We’re flipping out over Benson Boone’s performance. | Photo by Ashley Osborn
September isn’t over yet (we’ll wake you up when it ends). Check out these events before the month is over.
Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.
Concerts
Benson Boone | Friday, Sept. 19 | 8 p.m. | The Moody Center | $124+ | The singing, backflipping, jumpsuit-wearing sensation behind “Mystical Magical” is taking the “American Heart World Tour” live.
Theater
“Kimberly Akimbo” | Tuesday, Sept. 30-Sunday, Oct. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $42+ | Follow the story of a young girl who has a condition that makes her age rapidly as she makes her way into adulthood.
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Matthew McConaughey’s Austin home is more than just alright, alright, alright — it’s a bonafide lakeside oasis. Nicknamed “The Old Oak Mansion,” the abode spans 10,000 sqft, sports Lake Austin access, and features a rustic Spanish-Mediterranean design. (Style Rave)
Civic
A fire broke out at an apartment complex in The Domain on Tuesday, causing damage to 28 units and a handful of businesses. Repairs are expected to cost $4.5 million, and the fire is believed to have been accidental. (KXAN)
List
Lao’d Bar and P Thai’s Khao Man Gai & Noodles are two of the best restaurants in the US, according to the “The Restaurant List 2025” by the New York Times. Only four Texas restaurants made the cut, including one from San Antonio and one from Houston.
Award
This is your sign to visit the Cedar Park Public Library. The public sanctuary (which debuted in November) is the Urban Land Institute Austin’s “Best Public Space” of 2025. EastVillage, Pathways at Chalmers Courts, and the Rainey Street Trailhead were also in the running. (Community Impact)
Real Estate
Thinking about buying a house? Austin is now a buyer’s market, according to Zillow and Realtor.com. Plus, the Federal Reserve just announced its first rate cut in nine months. (CultureMap)
Development
New York-based hospitality group Delaware North purchased the Cactus Moon Lodge in Dripping Springs. The group plans to extend the 23-acre wedding venue’s business year-round. (Austin Business Journal)
Sports
The Spurs could get a new arena with Project Marvel. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Show
Road trip, anyone? “Peter Pan” is flying to the stage at Dallas’ Winspear Opera House Friday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept. 21. This isn’t your typical tale — it’s better. Pro tip: Snag a season pass for VIP perks (think: the best seats, exclusive savings, behind-the-curtain experiences, and more).*
Thanks to House Bill 46, Texans with chronic pain now qualify for medical cannabis under the Compassionate Use Program. The bill also allows cannabis products to be offered in new forms, including inhalers + nebulizers. Check your eligibility and unlock a limited-time offer.*†
Biz
Why are the same firms that backed Uber, Venmo, and eBay also backing Pacaso(Nasdaq ticker reserved: $PCSO)? Because it’s disrupting the $1.3 trillion vacation home market with co-ownership, already earning $110 million+ in gross profit in under five years. (And until midnight, you can join the 10,000+ shareholders.)†‡*
A great deal on a clothes steamer. Snag HiLIFE’s portable, handheld steamer while it’s 35% off — the steamer is quick to heat up, easy to use, and perfect for garment touch-ups without hauling out the ironing board.
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.
Lately, I’ve been watching tons of Nardwuar interviews, because as a fellow music enthusiast and journalist, I love his interviewing style. I especially love the interviews he does in Austin for SXSW — check out this one with Austin-based artist Quin NFN at SXSW.
‡‡Finance “investment method” disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the Nasdaq is subject to approvals. Comparisons to other companies are for informational purposes only and should not imply similar success. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
