Let’s find your crew. | Photo provided by Red River Cultural District
Friendships are key to feeling connected to your community and living a fulfilling life. However, it can be challenging to make friends as an adult, especially if you’re new to the city.
Don’t fret, we’re here to help you out. We’ve compiled a guide to fostering new friendships in the Capital City, including clubs, classes, apps, and activities.
One of the best ways to make friends is to surround yourself with people who have similar interests. Whether that be an artistic hobby like painting or photography or learning how to grow fruit — there are classes you can join.
19th Annual Austin Polish Film Festival | Now-Sunday, Nov. 10 | Times vary | AFS Cinema | $0+ | Head to the theater to see a variety of Polish films — comedies, dramas, documentaries, and more — with English subtitles.
Friday, Nov. 8
Bob The Drag Queen | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $44+ | The RuPaul’s Drag Race season 8 winner will blend comedy, crowd work, music, and entertainment at this 18+ show.
Danae Hays | 8 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $35+ | Expect southern accents and parodied country music from this comedic musician.
Festival of Good | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Goodnight Ranch Amenity Lawn | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the fall season with food trucks, live music, and local vendors.
Books, Brews & Goats | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Jester King Brewing | Cost of purchase | Hear from authors, listen to live music, swap books, do crafts, and see goats at this fundraiser for the Dripping Springs Community Library.
Sunday, Nov. 10
Blanton All Day: A Feast for the Eyes | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Blanton Museum of Art | $20+ | See live music performances, listen to expert talks, engage in art activities, and bring your own picnic to eat on the lawn.
Austin ISD’s Proposition A passed and Jose Garza was reelected as Travis County District Attorney. Click here for the most up-to-date election results, including the latest in the race for Austin mayor. (KVUE)
Open
Loudmouth, a new pizzeria from the team behind Paperboy, opened on Rosewood Avenue yesterday. The restaurant is located in the historic Haynes-Delashwah House, featuring indoor dining, an outdoor lawn, a shaded patio, and a children’s play area.
Outdoors
The Hill Country Conservancy will celebrate phase one of the Violet Crown Trail’s completion from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will include guided hikes and bike rides, chalk art, live music, and more. (CultureMap Austin)
Closed
Genuine Joe’s Coffeehouse, a local fixture on West Anderson Lane since 2005, shuttered at the end of October. According to the owner, the cafe’s closure is due to an upcoming redevelopment project, and the building is scheduled for demolition in February. (KXAN)
Cause
Austin Pets Alive! has taken in 140+ dogs and cats — both injured and healthy — from the Bastrop Animal Care Service, due to the Hudson Fire east of Bastrop. Learn how to help, either by fostering or donating.
Sports
Get your horns up, Austin. The Texas Longhorns ranked No. 5 in the first college football playoff rankings. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Try This
If you need a mid-month pick-me-up (because same), then we’re going to let you in on a little secret: The ultimate wellness experience awaits Austinites at Mokara Spa. Featuring luxe amenities and signature treatments, this spa is dedicated to relaxation + rejuvenation. Book a treatment.*
Wellness
Did you know? You can get a medical marijuana prescription online by following three simple steps. See if you qualify + get connected to treatment options with help from Texas Original, a Texas-based licensed medical cannabis dispensary.*†
†Please note: Legalities in your state may vary. Texas Original advises consumers to read the company’s terms and conditions, consult a physician before trying products, start only with small amounts, and to not consume products before driving or before a drug test. The information about providers and services contained in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by ATXtoday.
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Arts
🔆 Let’s glow to the creek
Creek Show has been brightening the night in Austin for a decade. | Photo by ATXtoday
Waller Creek will soon glow in the light of fantastical art for Creek Show 2024, which runs Friday, Nov. 8 through Saturday, Nov. 16.
For its 10th anniversary exhibition, Waterloo Greenway called upon alumni artists to create illuminated masterpieces like floating eyes, a glowing sea skeletal creature, an interactive school of fish, and more. Take a peek at the preview here.
Before you head to the creek, here are a few things to keep in mind:
The event runs nightly from 6 to 10 p.m. and requires an online reservation to attend. Tickets are available now, and all proceeds benefit Waterloo Greenway’s community programs.
Each night at Creek Show has a special theme or event, like a Veterans Day experience, a night featuring free general admission, a “Vodka for Dog People Night” presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and special vendor markets. View the schedule to plan your visit.
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