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Where to watch the Summer Olympics in Austin
Two hands cheersing with beer glasses that say "Independence Brewing" in front of a waving American Flag.
Cheer on Team USA as they go for the gold at Independence Brewing. | Photo courtesy Independence Brewing
The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are underway now until Sunday, Aug. 11, and we’re tuned in. Austin may be ~5,000 miles from Paris, but the spirit of the Olympics is palpable.

We’ve rounded up a few places to enjoy the events — let the games begin.

Dirdie Birdie, 10910 Domain Dr., Ste. #120 | Expect to see the Olympics on the screens every night starting at 7 p.m. — plus free Gold Medal Shots when a US athlete takes home a gold medal — at this indoor mini-golf course.

Easy Tiger, both locations | Enjoy rotating specials (like $3 mimosas or extended $5 happy hours), attend Olympics trivia night, and watch the coverage from the patio.

Independence Brewing, 3913 Todd Lane, Ste. #607 | Native Light pours on draft will be $3 through the end of the Olympics, in case you needed another reason to cheer.

Industry, 1211 E. 5th St., Ste. #150 | This casual restaurant will have the games playing on six TVs and a projector while serving up Olympics-themed cocktails.

The outside wall of Parlor & Yard behind an American Flag.

If you’re a champion beer pong player, now’s your chance to win some food + drink specials during Parlor & Yard’s water pong game.

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Parlor & Yard, 601 W. 6th St. | Try some Olympics-themed drinks while watching the events on the big screen, or try your hand at “Barlympics” games like flip cup, water pong, and ring toss for prizes.

Vacancy Brewing, 415 E. St. Elmo Rd. | Play a different kind of Olympics — “The Office” Olympics — on Saturday, Aug. 3.

Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd. | The oldest continuously operating business in Texas (which is famous for showing Longhorn games) will show Team USA while you munch on food and drink specials.

Before you head out to one of these venues, you might want to brush up on the new sports and athletes with local ties. Don’t miss a moment — you can follow the games daily via KVUE.
Asked

When did the Olympics first have an equal amount of male and female athletes?
A. 2024
B. 2014
C. 2008
D. 1996
Guess for the gold
 
Events
Monday, July 29
  • Monday Night Supper Club | Monday, July 29 | 6-9 p.m. | El Mercado South | $10 | Munch on Tex-Mex and margaritas while enjoying sets from Barbara Nesbitt, Ben Jones, and Deer Fellow.
  • Trivia Night | Monday, July 29 | 7-9 p.m. | Punch Bowl Social | Free | Win prizes like gift cards, merch, and bragging rights at this trivia competition.
Tuesday, July 30
  • Idina Menzel | Tuesday, July 30 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $35-$150 | See a live performance from the actress and singer, best known for her roles as Elphaba in “Wicked” and Elsa in “Frozen.”
  • Leagues Cup 2024: CF Monterrey vs. Austin FC | Tuesday, July 30 | 8 p.m. | Q2 Stadium | $55-$130 | Don your verde and black to root for the home team as they take on Monterrey.
Wednesday, July 31
  • Howie Day | Wednesday, July 31 | 7-10:30 p.m. | The 04 Center | $25-$40 | Catch this singer-songwriter perform “Stop All The World Now” front to back for the album’s 20th anniversary.
Thursday, Aug. 1
  • Surfs Up! First Thursdays | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 6-10 p.m. | Austin Motel | Free | Hang ten at this summer celebration, featuring live music, pop-up markets, and shaved ice.
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News Notes
Olympics
  • The 2024 Summer Olympics are happening now in Paris, France and Longhorn swimmer Carson Foster took home a bronze medal for Team USA over the weekend. Follow along via KVUE’s coverage.
Community
  • The Downtown Austin Alliance introduced a new team — called “safety officers” — to patrol Downtown. The officers, who are not authorized to make arrests, are meant to act similarly to security guards. The program is expected to be fully staffed by October. (KXAN)
Health
  • The neurocritical care unit at Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas has doubled in size. The wing increased from 15 beds to 30 beds, serves patients with neurological disorders, and will open Tuesday, July 30 as part of a larger $280 million expansion to the hospital.
Outdoors
  • Shield Ranch Barton Creek in west Austin has been certified through DarkSky International as the first Urban Night Sky Place in the state. Shield Ranch marks Texas’ 20th International Dark Sky Place — you can also find nearby dark skies in Dripping Springs and Bee Cave.
Opening
  • Cosmic Hospitality shared a sneak peek of its upcoming third location of Cosmic Coffee at 10006 Menchaca Rd. An opening date has yet to be announced, but it will take over the former Indian Roller space and appears to include tacos.
Number
  • 50. That’s how many shopping carts volunteers pulled out of Austin’s creeks during the second annual Shoal Creek Shopping Cart Corral over the weekend. The Shoal Creek Conservancy works with stores and Austin Resource Recovery to reclaim or recycle the carts. (KVUE)
Development
  • An affordable, car-free condo development called The Ivory is in the works in east Austin. Each resident of the 53 units, which start at $220,000, will receive a free e-bike and the building will be powered by solar energy. (KVUE)
Closed
  • Taco truck Paprika is currently closed at its 6519 N. Lamar Blvd. location, citing “administrative issues” with the Austin Public Health Department. The owner said he wants to reopen, but doesn’t know when. (Eater Austin)
Sports
  • At the very last second, top 150 recruit Josiah Sharma flipped his commitment from the Oregon Ducks to UT. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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    Arts

    🎨 Art imitates life
    Creation of the Animals by Jesus Polanco
    Expect work like this one, called “Creation of the Animals,” to be on display. | Painting by Jesus Polanco, photo courtesy The Library Foundation
    Word on the street is that you’ll want to see this Art From the Streets.

    The Gallery at Austin Central Library will debut “Art From the Streets: 40 Community Artists,” a new gallery put together by unhoused or at-risk creators, running now through Sunday, Sept. 29. The gallery is free to visit and open to the public.

    Each of the 40 artists — who will attend the reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8 — will display two or three unique pieces. Artists receive 95% of the proceeds from sold work.

    Ready to add to your collection? You can also preview art from the 2024 collection and buy prints online.
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    Is your toxic trait believing that you have the makings of an Olympic athlete? Same, so here’s a tip: if an American climber wins gold (during Monday, Aug. 5-Sunday, Aug. 11), Crux Climbing Center in central and south Austin will waive initiation fees for new members and discount weekly passes to $20.24.
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