05.02.2024

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Events

Thursday, May 2

The Amazing Acro-cats: Keep it Weird in Austin | Now-Sunday, May 5 | Times vary | The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin | $35-$75 | See a troupe of highly trained cats, featured in the Netflix series “Cat People,” performing amazing tricks live.

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.

Saturday, May 4

All About Dogs Market with Taurus Academy | Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Co., 3901 Promontory Point Dr., Austin | Free | Join in on a free group training class or shop from pet-centric vendors at this pup-loving market.
Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival | Saturday, May 4-Sunday, May 5 | Times vary | 6th Street, Austin | Free | This event featuring hundreds of vendors is one of the nation’s largest and longest-running arts fests.
Vacancy Brewing x St. Elmo Brewing Bock Party | Saturday, May 4 | 12-7 p.m. | Vacancy Brewing, 415 E. St. Elmo Rd., Austin | Free | Kick back for a day filled with live music, an artisan market, two new beer releases, and good vibes.

Sunday, May 5

Kitten Yoga | Sunday, May 5 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Inner Diva Studios, 10401 Anderson Mill Rd., Ste. #104, Austin | $25 | Feel relaxed and delighted after this little furball flow in support of Austin Pets Alive!

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News Notes

Biz

Tech company Kane Robotics officially relocated its headquarters from California to Austin. The company — which moved to Round Rock last year and now works out of north Austin — specializes in creating “co-bots” which work alongside human partners. (Austin Business Journal)

Outdoors

Single-use containers are officially banned in the San Marcos River as of yesterday. The “Reuse the River” ordinance, which also limits the size of coolers allowed on the river, is intended to divert waste from ending up in the water. (KVUE)

Announced

Jacob Well’s summer swimming season, which runs from May 1-September 30, is suspended until further notice. The Wimberley swimming hole has seen below average spring flow and low water levels, but Hays County officials plan to revisit swimming conditions on a monthly basis. (KXAN)

Closing

Northwest Austin restaurant Conmaye Mexican Bar & Grill, 10700 Anderson Mill Rd., will close its doors on Sunday, May 5. The restaurant, which originated as a food truck, opened last June and announced the closure on social media.

Ranked

St. David’s Medical Center, St. David’s South Austin Medical Center, and St. David’s North Austin Medical Center are among the Top 100 Hospitals in the US, according to a study from PINC AI. The list mentioned 15 Texas hospitals, including two San Antonio hospitals and seven in the Houston area.

List

National Small Business Week is underway. To celebrate, Yelp’s Top 100 Local Businesses in the US named four Austin shops: autoshop Dentworks, home decor shop take heart, pet shop Paws on Chicon, and home repair company Hart’s Steam Cleaning.

Weather

It’s flood season, Austin. In case you didn’t know, the City of Austin’s Flood Early Warning System monitors rainfall and flood conditions using cameras at low-water crossings, modeling and mapping, and automated protections. (KXAN)

Sports

The Dallas Stars recently took down the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Stars with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Eat

Ready, set grill: Heritage Fire is bringing the heat to Austin on Sunday, May 5, at Star Hill Ranch. Indulge in an all-you-can-eat + drink spread of heritage-breed proteins, artisan cheeses, heirloom vegetables, and craft cocktails, while enjoying live entertainment. Snag tickets.*

Outdoors

🗣 Let’s get conversational

Local artist encourages connection through Conversation Stones along the trail

An overhead shot of International Shores with trees and Lady Bird Lake on the right side, conversation stones arranged in formations and an artfully cut lawn on the left.

Next time you’re up to talk, consider stopping by International Shores to sit awhile on the Conversation Stones. | Photo courtesy of the Trail Conservancy

Next time you’re on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, you might want to stop to chat.

With the intent of creating conversation, Austinite Diego Miroě-Rivera placed 32 alluvial limestones along the lawn of International Shores, 1800 S. Lakeshore Blvd. Sitting on one of the “Converation Stones” is meant to indicate that you’re open to dialogue.

The project is part of TEMPO, the Trail Conservancy’s temporary public art program.

The art piece creates an opportunity to disconnect with technology, get to know people in the community, and open yourself up to meaningful experiences, according to Miroě-Rivera’s website.

Visitors can share their experience with Miroě-Rivera by emailing conversationstones@gmail.com or leaving a message at (512) 806-1581.

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The Wrap

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Today’s edition by:
Figi

From the editor

A little birdie told me that the goats are back on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail as of Tuesday night. Keep an eye out for those four-legged eating machines, which help manage invasive plants, along Longhorn Shores for the next week.

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