticket info here. (Eater Austin)
Shop
  • Taco Tuesday just got an upgrade. The popular Austin foodie brand Siete Foods offers grain-free Mexican American products like cassava flour tortillas and lime tortilla chips that are a delicious and healthy alternative to the typical wheat and corn varieties. Bonus: Siete even makes vegan refried black beans. 🌼*
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Arts

Explore Fortlandia 2022
Young children standing around an intricate fort.
There are more than six intricate forts to explore. | Photo via @austin_design_lab
These aren’t the forts you built as a kid.

Fortlandia is an annual immersive art exhibit featuring forts built by different local artists and designers.

The colorful structures resemble childhood pillow forts, but with a twist. This year’s pieces represent the beauty of art + nature, and are accompanied by a bonus installation organized by The Trail Conservancy on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.

Fortlandia is located at the Lady Bird and Johnson Wildflower Center’s Luci and Ian Family Garden. Ticket costs vary, but admission is free for members + UT Austin students, faculty, and staff.

Fortlandia 2022 will run through Jan. 29, 2023, so pick up a passfort and get ready to explore.
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Figi.

Editor’s pick: If you get a bit cranky on the roads between festival season and F1, I recommend giving @EvilMopacATX on Twitter a follow to turn that frown upside down.

Missed Friday’s newsletter? Go for an Austin theme this Halloween.
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