Located in the former Austin Eastciders Taproom, Stargazer is a great place to work or bring friends for a nightcap. | Photo by ATXtoday
The Capital City has no shortage of masterful baristas, aromatic roasts, and foamy lattes. If you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops in ATX.
La La Land Kind Cafe | This Dallas-based coffee shop with a central ethos of kindness is known for its colorful drinks, avocado toast, and white + yellow atmosphere.
Later Gator Coffee Co. | There are 20+ flavored syrups to choose from at this coffee trailer, plus, the cups have a cute little gator mascot on the sides.
Stargazer | This day-to-night coffee shop and bar is a great place to work or play, as it is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Try the “Lunar Landing” cocktail and don’t miss the on-site food trucks.
MLS All-Star After Dark | 9:30 p.m. | C-Boy’s Heart & Soul | Free | D-Madness and Grooveline Horns will provide the tunes just hours before the All-Stars game begins.
Dinner Cinema Series: “Pretty Woman” | Wednesday, July 23-Thursday, July 24 | 6-8 p.m. | The Loren Hotel Austin | $65+ | Enjoy the classic film with a multi-course, themed menu from Nido.
Thursday, July 24
An Evening with Holly Jackson | 6 p.m. | BookPeople | $39 | The bestselling author of “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” will debut her new novel: “Not Quite Dead.”
Friday, July 25
“Jaws” Screening | 6-8 p.m. | Desert Door Distillery, Driftwood | Cost of purchase | Celebrate Shark Week with a screening of “Jaws” at this Hill Country Distillery — show up between 3 and 6 p.m. for 50% off certain frozen drinks.
Saturday, July 26
Hot Wheels Legends Tour | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Walmart Supercenter | Free | One of the largest car shows in the world will bring life-size Hot Wheels, collector cars, and 100+ unique vehicles to one spot in search of the next Hot Wheels car.
Sunday, July 27
Chris Isaak | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $45+ | It’s not a “Wicked Game” — the Platinum-selling musician and Lifetime Achievement Award-winner will perform his tunes in ATX.
Plan an unforgettable Labor Day Weekend at this local resort
Presented by Omni Barton Creek
Labor Day Weekend is your last chance to savor summer in style. | Photos courtesy of Omni Barton Creek
Close out summer on a high note with two unforgettable nights of music, flavor, and Texas Hill Country charm.
Over Labor Day weekend, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa invites Austinites to wind down with local bites, artisan finds, and soulful sounds. Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect:
Friday, Aug. 29 | Barton Creek Live | Kick off the holiday weekend with the resort’s signature concert series. This year’s Labor Day headliner is Cory Morrow, a Texas country favorite known for his high-energy shows and heartfelt lyrics. Rising star Jade Marie Patek will open the evening, so be sure to arrive early to grab a good seat and enjoy an evening of live music under the stars set against 4,000 acres of scenic Hill Country backdrop.
Sunday, Aug. 31 | Barton Fest: Labor Day Edition | Wrap up summer at an open-air celebration of local music, art, and flavor. Sip and shop your way through artisan vendor booths, sample bites and sips from Hill Country breweries, wineries, and distilleries, and enjoy a live performance by Ruthie Craft. Skip the line and purchase food and drink tickets online before the event.
Austin FC and the 4ATX Foundation debuted a newly refurbished soccer pitch at Huston-Tillotson University last week. The field allows student-athletes to practice on campus next to a mural painted by local artist Rex Hamilton.
Concert
Lukas Nelson will bring “The American Romance Tour” to the Paramount Theater for two nights this fall. Joined by special guest Laci Kaye Booth, the GRAMMY-Award winning musician will take the stage on Monday, Sept. 29 and Tuesday, Sept. 30. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 25.
Coming Soon
Residents of Bee Cave will soon get their own Trader Joe’s at The Shops at the Galleria. The new store is one of 30 upcoming locations across the country that are “opening soon.” (Austin American-Statesman)
Ranked
Good news if you’re fresh out of university — the Austin-Round Rock metro area is the No. 4 best place for recent college graduates to find work. According to a study by ADP Research, Austin ranked highest for starting wages for those entering the workforce.
Edu
T-minus 28 days until Austin ISD students return to the classroom, but some districts go back to school as early as 20 days from today. If you’re looking to make the most of the rest of summer with the kids in your life, check out our guide to kid-friendly activities in town. (KXAN)
The Word
Y’all. The Southern second-person plural has taken over the nation, especially Gen Z, and linguists credit migration patterns with its spread. Plenty of other languages + cultures have second-person plural, and while the origin of “y’all” isn’t clear, it’s become a common word across the US. Y’all are going to want to read this one.(NPR)
Listen
The Longhorns are the favorites to win the SEC Championship, according to the SEC Media Preseason Poll. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Local restaurants Maie Day and Sway Thai are joining forces for a culinary extravaganza, called “Sway Daies,” this weekend.
The MICHELIN-recommended chophouse and lauded modern Thai restaurant will serve three collaborative dishes and a cocktail out of Maie Day, including a NY strip and chocolate cake served with sweetened condensed milk. Plus, the final night of the event will feature a night market + DJ set.
Meet the anywhere, anytime outfit — your go-to look to finish out the summer. Grab the complete outfit below for under $150:
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Seeing Grouplove perform for MLS All-Stars Week over the weekend was a ton of fun, but the double rainbow that took over the sky was arguably the star of the show.
