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Let them eat king cake
Indulge in Mardi Gras foods like housemade king cake, oyster po’boys, and barbecued shrimp at Uptown Sports Club. | Photo by Kim Light Pearson
We may not be in the Big Easy, but that doesn’t mean we can’t laissez les bons temps rouler in Austin.
Check out a few local restaurants and bars that will bring Bourbon Street vibes to ATX.
Lil’ Easy | Friday, Feb. 28-Tuesday, March 4
Get a taste of New Orleans by ordering a table full of boiled crawfish, oysters, frozen daiquiris, and king cake for you and your crew.
Cabana Club | Saturday, March 1
Fill up on gumbo and see who wins the cook-off, drink discounted hurricanes, make your own masquerade mask, compete in a costume contest, and take a dip in the pool.
Enjoy the warm weather this weekend by sitting poolside while peeling and eating crawfish.
Photo courtesy Kitty Cohen’s
Kitty Cohen’s | Saturday, March 1
Crawfish from Eastside Boilers is free during this “Fat Tuesday pregame,” but be sure to be in line before 11 a.m. (when doors open) if you want to secure a table.
Hayden Redwine Album Release Party | 4-8 p.m. | Allens Boots | Free | The singer-songwriter from West Texas will release his new album “Spade” at a party with complimentary THC beverages and a full lineup of musical performers.
The Robert Cray Band | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $25+ | The GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist and singer will serenade Austinites on his 50th anniversary tour.
Saturday, March 1
Festival of Learning 2025 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Branch Park Pavilion at Mueller | Free | Bring your kiddos to explore activity booths at this event highlighting unconventional learning opportunities in Austin.
Surf By Surf East | Saturday, March 1-Sunday, March 2 | Times vary | Drinks Backyard | $15+ | This festival celebrating surf music will feature performances by 20 bands, BBQ eats, and a local vendor market.
3rd Annual Makers Market | 1-4 p.m. | Asian American Resource Center | Cost of purchase | Shop for handmade goods like ceramics, baked goods, and candles from a lineup of Asian American makers and artists.
Sunday, March 2
Texas Independence Day Chili Cook Off | 12-5 p.m. | Jester King Brewery | $10+ | Taste chili and vote for your favorite, shop a vendor market, and listen to live music while drinking craft beer.
Edge City Austin | Sunday, March 2-Friday, March 7 | 4-8 p.m. | Hotel Magdalena | $350+ | Discover the latest on AI, biotech, and community design at this weeklong conference with hands-on workshops, daily workouts, and discussions.
ROLE MODEL | 7 p.m. | Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater | $245+ | The singer-songwriter’s “No Place Like Tour” tour will stop in Austin with special guest Debbii Dawson.
New parking fines will go into effect tomorrow. Infractions like failing to pay for a metered space and parking in an intersection or within 30 ft of a stop sign will increase to $75. Plus, new violations like blocking a bike lane or EV charging station will be implemented.
Community
Keep your cool. Barton Springs Pool will close for its annual routine maintenance Saturday, March 1-Friday, March 14, and Deep Eddy Pool will follow suit Saturday, March 29-Friday, April 18. Consider the closures your sign to take a dip in one of the city’s other year-round pools.
Austinite
CBS Austin morning news anchor Fred Cantú — better known by locals as “Uncle Fred” — will soon retire after 45 years of news broadcasting in the Capital City. The 69-year-old journalist said he plans to spend the extra time caring for his wife. (Austin American-Statesman)
Listen
The Rangers will play their home opener on Thursday, March 27 — but which pitcher should start the season? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Rangers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Drink
Shake things up with a trip to the Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room. Book a tasting or experience, and stick around to try their amazing cocktails. Don’t forget to do a little shopping while you’re there.*
Number
3. That’s how many steps it takes to get a prescription for medical cannabis in the Lone Star State. See how the process works and if you qualify for this wellness treatment.* †
†Texas CUP License No. 0005. Please note: Legalities in your state may vary. Texas Original advises consumers to read the company’s terms and conditions. Patients must consult a physician and receive a prescription to purchase medical cannabis products. The information about providers and services contained in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by ATXtoday.
The Buy
The Buy
An at-home golf simulator. Get back in the game before golf season starts with $100 off a Phigolf Home Golf Game Simulator, which comes with a sensor that can fit into your own clubs and 38,000+ GPS-mapped golf courses to play. Fun fact: It was successfully funded on Kickstarter.
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