Chow down on wings, burgers, and dirty fries at Victory Lap’s watch party. | Photo courtesy of Victory Lap
The countdown to the big game is on. If you haven’t locked in your watch party plans for Sunday, Feb. 9, consider this your ultimate guide to Super Bowl LIX happenings in Austin.
Here are our first-round picks for game day gatherings, food + drink specials, and takeout offerings.
Victory Lap, 504 W. 24th St.
It’s sure to be a packed house at this beloved sports bar on Super Bowl Sunday — and for good reason. Drink specials include $6 jug juices, $12 liquor pitchers, $5 beer boots, $12 six packs, and $3 Jell-O shots.
Heydey Social Club is a perfect spot for football fans and those just tagging along for the vibes.
Photo by Garrett Smith
Heydey Social Club, 721 Congress Ave.
Cheer on your team in style at this rooftop bar with a large projection screen and panoramic skyline views. Specials include a whole roasted lechon (aka pork belly) + taco station, plus $5 beers and margaritas.
Brewery Bingo Night | 7 p.m. | Blue Owl Brewing | Cost of purchase | Gather your friends, grab a pint of sour beer, and play a free bingo game at the east Austin brewery.
Saturday, Feb. 8
Blanton All Day: It Takes Two | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Blanton Museum of Art | $20 | Bring a buddy to the museum for a full day of programming, including live music performances, guided activities, and talks from art experts.
Austin Water Lantern Festival | 3:30-7:30 p.m. | Lake Pflugerville, Pflugerville | $29+ | Enjoy food truck bites, live music, and thousands of lanterns glowing in the night sky.
Sunday, Feb. 9
Family Day: Lunar New Year | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum | Free with RSVP | Celebrate with dance performances, sculpture scavenger hunts, crafts, and storytimes.
Super ChiliBowl Cookoff | 1:30-10 p.m. | Regal Rooms | $10 | Cook or taste chili while watching the game and enjoying music from local band Mayeux & Broussard — the top three chili cook-off winners will receive a cash prize.
After standing tall for nearly a decade, a mural of Willie Nelson on East 7th Street was demolished. The art was part of an abandoned building that once housed a bar called Mug Shots and was deemed structurally unstable. (KXAN)
Coming Soon
Local convenience store Quickie Pickie plans to open a second location within Congress Lofts, an upcoming mixed-use development in the St. Elmo District. It’ll be a spot for locals to grab grocery items, sip craft beer, and eat breakfast tacos + sandwiches on a patio. (CultureMap Austin)
Biz
Via 313 Pizzeria raised some new dough to the tune of $32.5 million. The Austin-based restaurant chain will use the money to fund 20+ new locations over the next three years. (Austin Business Journal)
Concert
Tickets are on sale now for Cactus Cafe’s 45th Anniversary Concert Series, which kicks off today and runs through Saturday, Feb. 22. The listening room + bar on UT Austin’s campus will host a variety of local musicians, from rock band West 22nd to R&B singer Sir Woman.
Festival
We’re not jokin’ around — Moontower Comedy Festival’s full lineup and schedule is here, and it’s stacked with talent. Chris Distefano, Pauly Shore, and Grace O’Malley are just a few of the comedians set to hit a stage in Austin come Wednesday, April 9-Saturday, April 19.
Community
Leadership Austin’s second annual conference on Friday, Feb. 28 will bring movers and shakers together to discuss the future of Central Texas. You’re invited to join the conversation — register to attend the all-day event.
Sports
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💌 February favorites
Fill your February with festivities using our recommendations for drinks, eats, and activities. | Photos by ATXtoday
City Editor Morgan here. City Editor Figi and I are always on the hunt for the best eats + activities the Capital City has to offer, all so we can bring you top-notch recommendations.
Here are a few of my favorite things we’ve tried over the past month and our top picks for things to do in February.
See “Les Misérables” at Bass Concert Hall
After attending the opening night of this award-winning musical, I’ll be singing “One Day More” until further notice. Grab tickets to see the show through Sunday, Feb. 9, and get excited to see Lindsay Heather Pearce (a former Elphaba from “Wicked” and “Glee” cast member) as Fantine.
Eat brunch at Teddy’s Restaurant and Bar
Thank you, Teddy’s, for my newfound love of huckleberries. The state fruit of Idaho and Montana is the star of the show on the newly launched brunch menu of this southwestern bistro.
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