The history behind Eeyore’s Birthday Party | Beloved festival Eeyore’s Birthday Party will return to Pease District Park for its 60th celebration in honor of the gloomy donkey today.
Sunset Valley ARTFEST 2025 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Toney Burger Center, Sunset Valley | Cost of purchase | Browse ~100 vendors offering unique, handmade art at this fest, which also features live music, kids activities, and food trucks at the 17th Annual festival.
Greater Austin Book Fest 2025 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Austin Central Library | Free | Head to this literary celebration to meet 70+ local authors, get books signed, shop for new reads, and sit in on various panels + workshops.
Hampton Water Rosé Tour Austin 2025 | 1-4 p.m. | Multiple locations | Free | Wear pink and raise a glass of rosé at participating businesses: RedFarm, Hotel ZaZa Austin Downtown, and The Well.
Fish Shop Pop-up | 6 p.m. | LoLo | Cost of purchase | Experience Fish Shop, an upcoming seafood restaurant, before its debut at this pop-up with fish sandwiches, crab rolls, Caesar salads, and “shop chips.”
Linkin Park | 7:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $47+ | Join the rock band as they tour with the “From Zero” album.
Sunday, April 27
The Austin Flea | 12 p.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Co. | Cost of purchase | Hunt for vintage treasures and shop handmade goods at this pop-up market with jewelry, artwork, candles, textiles, bath products, and more.
Field Guide Festival | 12-5 p.m. | Fiesta Gardens | $140+ | Celebrate local farmers and the food they grow at this event featuring live talks, kid-friendly programming, artisan vendors, and, of course, lots of food.
H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday | 1-5 p.m. | Texas Science & Natural History Museum | Free | Explore the museum’s fossils, meteorites, and wildlife exhibits at no cost on the fourth Sunday of each month.
Thursday, May 15
Bark in the Park | Times vary | Dell Diamond, Round Rock | $13+ | Take your pup to the ball game while you enjoy ticket specials and discounted beer.
Sunday, May 25
Home Bartending 101 | 12-2:30 p.m. | The Roosevelt Room | $70+ | Channel your inner mixologist and learn how to make craft cocktails.
Strawberry + Cream Pebbles. That’s the new cereal flavor from Post, the brand behind Fruity Pebbles. You can look for it on grocery store shelves, but if you’re in a berry mood, you can see what’s in season at a local farmers market.
Number
96 million. That’s how many Americans are bird watchers, according to a survey from the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Check out the NYT’s birdwatching tips before heading out on a local hiking trail known for bird sightings. (New York Times)
Tech
A new study suggests that adults over 50 who use smartphones may experience lower rates of cognitive decline. Yet another reason to subscribe to ATXtoday. (The Guardian)
Sports
Mavs fans weren’t the only ones stunned by Luka Dončić’s trade — NBA players were too. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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STAG owners say the mural is self-explanatory. | Photo by @climbingcastles
One of our all-time favorite galleries? Austin itself.
ATX is home to a number of meaningful murals and pieces of street art. Today, we’re sharing where to find art that really paints a picture of our city.
“Tau Ceti,” 201 E. 2nd St. | By Josef Kristofoletti
Climbing 103 ft, or 10 stories high, this spectrum of colors was created in 2018.
“Willie For President,” 100-130 E. Elizabeth St. | By Jacqui Oakley, Erick Montes, and Joe Swec
Located on the side wall of STAG Provisions for Men, this tongue-in-cheek mural was completed in 2016.
“Austintatious,” 453 W. 23rd St. | By Kerry Awn, Tommy B., Rick Turner, and Jim Franklin
This snapshot into 1974 Austin comes with a certain nostalgia. It surrounds Stephen F. Austin holding armadillos and reveals more and more detail the closer you get.
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Sustainable shopping isn’t just good for the Earth, it can be super fun. The fact that you can pour your own candles (into whatever vessel you heart desires) is living rent-free in my head — learn about how to shop low-packaging in ATX.
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