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How to have a “brat” summer in ATX
A slime green graphic with the word "austin" in black in the middle, in the same font as "brat."
Slime green is so Julia right now. | Graphic by ATXtoday
Slime green word salad. Viral TikTok dances. Ghoul Coffee Company’s “brat” matcha. Your Gen Z + Millennial relatives calling you “so brat.”

It’s been a “brat summer” whether you knew it or not, so we’re here to explain what it means and how to get in on the fun before flannels and pumpkin spice lattes take over.

Released on Friday, June 7, British singer Charli xcx’s album “brat” debuted at #3 on the Billboard charts. Its 15 tracks examine existential topics like womanhood, family, and insecurity — all with an electric veneer of dance pop partying. In essence, to be a “brat” is to be yourself, flaws and all, while still having fun.

City Editor Figi here — my favorite track is “Von dutch.” Now that you’re caught up on the lingo, here are five events to live out your very own “brat summer” in the city.

Pro tip: local print shop Feels So Good’s Brat Bag and House Every Weekend shirt makes accessorizing a breeze.
a graphic reading "austin and it's the same but it's brat summer so it's not." in the brat font on a white background.

It’s never too late to make this summer a “brat” summer.

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Club xcx | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 10 p.m. | The Ballroom @ Spiderhouse | $15-$20 | Once this night is over, you’ll want to rewind and live it all over again.

Brat Summer | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 9:30 p.m. | Swan Dive | $13 | You’ll be bumpin’ that hyperpop all night.

Brat Rave | Friday, Sept. 6 | 9 p.m. | Empire Garage | $20-$25 | Celebrate Charli xcx’s club classics and other party girl anthems.

Brat Summer: A Charli xcx Dance Party | Friday, Sept. 13 | 10 p.m. | The Sunset Room | $18 | Put on your brattiest outfit and hit the dance floor to send off summer in true Charli xcx fashion.

Hyperpop Hell Party | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 9 p.m. | Parish | $10-$150 | Hear all of “brat” front to back followed by other pop music.
Asked

Wait, what does that mean?
Do you know what “ate,” “flop,” “period,” and “so Julia” mean? Channel your inner “brat” and match the trending term with its definition.
That's common sense, I fear
 
Events
Monday, Aug. 12
  • August Asanas: Monday Meditations | Monday, Aug. 12 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Zilker Botanical Garden | $6-$8 | Start your day in the garden with a series of yoga poses and a guided meditation session.
  • WWE Monday Night RAW | Monday, Aug. 12 | 6:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $25-$225 | WWE stars Iyo Ksy and Kairi Sane vs. Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark will compete during this match.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
  • “The Matrix” | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $12 | Watch this film and then decide — will it be the red pill or the blue pill?
  • Summer Sunset Series: Yoga and Coldplunge | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Republic Square | Free | Join in on a sunset vinyasa flow taught by instructors from YTX Yoga followed by a refreshing dip.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
  • Is For Lovers & Hawthorne Heights | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 4 p.m. | Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater | $38 | The “Ohio Is For Lovers” band is bringing the rock tunes to town for their 20th anniversary.
  • Cirque Du Soleil: “Songblazers” | Wednesday, Aug. 14-Sunday, Aug. 18 | Times vary | Bass Concert Hall | $43-$123 | Be wowed by acrobats and live music performances celebrating country music.
Thursday, Aug. 15
  • 4th Annual Austin Arts Mixer | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 5-7 p.m. | KMFA Classical 89.5 | Free | More than 30 Austin organizations will gather to share information about their upcoming projects.
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Plan Ahead

🎉 Let the good times roll in historic downtown Conroe
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Sponsored and produced by the Friends of Conroe, Inc. nonprofit, this event is held during the second full weekend of October each year. | Photos provided by Visit Conroe; GIF created by ATXtoday team
Something to look forward to this fall? The Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival: A can’t-miss weekend sure to laissez les bon temps rouler.

Held Oct. 11-13, this family-friendly event features a jam-packed lineup, including:
  • Live music from artists like Josh Ward + Wayne Toups
  • Arts, crafts, and food vendors
  • Community + educational exhibits
  • A pageant and carnival
  • And, of course, catfish
Snag weekend or single-day tickets and head to Conroe (~two hours away) for the 35th annual celebration.
Let the countdown begin
News Notes
Opening
  • New pickleball courts are coming to west Austin and Round Rock. The Picklr’s west Austin location will feature 11 pickleball courts, a pro shop, and outdoor surfacing — Round Rock’s will feature the same amenities with eight courts. Both locations are scheduled to open this fall. (Austin Community Impact)
Development
  • A new, $1 billion data center is in the works in Taylor. After receiving unanimous approval from Taylor City Council for incentives, Austin-based Blueprint Projects expects to begin a three-stage construction plan in July 2025, delivering 135,000 sqft of space. (Austin Business Journal)
Award
  • Austin-based Birria Queen’s Birria Seasoning Bombs won the grand prize in the H-E-B Quest for Texas Best. The second prize winner was local brand Certified Country Lemonade. Both Austin brands will soon be available on H-E-B shelves.
Number
  • $7.5 million. That’s how much Austin Community College received in funding to go toward expanding its semiconductor program. ACC was the only community college out of 18 institutions — including UT Austin — to receive the grant, which comes from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. (KXAN)
Festival
  • The Texas Book Festival released a sneak peek at its upcoming lineup. The festival — which will take place Saturday, Nov. 16-Sunday, Nov. 17 — includes appearances from Rumaan Alam, Malcolm Gladwell, Rachel Khong, Claire Messud, and more.
Legacy
  • Local attorney Pete Winstead died at the age of 84 last week. Winstead, a UT Austin and Stanford grad, was appointed by George W. Bush to be the first chair of the Texas Turnpike Authority in 1997 and served on many prominent boards around Austin. (Austin American-Statesman)
Sports
  • Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones isn’t rushing to sign CeeDee Lamb again before the preseason. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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    🎉 Let’s get this party started

    The 2024 Front Festival will take over iconic venues later this month
    A large outdoor gathering is shown with people sitting on blankets and low chairs, facing a large projection screen displaying the words "Front Festival." The event takes place at night under tall trees, with the screen and a speaker illuminated by lights. The atmosphere is relaxed and communal, as attendees enjoy the event in a natural, open-air setting.
    Get ready for four days of local events celebrating women and LGBTQ+ creatives in Austin and Texas. | Photo by Jinni J via Future Front Texas
    Future Front Texas’ third annual music and film fest, Front Festival 2024, is taking over Austin later this month. Ready to celebrate? Get out your calendar.

    Opening Night Swim | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 7-10 p.m. | The Line Hotel | Swim around to a DJ set by Hierba Malita and check out installations by local artist Hard Shapes.

    Independent Film Showcase | Friday, Aug. 30 | 7-11 p.m. | The Contemporary Austin-Laguna Gloria | Enjoy a community picnic + watch shorts by local women and LGBTQ+ filmmakers.

    Independent Music Showcase | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 7-11 p.m. | Cheer Up Charlies | Pop band Pam Reyes, pop-punk band Never, pop-rap artist promqueen, and Latin-pop musician p1nkstar will perform.

    Official Daytime Pool (After) Party | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 1-5 p.m. | The LINE Hotel | Close out the festivities with poolside DJ sets from SUPERMCN4STY and Fairy Aries.

    Want to attend them all? Weekend passes start at $40, while single tickets cost $10-$15.
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