Walk-ins encouraged

• Uptown Sports Club, 1200 E. 6th St., Austin | Reservations are exclusively for parties with more than six guests at this New Orleans-inspired joint.
• El Alma, 1025 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | Patio seating at this Mexican restaurant is reserved for walk-ins only, making its Barton Springs location with Downtown views a must-visit.
• Bill’s Oyster, 205 W. 3rd St., Austin | At this neighborhood restaurant, only a select number of tables are available for reservations, leaving room for spontaneous diners.
• Justine’s Brasserie, 4710 E. 5th St., Austin | This French restaurant encourages walk-ins for parties of five or fewer. Pro tip: City Editor Morgan normally arrives at 6 p.m. and is seated quickly.

No reservations allowed

• Loro, 2115 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin | Guests grab any seat, order food and drinks at the bar, and enjoy a laid-back yet elevated meal at this Asian smokehouse and bar.
• Birdie’s, 2944 E. 12th St., Unit A, Austin | This first-come, first-served restaurant (where chef Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel is nominated for a James Beard Award) and wine bar’s menu is served via counter service.
• Holiday on 7th, 5020 E. 7th. St., Austin | Patrons can sit indoors or on the twinkling patio for martinis and a fancy meal.
• Komé Sushi Kitchen, 5301 Airport Blvd., Unit #100, Austin | Locals rave about this trendy sushi spot, so arrive early or be prepared to wait.

• Two-Step Dance Lessons | Tuesday, June 4 | 7-8 p.m. | Sagebrush, 5500 S. Congress Ave., Austin | Free with RSVP | Put on your cowboy boots and learn to two-step at this weekly class for beginners.
• The Roundtable | Tuesday, June 4 | 9-10 p.m. | The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd., Unit #2135, Austin | $25 | Magician Rudy Reynoso will celebrate 25 years of magic with an interactive show.

• “Clueless” Pride Month Outdoor Screening | Wednesday, June 5 | 7-11 p.m. | Meanwhile Brewing, 3901 Promontory Point Dr., Austin | $15 | Before the film starts at 9 p.m., grab a bite at on-site food trucks, enjoy music by DJ Tony Castro, and see a drag performance by Nadine Hughes.

• First Thursdays with The Tiarras + Austin Rotisserie | Thursday, June 6 | 6-10 p.m. | Hotel San Jose, 1316 S. Congress Ave., Austin | Free | At June’s First Thursday event, Austin Rotisserie will serve up French comfort food while local Latina trio The Tiarras perform.

• Prince Day | Friday, June 7 | 12-10 p.m. | Blue Owl Brewing, 2400 E. Cesar Chavez St., Unit #300, Austin | Cost of purchase | Celebrate Prince’s birthday with special purple slushies and trivia.

• East Austin has a new spot to sip and snack. Prana Cafe opened at 1623 E. 7th St. on Saturday, June 1, offering smoothies, coffee, tea, juices, and sandwiches. The cafe is adorned with colorful artwork by owner Mike Affaneh, who said the menu will continue to evolve. (Community Impact)

• A voter-approved tax rate election, or VATRE, may appear on November’s ballot for Austin ISD. It’s meant to help with teacher pay and prevent school closures — but it could also add around $35 a month in school taxes to homeowners’ bills next year. (The Austin Chronicle)

• If you see grey sludge in Lady Bird Lake this month, don’t worry — it’s actually lanthanum-modified clay that removes phosphorous, one of the main food sources of toxic algae. The city of Austin is targeting new areas this year, including a section around the Festival Beach boat ramp. (KXAN)

• Travis County Judge Denise Hernandez was awarded AU40 Austinite of the Year at the annual Austin Under 40 Awards gala on Saturday, June 1. Hernandez presides over Travis County Court of Law No. 6 and leads a youth diversion program called Transformative Youth Justice. (Austin Business Journal)

• “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” singer Cyndi Lauper will bring her farewell tour to The Moody Center on Thursday, Nov. 14. Presale tickets drop at 10 a.m. today, and general tickets will be available at 10 a.m. on Friday.

• 1417 French Bistro, a French restaurant in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood, shuttered suddenly after serving diners for the last time on Thursday, May 30. Its co-owner confirmed the building is being redeveloped, and a sale listing implies the site may be a condominium in the future. (Eater Austin)

• Before serenading The Moody Center on Saturday, Justin Timberlake and his crew biked through Downtown Austin and documented the ride on Instagram. The group commented on the heat and the hills, to which locals may respond: “Cry Me a River.”

• Many of east Austin’s first residents are buried at The Bethany Cemetery, the city’s first Black cemetery. The cemetery held a celebration on Saturday, June 1, and several attendees discovered memorials of their ancestors for the first time. (KVUE)

• The Austin Convention Center will transform into a magical wonderland when Unicorn World comes to town Saturday, July 13-Sunday, July 14. Tickets are $30 and grant you entry into a whimsical forest with themed activities, rides, and life-sized unicorns.

• Austin-based brand Wonderbelly is rolling out its over-the-counter digestive medicine in 5,500 CVS Pharmacy stores. The two-year-old company, founded by brothers Lucas and Noah Kraft, aims to help the growing number of people struggling with gastrointestinal issues. (Austin Business Journal)

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• Salsa music by The Brew
• “Art with an Expert” talk by photographer Al Rendón
• “Curator’s Choice” talk by Assistant Curator of Latin American Art Florencia Bazzano
• Food and drinks for purchase or BYOP (bring your own picnic) on the patio
• Free seasonal fruit and cooling towels provided by H-E-B
• Galleries open until 8 p.m.

• “The Swing edition” | Saturday, July 13 | 3-8 p.m.
• “The (Silent!) Disco edition” | Saturday, August 10 | 3-8 p.m.