Pecan Street Festival draws over 400,000 attendees each year. | Photo by Will Taylor, LostinAustin.org
It’s that time of year again.Pecan Street Festival returns to the Hill Country Galleria tomorrow, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 14.
Now in its 50th year, the event is one of the largest and longest-running arts and music festivals in the US. Here’s what to expect.
Admission and parking are free.
A stacked schedule of events features something for everyone, from self-defense classes and yoga sessions to songwriter showcases and two-step country dancing lessons.
Twelve musical acts will perform on the Covert Bee Cave Stage, including Austin-based headliners like The Bros Fresh and Jo James.
Kids can enjoy carnival rides, art workshops, and plenty of sweet treats.
Weird City | 6:30 p.m. | Fareground | Free | Kick off your Friday night outing with a set by this local DJ in the heart of Downtown Austin.
Sugar Land Space Cowboys vs. Round Rock Express | Friday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 14 | Times vary | Dell Diamond, Round Rock | $13+ | Come for the baseball game (or hot dogs) and stay for the fireworks after the final inning tonight.
Saturday, Sept. 13
You Me She Festival | 1-10 p.m. | Rancho Moonrise, Manor | $55+ | The biggest festival for women’s empowerment will bring a stellar lineup of performers, an artisan market, women-owned food trucks, a pool party, and workshops to the ranch.
Austin Water Lantern Festival | 5-9 p.m. | Lake Volente Beach, Leander | $38+ | Create your own lantern, then watch as thousands of them light up the night at this celebration with food trucks, music, and family-friendly activities.
Sunday, Sept. 14
Cultura y Comunidad | 12 p.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Co. | Cost of purchase | Ring in Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month with local vendors, food + drink specials, and live music by Andrea Daniela y su Sabor.
✨ This reimagined classic will be an awfully big adventure
Presented by Texas Ballet Theater
Pictured: Principal Dancer Andre Silva and Soloist Rieko Hatato. | Photos provided by Texas Ballet Theater, Steven Visneau
Like some children, some stories never grow old — especially with a little faith, trust, and pixie dust. Sound familiar?
“Peter Pan” flies back on stage at Winspear Opera House from Friday, Sept. 19, through Sunday, Sept. 21 with a bold new look.
This high-energy, family-friendly ballet blends classic magic with bright neons, edgy mohawks, and reimagined mischief in a charmingly colorful take on a timeless tale.
Ready to see Wendy, Peter, Tinkerbell (and more) dance across land, sea, and even air?
Local security company CTX Patrol has partnered with an Oregon-based robotics firm to bring AI-powered security robots to Austin neighborhoods. Windsor Park is already home to a robot named Palmer, designed with facial recognition technology and advanced cameras. (KVUE)
Civic
A new initiative to curb graffiti was approved by Austin City Council yesterday. Rather than relying on a property owner to report graffiti, the city will now respond to 3-1-1 complaints and paint over the damage free of charge. (KXAN)
Concert
Hey ya, hey ya. Big Boi from the hip-hop duo OutKast will perform a free concert at 1:15 p.m. tomorrow on UT Austin’s campus. Attendees can also enjoy drink specials like $5 domestic beers.
Try This
Seven Greater Austin YMCA locations will open their doors to the public this Saturday, Sept. 13 for “Try The Y” open houses. The free events will allow Austinites to tour the facilities, take group fitness classes, explore kids’ programs, and more.
Seasonal
Austin’s peak fall foliage will likely fall around Monday, Nov. 17. That is, according to this interactive map, which also comes with a handy tool to report foliage colors to make future predictions more accurate. You’ve still got time to explore our parks and find where you want to see the leaves turn. (Smoky Mountains)
Sports
Can the Aggies stun Notre Dame in South Bend tomorrow? Tune in at 6:30 p.m. to find out, and get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas A&M Aggies with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Jobs
Need to hire? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re staffing up for the season or filling a key full-time role, our Job Board is your one-stop hiring solution. Post your open positions for free and start connecting with qualified candidates.
Try This
Ready to kickstart your career in digital media sales remotely? We’re looking for a Sales Coordinator to fuel our fast-paced sales team, with a competitive salary, premium benefits, unlimited PTO, and real growth opportunities to boot. Apply to join our team.
Finance
Gold is as hot as ever, with its price per ounce crossing $3,400 in August. A gold IRA can be a smart way to own gold and add stability to your retirement portfolio — but with added tax benefits, plus $20,000 in free metals on qualifying purchases. See one of Money’s top picks.†*
This Ring doorbell and outdoor camera bundle that’s $20 off today only. Our favorite features? Crisp video and smart alerts sent straight to our phone, so we know who’s at the door without leaving the couch.
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.
Are you ready for fall or still soaking up our summer weather? I’m choosing the best of both worlds this weekend: hanging out at the pool with an Oktoberfest beer from a local brewery in hand.
