• “To Kill a Mockingbird” | Wednesday, May 10-Sunday, May 14 | Times vary | Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $35-$165 | See Harper Lee’s classic book come to life on stage.
• Austin FC vs. New Mexico United | Wednesday, May 10 | 8 p.m. | Q2 Stadium, 10414 McKalla Pl., Austin | $20-$699 | Head up to North Austin for a night of soccer.

• Talks and Walks in the Garden: Enjoying Edible and Fragrant Flowers | Thursday, May 11 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | Free with admission | Add a little nature to your next meal using knowledge from this class about edible flowers.
• Duo da Capo Harp and Oboe Series: Women of Music | Thursday, May 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Neill-Cochran House Museum, 2310 San Gabriel St., Austin | $30 | This instrumental performance highlights music composed and inspired by women.

• Ballet Austin presents “Cinderella” | Friday, May 12-Sunday, May 14 | Times vary | The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin | $15-$125 | Watch happily ever after unfold onstage.
• Best Night Ever: Taylor’s Version | Friday, May 12 | 9-11:59 p.m. | Empire Control Room & Garage, 606 E. 7th St., Austin | $15 | Sing along to all of T-Swift’s hits + deep cuts.

• Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Contest Finals & Concert | Saturday, May 13 | 1-4 p.m. | Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin | Free | Young accordion players will compete for the grand prize in the 17th edition of this contest.
• Austin Under 40 Awards | Saturday, May 13 | 6 p.m. | JW Marriott, 110 E. 2nd St., Austin | $350-$450 | Celebrate some change-making Austinites at this annual awards ceremony.

• Fort Hood, the third-largest military base in the world that lies just an hour outside of Austin, was renamed Fort Cavazos yesterday morning in honor of Texas veteran Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos. Cavazos served in the Korean and Vietnam wars, and was the first Hispanic person to become brigadier general. (KVUE)

• The ACL 2023 lineup is out, and Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, and Mumford & Sons will headline this year’s festival. Shania Twain, Alanis Morissette, and Hozier also have top billing — see the full list.

• Speaking of headliners, did you know you can see former ACL headliner Beck for the price of dinner this summer? Live Nation’s concert week offers $25 tickets to select shows nationwide. Get yours now for Austin shows including Janet Jackson, Foreigner, and Charlie Puth. See the full list. (Austin American-Statesman)

• The Austin American-Statesman was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in journalism. The newspaper already took home the award’s meritorious public service category after reporting on last year’s mass shooting in Uvalde.

• Austin Water is halfway through its goal of replacing all 250,000 analog water meters in the city. The utility says it is on track to complete the other 125,000 replacements by early 2025. (KXAN)

• We’re not giving up that No. 1 spot anytime soon. For the 19th year in a row, CEOs named Texas the best state in the US for business based on quality of life, workforce, and political climate. (CultureMap Austin)

• Parts of Congress Avenue, 8th Street, and 9th Street will close down this weekend for the annual Paramount Gala. Expect to find alternative routes from 6 p.m. Friday, May 12 to 8 a.m. Sunday, May 14.

• How to win Mother’s Day? Send the mother figure in your life iconic meals and desserts from across the country with Goldbelly. Think: Ina Garten’s coconut cake, a New York bagel brunch kit, and a chef’s steak dinner for four. Yup, it’s all on Goldbelly.*

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Unlock your home equity.*

Traditional Moscow Mule

• 2 oz. Ritual Zero Proof Gin
• 1/2 oz. lime juice
• 4 oz. ginger beer
• Lime wedges (garnish)

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