19th Annual Trunk Show | Saturday, May 24-Monday, May 26 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Natures Treasures of Texas | Cost of purchase | Get the first pick of new inventory — including home decor, jewelry, and crystals — from the International Gem Show.
“Julius Caesar” | Saturday, May 24-Sunday, May 25 | 8 p.m. | Zilker Hillside Theater | Free | Bring your picnic blankets to watch this drama produced by Austin Shakespeare unfold under the stars.
Key Glock | 8 p.m. | The Moody Center | $51+ | The rapper from Memphis will bring the “GLOCKAVELI Tour” to the ATX stage.
Sunday, May 25
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.
Rooftop Day Party | 4-9 p.m. | Speakeasy | $23+ | Hookah and bottle service will be available at this rooftop party with hip-hop + R&B music.
Chief Cleopatra | 7:30 p.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Co. | Cost of purchase | This Austin-based musician has graced the ACL Festival stage, so don’t miss your chance to see a free show.
Monday, May 26
Ascension Seton CapTex Tri | 7 a.m. | Auditorium Shores | $219+ | Swim Lady Bird Lake, bike through Downtown Austin, and run through Butler Park during this ultimate fitness test.
Saturday, June 7
Monster Jam | Saturday, June 7-Sunday, June 8 | Times vary | The Moody Center | $53+ | Get ready for a wheelie awesome time as you watch 12,000-pound trucks rev up the dirt.
$3.08. That’s the projected national average price for a gallon of gasoline heading into Memorial Day weekend — 50 cents lower than last year’s average. If you’re taking a trip out of Austin this weekend, you’ll likely pay less because gas in Texas is below the national average. (GasBuddy)
Read
“My Friends” by Fredrik Backman, “Atmosphere” by Taylor Jenkins Reid + “Don’t Let Him In” by Lisa Jewell. Those are three of the summer’s most-anticipated books, according to Goodreads data. Head to an Austin bookstore to pick up a copy or crack open other local recommendations. (People)
Film
Itching to see “Jurassic World Rebirth” when it comes out this summer? Good news for those of us who like to save money — starting Wednesday, July 9, AMC Theatres will offer AMC Stubs Rewards members 50% off adult movie tickets on Wednesdays. Become a member + find AMC theaters in Austin.
Arts
We have “American Gothic” at home. That’s something more people may say after Samsung acquired the rights to ~50 works from the Art Institute of Chicago, now available for download on Samsung Smart TVs — it also has pieces from the MOMA + the Met. But can they compete with our local art museums?
Sports
The Mavericks have a guard problem — could a trade for Derrick White solve their issue? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
City Guide
City Guide
💸 These experiences are priceless
Nicknamed “Barking Springs,” the free area right beside Barton Springs Pool allows pets, snacks, and drinks. | Photo by ATXtoday
Locals love Austin for its endless options of things to do on any given day, but it can also be easy to rack up a big bill in Bat City.
Sometimes, you need to go back to the basics, and thankfully, Austin is oozing with free activities. Here are 25+ local ventures that won’t cost you a dime.
Outdoors
Hit the pool. Nearly every day is a pool day in ATX — swim for free at one of the city’s many oases.
Your favorite summer find during Amazon’s Memorial Day sale. Note: Deals subject to change.
⭐ With 40% off Sloosh pool floats, you’ll be bobbing in the water with back and head support.
⭐ Take 36% off women’s sun protection shirts, great for blocking UVA + UVB rays during summer hikes, pickleball games, and beach walks.
⭐ Deck out the patio with 46% off solar-powered outdoor string lights.
It’s a busy weekend for this City Editor — I’ll be out and about for the Austin Greek Festival(which costs just $5 for admission) before heading to Hot Luck Fest. I hope to see y’all there.
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