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We started our day with a Cosmic Comet from Cosmic Coffee, featuring cold brew, Mexican vanilla, orange honey, and oat milk. | Photo by ATXtoday
City Editor London here. I’m celebrating my last newsletter for ATXtoday by spending the perfect day in Austin.

Before I transition into a new role with ATXtoday’s parent company 6AM City I asked you, our dear readers, to design my last day as a City Editor. Here is how you called the shots, as a collective audience.

Wake up and smell the coffee

First, y’all sent me to a little south Austin spot known as Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden. Not only is Cosmic one of our favorite local coffee shops, but its commitment to sustainability makes it the perfect pit stop for wrapping up Earth Month.

City Editor Figi smiling and looking at the camera inside the Central Library, with tables and chairs behind her.

Our readers recommend we work from the Austin Central Library for the day.

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Head to work at the Austin Central Library

Austin’s stunning Central Library is a monument to learning in Downtown Austin. Although we love the rooftop deck, I joined City Editor Figi for a work session on the top floor.

Go-tos from KG BBQ

Although KG BBQ was closed on the day I tried to visit, fortunately I’m a frequent flyer. My go-to order is the vegetarian rice bowl with a side of Egyptian mac n’ cheese. Chef Kareem El-Ghayesh was nominated for a James Beard Award last year (three months after opening, by the way) for his Egyptian-fusion barbecue.

Visit Zilker Botanical Garden

Austin is a beautiful city, and Zilker Botanical Garden is one of its most beautiful spots. I wandered through the Taniguchi Japanese Garden and Butterfly Trail — I can’t wait to return next month to see the Woodland Faerie Trail.

City Editor London smiles at the camera, selfie-style, with Malin the troll sculpture and trees behind her.

I ended my day with a visit to one of our newest Austin residents: Malin the troll.

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Unwind after work with a walk through Pease Park

I’m so glad y’all voted for me to go to Pease Park, because I haven’t yet had the chance to meet Malin the troll. I must say, her 18-ft frame was quite impressive.

Final thoughts: What a beautiful day. Thanks for the tips, Austin, and for reading.
 
 
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Tuesday, April 30
  • Mindfulness Master Class with Manjit Devgun | Now-Wednesday, May 1 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Commodore Perry Estate, 4100 Red River St., Austin | $85-$650 | Connect with your inner self through group exercise, meditation, and a reiki circle.
Wednesday, May 1
  • Cumbia Night | Wednesday, May 1 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Devil May Care, 500 W. 6th St., Austin | Free | Sip on drink specials and dance to live jazz or Cumbia every Wednesday in May — this week features Los Gatos 512.
  • Mike Viola | Wednesday, May 1 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin | $20-$22 | The producer and songwriter is well known as a former member of Panic! at the Disco, but has since embarked on a solo journey.
Thursday, May 2
  • “Carmen” | Thursday, May 2-Sunday, May 5 | Times vary | The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin | $64-$350 | This opera tells the tale of a free-spirited woman and the men who love her.
  • Rhiannon Giddens | Thursday, May 2 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $35-$75 | The two-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist was named one of the 25 Most Influential Women Musicians of the 21st Century by NPR.
Friday, May 3
  • VINYL Beauty Bar Grand Opening | Friday, May 3 | 8-11:30 p.m. | VINYL Beauty Bar, 2400 E. Cesar Chavez St., Ste. #312, Austin | $15-$20 | Celebrate the opening of VINYL Beauty Bar’s new east Austin location with cocktails, a complimentary pop-up nail bar, glam makeup and hairstyling, and live music.
Plan Ahead
  • O. Henry Museum Pun-Off World Championships | Saturday, May 11 | 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. | Brush Square Courtyard, 409 E. 5th St., Austin | Free | Socialize with other punsters, compete in pun improv, and take in live music + the Punniest of Show competition.
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News Notes
 
Biz
  • Dell extended its economic development agreement with the City of Round Rock — to 106 years. The tech giant modified its 1993 agreement (which provides tax incentives in exchange for development) to now end in 2099. (Community Impact Austin)
Real Estate
  • The 41-story Vesper, a luxury condo complex in the Rainey Street District, is now open for residents. Just over than two thirds of condos — which range from $545,000 to $2 million — have been sold. (Austin American-Statesman)
Announced
  • The founder of Meow Wolf, a national chain of immersive art installations, plans to build a 25,000-sqft spa in Austin. The first half of the development — which is slated to feature lasers, video projection, and neuroscience-informed AI tech — is expected to open in 2026, with a final completion date of 2028. (Fast Company)
Development
  • Austin Community Foundation raised $15 million to support permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. The money will be distributed through the Housing Accelerator Loan Fund, which provides low-interest loans to developers. (Austin Monitor)
Shop
  • Psycho Bunny, a 20-year-old men’s apparel store known for cheeky graphic tees, opened a permanent store at The Domain this past weekend. The 1,989-sqft shop contains a neon bunny sign and LED video wall.
Plan Ahead
  • Guess who’s back? Eminem and Sting will headline this year’s F1 Grand Prix. Tickets are still available for the October event, starting at $89. (KVUE)
Sports
  • Au revoir, Spurs. The San Antonio Spurs will play two regular-season games in Paris next year as part of the The NBA Paris Games. Stay tuned for the games against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, Jan. 23 + Saturday, Jan. 25.
Listen
  • Speaking of the Spurs, have you been keeping up with the team? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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