Visit the Blanton for free on Austin Museum Day. | Photo courtesy Blanton Museum of Art
Pick up your paintbrush. It’s time to sketch your plan for Austin Museum Day, an annual celebration featuring free entry to local museums and special programs on Sunday, Sept. 21.
Listen to a live music performance by Los Autenticos and an artist talk from exhibitor Rick Hernandez at the Old Bakery and Artisan Emporium on Congress Avenue.
Head to the Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum to participate in sculpting activities like plaster casting, soap carving, and clay portraiture.
Create your own beeswax candle and test your skills during a scavenger hunt at Brush Square Museums.
Fiesta El Grito | 6-9 p.m. | Republic Square | Free | Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with an artisan market, community resource fair, children’s activities, and live performances by Roy Lozano Ballet Folklórico and Mariachi Capital.
Tuesday, Sept. 16
Jane Goodall | 7:30 p.m. | The Long Center | $79+ | Spend your evening listening to a talk from the world-renowned ethologist and conservationist.
Wednesday, Sept. 17
Lorde | 7 p.m. | The Moody Center | $115+ | The “Ultrasound Tour” will also feature sets from powerhouse musicians The Japanese House + Chanel Beads.
Thursday, Sept. 18
Tiny Tails Petting Zoo + Live Animal Storytime | 10:30 a.m. | BookPeople | Free | Bring the kiddos to meet lap-sized animals like bunnies, hedgehogs, chicks, tortoises, and guinea pigs.
Friday, Sept. 19
Austin Arte Agave Tequila and Mezcal Festival | 6-10 p.m. | Distribution Hall | $95+ | Over 100 varieties of tequila and mezcal will be flowing at this celebration featuring local chef showcases and make-your-own cocktail experiences.
Patton Oswalt | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $45+ | The actor and comic’s “Effervescent” special will have you doubled over in stitches.
A new set of regulations on short-term rentals in Austin will go into effect on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Aimed at enhancing oversight of STRs, the new rules will require operators to hold a city-issued license and limit how many properties one owner can operate on the same street. (KVUE)
Outdoors
Scenic Brook Pocket Park is now open in southwest Austin, boasting a playscape, shaded picnic area, trail access, and an accessible walkway. The public is invited to join city officials for a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23.
Travel
Welcome to Miami. Delta Air Lines will launch a new direct route between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Miami International Airport on Saturday, Nov. 22. Looking for a different destination? Check out more nonstop flights out of ABIA. (Austin Business Journal)
Mansion Monday
Wake up to sweeping Hill Country views in this newly listed residence with floor-to-ceiling windows in almost every room. The 5-bedroom, 7-bathroom home also features a study, a media room, a sauna + steam shower, and an expansive outdoor entertainment space.
Eat
What’s the best chicken sandwich in Texas? According to Tasting Table, it’s Tumble 22’s OG classic chicken sandwich, made with spicy seasoning, kale slaw, bread and butter pickles, and Duke’s mayo. You be the judge — find a location near you.
Sports
Keep your horns up. Texas will take on the Sam Houston State Bearkats this Saturday, Sept. 20 at home. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Escape to Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa this fall. Tee off on championship golf courses, indulge at Mokara Spa, and savor nine unique culinary experiences — from fine dining to casual bites. Just minutes from downtown Austin, it’s the perfect Hill Country retreat for couples, families, and friends. Plan your escape.*
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Take in the Hill Country from the Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail. | Photo by @tuckerridesbikes
~50 minutes. That’s how much sunlight will be lost in Austin over the course of September as days get progressively shorter.
If you’re dreading the darkness, you still have time to make the most of sun-soaked evenings on a local hike.
River Place Canyon Trail
Expect to get your heart pumping, because this trail has many elevation changes. The bright side? That means stunning views, too.
Turkey Creek Trail
Emma Long Metropolitan Park runs along the north bank of the Colorado River, but this trail largely explores the forested inner areas of the park.
Your go-to shoe for early fall: Birkenstock’s Buckley Suede Clog. These comfortable clogs are easy to slip off and on and are built on Birkenstock’s classic cork footbed for arch support and security.
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