The Driskill’s tea ceremony will also provide photo keepsakes to remember the event. | Photo courtesy of The Driskill
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 11, and we’re ready to celebrate.
You supply the moms (or grandmas, mother figures, and anything in-between) and we’ll bring the agenda. Here are some local happenings that moms are sure to love.
Eat
L’Oca d’Oro | Bring the whole family for a $55 per person brunch, starting with a family-style antipasti course with six different bites, followed by a special menu consisting of tiramisu sourdough pancakes, bucatini al limone, or smoked brisket Florentine lasagna. Make a reservation.
Relax
Lake Austin Spa Resort | Gift mom a half or full day to herself in the tranquility of this Hill Country retreat, where she’ll have access to massages, spa treatments, steam rooms + pools, lunch, and plenty of quality alone time.
Experience
Mother’s Day Tea at The Driskill | Dress to impress for a posh afternoon on the Grand Mezzanine, where ticket-holders will be treated to scones, finger sandwiches, and plenty of sips. Reserve your seat for $145 per person.
“El Otro Oz” | 7 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $20 | Snag tickets to this Mexican folk-infused musical inspired by “The Wizard of Oz.”
Wednesday, May 7
The Sweet and Sour Tour | 6 p.m. | BookPeople | Free with RSVP | Join five authors in the mystery + thriller spheres for a panel discussion and book signings.
Meet The Winemaker: The Carpenter Collection | 6-8 p.m. | Vintage Wine Storage | $95 | Erik Acherman of Jackson Family Wines will guide attendees through a tasting highlighting award-winning wines by Chris Carpenter.
Thursday, May 8
SFC’s Farm to Plate | 6 p.m. | La Zona Rosa | $425 | Celebrate 50 years of the Sustainable Food Center with chef-curated tastings, local wine pairings, music, and a live auction.
Dingo Boots Concert Series | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at 3TEN | $10+ | Don your cowboy boots to hear Valley Flower + Nick Taylor in concert and take a dance lesson from Double or Nothing Two-Step.
Wednesday, May 14
“Moulin Rouge! The Musical” | Wednesday, May 14-Sunday, May 25 | Times vary | Bass Concert Hall | $35+ | Pop the champagne and prepare to be entertained during this musical mash-up extravaganza.
ACL Festival teased potential upcoming performers with a series of postcards sent out to fans. Redditors shared their postcards, hinting at appearances from Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Role Model, Empire of the Sun, and Latin Mafia.
Travel
Delta Air Lines will launch a new nonstop route between Austin and Palm Springs, California, starting in November. Flights to the Sonoran Desert city will run daily at 11 a.m. and depart for Austin at 12:07 p.m. Keep that in mind for Coachella 2026.
Biz
The Moody Center will expand access to the Moët & Chandon Impérial Lounge for the first time since the venue’s opening in 2022. A small number of new memberships are now available for purchase and include priority access to events, VIP parking, a private entrance, and more.
Concert
Here’s some “Mystical Magical” news — singer Benson Boone will bring his “American Heart” tour to the Moody Center on Friday, Sept. 19. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 9.
Opening
Burlington Coat Factory will take over both of Austin’s former Joann Fabric and Crafts spaces on Sunday, June 1. The discount clothing retailer currently has six stores, soon to be eight, in the Austin area. (Austin Business Journal)
Announced
The Drop-In, aka The Long Center’s free summer concert series, will return on Thursday, May 22 and feature weekly shows through mid-August. The local lineup includes Nané ft. Quentin Arispe, Mama Duke, Blakchyl, Geto Gala, Superfónicos, and many more performances on the 3D-printed stage.
Shop
Zadok Jewelers has a new showroom open at The Domain. It’s the second location for the family-run, Houston-based fine jeweler, which supplies brands like IWC Schaffhausen, Panerai, Rolex, Jaeger Le-Coultre, BVLGARI, and its own in-house collection.
Sports
The Longhorns have a new quarterback transfer on the roster: Matthew Caldwell. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Seasonal
Your summer social calendar just got an upgrade, Austin. Thanks to Omni Barton Creek’s fun lineup of can’t-miss events, Austinites don’t have to go far for fun in the sun. Explore the calendar of events and book your stay. Hint: Summer has never looked so good.*
Plan Ahead
Manifest your best summer yet: Score this rare ~$1,000 travel card bonus and plan your dream beach vacation in a hydrangea-enveloped coastal mansion worthy of a cameo in “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” (Swoons.)*
A tropical vacay doesn’t have to cost thousands. For a limited time, shop Hawaiian Airlines’ sale on select fares, like $291 from AUS to Hawai‘i.*
Featured Deal
To celebrate Small Business Week, we’re offering small business owners 20% off purchases in our Self-Service Ad Portal. Use the discount code SMALLBIZ at checkout through Sunday, May 11.
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💼 Let’s get down to business
Whether you work remotely or just need a change of pace, Switchyards gives you a place to get work done. | Photo courtesy of Switchyards
The folks behind Switchyards, a 24/7 “neighborhood work club” coming to Austin soon, want to make going to the office work for you.
Whether you’re an early bird or you like to burn the midnight oil, the Switchyards team says working at one of their clubs is like being a member of a country club, but without the high price tag.
Some quick facts about Switchyards clubs:
250 memberships will be available.
Members have 24/7 access to the space.
Membership grants access to all work clubs across the country.
Members get free locally roasted coffee, thanks to partnerships with local shops.
Phone booths, meeting rooms, and deep work spaces will be available at no extra cost.
Support small businesses from across the globe with one-of-a-kind products from Etsy. We love this customizable burger stamp for leveling up summer grill outs. Bonus: The artisan seller also offers a custom ice stamp so you can elevate upcoming cocktail nights.
I have an enormous emotional stake in the ACL lineup (which comes out at 9 a.m. today), so I want to give a special shoutout to everyone who helped us predict it. Fingers crossed my predictions come true, but I’ll be there either way, of course.
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