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‘Museum of the Moon’ orbits Austin | “Museum of the Moon,” a 23-ft-diameter model of the moon created by British artist Luke Jerram, will soon levitate above The Lawn at Domain NORTHSIDE in Austin.
Austin’s weirdest restaurant doesn’t exist | Cheeseburger bouquets, edible shoes, and Moo Deng croissants are all on the menu... but this fake restaurant is completely created by AI.
Asked
Asked
Which of these is not a street name in Austin?
A. Real Quiet Drive B. Pickle Road C. The High Road D. Nameless Road
Saint John’s Pumpkin Patch | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 2-7 p.m. | Saint John’s United Methodist Church | Free | Roam through this annual pumpkin patch, which has been running for 30+ years.
“Journeys: Stories in Fused Glass” | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 12-4 p.m. | Artworks - West 6th | Free | Explore the art of fused glass through works of artists from across Texas.
1st Annual Barktoberfest | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 3-7 p.m. | RADIO / EAST | $10+ | Watch a costume contest for dogs with a beer in-hand to benefit Night Owl Therapy, Witty Bimbo, and Hoots for Help.
F1 Closing Party with Diplo | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 10 p.m. | Mayfair Austin | $120 | The famed DJ and producer known for hits like “Genius” will perform a set at the Downtown lounge.
Plan Ahead
“The Golden Bachelorette” Watch Party | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 7 p.m. | Skinny’s Off Track Bar | Free | Enjoy half-priced frozen cocktails while you watch Joan Vassos try to find a fiancé on national television.
Conan Gray | Friday, Oct. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $29.50+ | See the Georgetown native and global star on the ATX stage with special guest Maisie Peters.
There’s still time to book your tickets for shuttles to and from the F1 US Grand Prix this weekend. Shuttles will be available with pickup spots at Waterloo Park and the Travis County Expo Center. (KVUE)
Civic
Speaking of traffic... Just a reminder as you hit the highways that the Austin Police Department’s DWI No Refusal Initiative is now in place year-round. The initiative will be enforced between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., Monday-Sunday with a focus on high-speed roadways.
Ranked
UT Austin’s campus is seeing a lot of action this weekend. No wonder the home of the Longhorns ranked No. 2 in WalletHub’s new list of the best colleges and universities in Texas for 2025.
Sports
Do the Longhorns have what it takes to decimate the Bulldogs? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Wellness
Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at Sukha Yoga would feel. Find your flow at these Austin yoga studios.
Number
$2.807. That’s how much a gallon of gas costs in Texas right now. Read more about the cost of living in Austin, including the median household income, and average cost of healthcare and groceries.
City Guide
City Guide
Historic street names in Central Austin
“The Drag” on Guadalupe Street looked a little different in 1927. | Photo by Boone via Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
Central Austin is where you’ll find most of Austin’s numbered streets, but what about those named after historical figures and happenings?
Let’s dive into the history of the center-most rectangle of the city — specifically, how the streets were named.
Barton Springs Road — This road was named after William “Uncle Billy” Barton, an early settler along the springs, who bought the surrounding land in 1837.
Lamar Boulevard — This central pathway was named for Mirabeau B. Lamar, one of Austin’s founders who chose the capital city’s location.
Guadalupe Street — A portion of this street on UT Austin’s campus is nicknamed “The Drag” because streetcars were dragged by mules on it in the late 1800s. “Guadalupe” comes from the Guadalupe River, which was named in the 1680s and honors the Virgin Mary.
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