Eat

• 21 cozy coffee shops
• 35 brunches to start your weekend
• 26 lunches for $10 or less
• 27 vegan + vegetarian restaurants
• 41 happy hours for the 21+ crowd
• 8 farmers markets

Explore

• 54 festivals taking place in Austin in 2023
• 10 hiking trails
• 13 magical Austin murals
• 17 spots to work outside
• 12 iconic Austin landmarks

Learn

• 21 books by Austin authors
• 15 fascinating tours
• 23 must-visit museums
• 15 things created in Austin
• 21 weird facts about the Capital City

• Lyle Lovett and His Large Band | Now-Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin | $60-$125 | Spend an evening with the band and their acclaimed album “12th of June.”
• Jenn Shapland: Thin Skin | Monday, Aug. 21 | 7 p.m. | BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin | Free | Join author Jenn Shapland to celebrate the release of “Thin Skin” with an author discussion, Q&A, and a signing line.

• Austin Gamblers Happy Hour | Tuesday, Aug. 22 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | YETI Flagship, 220 S. Congress Ave., Austin | Free | Join the Austin Gamblers on-site for a happy hour at the YETI Flagship store.
• Beer Dinner with Real Ale Brewing Company | Tuesday, Aug. 22 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos St., Austin | $80 | Enjoy unfiltered beers paired with a four-course, distinctly Driskill meal.

• Dougherty Arts Center Artist Reception | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | Free | Attend the opening reception of three new exhibits.

No. 3: San Francisco

• Last year, the Going team found 89 flight deals here.
• Fun fact: San Francisco International Airport has direct flights from 88 US cities.

No. 2: Los Angeles

• Going finds ~10 deals per month to LA — like Chicago to LA for $138 roundtrip.

• After almost a year of delays due to braking issues, the Zilker Eagle mini-train restoration project is getting back on the rails. Austin Parks Foundation will begin testing the train this fall after a few track adjustments. (KXAN)

• $85. That’s how much the average rent price in Austin dropped compared to this time last year, according to a study by Apartment List. The average rent fell — for the first time since the pandemic — from $1,719 to $1,634, but still sits higher than pre-pandemic rates.

• The I-35 Series is coming back to Austin. The Spurs will play two games at the Moody Center this spring: Friday, March 15 against the Denver Nuggets and Sunday, March 17 against the Brooklyn Nets. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m.

• After parting ways with one of its founders, pizza restaurant Sammataro will soon go by a new name. Owners also plan to open a second location of the restaurant, of which the name has yet to be announced, within the next six months. (Austin American-Statesman)

• One man’s trash is another man’s treasure at the Trash Makeover Challenge, a fashion show where designers of all abilities create looks using at least 90% recycled materials. See the fashion show for yourself on Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Texas Disposal Systems Wildlife Ranch & Pavilion — get tickets.

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