Peek inside the future of light rail in Austin | Austin’s first light rail project is slated to open in 2033, featuring a bridge over Lady Bird Lake and planned connections to the airport.
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Free Crawfish Saturday | 12 p.m. | Kitty Cohen’s | Free | Eastside Boilers will provide the free mud bugs, while Kitty Cohen’s will serve up ice cold beer buckets, frozen drinks, and spritzes.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire | Saturday, Jan. 18-Sunday, Jan. 19 | Times vary | The Moody Center | $20+ | Bring the kiddos to see a show filled with fantastical trucks like the Bone Shaker, Gunkster, Tiger Shark, and Skelesaurus.
11th Annual Sonic Guild Ball | 5:30-10 p.m. | The Long Center | $24+ | Wear your “Austin chic” attire to this charitable gala with live music performances from some of the Capital City’s best local bands.
Get Fit! 2025 | 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | Ballet Austin | Free | Take a free Pilates, barre, cardio dance, or ballet class during this free day of fitness at the Downtown studio.
Monday, Feb. 3
Justin Timberlake | 7:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $61+ | The “Suit & Tie” singer will bring “The Forget Tomorrow” World Tour to the Capital City.
Wednesday, March 26
“Hamilton” | Wednesday, March 26-Sunday, April 6 | Times vary | Bass Concert Hall | $15 | Do not throw away your shot to see this instant classic on the stage.
On average, homes are selling for 2.82% below asking price in Austin, putting our city at No. 30 on this list of metros where homes are selling for the most under asking price. Check out how much it costs to live in Austin compared to the national average.
Travel
Valentine’s Day getaway, anyone? According to Expedia, January and February are two of the cheapest months to travel — you can spend 15% less on flights and 45% less on hotel rooms compared to summer rates. Perhaps now is a good time to plan that road trip to Houston. (New York Times)
29 years old. That’s the average age of newlyweds in Texas. If you’re tying the knot (or want to throw one heck of a party), we have some venues in mind. (Axios)
Tech
Time is ticking for TikTok’s demise. The clock app will be removed from the US App stores on Sunday after the Supreme Court upheld a ban on the platform. Don’t fret just yet — you can still scroll (albeit less mindlessly) through ATXtoday’s Instagram feed of new local coffee shops, exciting updates, and plenty of memes.
Sports
Can the Texans beat the Kansas City Chiefs this afternoon? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Houston Texans with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
City Guide
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🧺 This little Austinite went to market
The Texas Farmers’ Market at Mueller got a new home with the opening of the Branch Park Pavilion last year. | Photo by ATXtoday
We love eating local, so we’ve rounded up eight farmers markets in the Austin area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and all the local vibes.
ACTIVE Wear laundry detergent — refresh your gym clothes with this scientifically formulated enzyme blend that removes the lingering smell of sweat and body odor. It’s free from phosphates + each bag can wash up to 90 loads.
I am really suffering from cedar fever these days, and I know many of y’all as sneezy as well. We compiled a list of at-home techniques (not to be misconstrued as medical advice) to help you survive the worst of the season.
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