Plus, the ATX Open is coming back for the second year in a row.
 
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🎤 All Nights long

How to enjoy ACL 2023 without going to the festival
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Get the ACL experience without setting foot on festival grounds with ACL Fest Nights. | Photo by Todd Owyoung for ACL Fest
We don’t mean to sound like a broken record, but you don’t need a wristband to partake in ACL Fest.

If you like live music but don’t want to shell out for a wristband, battle crowds, or spend a weekend in the heat, or can’t get enough of the music, we’ve got the solution for you: ACL Fest Nights.

ACL performers and special guests will perform 30+ shows at venues around the city. (🔥 Denotes Austin-based artists)

The following shows had available tickets at the time of publication.

Weekend one

Friday, Oct. 6
Saturday, Oct. 7
Sunday, Oct. 8

Weekdays

Monday, Oct. 9
Tuesday, Oct. 10
If you’re looking for a more private ACL experience, and you have $500 to spare, you can attend the annual Party for the Parks on Wednesday, Oct. 11 for food, drinks, and a live set from Portugal. The Man.
More shows to see
 
Events
Monday, Oct. 2
  • DIY Screen Printing for Beginners | Monday, Oct. 2 | 6-8:30 p.m. | CRAFT, 4704 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin | $60 | Learn how to make your own stencil and print on paper from the team at CRAFT.
  • Holy Fawn | Monday, Oct. 2 | 6:30 p.m. | Empire Control Room & Garage, 606 E. 7th St., Austin | $16 | Caracara and lowheaven will also perform at this Monday night show.
Tuesday, Oct. 3
  • “The Lady Bird Diaries” Screening and Conversation | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 6:30-9 p.m. | LBJ Presidential Library, 2313 Red River St., Austin | Free-$20 | Members are invited to an advance screening of the Hulu film about Lady Bird Johnson.
  • Joji | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 8 p.m. | The Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $50-$160 | The “Pandemonium” tour stops in Austin with Kenny Beats, Lil Toe, and SavageRealm.
Wednesday, Oct. 4
  • Austin Architecture Cruise | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 6-8 p.m. | Capital Cruises, 208 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | $50 | Take a sunset trip around the Austin skyline, learning about Downtown’s architectural history.
  • D.C. United vs. Austin FC | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Q2 Stadium, 10414 McKalla Pl., Austin | $63-$87 | Cheer on El Tree at Q2 Stadium.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Civic
  • Austin Energy will increase its rates for the fourth time in the past year starting Wednesday, Nov. 1. The change is expected to add ~$1.50 monthly to the average resident’s bill. (KXAN)
Community
  • Preservation Austin is celebrating its first-ever Legacy Business Month with a little friendly competition. Community members are invited to pick up a free passport — either at BookPeople or Zilker Taproom — featuring 13 local businesses, visit them throughout October, and compete for prizes.
Development
  • MML Hospitality has unveiled plans for its first mixed-use development: Sixth&Blanco. The Clarksville development will feature a hotel, shops, art galleries, 10 private homes, and public gardens. (Austin Monthly)
Opening
  • Winner, winner, Fresa’s chicken dinner. Fresa’s Chicken Al Carbon will open its third location tomorrow at 3600 N. Capital of Texas Hwy. The new restaurant spans 6,000 sqft, offers 160 indoor seats, 38 outdoor seats, and scenic Hill Country views.
Eat
  • Jive Turkey, a new food truck concept by first-year Texas Longhorns wide receiver Deandre Moore and his mother, is now open at 1637 E. Riverside Dr. Get ready to gobble down some turkey-forward comfort food like turkey burgers, turkey tacos, and mac + cheese.
Business
  • Last week’s hail storm cost Round Rock car dealerships ~$27 million, causing damage to at least 750 Honda, Hyundai, Genesis, and Toyota vehicles. (KXAN)
Edu
Finance
  • One platform is unlocking the $1.7 trillion “billionaires asset class” for everyday investors. Introducing Masterworks, an award-winning platform for investing in blue-chip art. Investors have benefited from 16 sales with returns including 13.9%, 27.3%, and 35.0%. Interested? ATXtoday readers can skip the waitlist and join.†*
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Sports

🎾 Game, set, match

ATX Open returns for the second year in a row
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Ukranian Marta Kostyuk won the first ever singles title in the ATX Open. | Photo courtesy of the ATX Open
The ATX Open will return to Austin for the second year in a row this spring.

One of just a few women’s-only professional tennis tournaments in the country, the ATX Open will once again take place at the Westwood Country Club from Feb. 24 to March 3, 2024.

The inaugural event attracted nearly 18,000 fans, and the 2024 event has a few changes in store, including:
  • Additional seating around the Center Court
  • Expanded hospitality offerings
  • New Owners’ Club with views of the Grandstand Court
  • Opening weekend qualifying matches
  • Opening weekend fan activities
Tickets, ranging between $28-$735 per package, go on sale Monday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. Stay tuned for the full list of players announcement in January.

While you wait, don’t miss our interview with tournament director Christo Van Rensburg.
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Today’s edition by:
Figi
From the editor
Happy October, Austin.

October is my favorite month of the year and I’m very excited to give out candy for the first time at my house. We’re giving out full-size bars.
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