Don’t forget to explore all the photo ops when you stop by. | Photo courtesy the Broadway Sing-Along Bar
Calling all theater kids (and theater kids at heart). Do not throw away your shot to visit the pop-up Broadway Sing-Along Bar, a 21+ experience open now through Sunday, Aug. 3 at Wanderlust Wine Co. on Shady Lane. Here’s what you should know before you hit the stage.
Each $20 ticket comes with a welcome cocktail. Our favorites on the themed menu were the “Ozmopolitan” and the “Phantom of the Operum.”
Let the memories live again. There will be plenty of photo ops, so you’ll want to dress on-theme.
Do you hear the people sing? Because karaoke starts at 9 p.m. nightly.
Drag queens will perform themed shows on the weekends.
Events
Events
Monday, June 9
An Evening with Linsey Miller | 6 p.m. | BookPeople | Free with RSVP | The author’s new novel, “That Devil, Ambition,” is a dark academia fantasy.
James Arthur | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $45+ | The British singer-songwriter is taking his new album, “Pisces,” on the road with special guest The Army, The Navy.
Tuesday, June 10
Alex Warren | 7 p.m. | Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater | $149+ | You know what’s cheaper than therapy? A ticket to the “Cheaper than Therapy” tour.
“The Night of the Hunter” | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $12 | This 1955 Summer Classic Film Series installment is the only film directed by actor Charles Laughton.
Wednesday, June 11
El Paso Chihuahuas vs. Round Rock Express | 7:15 p.m. | Dell Diamond, Round Rock | $13+ | It’s $1 Hot Dog Night at the ballpark, so eat as many as you like while you cheer on the home team.
Thursday, June 12
Brand New | 8 p.m. | The Moody Center | $55+ | The “Seventy Times 7" band is back on their reunion tour.
Wednesday, June 25
Austin Asian American Film Festival | Wednesday, June 25-Sunday, June 29 | Times vary | AFS Cinema | $15+ | Tune in for five days of independent films made by the Asian and Asian American diaspora.
The first-ever Austin PBS Day. District 4 council member José “Chito” Vela and Austin PBS leadership will proclaim the new holiday today. You can celebrate by tuning into the local station’s new programming.
Community
East Austin’s Givens Neighborhood Pool reopened over the weekend after six years out of commission. The pool initially closed in 2019 due to leaks, but came back with a lap lane pool, a zero-entry pool, a diving board, bathhouses, and more. (KXAN)
Listen
Turn up the tunes — Spotify shared its predictions for 2025’s song of the summer, including tracks by Lorde, Lady Gaga, and Charli xcx. If you’d like to add some local flair to your playlist, we recommend these songs by artists with ties to Austin.
Read
Pizza Hut’s Book It summer reading program now has an accompanying app. Parents can download the app to set goals, track progress, and redeem rewards (like pizza) for their kiddos. Adults hoping to take part in some summer reading of their own can check out these books written by local authors.
Drink
What’s your favorite beer? If it’s Coors, you’re not alone. Data shows that it’s the most popular beer in Texas. (Visual Capitalist)
Travel
Sorry, your Costco membership won’t get you past TSA. You’ll have to get your REAL ID like the rest of us... but pick us up a rotisserie chicken if you’re already making a Costco run. (WHAS11)
Sports
Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons have big expectations to fill in the upcoming season. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Shop
Which medical cannabis products are available in Texas? From gummies and tinctures to chocolates, Texas Original offers an extensive line of medical cannabis products for patients in the Texas Compassionate Use Program. Pro tip: Don’t forget to peep the Lone Star state’s first RSO medical cannabis line.†‡*
The Goddess of Liberty has exaggerated features for a reason. | Photo courtesy of the Bullock Texas State History Museum
There’s always something new to learn about ATX, and we want to share some of our favorite fun facts with you.
These 35 interesting tidbits will have you winning “Jeopardy!” in no time.
Nature
Austin’s urban forest is made up of ~67 species of trees and is worth roughly $12.4 billion — meaning that’s how much it would cost to replace them.
History
The statue on top of the Capitol building is named the “Goddess of Liberty” and she’s... a little weird-looking. Her features are intentionally exaggerated to create a trick of the eye that makes her look proportional from the ground.
Culture
Local band Asleep At The Wheel has played every single ACL Music Festival.
City
Austin is one of 22 other places in the US that are also named “Austin.”
Austinites
Willie Nelson didn’t begin to grow out his hair and beard until he moved to Austin in the 1970s.
The perfect athleisure tennis dress, available in summer colors like pink sorbet, iconic black, and heated red. Our favorite part: A built-in medium-support shelf bra and built-in shorts with a pocket.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
I’m on the lookout for some locally made jewelry (especially rings) and original art, so I visited the first Hyde Park Summer Market over the weekend. Send me some of your favorite artisans and silversmiths so I can share the love.
‡Texas CUP License No. 0005. Please note: Legalities in your state may vary. Texas Original advises consumers to read the company’s terms and conditions. Patients must consult a physician and receive a prescription to purchase medical cannabis products. The information about providers and services contained in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by ATXtoday.
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