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🗓️ Get your planner ready
Fans of the 30-year-old movie will be able to see the characters in a never-before-seen way. | Photo courtesy of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Trail
Lucky you. You just found ATXtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events in Austin each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to in March.
Festivals
Rodeo Austin | Friday, March 14-Saturday, March 29 | Don your cowboy boots and buckle up for a night of carnival rides and bull riding.
Be sure to wear green to avoid being pinched at Jack & Ginger’s.
The Prisoner Wine Co. Wine Pairing Dinner | 6:30-9 p.m. | Cork & Barrel Craft Kitchen + Microbrewery, Round Rock | $70 | Indulge in this thoughtfully curated, four-course pairing menu for a delicious evening.
“The Bachelor” Watch Party | 7 p.m. | Dainty Dillo | Cost of purchase | Cozy up by a fire pit and sip discounted espresso martinis while you watch the dating show on a big screen.
“Twin Peaks” Night | 7 p.m. | Hotel Vegas | Cost of purchase | Dress up as your favorite character in this classic TV show, partake in a cherry pie baking contest, and enjoy themed cocktails.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
Early Birds in the Garden | 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Zilker Botanical Garden | $15 | The early bird gets the worm, so join a hike with Travis Audubon and Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy experts to bird watch.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
Tia Williams: “A Love Song for Ricki Wilde” | 7 p.m. | BookPeople | $18 | The New York Times bestselling author of “Seven Days in June” will present her new novel in conversation with Ali Hazelwood.
Thursday, Feb. 27
Sports Capital of Texas Motorcycle Rodeo | Thursday, Feb. 27-Saturday, March 1 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Dell Diamond, Round Rock | Free | Law enforcement motor officers from across the US will gather to compete in speed + precision courses, but who will be crowned Mr. Rodeo?
Friday, Feb. 28
Cash Bash | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Mean Eyed Cat | Cost of purchase | Expect live music by Truck Stop Jukebox, limited edition merch, and a live raffle at Johnny Cash’s birthday party.
CapMetro launched its new Rapid lines over the weekend. Though the public transit provider originally planned to debut the routes with an all-electric fleet, the new lines rolled out with limited service + diesel vehicles instead. Officials said the full-service electric fleet is expected to debut in 12-18 months. (KUT)
Coming Soon
Taqueria 10 de 10 will open in the former home of Aviary Wine & Kitchen on South Lamar Boulevard sometime this summer. The Austin-based restaurant, which has an existing location near the Austin Convention Center, focuses on tacos al pastor. (Austin Business Journal)
Travel
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s new Yellow Garage, which will boast 7,000 parking spots + smart technology, is set to break ground on Friday, Feb. 28. It’s part of the airport’s ongoing, once-in-a-generation expansion, which we broke down for you in this guide to Journey with AUS. (KVUE)
Try This
The first holographic zoo in the US is now open in Austin. Zoocade on Middle Fiskville Road allows you to put on 3D glasses and experience a variety of “lifelike” animal encounters, like meeting dinosaurs and a herd of elephants stampeding around you. Schedule a visit.
Regional
A new, 257-acre development called Gateway at Hutto — which would feature new multifamily, townhome, and single-family builds, and ~58 acres of mixed-use commercial space — is in the works in the Austin suburb. Plans include a hotel, offices, a conference center, a lake, and retail space. (Austin Business Journal)
Mansion Monday
Why go to a cocktail bar when you can have one at home?Take a look inside this luxurious Lake Austin listing with five bedrooms, four baths, an infinity edge pool, two-story boat dock, double-sided fireplace, and moody cocktail lounge.
Sports
Should sports fans pay more attention to Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas A&M Aggies with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Wellness
Did you know Austinites can receive prescriptions for medical cannabis? And Texas Original, the state’s leading medical cannabis dispensary, makes the process easy. Here’s how.*†
Biz
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🇬🇷 A taste of Greece
Ahead of The Greek Bar’s debut, let’s dig in to the menu, beverage program, and interior design. | Photos by Jon Scotty
We spy a new hot spot.The Greek Bar, a new venture for restaurateurs and husband-and-wife duo Dimitri Karabinis and Daphne Greer, will begin welcoming guests on Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the Travis Heights neighborhood.
What’s on the menu?
Come hungry for a Mediterranean feast, from zesty spreads and shareable mezze to hearty dishes like the “Big Fat Greek Fried Chicken” and whole grilled sea bass. Plus, fill up your table with vegetable-driven sides, wine imported from Greece, handcrafted cocktails, and sweet treats like baklava and Greek donuts. Happy hour and weekend brunch are coming soon.
Peek inside
The interior, executed by lauded designer Luke Havekes, incorporates original saltillo tiles and terra cotta elements to replicate Greek tavernas. It’s anchored by a plant-adorned bar with glass lamps hanging overhead, and there’s plenty of seating on the patio of the pale blue building. Book a reservation.
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After a dinner with City Editor Figi last week, Bar Toti is at the top of my list of restaurant recommendations. If you visit, tell them we sent you, and try the muhammara, sweet corn risotto, chili roasted carrots, and la smashburgesa.
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