Hit the town to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend, but don’t forget to don your favorite green garb. | Photo courtesy Evolve Marketing
Austinites have their pick of festivities this weekend, but if you’re feeling lucky, chase the rainbow to one of these golden St. Patrick’s Day celebrations happening in and around the Capital City.
St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival | Saturday, March 15-Monday, March 17
Austin’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration will take over Domain NORTHSIDE’s Rock Rose Avenue with green beer flowing, plenty of crawfish + BBQ, bagpipe concerts, and the Leprechaun Olympics.
St. Paddy’s Day Birthday Bash | Sunday, March 16-Monday, March 17
Cork & Barrel’s fifth annual St. Patrick’s Day event features Celtic bagpipe performances, Irish step dancing, and pub fare like shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, and loaded turkey legs.
Patty’s Pop-Up | Now-Sunday, March 30
Feel the luck of the Irish all month long at The Dead Rabbit, which is decked in shamrocks, rainbows, and more festive decor.
Power Up: The Art of Video Game Music | 3-8 p.m. | KMFA Studios | $10 | Level up your knowledge of gaming music with panel discussions, interactive showcases, and live orchestra performances.
SXSBasque: Bacardí Late Night Party | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Kalimotxo | Free with RSVP | Sip $10 cocktails, eat pintxos, enter a raffle, and enjoy beats by DJ Dick Nickson.
Saturday, March 15
Lewis Howes | 7 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $40+ | Pick up new financial literacy skills from the New York Times best-selling author at the “Make Money Easy Book” tour.
Downtown Yoga & Chill | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Fareground | Free with RSVP | Unwind and relax during a yoga session in the food hall’s outdoor plaza space.
Battle Of The Bottles | 12-5 p.m. | Yamas | Free with RSVP | Head to the Greek restaurant for DJ sets, free shots, and handcrafted cocktails at this unofficial SXSW celebration.
The Austin area is in a state of extreme fire danger today and tomorrow due to strong winds, dry soil, and warm weather. Stay in the loop about the latest conditions. (KVUE)
Today Is
Holi. Austin’s largest celebration of the Hindu Festival of Colors will take place on Saturday, March 15 in Leander. Expect a colorful foam party, a 21+ Bollywood bash, a live DJ, dance performances, kid-friendly activities, and powder play.
Number
15,724. That’s how many new residents were added to Travis County’s population between 2023 and 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Zooming out, the Lone Star State’s population grew more than any other state, increasing by 562,941 people. (KXAN)
Try This
Hat Creek Burger Company launched a new burger in collaboration with Salt Lick BBQ. Stop by any of the burger joints to try the Salt Lick Burger, made with two all-beef patties, American cheese, coleslaw, and of course, Salt Lick’s barbecue sauce.
Eat
Today is Pi Day — an annual celebration of the mathematical term Pi. Satisfy your sweet tooth at Austin Public Library’s Puzzles and Pi(e) event from 1 to 3 p.m., or peruse our local pizza guide for a savory ceremony of your own.
Sports
Keldon Johnson is emerging as a rising star on the Spurs, and he’s got some impressive stats. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Wellness
Have one of these 150+ qualifying conditions? You might be able to find relief with a medical cannabis prescription. Texas Original is the state’s leading medical cannabis dispensary and makes the process of getting a prescription easy— here’s how.*†
†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.
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Feel Good
🌬️ We’re blown away
It’s not a blip — this is a rare sight in Austin. | Photo by ATXtoday
Keep your eyes to the sky — the iconic blimp is in town now through Saturday, March 15 for SXSW 2025.
Only four Goodyear Blimps still exist, and the semi-rigid airships are celebrating their 100th birthday this year by journeying around the globe. After the blimp’s visit in Austin, expect sightings in California for Coachella, Las Vegas for Wrestlemania 41, New Orleans for New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and many more destinations.
If you see the blimp, send us a photo and we may include it in an upcoming newsletter. Happy blimp hunting.
Asked
Asked
Are you participating in SXSW this year?
A. Yes, I have a badge B. Yes, I attend free events C. No, I stay away from Downtown D. I just want to see the answers
I’ve had the time of my life covering SXSW this week with City Editor Figi. Stay tuned for our festival recaps — and be sure to follow along via Instagram.
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