You can take the Austinite out of Austin, but you can’t take the Austin out of the Austinite. | Photo by ATXtoday
Whether you’re a newbie in need of a local dictionary or an Austin native testing your knowledge, we’ve got the lowdown on the local Texicon.
A is for Austin City Limits
You’re going to have to rely on on context clues for this one, because ACL can mean one of three things: ACL Festival, the annual music festival that takes place in October at Zilker Park; ACL Live at the Moody Theater, a live music venue located on 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd.; or Austin City Limits, the longest-running musical variety show in American TV history.
B is for Breakfast tacos 🌮
Although it remains disputed which Texas town invented the humble breakfast taco, it is the undisputed classic dish of Austin. City Editor London prefers to cop a tac’ from Veracruz All Natural, while Figi enjoys a King George taco from Tyson’s Tacos. Austinites have never met a breakfast taco they didn’t like.
C is for Continental Club
Some of Austin’s best and brightest musicians have been performing at the historic Continental Club, which has been operating at 1315 S. Congress Ave. since 1955. C is also for Cedar Fever, a yearly allergy phenomenon that leaves locals sneezy for weeks.
D is for the Drag
Locals call the western portion of Guadalupe Street along the University of Texas campus “The Drag.” You’ll find bookstores, school apparel, restaurants and resources for UT students on this street.
E is for Eeyore’s Birthday Party
This one-of-a-kind annual birthday bash celebrates the mopiest Winnie the Pooh character with a festival in the park, vendors, and good weird fun. E is also for Evil MoPac, a famously angsty Twitter account that pokes fun at the city’s infrastructure.
F is for fútbol ⚽️
After years of waiting for a major league sports team, the city has embraced Austin FC with open arms since 2021. F is also for football, usually Longhorn football, a beloved weekend tradition enjoyed by Texans everywhere.
Want to add to our alphabet? Send us an email if you have any ideas. Now you’ve learned your ABCs, click below for G-Z.
Far Out Movie Night: BERNIE | Tue., Nov. 8 | 7-10:30 p.m. | The Far Out Lounge and Stage, 8504 S. Congress Ave. | $10 | Catch a screening of the comedy crime film “BERNIE,” which was directed by Austinite Richard Linklater, starring Jack Black.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Broken Spoke 58th Birthday Dance | Wed., Nov. 9 | 6-9 p.m. | Broken Spoke Dance Hall, 3201 S. Lamar Blvd. | Free | Dance ‘til you get dizzy at this free party celebrating the honky tonk.
The Gipsy Kings | Wed., Nov. 9 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave. | $52.50+ | This flamenco-pop group, which performs mostly in Catalan, will be joined by Nicolas Reyes and Shutterdog.
Thursday, Nov. 10
Doja Cat Special! A Commercial Jazz Style Dance Workshop | Thu., Nov. 10 | 7-8 p.m. | Ballet Austin’s Butler Center for Dance & Fitness, 501 W. 3rd St. | $20+ | This one-hour master class with Sydney Vila will prepare you to dance like the stars.
Friday, Nov. 11
Austin Fashion Week | Fri., Nov. 11-Sun., Nov. 13 | 12-5 p.m. | The Domain, 11401 Century Oaks Terrace | $50+ | Lean into your inner fashionista at these indoor and outdoor runway shows, and peruse pop-up shops.
David Bowie: Starman exhibition opening reception | Fri., Nov. 11 | 7-10 p.m. | Modern Rocks Gallery, 916 Springdale Rd. | Free | Take in prints of David Bowie — including iconic and limited edition images — created throughout the duration of his career.
We have amonthly 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.
Central Market’s Holiday Meals Program makes the season especially magical. | Photo provided by Central Market
It’s almost that time of the year again, where we gather around the table with our loved ones. Instead of stressing about your upcoming feasts, skip the holiday hassle this season with Central Market’s Holiday Meals. 🍽️
Central Market’s chefs are here to do the cooking for you. All you do is order andpick it up in-store in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Whether looking for the whole shebang or just time-saving sides, options include:
Complete meals (think: entree + all the fixins) for 2-16 guests
A-la-carte sides or appetizers
Baked-from-scratch desserts
Bonus: For the more adventurous, Central Market goes beyond turkey + mash potatoes with other creative options including herb-crusted beef tenderloin, vegetarian lasagna, tamales, four kinds of stuffing, and more.
Central Market also offers a wide-range ofchef-prepared mealsavailable throughout the year.
Make holiday hosting more enjoyable and worry-free this year. Order, pick-up + dig in — and give your guests pumpkin to talk about. 🥧*
Election Day, meaning you must be in line at the polls by 7 p.m. today to guarantee your vote is counted. Don’t miss your chance to use your voice — we’ve got quick tips and a voting guide to help. 🇺🇸
Legacy
Güero’s Taco Bar founder Rob Lippincott died at his home on Saturday evening. Alongside his wife Cathy, Rob opened Güero’s on East Oltorf St. in 1986 before moving to South Congress Ave. in 1995. The restaurant has been run by Rob’s two daughters, Lyle and Bette, for years. (Austin American-Statesman)
Development
Austin’s “second downtown” is going to get taller. City Council voted to allow buildings up to 420 ft tall — roughly 40 stories — to help accommodate growth in the area surrounding The Domain and Q2 stadium. (Austin Monitor)
Fencing is going up around the William P. Hobby, Jr. State Office Building — 333 Guadalupe St. — signaling the site is about to undergo redevelopment. The state-owned office building is now vacant and has a history of pest issues. (Austin Towers)
Closed
Donut-based eatery Gourdough’s closed its doors on 2700 S. Lamar Blvd. on Sunday, Nov. 6. The owners cited an upcoming residential project nearby and pandemic-related struggles leading to its closure. 🍩 (Eater Austin)
Shop
Life in Kendra classics, it’s fantastic. Local jeweler Kendra Scott teased a “dream collab” with Barbie and Mattel via Instagram on Monday, Nov. 7, with a range of white and pink stones. 👠 (KXAN)
Number
$1.9 billion. That’s how much cash is on the line for the Powerball jackpot, which has been steadily increasing while a winner has yet to arise. If choosing the cash prize, the lucky victor could take home up to $929 million in cash. (KVUE)
Announced
Things are about to get ugly because we want to see your best ugly holiday sweater design. If it’s selected, it will be featured on a sweatshirt in our ATXtoday Six & Main shop for purchase. How ugly can you get?Email your design to us. 👀
DYK
Did you know there’s still time to share your Black Friday deals with our ATXtoday readers? Promote your business with us by submitting a deal to be included in our Fri., Nov. 25 newsletter. Pricing varies by market + must be submitted by Wed., Nov. 16.
Beauty
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Editor’s pick: My co-editor London and I took a trip to Austin Food & Wine Festival this past weekend, so if you were on the fence about buying tickets this year, I highly recommend the experience. My favorites? The spicy dumplings from Old Thousand, margaritas from Querido Tequila, and vegan cheese plate from Miyoko’s Creamery — andI’m not even vegan!
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