05.16.2023

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🏙 Raise the roof

15 must-visit rooftop bars in Austin

A view of the Austin skyline as seen at nighttime from Nido.

Nido offers a gorgeous view of the Austin skyline. | Photo by ATXtoday

Around this time last year, we rounded up a list of top rooftop bars in Austin, and y’all were big fans.

Our map of local rooftops is still our most-clicked map ever, so we thought you might enjoy a little round two. Let’s get to it — here are six more rooftops in ATX.

Las Bis | 721 Congress Ave.
The newly opened rooftop next to the Paramount Theatre is exposed on three sides, making for 270º of beautiful skyline views. Try this: “Sir Eel,” featuring sherry, bourbon, amaro, star anise bitters, fennel liqueur and Peychaud’s.

Nido | 1211 W. Riverside Dr.
Take in the skyline from across the lake at this outdoor-indoor space atop the Loren at Lady Bird Lake. Try this: “For Ada” featuring gin, pierre ferrand orange, lemon, lime, cucumber, and bitters.

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Map by ATXtoday

Rules & Regs | 101 Red River St.
Don’t miss out on the $5 salsa and $8 margaritas at this rooftop’s weekend happy hour, which runs from Thursday to Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Try this: “Bird of Paradise” featuring gin, mezcal, cocchi rosa, green chartreuse, orange, raspberry, and chocolate mole.

El Cockfight | 121 E. 5th St.
The team behind Red Headed Stepchild and Handle Bar produced this new downtown rooftop bar.

Azul Rooftop | 310 E. 5th St.
Kick it back by the pool with a frozen drink and snacks like elote, carnitas tacos, and dulce de leche cheesecake. Try this: “Friesling” featuring riesling, vodka, and peach.

Otopia Rooftop Lounge | 1901 San Antonio St., Unit 1100
Head up to the campus district to enjoy this rooftop pool and bar overlooking the Texas Capitol. As an added bonus, this spot boasts a strong food menu with items like tuna wonton tacos and wagyu carpaccio. Try this: “Toasted cocolata” featuring bacardi, malibu, pineapple juice, lime, and coconut purée

9 more rooftop bars

Events

Tuesday, May 16

Celia Bell: “The Disenchantment” | Tuesday, May 16 | 7 p.m. | BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin | Free | Celia Bell and Edward Carey will discuss her recent book about noblewomen in 17th century Paris.

Wednesday, May 17

Invincible: Stories of Resilience | Wednesday, May 17-Sunday, May 21 | Times vary | ZACH Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin | $25 | This moving revue highlights stories of resilience.
AEW Presents Dynamite-Rampage | Wednesday, May 17 | 6 p.m. | The Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $29-$282.75 | Get ready for a night of drama and high-stakes wrestling.

Thursday, May 18

Ha*Ash: “Mi Salida Contigo” Tour | Thursday, May 18 | 8 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater, 1401 Trinity St., Austin | $32.50-$290 | The Latin Pop duo will perform at Waterloo Park’s Moody Amphitheater.

Friday, May 19

Hippo Campus | Friday, May 19 | 8 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater, 1401 Trinity St., Austin | $28-$88 | Tune in for the indie rock band and a performance by Gus Dapperton.
Fanatec GT World Challenge America | Friday, May 19-Sunday, May 21 | 7:30 a.m. | Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin | $11.31-$1,033 | It’s three days of non-stop racing at this car-centered event.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Civic

The City of Austin announced plans to convert Marshalling Yard into a 300-bed shelter space for people experiencing homelessness. The city will also transition from single to double occupancy at its Northbridge and Southbridge shelters, making room for 130 more people. (KVUE)

Community

The new Dell Jewish Community Center opened at 7300 Hart Ln. yesterday, marking one of the first additions to Shalom Austin in two decades. The 38,000-sqft building will be followed by a new Jewish Family Service space and meditation garden next year. (Austin American-Statesman)

Weather

El Niño — a weather phenomenon that brings cooler, wetter weather to Texas — is expected to begin by July, according to climate prediction analyses. The impact may be “significant,” as early signs point to a stronger El Niño effect. (KXAN)

Plan Ahead

“Dreams” do come true. Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks will perform at the Moody Center on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Get your tickets starting this Friday, May 19 at 10 a.m.

Award

Dr. Michael Hole, a pediatrician and leader at The Impact Factory, was named Austinite of the Year at the Austin Under 40 Awards gala this weekend. Hole was recognized in part for his work with incarcerated youth and social impact entrepreneurship. (Austin Business Journal)

Eat

What happens when you let a robot design your meal? Bunboy chef Donald Mullikin used the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT to develop recipes for yakitori and sauces. Here’s how it went. (Eater Austin)

The Buy

Turn misplaced keys into a thing of the past with the Apple AirTag. The button-sized tracking device can give you step-by-step directions to your lost keys (or phone…or wallet…) and has a battery life of one year. Pro tip: Put one in your checked luggage and never worry about lost baggage again.*

Plan Ahead

Here’s looking at you, Paramount

The Paramount Theatre’s Summer Classic Film Series returns with 90+ screenings

The Paramount Theater sign, as seen from the street below.

Get ready for more than 90 screenings at the Paramount Theatre this summer. | Photo by ATXtoday

Downtown Austin’s Paramount Theatre is back with its 49th year of screening classic films in its century-old theater. There are more than 90 films on the lineup for the season, which begins on Friday, May 26. Here’s what to expect.

More than a dozen screenings with the Hyperreal Film Club, including “Heat” on Saturday, May 27
Five films presented by Austin director Robert Rodriguez, including “Escape from New York” on Tuesday, May 30
A special screening of Orson Welles’ “F for Fake” at UMLAUF Sculpture Garden with Film Programmer Stephen Jannise and Alamo Drafthouse architect Richard Weiss on Thursday, June 8
A Family Film Passport with the opportunity for prizes
Dozens of classic films including “Casablanca,” “Carmen Jones,” and “Beauty and the Beast”
Events celebrating Black excellence, Anjelica and John Huston, Pride Month, the Harry Ransom Center, and more

See the full lineup

Answered

Your teacher shoutouts

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Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week (if you missed it, don’t worry — ATXtoday celebrates teachers year-round) and to celebrate, we asked you to shout out the teachers who have most touched your lives.

JoseMaria Gonzales, Austin ISD — Map
Steven Jernigan, Austin ISD — Steven J.
Travis David McKinney, Round Rock ISD and Joe and Claire Bruno, Parkside Community Montessori School — The David Ward family
Francesca Mejia, Hutto ISD — JR
Ricardo Melendez and Monica Lira, Giddings ISD — Melissa M.
June Milligan, North Hopkins ISD — Pat B.
Carolyn Pingree and Juliette Nelson, Austin ISD — Gary P.
Carla Shaw, Texas School for the Deaf
Mindy Torres, Elgin ISD — Neidig Elementary
Lindsay Zigal, Austin ISD — Ashley P.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
London

From the editor

Since we’re giving shoutouts, I’d love to give some kudos to Jon Clark and Diane Woods at Marble Falls and Burnet ISDs. Y’all are amazing.

City Editor Figi also wants to applaud Dr. Kelly Kaufhold at Texas State University for teaching her everything she knows about digital journalism.

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