Fast Facts

• The first Alamo Drafthouse opened at 409 Colorado St. in 1997.
• In addition to offering a dinner-and-a-movie experience, the chain is known for hosting themed showings, premieres, festivals, and a range of films from art house cinema to Marvel blockbusters.
• Alamo Drafthouse has a zero-tolerance policy for talking or using a cell phone during screenings. You will be kicked out.

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• Lukas Nelson + POTR | Friday, Oct. 13 | 6:30-8 p.m. | ACL Live, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin | $35-$55 | Enjoy live tunes from Nelson’s newest album, “Sticks and Stones.”
• Tina Fey & Amy Poehler | Now-Sunday, Oct. 15 | Times vary | Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $80-$820 | The comedy icons, writers, producers, and SNL alumni are bringing the “Restless Leg Tour” to ATX.

• Austoberfest | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 12-11 p.m. | Scholz Garten & Saengerrunde Halle, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin | $20 | Join in on one of the “Best Oktoberfests in America” with live music, stein holding, polka dancing, and food.
• Panic at the Paramount: “Hocus Pocus” | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 3:15 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $5-$9 | Commemorate the 30-year anniversary of the Sanderson sisters’ escape using the black flame candle.

• Ghoulie Garlands Workshop | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Austin Creative Reuse Center, 2005 Wheless Lane, Austin | $20 | Learn hand-stitching and make Halloween-themed plushies and garlands at this workshop for people ages 11 and up.
• Make & Take: Czech Kolaches | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 2-4 p.m. | Central Market Austin North Lamar, 4001 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin | $75 | Practice making Czech fruit, cheese, and sausage kolaches at this cooking class.

• Wellness Circle for Women in Transition | Monday, Oct. 16 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Be Well Austin Center & Yoga House, 1906 W. Koenig Lane, Austin | $447-$669 | Explore your next journey of growth with this group, which will meet until mid-December.

• $8.2 billion. That’s the equity value of Austin-based National Instruments Corp., which was officially acquired by Emerson Electric Co. this week. The company’s stock is no longer on the Nasdaq exchange. (Austin Business Journal)

• The plans for a 65-story Conrad hotel on East Second and Trinity streets appear to be scrapped, as the property is now up for sale. The site would have been the state’s first Conrad hotel, which included 300 rooms and 136 luxury condos. (Austin American-Statesman)

• Tech staffing company Accenture announced plans to lay off ~350 Austin employees at its Domain location, starting this December. The decision is the third time the company has issued layoffs in Central Texas this year. (Austin American-Statesman)

• Yellow Bell Tacos, a new food truck from the team behind Interstellar BBQ, opens today at 10300 Springdale Rd. Stop by for smoked meats, tacos, aguas frescas, and vegetarian + vegan dishes at the truck, which is outside Austin Beerworks. (Eater Austin)

• Quince, a rooftop restaurant with origins in San Miguel de Allende, opened at 3825 Lake Austin Blvd. this week in the former space of Abel’s on the Lake. The restaurant’s menu is wide-ranging, including Japanese dishes and French pastries in addition to cocktails, smoothies, and teas. (Eater Austin)

• The Domain is about to be pretty in pink. Head to Century Oaks Terrace and Rogers Road this Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. to see the Hello Kitty Café pop-up, which will offer treats and merch.

• Need some new body art? Local tattoo shops are offering discounted tattoos for Friday the 13th — take a look at the deals. (The Daily Texan)

• And the best neighbor award goes to… you, for directly supporting ATXtoday with the gift of your membership. Not only will you join our super cool membership club (and get perks including birthday shoutouts), but you’ll keep this newsletter free for the entire neighborhood. Way to go, neighbor.

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What would bring an Austinite bad luck?

• “Leaving trash in green spaces (parks, greenbelts, the lake). Extra bad luck for those who leave unconsumed food in dog parks where dogs can potentially eat it and get sick.”
• “Drive aggressively in Austin’s infamous traffic.” — Need a break from the roads? Try taking the Red Line.
• “Poison Treaty Oak!” — We can’t argue with that one. Read more about the famous Austin tree.

What about good luck?

• “Adopting a dog from a local shelter! Especially in October, which is adopt a shelter dog month.” — Find adoptable pets at Austin Pets Alive!, Austin Animal Center, and the Austin Humane Society.
• “Plant a tree” — We suggest these local environmental nonprofits.