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69º | Rainy | 87% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:28 a.m. | Sunset 5:42 p.m.
 
🎞 We’re going to the movies
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Enjoy a rotating film at a rotating park through November. | Photo by Liz Kreutz
Austin Parks Foundation will start its 2023 “In the Park” series schedule with a classic film for Movies in the Park.

The time-honored local tradition brings films back to the big screen in parks around town from April through the end of the year.

The all-ages, free showings have been entertaining Austinites for 11 years, so grab a picnic blanket, a snack, your leashed four-legged friend, and mark your calendars for these showings:
For the second year in a row, Playdates in the Park is returning with live story times, crafts, music, and more for families with young children.
Still not enough time outside in Austin for you? Check out the Blues on the Green schedule.
 
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Events
 
Monday, April 3
Tuesday, April 4
  • Bike Night at COTA | Tuesday, Apr. 4 | 6 p.m. | Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin | $5-$10 | Take a spin on COTA’s track with your own two wheels.
  • Paint Night with Dos Hombres | Tuesday, Apr. 4 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Moxy Austin - University, 2552 Guadalupe St., Austin | $35 | This Moxy YOUniversity session comes with tacos and Dos Hombres Mezcal samples.
Wednesday, April 5
  • Neil deGrasse Tyson | Wednesday, Apr. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin | $77-$356 | The popular astronomer will discuss science and the future of the universe on his “Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization” tour.
Plan ahead with our community events calendar
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News Notes
 
Weather
  • 93º | Partly cloudy | 17% chance of rain
Outdoors
  • A 367-acre land donation (around the size of Zilker Park) from Scott Shannon Ranch will be permanently protected by the Hill Country Conservancy. The area between Johnson City and Fredericksburg is along Monarch migration routes. (KXAN)
  • Only you can prevent trail erosion at the Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. The Trail Conservancy said the 10-mile route is showing signs of erosion, due in part to people venturing off the path and creating “informal” water access points. (KXAN)
Development
  • Kroger opened a 70,121-sqft “spoke” station in Austin’s District 1, much of which is considered a food desert. The facility works with a Dallas fulfillment center to bring groceries directly to customers’ doors.
Biz
  • H-E-B is looking for the best local businesses in Texas. H-E-B Quest for Texas Best is an open call for small food, beverage, and general merchandise suppliers to have their products on H-E-B shelves and win a $25,000 cash prize. Applications are due Thursday, April 6 at 5 p.m.
Civic
  • Austin Energy General Manager Jackie Sargent, who worked for the utility service during both the February 2021 and 2023 winter storms, retired effective immediately on Friday. (KVUE)
Ranked
  • The Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown metropolitan area ranked No. 1 housing market in the US for growth and stability. From 1998-2022, Austin home prices increased by 353.92%, cumulatively more than any other city. (KXAN)
Edu
  • Struggling to choose a major? According to a study done by Stacker, the most lucrative college majors in the state of Texas are petroleum engineering, marine transportation, operations research, chemical engineering, and computer engineering.
Austinite
  • Austin resident and four-time GRAMMY Award-winning musician Gary Clark Jr. played a tribute Stevie Ray Vaughan last night at the city’s first CMT Awards. The singer’s set was announced on Friday afternoon along with appearances from Megan Thee Stallion and Noah Schnapp.
Wellness
  • Our tip for a gentle, gradual wake-up: Amazon’s Halo Rise, which uses smart alarm clock technology to simulate a sunrise. Bonus: Turn on the sleep tracking feature to help improve your sleep — no wearable device required.
 
 
Community
 
How to navigate our events page
The Austin skyline, reflected in Lady Bird Lake
We’re quizzing you on all the biggest headlines from January. | Photo by ATXtoday
You may be familiar with the events section of our newsletter — but what about our website?

Make the most of our comprehensive events calendar with these pro tips for navigating our site like a true local.

Event search tools

First, head to our Events page.

Then, start scrolling to see what events are coming up, or use these key features to filter events more specifically:

Magnifying glass icon: Search keywords to find event categories or search events by name.
“All Events” drop-down (desktop): Search for virtual events or “Editor’s Picks.”
  • What’s an Editor’s Pick, you ask? Those are events that our team has personally curated for our audience. Aka: fun, noteworthy, or important going-ons in the community.
Descending list icon (desktop): Choose how you want events for each day to be ordered — by time, popularity, or alphabetically.
Bullet list icon: Change the format from lists to thumbnails.
Additional tools: Select date, location, and/or radius.

Add your own event

You can add your own events to our community calendar. Here’s how:

“Add Event” calendar button: Click or tap this button, create a login, and input your event information. We need the name, date(s), time(s), location, price, and a brief description.

Bonus: You can always upload events for free, or choose a paid option to guarantee that it’s listed in our newsletter. Review our promotional offerings before clicking “submit.”

Happy event hunting!
 
The Wrap
 
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From the Editor
I love getting takeout, but I often favor picking up or dining in as opposed to getting food delivered. I’m researching Austin takeout patterns for a future story — would you mind telling me how often you use delivery apps?

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