Friday

• 5:30 p.m. — You’re off the clock + on the way to happy hour at Joann’s Fine Foods for half-priced margaritas and hash brown nachos.
• 7 p.m. — Explore South Congress Avenue before eating oysters under the twinkling lights at Perla’s.
• 11 p.m. — End the night by discovering a new musician at The Continental Club, one of Austin’s staple live music venues.

Saturday

• 10 a.m. — Pack a picnic and soak in the sun at Bob Wentz Park on Lake Travis. Pro tip: don’t forget to bring cash for admission, floats, water shoes, and plenty of sunscreen.
• 4 p.m. — Take a six-minute drive to Oasis Texas Brewing Company for panoramic lake views and live music.

Sunday

• 12 p.m. — Source new threads at Guad Vintage Market: a weekly event with art, drinks, and DJs.
• 3 p.m. — Rent a paddleboard or kayak at Texas Rowing Center and see the skyline from Lady Bird Lake.
• 9 p.m. — French restaurant Justine’s Brasserie is known for its late-night dining — and it’s basically Saturday, right? Might as well stay ‘til midnight.

Monday

• 11 a.m. — Let yourself sleep in (you deserve it), then get your caffeine fix at Jo’s Coffee and stroll downtown’s 2nd Street District. City Editor Morgan recommends visiting Toy Joy, Austin Rocks, and Luxe Apothetique.
• 12:30 p.m. — Eat lunch at Numero28 if you’re into pasta, pizza, and people-watching on the patio.
• 2 p.m. — Head across the lake to unwind at Auditorium Shores.

• The Drop-In | Thursday, May 23 | 7 p.m. | Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin | Free | Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to vibe, eat, drink, and dance to live musicians at the 3D-printed stage with a stellar view of Austin’s skyline.

• Austin Greek Festival | Friday, May 24-Sunday, May 26 | Times vary | Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 414 St. Stephens School Rd. S., Austin | $5 | Immerse yourself in Greek culture by tasting foods, sipping Fix Greek beer, shopping the marketplace, and enjoying live bands and dancers.
• Nick Taylor + Honeyluck | Friday, May 24 | 8 p.m. | The ABGB, 1305 W. Oltorf St., Austin | Free | It’s a night of Texas talent as these two acts brew up good jams at the brewery.
• Maestro RAW | Saturday, May 25 | 6 p.m. | Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress Ave., Austin | $7-$12 | The up-and-coming stars of Austin improv compete for the comedy crown.

• Story Starts: An Improv Show for Kids and their Adults | Saturday, May 25 | 11-11:50 a.m. | ColdTowne Theater, 1700 E. 2nd St., Austin | $5-$12 | This live comedy show — designed to be enjoyed by kids and adults — features a cast of improvisers who tap the audience for ideas.

• OUI! OUI! at Kitty Cohen’s featuring Shuck It ATX | Sunday, May 26 | 2-8 p.m. | Kitty Cohen’s, 2211 Webberville Rd., Unit #3548, Austin | Cost of purchase | Drink a cocktail, dip in the pool, and delight your taste buds with lobster rolls, oysters, and caviar.

• We’ll have to wait a bit longer for the Zilker Eagle train’s debut. Representatives cited “clearance issues” on the trains as cause for the delay during its latest testing operations. Train coaches are working on added adjustments before heading back to Zilker Park for more testing. (KXAN)

• Brace yourselves, Austinites. Our first 100-degree day of the year is predicted to be on Sunday, May 26. The high may reach 101, which doesn’t normally happen until early to mid-July. (Austin American-Statesman)

• Putt putt and high-end sushi, anyone? Omakase restaurant Toshokan returned to its original location — inside a mini-golf course. The Japanese eatery moved in 2022 to make way for Holey Moley‘s arrival, but now, you can shoot 27 holes and eat a 14-course meal in the same spot. (Eater Austin)

• Wondering if last week’s rain helped Austin’s dwindling lake levels? While Lake Buchanan in Burnet and Llano counties rose three feet over the weekend, Lake Travis remains only 40% full, and the Lower Colorado River Authority isn’t sending any water from Lake Buchanan downstream to refill it. (CBS Austin)

• If you’re apartment hunting in Austin, you’re in luck. A new report shows significant year-over-year declines in apartment rental rates, including an 8.3% annual drop in asking rents and an 11.5% drop since the peak in September 2022. (Austin Business Journal)

• Weird, lively, and laidback. Southern Living readers used these words to describe Austin, landing Bat City at No. 13 in the magazine’s list of the 15 friendliest cities in the South. Cities ranked based on how likely locals are to be welcoming towards visitors, among other factors.

• Austin is now home to the first Dolce Vita store in Texas. The footwear and accessory retailer opened at Domain NORTHSIDE this week on Rock Rose Avenue. Its only other locations are in New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.

• University of Texas researchers are utilizing AI to create a more affordable version of an Alzheimer’s medication called Galantamine. Their goal is to use bacteria to produce the active ingredient in the drug — which is typically made with daffodils. (Community Impact)

• The Astros outfielder Chas McCormick is back on the lineup from the injured list, while Kyle Tucker continues his battle with Gunner Henderson for the early-season MVP. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Houston Astros with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

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