Find the perfect gift to express gratitude and love for the role models in your life. | Graphic by 6AM City
Shopping for a loved one? With Mother’s Day falling on Sunday, May 11, it’s a great time to give to parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Browse the gifts we think will do the trick:
Custom initial jewelry dish | $16.99 | A sweet, delicate ceramic jewelry tray you can customize with their initial.
Local pick:“Hill Country Wine Cave” - Clayton Korte | $35 | Lovers of wine, architecture, and the Texas Hill Country will be delighted to receive this monograph for their coffee table.
Weighted silk lavender eye pillow | $19.99 | A silk sleep mask and a cooling gel eye mask are included in this spa set named one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2023.
Golf practice net | $99.99 | Golfers can perfect their swing before stepping out on the course with this golf net great for backyards, basements, or even the living room.
Barefoot Dreams lounge top | $99 | There may be no better gift than something luxuriously soft, cuddly, and cozy.
Local pick:CocuSocial cooking class | $59+ | Give your loved one the gift of quality time + new skills in the kitchen by taking them to a class taught by an experienced chef.
Mom’s story book and Dad’s story book | $24.95 | Prompt them to write down memories, advice, and stories in these guided journals.
Neck + shoulders heating pad | $39.99 | This electric heat wrap helps with back pain, muscle aches, and de-stressing.
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey | $25 | You don’t have to worry about this lipstick flattering them — Black Honey is designed to look incredible (and different) on everyone.
Disconnect to Reconnect: Nature is Waiting | 6-7:30 p.m. | Barton Springs Nursery | $15 | Learn how to swap screen time for green time through an engaging session + a complimentary wine happy hour.
“Human Nature” | 7 p.m. | The Long Center | $13 | Watch this Emmy Award-nominated documentary about genetics + listen to a presentation from a leading researcher.
Friday, May 2
Embodying Presence Yoga Retreat | 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | $75 | This half-day experience includes mindful movement, a guided nature walk, a creative writing workshop, a sound bath, and light bites.
Chuckwagon Dinner and Play | 6-8 p.m. | Old Settlers Association, Round Rock | $30 | Rewind to yesteryear at this cowboy-themed dinner with eats from a Dutch oven, cobblers, ice cream, wine, and beer.
Willow Pill | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at 3TEN | $30+ | The winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” will stop in Austin on her first solo tour.
Saturday, May 3
Spring Yard Sale | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Joy Gift Shoppe | Cost of purchase | The first 50 attendees will receive a free goodie bag at this shopping extravaganza with complimentary mimosas.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta | 3 p.m.-12 a.m. | Azul Rooftop | $20+ | Expect half-priced margs, agave flights, and DJ beats at this pool party with skyline views.
This is not a drill — the 2025 ACL Festival lineup will be released at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6. Three-day tickets for both weekends will go on sale at 12 p.m. the same day. Will any of your lineup predictions come true? Only time will tell.
Coming Soon
Bojangles, a North Carolina-based fried chicken chain, has four Austin-area locations in the works. Its first restaurant in Manor is set to open by the end of the year. Georgetown and Round Rock locations are scheduled to debut in 2026, and the Liberty Hill restaurant’s opening date is yet to be determined. (Austin Business Journal)
Theater
Zach Theater has a fresh new look. Previously named ZACH Theatre, the performing arts hub unveiled its new name and logo alongside a five-year strategic plan. Its goals include investing in facility improvement, growing its training programs, developing new plays + musicals, and creating new education programs.
Travel
WestJet will no longer launch a nonstop route between Austin and Vancouver due to a “downward shift in demand” for travel. The new direct service was previously set to debut in May, but don’t fret, there are plenty of other nonstop routes out of AUS. (KXAN)
Drink
Cheers to 10 years.Zilker Brewing Company is celebrating a decade of business by introducing spirit-based cocktails to its East 6th Street taproom for the first time. The new lineup of libations — including margaritas, palomas, mules, and frozen cocktails — is available now.
Number
$101 million. That’s how much money the city of Austin needs to fund services for the city’s homeless population next year, according to Homeless Strategy Office Director David Gray. Discussions surrounding next year’s city budget will begin in July, and the final budget is expected to be adopted in August. (KUT)
Sports
What value could running back Woody Marks and safety Jaylen Reed bring to the Houston roster? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Houston Texans with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Featured Deal
Dreaming of a tropical getaway? Turn it into reality when you shop Hawaiian Airlines’ sale on select fares, like $291 from ATX to The Aloha State.*
Biz
Did you miss the chance to feature your business’s product or service in today’s feature of the 2025 Parents’ Gift Guide? Don’t worry — you can still secure your spot in time for Father’s Day. Bonus: Use code PGG2025 for 20% at checkout.
Pets
$5,000. That’s how much you may have to drop if your dog or cat tears their ACL — a surprisingly common knee injury in pets. To the rescue: pet insurance. With this plan, 90% of that cost could be reimbursed.*
Stat
540,000+. That’s how many customers choose this hearing aid when it comes time to make that decision for their loved ones. See why.*
Finance
Last chance to invest in the “Uber of mobile phones.”Mode Mobile grew 32,481% from 2019-2022, and just secured their Nasdaq ticker with plans for a potential IPO. The opportunity to invest at $0.26/share closes today.†*
Category
Try This
🍹 Sip, sip, hooray
The Corner Marg — a house secret recipe at Corner Restaurant — is $8 this May. | Photo by ATXtoday
Throughout the entire month, Austinites can enjoy half-price specialty margaritas at 12 local bars and restaurants:
Acre 41
Azul Rooftop
Bar Moxy
Caroline
Champions
Corinne
Corner Restaurant
Edge Rooftop
Otopia Rooftop
Stella San Jac
The Veranda
Upstairs at Caroline
In addition to 50% off sips, the inaugural initiative will include a scavenger hunt challenge via social media.
Once a week in May, a clue that hints at a location where $100 in Marg Bucks is hidden will be posted to each restaurant’s Instagram account. Once found, Marg Bucks can be redeemed at any participating location. On your margs, get set, go.
The Buy
Swim trunks with pockets. These quick-drying swimsuit trunks have a hidden pocket built into an anti-chafe compression liner — perfect for keeping phones, keys, and cash safe on beach days.
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