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• Monkey Shoulder & Secret Walls Present: Battle of the Bars | Thursday, June 6 | 7-10 p.m. | The Riley Building, 315 Lavaca St., Austin | Free with RSVP | Austin’s top bartenders and artists go head-to-head in a live art and mixology competition.
• Gabe Lee | Thursday, June 6 | 8 p.m. | The 04 Center, 2701 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin | $20-$35 | The Nashville-based bluegrass songwriter will be joined by special guest JD Graham.

• Daywalkers Early Comedy Show | Friday, June 7 | 6-7:30 p.m. | East Austin Comedy Club, 2505 E. 6 St., Ste. D, Austin | $15 | Let out your belly laughs at this BYOB show featuring a surprise lineup of comedians.

• Drag Brunch | Saturday, June 8 | 12-4 p.m. | Wanderlust Wine Co., 702 Shady Lane, Austin | $30+ | Trade your ticket in for two drinks and a Jell-O shot before the drag show, then grab tacos and pick from 80+ wines.
• Freedom + Juneteenth | Saturday, June 8 | 5-9 p.m. | Kings Commons at Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury St., Austin | Free | Dance along to a DJ, watch live art, enjoy a dance performance by Ballet Afrique, and shop from Black-owned vendors.
• “Suns Out Buns Out” | Saturday, June 8 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $5 | Fat Bottom Cabaret’s official Pride show is hosted by Nikki DaVaughn and features special performers + surprise guests.

• Whiplash warning: After filing for bankruptcy and closing its stores nationwide in April, Chicago-based convenience store chain Foxtrot announced its comeback. Its new parent company plans to reopen some locations, including in Austin, though it’s still unclear which ones will be revived. (Eater Austin)

• Cocktail bar Ah Sing Den will pour its last drink on Sunday, June 9 after eight years in business. Its operator, Trinity Concepts, is bringing a new Asian food and drink concept called OKO into its former space at 1100 E. 6th St.

• A Downtown parking lot has been converted into “the oasis” — a designated spot where people experiencing homelessness can find relief from the heat, grab water, and utilize Urban Alchemy staff and resources — for the summer. It’s open seven days per week and currently sees 50-100 people each day. (KXAN)

• After abruptly closing all of its retail locations in March, Austin-based outfitter Outdoor Voices Inc. was purchased this week by Consortium Brand Partners LLC, a New York-based fund manager. (Austin Business Journal)

• Eyes on the road, robot. Zoox, an autonomous mobility company, will begin testing in Austin this summer. Its fleet of Toyota Highlanders will be equipped with safety drivers and operate around business + entertainment districts. (KXAN)

• Central Texas, say hello to Hollywood. Line 204, a major film studio project in Bastrop County, could open its first studios by the end of the year. Scheduled for completion in 2025, the development includes stages, office space, warehouses, roadways for filming, and more. (KXAN)

• The Central Texas Food Bank expanded its summer meal program, and staff are seeking Austin residents to work as volunteers. The summer initiative helps families who rely on school meals to keep children fed and their goal is to serve 6,000 meals and snacks daily this summer. (CBS Austin)

• Austin is now home to one more millionaire. An Austin resident, who elected to remain anonymous, picked up a Powerball prize worth $1 million for the March 23 drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven store, 9704 Giles Lane.

• TCU is on the recruiting trail for 2025, and one of the latest players to commit is edge rusher Chad Woodfork. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the TCU Horned Frogs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

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• Own a local beverage business? Offer a drink deal to our readers during Drink Up Week from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. Whether it’s BOGO smoothies or 20% off wine bottles, drop your deal into this form by Friday, June 28 and let’s get this party poppin’.

Stay hydrated + healthy

• Drink water throughout the day, even if you aren’t thirsty
• Avoid sugary or alcoholic beverages in the heat
• Know the signs of heat-related illnesses and how to respond
• Utilize this map of cooling centers

Conserve energy

• Set your thermostat to 78+ degrees and use fans to stay cool
• Install LED light bulbs
• Avoid using major appliances during peak heat hours
• Unplug devices that aren’t in use