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Editor’s Note
Hey, Austinites — kind of different to read on a Saturday, huh? We’re excited to now be sending six days a week, sharing the biggest news and events to help you plan your weekend, and even more of the ATXtoday content you know and love.
 
Top Stories
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The top seven fastest-growing companies | 123. That’s how many Austin-based businesses are on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, which ranks the fastest-growing companies in the nation.

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How difficult is it to buy a home in Austin? | Whether you’re planning your next move or just love scrolling Zillow, NBC’s home buyer index might help you keep better tabs on the Austin real estate market as it shifts from month to 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.

Where you can participate in the 2024 Front Festival | Put on by nonprofit Future Front Texas, the festival celebrates women and LGBTQ+ makers in Texas with markets, concerts, screenings, and pool parties.
 
Events
This Weekend
  • Paramount Estate and Vintage Poster Sale | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 10 a.m. | The Paramount Theatre | Cost of purchase | Take home some memorabilia from shows of Austin’s past like autographed posters, rugs, vases, furniture, and more.
  • Cirque Du Soleil Songblazers | Now-Sunday, Aug. 18 | Times vary | Bass Concert Hall | $43-$123 | Be wowed by acrobats and live music performances celebrating country music.
  • Pan African Film Festival in Austin | Now-Sunday, Aug. 18 | Times vary | AFS Cinema | $60 | The festival from Los Angeles returns to Austin for the second year with a variety of acclaimed films.
  • OTOKO x Rosaluna Pool Party | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 3-6 p.m. | South Congress Hotel | $30 | Dip in the pool and enjoy Downtown views, a DJ set by Suxxy Puxxy, and specialty bites + drinks.
  • Santana and Counting Crows | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 7 p.m. | The Moody Center | $40-$500 | Spend the evening at the “Oneness” tour.
Plan Ahead
  • Full Moon Swim | Monday, Aug. 19 | 5-10 p.m. | Austin Motel | Free | Take a dip at one of Austin’s most iconic pools under the full moon.
  • Sierra Ferrell | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 7 p.m. | Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater | $33 | It’s not just “In Dreams” — the singer-songwriter will perform the “Shoot For the Moon” tour in Austin.
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News Notes
Eat
  • Fig Italian Kitchen & Bar celebrated its grand opening at 3403 S. Lamar Blvd. yesterday. The restaurant, helmed by Michelin Plate awarded chef Cole Fitzgerald, specializes in fresh pasta, woodfired pizza, seafood, and modern takes on traditional flavors.
Festival
  • The second annual Fridge Fest — hosted by Austin-based meme account @dudefridges — is happening tonight at Superstition ATX. Guests can expect free bites + bevs, mini fridge raffles, limited-edition merch, and a Minute Maid VIP lounge. Tickets start at $25.
Open
  • We may be in the heat of summer — but we’re feeling festive about Lala’s South Pole opening this week. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
Jobs
Legacy
  • It takes a village, as they say. As proud Austinites, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died.
Sports
  • As Longhorn football season approaches, you may need to brush up on your SEC knowledge + get to know UT Austin’s new opponents. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the SEC with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
     
    City Guide

    ❤️ We found love in a local place

    It’s a date: 35+ date ideas in Austin
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    Warning: These romantic outings will have your date saying “I love you so much” by the end of the night. | Photo by ATXtoday
    Kids, this is the story of how I met your mother, and it was all thanks to ATXtoday.

    Ok, so maybe that’s not exactly how the 2000s sitcom went, but if Ted Mosby had consulted us for date night ideas, we could’ve shaved the show down to two seasons (and saved his kids a lot of time).

    Regardless, whether you’ve met “the one” or are hoping to impress someone new, we’ve got 35 local date night ideas that are legen — wait for it — dary.

    For the ones who want a night out on the town

    If the way to their heart is through their stomach

    • Head to a food truck park and get the first, second, and third courses from different trucks.
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