What to know

• TSA | The Austin airport’s website recommends arriving:
  
  • Two-and-a-half hours early during peak hours (daily during 5-8 a.m., 11 a.m.–1 p.m., and 3:30-5:30 p.m.)
  • About 90 minutes before your flight during off-peak hours
  • Three hours before international flights
• Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you step foot inside, this map of the entire airport will be your saving grace.
• Food and drink | AUS really shines when it comes to its vast array of local food options. Case in point: Get some authentic Austin breakfast tacos from Tacodeli — but beware the perpetually long line — before washing it down with a cuppa joe from Jo’s Coffee.
• Reminder | As of May 2023, all travelers over the age of 18 need a REAL ID to board commercial flights in the US.
• Flight status | While we recommend staying updated via your respective airline, you can also check the airport’s dashboard for your flight status in a pinch.

Nonstop flights

• Amsterdam, Netherlands | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
• Charleston | Southwest Airlines | Daily
• Frankfurt, Germany | Lufthansa | Daily
• Honolulu | Hawaiian Airlines | Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
• Mexico City, Mexico | Aeromexico | Daily

• Pup Crawl | Now-Sunday, April 28 | Times vary | MUTTS Canine Cantina, 825 N. Lake Creek Pkwy., Austin | $25 | Grab a pawsport and your pup to drink your way through town and raise money for the Austin Humane Society.
• Basic Digital Photography Class | Monday, April 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Precision Camera and Video, 9600 S. I-35 Frontage Rd., Austin | $40 | Learn the ins and outs of photography at this beginner-friendly class — remember to bring your camera, a memory card, and a fully charged battery.
• Intro to Improv | Monday, April 1 | 6:30 p.m. | Fallout Theater, 616 Lavaca St., Austin | Free | Try your hand at improv comedy at this low-pressure class.

• Colorado Eagles vs. Texas Stars | Tuesday, April 2-Wednesday, April 3 | 7 p.m. | H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park | $20-$56 | Spend an evening with Austin’s AHL affiliate team as they take on the Eagles.
• Brené Brown, Gina Chavez, and Carrie Rodriguez | Tuesday, April 2 | 7-8:30 p.m. | The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin | $15-$300 | The trio will put on an evening of storytelling and song to benefit the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians.

• Disney Princess: The Concert | Wednesday, April 3 | 7 p.m. | The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin | $30-$60 | Hear the famed tunes of Disney leading ladies, including Elsa, Jasmine, and Nala.
• ATXplained Live | Wednesday, April 3 | 7:30-7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $24-$44 | The KUT team returns to the stage to share Austin-specific stories based on locals’ questions.

• Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is on the market, according to a report from Deadline. The locally founded chain — which has 41 locations across 13 states — has had a turbulent few years since the pandemic. At this time, asking price is unknown and there are no bids.

• Fly, fly away, birds. Due to safety and storage concerns, Austin’s Transportation and Public Works Department plans to reduce the amount of electric scooters Downtown in half in April. The city is also considering limiting new vendor licenses for electronic micro mobility companies. (KXAN)

• With the offices of The Austin Chronicle set to be demolished in wake of the I-35 expansion, staff members opened a time capsule hidden under the floorboards in 1999. Inside was a VHS tape, a T-shirt, a “Don’t Mess with Texas Women” bumper sticker, a floppy disk, and more. (KUT)

• Austin Pets Alive! Thrift will open its fifth location in Pflugerville later this month. The charity thrift chain, which just opened a location in Round Rock in February, will open at 15803 Windermere Dr. on Saturday, April 13.

• Skin Pharm, a skin care clinic founded in Nashville by nurse practitioner Maegan Griffin, opens its first Austin location today at 4609 Bee Caves Rd. Ste. #100. Austin marks the chain’s eighth location — read about the founder.

• Arizona-based Postino Wine Café has two locations in the works for Austin: one near Zilker at 1301 S. Lamar Blvd. and one in Bryker Woods at 1612 W. 35th St., opening this summer + in 2025, respectively. Expect wines from around the globe, coffee + tea, and New American dishes.

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