Sit at the bar to try chains on, peruse charms, and have an employee help you customize jewelry to your taste. | Photo by ATXtoday
It’s time to sparkle. Austin-based jewelry store Loveweld has sparkling jewelry for all tastes at its new flagship store.
Founded five years ago in an Austin garage by CEO Sarah Sides, Loveweld emphasizes the memories that jewelry holds for the wearer through customization.
Whether you’re looking for a unique gift or just want to treat yourself, Loveweld gets the job done. | Photo by ATXtoday
Loveweld offers 14k solid gold and sterling silver jewelry that can be permanently welded on or worn with a traditional clasp. Its flagship location — on North Lamar Boulevard across from Book People — opens on Saturday, June 21.
To celebrate its grand opening day, the store will offer 10% off select styles, bites + bevs, local vendors, and giveaways from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Can’t wait to get welded? You can also visit Loveweld on South Congress Avenue and nine other locations across the US. Psst — the flagship store will offer unique styles not found at any other location.
Events
Events
Friday, June 20
Summer Solstice Party at Hotel Vegas | 6-10 p.m. | Hotel Vegas | $0+ | Celebrate the longest day of the year with live music, vinyl DJs, a market, and food pop-ups at this party, which has free admission until 7 p.m.
“Lucky Stiff” | Friday, June 20-Sunday, June 29 | Times vary | The Rosette Theater | $35 | This zany musical-romantic-comedy follows Harry Witherspoon as he learns he’s inherited millions of dollars — with a catch.
2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup | 9 p.m. | Q2 Stadium | $52+ | The two international teams — Guatemala and Panama — will face off in the heart of Texas.
Saturday, June 21
Puppy Yoga | 9-10 a.m. | Hotel Viata, West Lake Hills | $40+ | Get a healthy dose of puppy love and wellness in one session, plus you can add on a pool pass for extra relaxation.
Tarot and Oracle Expo | Saturday, June 21-Sunday, June 22 | 12-5 p.m. | Natures Treasures Texas LLC | Cost of purchase | Meet with deck creators, hear from speakers, get your cards read, and peruse the market during this two-day event.
How AI Works | 2-3 p.m. | Round Rock Public Library, Round Rock | Free | Let library staff bring you up to speed on how to use AI in this hands-on session.
Sunday, June 22
Juneteenth Celebration at the NCHM | 12-4 p.m. | Neill-Cochran House Museum | Free with RSVP | Reflect on historical triumphs for freedom, tour the museum, and enjoy a free lunch from Damien Brockway.
Nikki Glaser | Times vary | ACL Live at the Moody Theater | $60+ | The “Alive and Unwell Tour” will have you in stitches during two back-to-back sets.
9.3 billion. That’s how many gallons of treated water leaked from Austin pipes in 2024, according to the Texas Water Development Board. That’s 31% more than 2023 and about 110 gallons of water per connection per day. Learn about Austin Water’s “Water Forward” program to mitigate water loss. (KXAN)
Biz
An Austin-based company called Green Corridors, LLC received a presidential permit to build a railway for autonomous vehicles between Laredo, Texas, and Monterrey, Mexico. The elevated railway would be used to move goods between the two cities, and could cost up to $10 billion to build. (KXAN)
Community
The Harrison and Brittany Barnes Community Fund debuted a newly renovated basketball court at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area campus earlier this week. Harrison Barnes, power forward for the San Antonio Spurs, spent his childhood at his local Boys & Girls Club and previously served on the board of trustees.
Closed
Hamilton Pool Preserve will remain closed to swimmers through at least Friday, June 27, due to concerns over high bacteria levels and falling rocks. The preserve is still open to hikers, but visits still require a reservation. (KVUE)
Event
Soul 2 Sole International Tap Festival will be canceled this year after its $30,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant was revoked. This would have been the 25th year for the fest, held by Tapestry Dance Company in Austin, but the company is exploring other means of funding, like donations. (KVUE)
Answered
Olamaie may not have a James Beard Award, but as 40% of our readers correctly guessed, it is one of only seven MICHELIN Star-holding restaurants in Austin. Check out the other six(plus MICHELIN Recommended and Bib Gourmands).
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Post of the Day
Brad Pitt loves Austin. We’re not just saying that — that’s a direct quote from the man himself.
The actor made a surprise visit to Austin for an advance screening of his new film, “F1: The Movie,” at the IMAX theater inside the Bullock Texas State History Museum.
The star did a Q+A with Austin Monthly editor-in-chief Madeline Hollern, during which he said he visited the Circuit of the Americas in 2022 to prepare for his role, shouted out Slab BBQ & Beer, shot some T-shirts out of a cannon, and said “I love Austin.”
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I’m planning a trip to Houston to visit friends from college later this summer, and I’m definitely going to haul them to all the museums in town. If you have any recommendations for things to do in H-Town (especially the Montrose area), send them my way.
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