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Every local artist playing at Austin City Limits 2023
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ACL attracts nearly 500,000 visitors each year. | Photo by ATXtoday
There is no shortage of musical talent here in Austin — aka the Live Music Capital of the World — and they’re showing up on this year’s ACL lineup.

Of the 100+ artists on the lineup, 17 hail from the Austin area and will share the spotlight with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Alanis Morissette, and Kali Uchis.

We rounded them all up for you in alphabetical order, along with their most-played song.
Tickets start at $355 for a weekend wristband. We’ll see you at the flags this October.

Know something we don’t? Let us know if we missed someone.
Events
Thursday, May 11
  • Hunter Hayes | Thursday, May 11 | 7 p.m. | Historic Scoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St., Austin | $30 | The singer-songwriter is known for blending country, blues, and rock.
  • No Lights No Lycra | Thursday, May 11 | 8-9:30 p.m. | West China Tea, 4706 N. I-35, Austin | $10 | Dance all night in complete darkness.
  • The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 | Thursday, May 11-Sunday, May 14 | Times vary | Genesis Fellowship Hall, 1507 Wilshire Blvd., Austin | $15-$25 | John Bishop’s thriller pokes fun at ridiculous aspects of show biz during Hollywood’s heyday.
  • Totally Cool Totally Art | Thursday, May 11 | 10 p.m.-10 a.m. | Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | Free | Take in this showcase of 200+ works made by Austin’s teen community.
Friday, May 12
  • The Music of Queen | Friday, May 12 | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Speakeasy Austin, 412 Congress Ave., Austin | $10-$100 | Relive the 21-year history of Queen from the early days to their triumphant performance at Live Aid in 1985.
Saturday, May 13
  • Blanton Museum’s New Grounds Grand Opening | Saturday, May 13 | 2-8 p.m. | Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin | Free | Explore the art museum’s reimagined grounds at this celebration featuring live music, art experiences, and food and drink.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Cause
  • Last year’s ACL Music Festival brought in a cool $447.9 million — about 21% more than 2021’s festival brought in. About $7.2 million went toward the Austin Parks Foundation to revitalize public spaces, including the Barton Creek Greenbelt and Rosewood Neighborhood Park. (Austin Business Journal)
  • The Austin Board of Realtors Foundation awarded $50,000 worth of scholarships to 21 local high school seniors + college students this month. Each of the students will attend a Texas school or university — learn more about the program.
Transit
  • Capital Metro monthly ridership has reached its highest peak since February 2020. More than 2 million Austinites rode with CapMetro in March, marking a 25% increase compared to the same time last year. (Community Impact)
Opening
  • Saturn is out of this world. A pop-up-turned-disco bar named after the ringed planet will open this summer at 906 Congress Ave. Saturn will serve day-glo cocktails inspired by the 70s, 80s, and 90s. (Eater Austin)
Announced
  • Austinites will be able to step into the world of Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice” this fall. Pop-up cocktail experience the “House of Burton” will be in Austin from Wednesday, Oct. 4-Tuesday, Oct. 31 — get tickets.
  • Sushi | Bar ATX will host two Michelin-starred Chef Paul Liebrandt for a 20-course showcase for two days in June. As part of a new rotating chef series, Chef Liebrandt will collaborate with resident Executive Chef Ambrely Ouimette. Get tickets.
State
  • Half a dozen new Texas State Parks are in the works. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department plans to open parks near Boerne, Port Lavaca, Fort Worth, Houston, and Del Rio in the next 12-15 years.
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Travel
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Food

Treat yourself 🍪

5 reader-nominated local bakeries in Austin
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512 Cookies is run by a mother-daughter duo. | Photo by @512cookies
National Small Business Week may be over, but it’s always a good time to shop small in our hearts.

We asked you, our dear readers, to recommend some of your favorite small businesses in an Instagram post. We couldn’t fit all ~150 recommendations in one go, so we’ll kick it off with your favorite bakeries.

512 Cookies | Delivery
With unique flavors like orange chocolate chip, coffee cream, and pistachio, this cookie catering service came highly recommended. One commenter said they serve “the best cookies in Austin.”

Cookie Wookie Kitchen | Delivery
These Asian-inspired cookies come in flavors like ube coconut and lavender yuzu.

Cranky Granny’s | Delivery
These are not your grandma’s cinnamon rolls — they’re loaded with imaginative flavors.

Mindy’s Bakeshop | Delivery
Get expertly decorated cookies and cakes, or take a baking class.

Violette Bakehouse | 101 Colorado St.
This French baker specializes in cake art, which is available by preorder.
Asked

Which local business(es) would you be most likely to recommend to a friend?
It’s not too late to show your favorite businesses some love.
Tell us your faves
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Figi
From the editor
Here’s a non-local ACL recommendation from me: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. I saw him open for Vampire Weekend at ACL Live at the Moody Theater in 2019, and let me just say, his guitar skills are unparalleled.
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