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Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
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Cheers — Drink Up Week is back. | Photo by ATXtoday
Clink, clink. We’d like to make a toast.

This summer — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26 — we’ll be raising a glass to Drink Up Week, a celebration of entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages across our buzzy city.

From coffee, tea, and smoothies to wine, craft beer, and specialty cocktails + mocktails — we’ll be covering it all in hopes of showcasing the Capital City’s vibrant drink culture.

Now, this is where you come in.

If you own a local beverage business or know someone who does, celebrate Drink Up Week with us by offering a fun drink deal or two to our readers — say 50% off margaritas, BOGO smoothies, or 20% off a beer flight (mix it up, we’re open to ideas). Drop your deal into this form by Friday, June 28 and our local City Editors will include it in an interactive map of all the deals happening during Drink Up Week. There’s no charge to submit deals.

We’ll also highlight a few of the can’t-miss drink deals here in our newsletter. Want to make sure your drink special makes it in? You can guarantee inclusion by purchasing a paid content package.

Meanwhile, if you’re a reader who wants to experience Austin through Drink Up Week, sip tight. Before Drink Up rolls around, we’ll be working hard to pull together a list of local drink deals and fun stories about our city’s drink scene.

We want to know — is there a local business you’d love to see participate in Drink Up Week? Forward this newsletter to them and tell them we’d love it if they joined us.
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Events
Monday, May 27
  • Poolapalooza | Monday, May 27 | 12-7 p.m. | Veteran’s Memorial Pool, 2525 W. New Hope Dr., Cedar Park | Free | Spend Memorial Day at the community pool while enjoying games, giveaways, music, and food trucks.
  • Yoga & Sound: Bikram Inspired Super 60 + Sound | Monday, May 27 | 6 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater, 1401 Trinity St., Austin | Free | Instructor Cicely Jones leads this mindful movement session accompanied by sound therapy.
  • Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin Performs “Day of the Dead” | Monday, May 27 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $25-60 | The Paramount Summer Classic Film Series continues its opening weekend with the Italian rock band performing the movie’s score live.
Tuesday, May 28
  • Story Time, Tacos, & Coffee with Austin Public Library | Tuesday, May 28 | 10 a.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Co., 3901 Promontory Point Dr., Austin | Free | Youth librarians will lead a short reading of a children’s book, so bring a blanket to sit on and let the kids run around at the playground after.
Wednesday, May 29
  • Portland Timbers vs. Austin FC | Wednesday, May 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Q2 Stadium, 10414 McKalla Pl., Austin | $63-$119 | Our hometown’s MLS team will take on their opponents from the Oregon city that also like to keep it weird.
Thursday, May 30
  • ATX TV Festival | Thursday, May 30-Sunday, June 2 | Times vary | Multiple locations, Austin | $150-$535 | Advertised as a “TV camp for grown-ups,” this festival features panels, pitch competitions, and cameos from major shows including “Suits.”
  • Y’all Means All | Thursday, May 30 | 6-8 p.m. | Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, 2313 Red River St., Austin | Free | This event will promote local resources available to the LGBTQIA+ community and feature music, fun activities, prizes, and refreshments.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Today Is
  • Memorial Day, honoring US military personnel who died in the line of duty. It is a federal holiday, meaning civic offices, most state offices, banks, and public libraries will be closed. Observe the day at ceremonies in Lakeway and Round Rock.
Eat
  • BOA Steakhouse will open at 300 W. 5th St. on Monday, June 3. The restaurant concept by Innovative Dining Group (Sushi Roku’s operator) will dish up high-end eats, cocktails, and wine + beer. Reservations are available now.
Civic
  • A new electric vehicle charging ordinance went into effect today, defining where EV charging facilities are allowed in Austin. The goal is to prevent active and residential areas from becoming overcrowded with EV charging facilities.
Ranked
  • Bring on the Rainey Street tourists. Austin landed at No. 6 on WalletHub’s list of the best summer travel destinations in the US. Determining factors included travel + local costs, attractions, weather, and activities.
Biz
  • After closing its east Austin location in late April, local bakery and beer garden Easy Tiger named Todd Coerver its new CEO. Coerver’s career history includes positions at Taco Cabana, Whataburger, and P. Terry’s Burger Stand. (Community Impact)
Announced
Wellness
  • Don’t let summer heat drain you. One scoop of Native Hydrate electrolyte drink mix = increased energy levels, improved muscle strength, and improved bladder function all season long.*
 
Outdoors

🌳 A report card for Austin’s parks

How Austin’s park system compares nationwide
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Bull Creek District Park offers a treasure trove for lovers of hiking, swimming, and fishing. | Photo by ATXtoday
It’s no secret that Austinites love spending time outdoors — but how does our park system compare to others across the US?

The 2024 ParkScore Index by nonprofit Trust for Public Land gives us some insight, ranking Austin at No. 3 in Texas (behind No. 1 Plano and No. 2 Dallas) and No. 44 nationwide.

The scores are based on five traits: acreage, access, investment, amenities, and equity. Take a look at a few local statistics:
  • Austin is home to 512 parks, making up 11% of the city’s land.
  • 69% of Austin residents live within a half-mile or 10-minute walk to a park.
  • Austin’s median park size is 6.7 acres, landing above the ParkScore average of 5.4 acres.
  • Austin also sits above average on park investments, spending a total of $198 per resident each year on improving its parks system.
Want more information? View the full report.
The Buy
Summer snacks. Pack the cooler with our favorite beach + pool snacks to satisfy your cravings while soaking up the sun.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Morgan
From the editor
One of the things I love most about our city is its park system. I couldn’t pick a favorite — but I do adore spending a summer day on the shores of Lake Austin at Emma Long Metropolitan Park.
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