Prepare your tastebuds to discover your favorite new brew. | Photo by Wedlin Sainval via Craft Hospitality
ACL Festival might be over, but there’s still plenty of things to do in Austin before the month ends. We rounded up some of the biggest events in October so you can stop searching and start doing.
Festivals + fairs
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix | Friday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Oct. 19 | Times vary | Circuit of the Americas, Del Valle | $107+ | Get up close and personal with one of the biggest races in the world, plus, catch 20+ musical acts and Q+As with the drivers.
Austin Coffee Festival | Saturday, Oct. 25-Sunday, Oct. 26 | 9 a.m. | Palmer Events Center | $32 | Sip your way through dozens of coffee vendors from Austin and beyond in this celebration of caffeine.
Comedy
Jim Gaffigan | Thursday, Oct. 23-Saturday, Oct. 25 | Times vary | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $37+ | “Everything is Wonderful!” at this famed comedian’s set, which will show three nights in ATX.
Theater
“The Outsiders” | Tuesday, Oct. 21-Sunday, Oct. 26 | Times vary | Bass Concert Hall | $48+ | Adapted from the S.E. Hinton novel, this play puts the Greasers on stage.
Looking for a pizza the action? The Food Network’s foodie experts rounded up their favorite slices in all 50 states, and Home Slice Pizza in Austin came out on top for Texas. It’s common knowledge that one slice isn’t enough — fortunately we’ve got plenty of great pizzerias in town.
Drink
Craft beer is facing a dry spell. Sales were down 4% last year, and for the first time in 20 years, more breweries have closed than opened nationwide in the last 18 months. Luckily, Austin’s taps are still flowing — raise a glass at these local breweries. (The New York Times)
Mansion Monday
Nestled in the picturesque Treemont neighborhood, this home has everything you need and more, with plenty of room to entertain, a screened-in porch and pool for enjoying the outdoors during the warm summer months, and a three-car garage.
Watch
Prepare the bleep censor — Chef Gordon Ramsay has yet another TV show. “Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars” recently premiered on Apple+ and follows restaurants’ high-stakes hunt for stars of their own. After watching it, a visit to one of Austin’s prized eateries is in the cards. (Reuters)
Read
The nominees are out for this year’s National Book Awards, with some stellar books on the docket. Categories include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and translated works. Whatever your choice of read, we recommend picking up something written by an Austinite. (NPR)
Active
Cristiano Ronaldo is the first soccer player in history to accrue a net worth of $1 billion, per Bloomberg statistics. Currently plying his trade in Saudi Arabia, the 40-year-old shows no sign of calling it quits anytime soon. If you start by bringing a ball to a local park with your kid, maybe they’ll amass a similar fortune.
Sports
Victor Wembanyama’s recent physical transformation has him poised for an incredible season. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Eat
Fall is the season for flavor on Alabama’s Beaches, from waterfront seafood to local brews. Start planning a culinary getaway for bites with a view, and seasonal favorites like the 52nd Annual Shrimp Fest.*
Jobs
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Number
1 million+. That’s how many men use Particle Face Cream, a six-in-one formula that tackles eye bags, wrinkles, and puffiness. Save 20% with code 6AM20.*
The Buy
A set of non-slip stair carpet treads. We love that they feature a peel off backing for easy installation and no leftover residue. Bonus: They’re ultra-soft, durable, and easy to clean.
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