Eat, drink, and be merry while watching the Longhorns play at Fareground. | Photo courtesy Fareground
No tickets to the upcoming Longhorn game against Ohio State? No problem.
The team will be away on Saturday, Aug. 30, but the Horns are favored 53.3% to win, so you won’t want to miss the season opener. If you’re looking for a fun place to watch the game, we found some good options with food specials for game day.
Even the beer will be burnt orange on game days. | Photo courtesy Central Machine Works
Central Machine Works
This brewery is catering to Longhorn fans with game day specials galore — think $4 orange jello electrolyte shots and $15 pizzas — to enjoy while watching the 7-ft x 11.5-ft projector.
Fareground
This Downtown food hall will have a 25-ft projector screening the game on the lawn on both college football Saturdays and NFL game days.
Uptown Sports Club
Expect $2 hot dogs when you buy a drink during a Longhorn game, or try a $2.50 “Beertuni” (like “The OG,” which is Coors Banquet with olives and olive juice), while you watch on the 80-inch TV.
“The Wizard of Oz” | Friday, Aug. 29-Sunday, Sept. 21 | 7:30-10 p.m. | The Topfer at Zach | $29+ | See the Dust Bowl-era story about the journey to the Emerald City retold at this beloved local theater.*
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” | 9 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $12 | See the iconic performance of Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in this cult classic musical.
Saturday, Aug. 30
Puppet-Making Workshop | 10-11 a.m. | Tudor Cottage and Terrace | Free with RSVP | Learn how to make your own special puppet friend with the help of Small Wonders Puppet Theater.
“Grey Gardens” | 3:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $12 | This shocking documentary shows the lives of Big Edie and Little Edie Beale, cousins of Jackie Onassis, who have gone from elites to societal fringes.
YUNGBLUD | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $439+ | The “Lovesick Lullaby” is over, because you can catch this up-and-coming North English singer-songwriter on the stage with Sawyer Hill.
Sunday, Aug. 31
2025 Texas Roller Derby | 6 p.m. | Palmer Events Center | $34 | It’s the Calvello Cup Championship between the Cherry Bombs and the Rhinestones at this bout.
Kali Uchis | 8-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $52+ | Best known for her song “telepatía,” Uchis will bring the heavenly tunes on “The Sincerely, Tour.”
Monday, Sept. 1
Free Day of Yoga Festival | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Wild Heart Yoga | Free | Join an all-levels mini Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Hip Hop Vinyasa, or Yin class + check out local vendors.
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You don’t have to “imagine” it — Austin is one of just 11 cities worldwide on Ariana Grande’s “Eternal Sunshine” tour. The world-famous pop star and vocalist will perform at the Moody Center on Wednesday, June 24 and Friday, June 26. Tickets will hit general sale at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Civic
The concrete barriers along Old 6th Street have a colorful new look, thanks to local artist Emily Eisenhart. The barriers are part of the 6th Street Safety Plan and allowed the City to reopen the street to car traffic in the evenings. (KVUE)
Ranked
Austin’s still on top. The Capital City took the No. 1 slot on CoworkingCafe’s “Rising Powerhouses: The Cities Making America’s Economic Future” study, with highlights including a 51% GDP increase, 33% median earnings bump, and 71% surge in business applications from 2019 to 2023.
Open
Desnudo Coffee opened its third trailer cafe outside of Frond Plant Shop on South Lamar Boulevard earlier this week, with a grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 30. Though the two businesses are separate, Frond will offer tables inside to enjoy your drink. (CultureMap)
Try This
It’s time to clock in for the Nightshift: an after-dark party at Amy’s Ice Creams on West 6th Street from 8 to 11 p.m. tonight. Expect DJ sets from Shelly Knicks, ice cream flights, photo ops, and dancing at the free-cover event.
Number
23. That’s how many Texas schools joined the ranks of the best 500 universities on Forbes’ ”America’s Top Colleges” list. Go tell the UT Austin, St. Edward’s, Southwestern, and Texas State students in your life that they chose great schools.
Travel
Delightful breezes, warm Gulf waters, local events, and coastal trails make fall the perfect time to explore Alabama’s Beaches. From kayaking to hiking and dolphin cruises, every adventure feels better without the summer crowds. Plan your fall getaway.*
Sports
Need even more of a reason to watch the Longhorns this weekend? An Ohio State insider is anticipating an upset. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Coming Soon
On Monday, Sept. 1, medical cannabis access expands in Texas to include chronic pain. Patients can connect with a registered doctor via telemedicine and fill prescriptions through Texas Original’s delivery service or at one of 17 statewide locations. Bonus: First-time patients receive 20% off their order.†‡*
Featured Deal
Best-selling activewear and everyday apparel up to 60% off? Athleta’s taking an extra 30% off sale items now through Monday, September 1. Shop the sale.*
When one record store closes, another one opens. Waterloo Records will host its grand reopening party just down the street from its original place from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 30.
If you’re a music lover, you’ll want to stop by, and not just to check out the recording studio + gold record pressing room. The shop will hold hourly ticket giveaways to see Lord Huron, Royel Otis, Die Spitz, Ice Cube, and more.
Meridian’s original hair trimmer, now 40% off for Labor Day. This unisex shaver was built for beards, chest, legs, and bikini lines, is 100% waterproof, and was top rated by Elle, Esquire, GQ, and Forbes. Psst — Shop tons of great markdowns like this one while Labor Day sales last.
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 really looking forward to Waterloo Records’ grand reopening party this weekend, so if you see me there, come say hi. I’m working on compiling a collection of Vampire Weekend’s complete discography on vinyl.
I don’t want to oversell my love of their music, but I do have a wall dedicated to my favorite band in my home office (featuring the glasses I wore during their Austin eclipse show), and I was wearing a Vampire Weekend shirt while I took this photo.
‡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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