Austin’s 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists | From a celebrity pastry chef to a new Laotian American restaurant, several Austinites are up for one of the culinary world’s highest honors.
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Asked
What’s the name of the small snow pellets that fell in Austin during this week’s winter storm?
Test your knowledge of local news in ATXtoday this week through a friendly game of trivia.
A. Stellar dendrites B. Capped columns C. Ice pellets D. Graupel
Round Top Winter Antiques Show | Saturday, Jan. 25-Sunday, Jan. 26 | Times vary | Round Top, Texas | Cost of purchase | Clean out the trunk of your car, put on your cowboy boots, and gear up for a weekend of treasure hunting.
Freddo’s Anniversary | 9 a.m.-11 p.m. | Freddo ATX | Cost of purchase | It’s happy hour all day at the South Congress party featuring live bands, free food + drink samples, and raffle prizes.
Beyond Booze Fest | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Swift Fit Events | $15+ | Taste non-alcoholic beverages, listen to an influencer panel, and network with fellow Austinites at this alcohol-free festival.
Le Garage Sale | Saturday, Jan. 25-Sunday, Jan. 26 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Palmer Events Center | $12+ | Unleash your inner fashionista at this local shopping experience where every rack is a sale rack.
Sunday, Jan. 26
Yoga in the Beerhall | 10-11 a.m. | Central Machine Works | Cost of purchase | Bring your own mat to flow through a Vinyasa class before enjoying brunch and drink specials.
Monday, Jan. 27
“The Bachelor” Watch Party Premiere | 7-9 p.m. | Victory Lap | Cost of purchase | Walk down a red carpet to enter this themed party with complimentary champagne, food + drink specials, and “The Bachelor” bingo.
Friday, Jan. 31
Hans Zimmer | 7:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $300+ | This Grammy- and Oscar-winning composer will bring his talent to the ATX stage.
Have you tried Too Good to Go? The app created to combat food waste gives customers access to surplus foods from local restaurants or grocers at a discounted price. Here in Austin, spots like SusieCakes, Whole Foods, and Walton’s Fancy and Staple participate on the app.
Sports
52% of single Dallas Cowboys fans would choose a Super Bowl win over finding true love, according to a recent study by Wetten that surveyed 2,000 single NFL fans. If you’re part of the 48% who prefers love over a big win, check out these local date ideas.
History
The moon just landed a spot on the World Monuments Watch’s list of at-risk historical sites. Specifically, the remnants of early moon landings were identified as in need of preservation. See the global map of other watch sites.
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$50,000. That’s one of the bonuses Instagram is offering creators of short-form videos. We’re not doing it for the cash — we just want to keep you informed. (The Verge)
Listen
Tune in at 6 p.m. tonight to watch the Dallas Stars take on the St. Louis Blues, and get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Stars with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
City Guide
City Guide
🍸 Sippin’ pretty
Happy hour at Freddo ATX saves you $2 on any cocktail or alcoholic drink. | Photo by ATXtoday
We’re raising a glass and toasting to local sip-worthy spots shaking things up in the happy hour department.
Think:deals on drafts, half-off cocktails, and majorly discounted bites.
Here are 30+ places with amazing food + drink specials around the Capital City.
Gina’s on Congress | Daily, 3-6 p.m.
Stop inside this cozy Downtown bistro for 50% off the snack and cocktail menus during happy hour.
Ski Shores Cafe | Wednesday-Sunday, 4-6 p.m.
Whether you boat or drive, this beloved locale serves up 50% off burgers, wings, and select cocktails.
TenTen | Daily, 4:30-6 p.m.
This Downtown happy hour has it all: good eats and deals on cocktails, wine, beer, and sake. Psst — don’t skip the chili salmon skewers, spicy tuna, and lychee martini.
In case you missed it, we compiled some of the best musicians, bands, and singers set to take the stage in the Live Music Capital of the World this year. Check out 45 concerts to put on your 2025 calendar.
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