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There’s a new jazz bar open in Downtown Austin: Nica on 4th.
Inspired by Prohibition-era cocktail lounges, the new bar opened last Thursday in a moody, underground space next to Parker Jazz Club, which is run by the same team. In fact, you may catch co-owners Kris Kimura and Aaron Frescas playing on stage from time to time.
Figi here — we liked the minty gin-based “North Side” and fruity rum-based “Jet Pilot” cocktails.
❄️ The festive journey through past, present, and future returns
Presented by Zach Theater
Consider this your friendly reminder to start planning your holiday activities. | Photo provided by Zach Theater
The holidays may still be weeks away, but if you’re like us, you’re already making that list (and checking it twice).
Here’s something to put at the top: “A Christmas Carol” returns to Zach Theater for its 11th season from Wednesday, Nov. 19, to Saturday, Jan. 3.
This reimagined take on Dickens’ timeless tale is a musical sleigh ride packed with fresh songs, festive enchantment, and Victorian charm that will have you dancing in the aisles.
Not even Scrooge could say “Bah, Humbug!” to this.
Ever wondered what 32 acres of unrestricted land looks like in West Austin? Wonder no more. The lack of land restrictions means that this home’s future is in the buyer’s hands — but we’re just stuck on that purse storage in the closet.
Seasonal
Stocking up for trick-or-treaters? In Texas, you can’t go wrong with Sour Patch Kids — it’s the most popular candy in the state, according to a new Instacart study. And let’s be honest: We’ll be sneaking sweets all month long — a little sugar rush pairs perfectly with October’s nonstop festivities.
Today Is
National Noodle Day, a chance to celebrate the strips of unleavened dough found in dishes the whole world around. It’s also the perfect excuse for a bowl of ramen at Ramen Tatsu-Ya, or one of the decadent dishes comprised of homemade pasta at Patrizi’s.
Read
Come in and cozy up. According to new data from Google Trends, search interest in “cozy romance” and “cozy books” are at an all-time high, and searches for “fall romance books” have increased by more than 400%. Find your next cozy, fall-themed read at one of Austin’s local used bookstores.
96,350. That’s how many votes 32 Chunk received to win the title of Fat Bear Week 2025 champion. The huge bear won the crown for his salmon-eating dominance in Katmai National Park despite breaking his jaw earlier in the year. Hopefully he doesn’t show up along a local trail. (The Guardian)
Sports
Luke Kornet is in for a big season with the Spurs this year. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Biz
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The Buy
Start speaking a new language in just weeks with Babbel’s expert-made lessons. For a limited time, get lifetime access for only $239 — their best deal of the year. Hurry — these savings end tonight.
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.
If you’re anything like me, you’ll need some time to recover after a weekend of live music and fun at ACL. You can save on some good eats at the newly opened Skipjack Oyster — you can get 20% off tabs with a valid ACL wristband during both weekends or 50% off bubbles by the glass all month long.
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