Hestia Pop-Up | Friday, Jan. 10-Wednesday, Jan. 22 | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Pershing | $150 | Indulge in a six-course meal to celebrate Hestia’s love of live fire at this pop-up.
“New World” | Friday, Jan. 10-Saturday, Jan. 11 | 8 p.m. | Long Center | $40+ | Guest conductor José-Luis Novo leads the Austin Symphony Orchestra on an exploration of music from the Americas.
Saturday, Jan. 11
Second Saturday at Good Dad Studios | 1-6 p.m. | Good Dad Studios | Cost of purchase | Shop from 100+ artists and makers in their natural habitat.
“Dog Man: The Musical” | Saturday, Jan. 11-Sunday, Jan. 12 | Times vary | The Paramount Theatre | $25+ | Follow the crime-biting sensation — part man, part dog, all hero — on the stage.
Sunday, Jan. 12
“Hot Rod” | 12 p.m. | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Lakeline | $12+ | This hilarious 2007 comedy follows a man on a mission to become an epic stuntman.
Saturday, Jan. 18
MLK Jr. Freedom Run | 7:30 a.m. | Richard Moya Park | $30+ | Lace up your shoes to honor Dr. King’s legacy through a fun run, 5K, 10K, or half-marathon.
Davon Barbour is the new president and CEO of the Downtown Austin Alliance. Barbour has served as president of the Downtown Development District in New Orleans since 2021 and will begin his new role in late February.
Eat
Houston restaurant group Sof Hospitality will open a new steakhouse in Austin this weekend. Specializing in Mediterranean cuisine — with dishes including dry-aged prime meat, crudo + tartare, and a raw bar — Aris will open on Saturday, Jan. 11 in Clarksville. (Eater Austin)
Opening
J’adore Dior. The luxury fashion house is now open at The Domain, joining a host of opulent shops like Balenciaga, Gucci, and Saint Laurent Paris.
Weather
La Niña — a weather pattern characterized by cooling sea-surface temperatures — has officially arrived. Expect a warmer and drier winter in Austin, despite the cold weather we’re currently enduring. (KXAN)
State
You now need an ID to buy a lottery ticket at a vending machine, according to the Texas Lottery Commission. The new step uses the same technology as the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. (KVUE)
Sports
The Longhorns will enter the Cotton Bowl as the underdogs tonight at 6:30 p.m. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Correction
Yesterday’s newsletter stated that families can check out toys from Toybrary for free — but that’s only a feature for members. Learn more about membership at Toybrary.
What songs make you think of Austin? | Photo by @teamscreamy
It’s no secret that Austin has a world-class local music scene — after all, this is theLive Music Capital of the World — but how many resident musicians do you have on your playlist?
We want to spread the word about our local talent, so we made you a community playlist.
Of course we’ve included the classics — Willie Nelson, Black Pumas, Jackie Venson, Spoon, Gary Clark Jr., and Shakey Graves — but we hope you find some new songs, too. You’ll find many of these artists performing at festivals like SXSW, ACL, and Austin Blues Festival.
City Editor Figi’s favorites include “Belushi” by Chief Cleopatra, “empty streets, red lights blink” by Foxtales, and “Left-Handed Lover” by Lady Dan.
City Editor Morgan recommends giving “The Ones” by Riders Against the Storm, “Making Love” by Sir Woman, and “Will I Still Bloom?” by Half Dream a listen.
Click here to add your favorite song by a local musician.
The Buy
The Buy
New car insurance. Real talk — car insurance prices are expected to jump 22% by end of year, according to a recent study. It’s worth shopping around and comparing rates on Money’s Best Car Insurance list to make sure you’re getting the best price.
Timothée Chalamet loves Austin, and I love him for it. In case you missed it, he was spotted at a Longhorns game with Matthew McConaughey last month — he mentioned his visit to Austin several times during a podcast episode with Theo Von.
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