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• Uncommon Ramen | Monday, June 3 | 4-10 p.m. | Uchibā Austin, 601 W. 2nd St., Austin | $24 | In this monthly series, guest chef Chris Campisi from Uchi Austin will serve a special ramen dish for dine-in only.
• K.A. Linde - “The Wren in the Holly Library” | Monday, June 3 | 7-8 p.m. | BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin | Free | The USA Today best-selling author will discuss the release of “The Wren” in the Holly Library, followed by a Q&A and book signing.

• Our Favorite Herbs | Tuesday, June 4 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | $3-$8 | Learn and share tips, recipes, and lessons about your favorite herbs at this National Garden Week program.
• “The Devil Wears Prada” Movie Party | Tuesday, June 4 | 7 p.m. | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Village, 2700 W. Anderson Lane, Austin | $18 | Put on your spring florals and watch this groundbreaking film on the big screen at this party, complete with themed props.

• Music on Main | Wednesday, June 5 | 7-9 p.m. | Prete Main Street Plaza, 221 East Main St., Round Rock | Free | Head to Downtown Round Rock for an evening of music in the park.
• 21st Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run | Wednesday, June 5 | 8-10 p.m. | Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Dr., Austin | $65 | The annual fun run ends with a Tex-Mex-style party and, of course, margaritas.

• The City of Austin wants your help in the search for the next police chief. Share your feedback via survey, available in English and Spanish, through Monday, June 10. City officials hope to have a selection of candidates soon after the survey ends.

• A shopping center at 2410 East Riverside Dr. in east Riverside has been approved for demolition. Riverside Place strip mall was purchased by Endeavor Real Estate Group in 2019, but plans for the 10-acre site have yet to be confirmed. (Austin Towers)

• Have you seen a haze fall over Austin recently? The blurry cloak over the city can be attributed to a mixture of things: the controlled burning season in Mexico, humidity, and airborne pollen. Don’t fret — air quality will likely improve as burning season usually ends in May. (Austin Monthly)

• The Texas Longhorns rowed their way to their third NCAA national title in four years over the weekend, finishing three points higher than Stanford. The win also marked the first time Texas won two events at the national regatta. (KXAN)

• A community of 210 tiny rental homes, ranging from 500 to 800 sqft, will soon be built near San Marcos, which is about 30 minutes south of Austin. The development, called Casata, began construction last month and should be ready for move-in in summer 2025. (Austin Business Journal)

• Cheese and sandwich cafe Spread & Co. will open in a yet-to-be-announced new location later this summer. The shop’s new space will be smaller and serve a condensed menu — its last day at its previous location, 1601 W. 38th St., was in late May. (Eater Austin)

• Jennifer Lopez’s upcoming “This Is Me...Live” Tour, which was set to make a stop in Austin, is canceled. The tour was set to begin in less than a month, but J. Lo will instead take time with her family and children, according to a statement. (KVUE)

• The 2024 Cowboys roster is hanging in the balance — who should they prioritize? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

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