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📺 Austinites on the small screen
Keep your eyes peeled for Uber Eats commercials featuring none other than Austin’s Matthew McConaughey. | Photo by All-Pro Reels via OpenVerse
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will face off in Super Bowl LIX this weekend, and though we won’t see any Texas teams in the game, there will be plenty of Austin representation in the commercials.
Not only that, but Glen Powell will rock a long, blond wig for Ram Trucks during this year’s ad breaks.
Suffice to say, some of Austin’s most famous residents will grace your TV screens this weekend. While we have you, let’s take a peek at some other Austin icons’ Super Bowl commercial appearances.
Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta | 6 p.m. | Blue Owl Brewing | $55 | Chef Erin leads this hands-on class where you’ll learn to make shrimp Alfredo from scratch.
Thursday, Feb. 6
Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández | 7:30 p.m. | The Long Center | $24+ | Music, dance, and costumes in Mexican folklore from pre-Columbian civilizations are brought to the modern era in this performance.
Friday, Feb. 7
Ikebana Demonstration | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Zilker Botanical Garden | Free with RSVP | Learn the Japanese art of ikebana flower arranging at this demonstration + practice session.
Saturday, Feb. 8
ACL Live’s Community Day | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | ACL Live | Free | The venue’s first-ever Community Day allows guests to tour the facility, listen to live music, and enter to win tickets to upcoming shows.
The Moth Project | 7:30 p.m. | The Long Center | $29+ | This acclaimed duo invites you to come along on a journey of moths and humans in front of a big screen.
Tuesday, March 4
“Funny Girl” | Tuesday, March 4-Sunday, March 9 | Bass Concert Hall | $35+ | See this musical the way it was intended: on the big stage.
Enjoy the warm weather while it lasts. High temperatures will soar to 87º this Saturday, Feb. 8, but cooler weather will return on Sunday. The 10-day forecast calls for temperatures hovering from 41º to 61º through Thursday, Feb. 13. (KVUE)
Concert
Now is not the time to “Tighten Up” those wallets. The Black Keys will perform their “No Rain, No Flowers” tour on Saturday, June 7 at the Moody Amphitheater with special guest The Heavy Heavy. Get tickets starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 7.
Development
A new, mixed-use development with more than 452,500 sqft of apartment space across 387 units is slated for construction on South Lamar Boulevard. SoLa Mixed Use, the development’s current name, will also contain 102,000+ sqft of office space and 4,400+ sqft of retail. (Austin Business Journal)
Outdoors
Hamilton Pool Preserve is currently closed to swimmers due to high bacteria levels and falling rocks. It could reopen as early as Thursday, Feb. 6, and swim reservations are still available through March. (KXAN)
Edu
Austin Community College will begin offering classes out of Lockhart High School on Monday, Feb. 17, starting with English Composition, Intro to Psychology, Texas State and Local Government, and Effective Learning Strategies. Get registration info.
Try This
An Austin startup called Jubilee’s Flavored Milk will soon debut shelf-stable, no-sugar-added flavored milk on its website and Amazon. Expect flavors made with vegetables like chocolate chip cookie, strawberry shortcake, and banana cream pie. (Austin Business Journal)
Listen
Luka Dončić wasn’t the only recent Mavs trade — Quentin Grimes was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Caleb Martin. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Sports
The 2025 ATX Open — Austin’s only pro-level women’s tennis tournament — returns to Westwood Country Club from Saturday, Feb. 22 to Sunday, March 2. Watch some of the biggest names in the sport compete, including US Open finalist and top-10 player Jessica Pegula. Reserve tix.*
Eat
Calling all King Cake lovers: Craving Mardi Gras magic? From boudin-filled delights to Chantilly-style indulgence, this King Cake Guide has you covered. Discover bakeries, cafes, and markets serving up the sweetest (and most unique) creations in Southwest Louisiana. Can’t visit? Many ship right to your door.*
Health
Discover unparalleled speech clarity with this advanced, state-of-the-art hearing aid. Featuring a sleek, discreet German design, it ensures crystal-clear speech + sound with minimal background noise. Try the 45-day, no-risk trial.*
Shop
If your favorite part of Super Bowl Sunday is watching the commercials, we’ve got just the thing for you: commercial bingo cards. Bonus: This is the perfect prize for the winner.*
Category
Food
🍳 Brunch a bunch
We enjoyed Serenade’s whipped chevre spread while gazing out at the sunny 2nd Street District. | Photo by ATXtoday
Brunchin’ ain’t easy but it’s necessary.
Whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs, fried chicken and waffles, or mind-blowing bloody marys, the options can get as overwhelming as the lines at times.
Luckily, you have us to scout things out.
Serenade American Brasserie | 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily | 200 Lavaca St.
Enjoy blue crab benedict with an espresso martini in the indoor-outdoor dining room, or people-watch while sipping bubbles with French toast on the patio.
Pecan Square Café | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday + Sunday | 1200 W. 6th St., Ste. B
Expect rotating menus at this seasonally inspired kitchen, which has a modern rustic interior and specializes in Italian and French influences.
Fifth Street Diner | 6 a.m.-2 p.m. daily | 506 San Jacinto Blvd.
This restaurant lets you have the option of diner coffee and buttermilk pancakes, an espresso martini + duck and waffles, or anything in between.
“El Camino” by The Black Keys is one of my all-time favorite albums. By the way, you may be able to score free tickets through Moody Amphitheater’s ticket giveaway program.
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