Put on your finest pirate garb to get a 10% discount. | Photos by ATXtoday
It’s the pirate’s life for us, because Downtown bar The Eleanor has been transformed into a seafaring saloon.
If nautical nonsense is something you wish, Shipwreck’d is open now through Saturday, Aug. 2. The immersive experience serves 12 original cocktails, plus shots + shareable punches, and a menu of light bites, to the tune of sea shanties.
Psst — folks who dress up as a pirate will get 10% off their tab. Here’s what we recommend:
• The “Siren’s Song” cocktail with pandan, yuzu, and neroli essence • The “White Tattered Flag,” which is served with white chocolate-coconut sauce on the rim • The charcuterie plank, which feels like lunch for a pirate (without the scurvy)
Summer Make & Take: ‘90s Crafts | 12-2 p.m. | Bullock Texas State History Museum | $9+ | Transport yourself to summer camp with hands-on activities in the museum’s lobby.
Thursday, July 3
“Phantom Thread” | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $12 | This period film follows a famous dressmaker in 1950s London.
Friday, July 4
Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic and Fireworks | 4 p.m. | Germania Insurance Amphitheater, Del Valle | $57+ | This beloved annual tradition will treat Austinites to sets from Bob Dylan, The Avett Brothers, The Mavericks, Tami Nelson, Asleep at the Wheel, and the incomparable Willie Nelson.
Saturday, July 5
Austin Metaphysical and Holistic Fair | Times vary | Nature’s Treasures Event Center | Cost of purchase | Shop for crystals, get a tarot card reading, and find wellness resources at this fair for spiritual enlightenment.
Sunday, July 6
Art Pop-Up at Kendra Scott: Pottery Painting | 10-10:50 a.m. | Kendra Scott Flagship | $35 | Join the jewelry purveyor and Inspired Minds Art Center to paint a trinket dish or whiskey tumbler.
Wednesday, July 30
Russ | 6:30 p.m. | Germania Insurance Amphitheater | $30+ | The rapper’s “Into The W!LD Tour” will also showcase Big Sean & Sabrina Claudio.
The Oak Hill Parkway construction project moved into the next phase this week, and route detours start today. Expect to see increased delays along FM 1826 and William Cannon Drive — construction is expected to end in 2026. (KXAN)
Shop
Mark your calendar, because Le Garage Sale will return to the Palmer Events Center Saturday, Aug. 23-Sunday, Aug. 24. The annual sale brings 100+ vendors into one room to sell their wares at a discount, so stay tuned for the vendor list announcement.
Closed
The Domain’s Zara location is now closed until next year as it undergoes an expansion from 11,000 sqft to 35,000 sqft. Representatives for the store said they expect to reopen in the first quarter of 2026. In the meantime, the new Urban Outfitters is open right next door. (Community Impact)
Eat
Nixta Taqueria, Oseyo, and Justine’s. Those are just a few local restaurants beloved by Adrian Quesada, aka half of Austin-based band Black Pumas. The Grammy nominee has been living in the Capital City since 1995 — check out his other picks. (Eater Austin)
Holiday
Planning to spend Fourth of July weekend at Barton Springs or Zilker Park? Austin Parks and Recreation will shuttle folks along the Zilker Loop from 12 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 4-Sunday, July 6, and you can even get two hours of free parking in the Stratford lot. (KXAN)
Open
There’s a new, lakeside event venue in Austin. Union Pointe on the Lake is now open in the former Iguana Grill space, focusing on weddings and curated celebrations. You can check out the venue at its open house on Sunday, July 13.
Sports
Texas quarterback Arch Manning showed some love to his teammates over the weekend. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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🛟 Sip ‘n’ splash
This heat is ruff, am I right? | Photo courtesy Kitty Cohen’s
Boozy drinks aren’t the only bodies of water in ATX bars.
If you’re looking for a fun, new way to cool off this summer, these watering holes provide much-needed pools during the hottest months of the year.
Kitty Cohen’s | This ATX establishment had a pool before it was trendy. Situated in the center of its Palm Springs-inspired outdoor patio, the shallow pool is perfect for sitting on the edge with a frozen cocktail in-hand.
Cosmic Pickle | The south Austin location of this coffee shop, open-air bar, and wildlife habitat has a brand new Cowboy Pool to dip into, and there’s no pass required.
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I think I was a pirate in another life, because I had a blast at Shipwreck’d. It gave me similar vibes to Oga’s Cantina at Disney World — I love a theme.
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