Fans of the 30-year-old movie will be able to see the characters in a never-before-seen way. | Photo courtesy of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Trail
Lucky you. You just found ATXtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Austin each month.
Concerts
Regina Spektor | Tuesday, Aug. 5 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $88+ | Hey, remember that time Regina Spektor came to Austin? The singer’s “Midsummer Daydream Tour” is better live than “On The Radio.”
Several big artists are set to perform at ACL Live at The Moody Center this summer. | Photo via @michaelstarrrocks
For the fam
Jurassic Quest | Friday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 10 | Times vary | Palmer Events Center | $31+ | Kids will have a dino-mite time excavating fossils, training a raptor, and stepping back in time at this traveling event.
Festivals + fairs
Le Garage Sale | Saturday, Aug. 23-Sunday, Aug. 24 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Palmer Events Center | $12+ | There are sales galore at this warehouse of clothing racks from hundreds of brands.
Sports
2025 Texas Roller Derby | Sunday, Aug. 31 | 6 p.m. | Palmer Events Center | $34 | It’s the Calvello Cup Championship between the Cherry Bombs and the Rhinestones at this bout.
Jessie Murph | Tuesday, July 29-Wednesday, July 30 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $45+ | The Alabama-raised singer-songwriter’s “Worldwide Hysteria Tour” will also bring Jorjiana to her genre-bending stage.
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.
Scotch with Kith and Kinfolk | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Kinfolk Lounge & Library | $64+ | Your ticket will include a guided tasting of four hand-selected premium scotches in an intimate setting.
Thursday, July 31
Floating Sound Bath with Magical Flutes | 6-9 p.m. | 111 Martins Cove, Cedar Park | $18 | Need to destress? Try floating in the water at a mansion while a professionally trained flutist plays calming music.
“Weird Al” Yankovic | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $50+ | Get “Bigger and Weirder” on the renowned parody artist’s concert experience.
Friday, Aug. 1
“Jesus Christ Superstar” | Friday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 10 | Times vary | McCullough Theatre | $54+ | This instant-classic play, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is a story of love, betrayal, and redemption told through 1970s rock.
Saturday, Aug. 2
Brit Floyd | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $34+ | Fans of Pink Floyd won’t want to miss this show, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of “Wish You Were Here” with a laser show.
Tesla Inc. struck a $16.5 billion deal with Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. to get semiconductor chips from the soon-to-open factory in Taylor, according to an announcement from Elon Musk. The agreement is expected to last through 2033. (Austin Business Journal)
Watch
Local restaurant Industry Eastside was featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” last week. Chef-owner Harlan Scott starred in an episode titled “Sandwiches and Soul,” showcasing the restaurant’s comfort food. Psst — It’s not the only local restaurant to be noticed by Guy Fieri.
State
Texas public schools are slated to receive an infusion of $8.4 billion in new funding, half of which will be used to raise compensation for faculty and staff. The funding is expected to amount to ~$17,700 per student, an increase from $15,502 per student in 2022-2023. (Community Impact)
Open
There’s a new, all-day eatery called First Watch open in the north Austin mixed-use development EastVillage. Expect a rotating seasonal menu filled with inventive concoctions like a cinnamon toast cereal milk cocktail, elote hash, and crab avocado toast. (Community Impact)
Sports
The Vandegrift Vipers High athletic department won the Breazeale Cup for the first time in the program’s 15-year history. The distinction ranks all 60+ Austin-area high school sports programs based on the successes throughout the school year. (Austin American-Statesman)
Answered
Y’all have been reading closely, because 75% of readers correctly guessed that the classic board game being adapted into an Austin-themed edition is Monopoly. You can suggest which local businesses and landmarks make it into the game — get more info here.
Listen
The Cowboys will keep tight end Jake Ferguson, who signed a $52 million four-year contract extension. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Category
Food
🍜 Noodle on this
You’ll get a no-frills dining experience at Ramen del Barrio, but the food is so good, you won’t even notice. | Photo by ATXtoday
Mexican ramen restaurant Ramen Del Barrio is finally getting its own space in north Austin.
The MICHELIN Bib Gourmand and James Beard semifinalist restaurant, which is currently located inside Hana World Market, will take over the Bullseye Bakery space sometime this year after the bakery closes in August. The new space is near Q2 Stadium along Kramer Lane.
The move to a brick-and-mortar has been on the horizon for Ramen Del Barrio, which announced its search for a new space back in January.
Newsletter editor Figi here. If you haven’t yet eaten at Ramen Del Barrio, consider this your sign. The mole tsukemen dipping noodles live in my mind and on our list of favorite dishes rent-free (plus it can be served vegan).
Games
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I got my mom and stepdad tickets to see Chris Isaak over the weekend for her birthday. She’s a big fan, so I was glad to hear that even after 40+ years of performing, he’s still putting on a great show. She was thrilled that he walked around to sing in the mezzanine, right behind where she sat.
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