Little-known perks at the Austin Public Library | Having fun isn’t hard when you have a library card. You can check out space, tools, educational programs, entertainment, seeds, and more with an Austin Public Library card.
A brief history of Austin’s iconic Driskill Hotel | The oldest operating hotel in Austin and historical landmark set the stage for our growing city in 1886 and continues to host visitors more than a century later.
Asked
Asked
In its early days, the Driskill Hotel had an entrance that was exclusively for women. Why?
A. To protect female guests from potential gunfire B. To avoid getting muddy shoes and dresses C. To enter modestly, away from cigar smoke and course language D. To help women make a glamorous and surprising entrance
Books and Bees Festival | 1 p.m. | Bee Cave Public Library | Free | Check out the buzz at Bee Cave’s annual book festival, with activities for both adults and kids.
The Amazing Acro-Cats: Keeping it Weird in Austin | Saturday, April 12-Sunday, April 20 | Times vary | Rollins Theatre | $42+ | This purrformance stars a troupe of talented house cats who ride skateboards, balance on balls, and play instruments.
Squirrel Fest | 4-10 p.m. | Pease Park | Free | Head to Austin’s oldest park for a day of family-friendly activities, live music, and food and drink vendors.
Indie Meme Film Festival | Saturday, April 12-Sunday, April 13 | 6-10 p.m. | AFS Cinema | $15+ | Tune into South Asian cinema and Q+As with five days of screenings and events at the 10th annual festival.
Sunday, April 13
Downtown Yoga & Chill | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Fareground | Free | Unwind and relax during a yoga session with fellow Austinites in the food hall’s outdoor plaza space.
Sunday Funday | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Torchys Tacos - Mueller | Cost of purchase | Eat tacos, design your own trucker hat, shop a vendor market, and listen to a live DJ.
Monday, April 14
Austin Organic Gardeners May Meeting | 6-8:30 p.m. | Zilker Botanical Garden | Free with admission | Learn about using roses for healing + culinary purposes before making some honey infused with the flower.
BookPeople Presents: An Evening with Stephen Harrigan | 7 p.m. | BookPeople | Free with RSVP | The author behind “Sorrowful Mysteries” will celebrate the book’s release in a conversation with Bret Anthony Johnston.
Keep your eyes to the sky tonight to catch a glimpse of the “Pink Moon” — but no, it won’t be a different color. April’s full moon has the rosy nickname because the month is associated with spring flowers. See what’s in bloom by strolling through one of Austin’s parks.
Eat
McDonald’s McDouble meal, Taco Bell’s Luxe Box, and Wendy’s Biggie Bag. Those are three budget-friendly meals from fast food chains named in Parade’s Top 10. If you’d rather eat local without breaking the bank, check out meals under $10 in the Capital City.
Number
$5. That’s how much a Mega Millions ticket will cost you now, up from $2. According to Mega Millions, the costlier ticket could get you bigger prizes; previous $500 winnings would now be $1,000-$5,000. You could buy ~333 margaritas from De Nada Cantina with that money. (CNN)
State
Wondering where the most beautiful place in Texas is? According to Travel and Leisure, it’s the Guadalupe Mountains. Don’t get us wrong, we love the mountains, but have they ever floated the San Marcos River?
Sports
Should the Spurs pursue hiring former Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone? He could be in the team’s future. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Featured Deal
Texas Cannabis Clinic is offering $40 off your appointment with code 6AM40 now through Thursday, May 1. A TCUP card provides legal protection and doctor-supervised medical cannabis via telemedicine, and Texas Cannabis Clinic makes the process easy. Take their quick eligibility quiz + book a consultation.†*
City Guide
City Guide
🌮 In queso emergency
Tyson’s Tacos is here to satisfy your cravings 24/7. Yes, really. | Photo via @tysonstacos
Will it be corn or flour?
In Austin, little is held more dear than the taco. Whether you’re a regular taco connoisseur looking for a new spot, or just getting to know our local taco scene, here are 30 restaurants with excellent tacos to try.
Cisco’s Restaurant, Bakery and Bar, multiple locations | Price per taco: $3.50+
The cafe’s east Austin spot is a picturesque place to spend an afternoon.
Cuantos Tacos, 1108 E. 12th St. | Price per taco: $2.25+
Don’t be afraid to order a few of these Mexican-style street tacos, which are about two-to-three bites each.
Granny’s Tacos, 1401 E. 7th St. | Price per taco: $3.50+
This beloved local taco truck is known for its generous portion sizes, scratch-made salsas, and expansive menu.
Tyson’s Tacos, 4905 Airport Blvd. | Price per taco: $2.85+
Not only are Tyson’s Tacos cheap and tasty, this taco joint is also open 24/7.
A targeted red light therapy device — use it to help accelerate wound healing, ease muscle soreness, target cold sores and fever blisters, soothe achy finger joints, and more.
My college friends and I meet for an annual reunion during the summertime in San Marcos. What are the most important stops during the trip? Thanks for asking.
We always make sure to visit Blue Dalia Bistro for brunch. We never miss floating on the river, followed by Patio Dolcetto for drinks.
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