O. Henry Museum Pun-Off World Championships | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Brush Square Park | Free | It’s all pun and games at this quirky, longstanding local competition with live music + a silent auction.
Austin Witchfest 2025 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Palmer Events Center | $15+ | Stop by for a day of shopping, rituals, divination, entertainment, and more in celebration of witchcraft.
Cedar Park Kite Festival | 3-7 p.m. | Lakeline Park, Cedar Park | Cost of purchase | Let your kite soar in the sky at this kid + dog-friendly event with food truck eats and live music.
Lucy Dacus | 7 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater | $33+ | Catch the “Forever Is A Feeling” tour in the Capital City.
Sunday, May 11
Mother’s Day Celebration | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | $18 | Sip cocktails, eat snacks from Spread & Co., and paint a one-of-a-kind mug at this rain-or-shine celebration.
Mother’s Day Clay & Bouquet | 2-4 p.m. | Ceramigos | $75 | Celebrate the holiday by learning to make clay bowls and flower frogs over light brunch bites + beverages.
Afternoon Tea: Celebrate with Mom | 4-5:30 p.m. | Central Market - North Lamar | $70 | Celebrate mom while learning about tea, sampling scones + macarons, and sipping a selection of brews.
Thursday, May 15
Ramy Youssef | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $38+ | See this comedian shine onstage ahead of the release of his new Netflix series with Will Ferrell.
Friday, May 16
mike. | Friday, May 16-Saturday, May 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater | $28+ | The platinum recording artist will bring two nights of tunes to the outdoor music venue.
Ailurophile. According to linguists, the word that means “cat lover” is one of the most beautiful in the English language. If you’re an Ailurophile yourself, check out adoptable cats at Austin Pets Alive! (Word Smarts)
Drink
Budweiser. That’s the most popular big beer brand in Texas, according to a Google Trends study conducted by Wine Enthusiast. If that’s not your preferred drink, you can always find more ways to fill your glass in Austin by exploring happy hour deals at local bars.
Outdoors
Looking for a spot to soak up the sun (or laze in the shade)? This tool allows users to find cafes in the sun or in the shade at different times of day — simply type in an address and look around. We think it’s the perfect supplement to our outdoor dining guide.
Tech
Visa and Mastercard just unveiled an AI agent that can shop and buy on its user’s behalf. Sounds nice if you’re the kind of person who always forgets to get more toilet paper, but can it enjoy a sunny day at the one of these local farmers markets? (TechCrunch)
Sports
Is Texas’ newfound transfer talent enough to win it all? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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🌹 Date with destiny
Warning: these romantic outings will have your date saying “I love you so much” by the end of the night. | Photo by ATXtoday
Kids, this is the story of how I met your mother, and it was all thanks to ATXtoday.
Whether you’ve met “the one” or are hoping to impress someone new, we’ve got 35 local date night ideas that are legen — wait for it — dary.
For the ones who like to play games (just not with your heart)
Fuel your competition with cider and go head-to-head in Skee-Ball, air hockey, and pinball at Cidercade.
If you’re really hoping that it works out
Find your zen through a heated yoga class at TruFusion Austin. Bonus: your first class is free.
If you want an “old fashioned”-style date
It’s a classic for a reason — see a film or a show while sharing popcorn at The Paramount Theatre.
With summer right around the corner, we’re stocking up on lightweight linen essentials made by small businesses and sold on Etsy. Two of our favorites include this New Jersey-made shirtdress and this relaxed fit tee available in 40+ colors.
City Editor Morgan and I will attend the Paramount Gala tonight in support of one of the most iconic venues in town. Did you know the Paramount Theatre was originally called the Majestic Theatre?
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