You’ll be able to see Gibson Street Bar’s over-the-top decorations from the street. | Photo by Madison Richards Photography
‘Tis the season to get scary. If your weekend plans need a little fright, these local bars have you covered. That is, if you’re not a scaredy-cat.
Gibson Street Bar | Now-Sunday, Nov. 2
If you haven’t yet experienced this bar, the Twisted Carnival will have you screaming in delight.
Lucille Patio Lounge | Now-Friday, Oct. 31
Step into the Upside Down at this Rainey Street haunt, which has transformed into Hawkins, Indiana in honor of “Stranger Things.”
Revenge | Now-Saturday, Nov. 1
This luxe bar’s “Seven Nights of Revenge” cocktail experience will have the space decked out in horror-inspired decor. Get tickets, if you dare.
Sign Bar | Now-Sunday, Nov. 2
Those brave enough can visit the Fear Fair at this nostalgia-laden east Austin bar, where a haunted maze will keep your heart pounding. Get tickets for the maze.
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UT Austin has a new president: Jim Davis. A resident of Austin for over 50 years and UT alumnus, Davis has been working for the university in several different roles since 2018. Davis also earned a law degree from Harvard and worked as a law clerk for the Supreme Court of Texas.
Development
New office space development is at the lowest point in over a decade and all 998,000 sqft of new space is on track to be completed by 2026. Meanwhile, office vacancy is sitting at 26.1%. (Austin Business Journal)
Transit
The Travis County Commissioners Court approved $125,000 in funding to conduct a study about potentially creating a commuter rail between Austin and San Antonio earlier this week. The study is expected to wrap in March 2026. (Austin Monitor)
Trending
Reality stars Mel and Cindy came to Austin for hometown visits during a recent episode of “The Golden Bachelor.” While in town, the pair met at Doug Sahm Hill Summit, visited Cindy’s Downtown apartment, and Mel met Cindy’s kids at local restaurant Eberly.
Open
Eat the antipasti twice just because it is so nice. A “mom and pop” Italian restaurant called Rocco’s Neighborhood Joint is now open on Airport Boulevard, with an extensive menu of wines, appetizers, and pastas.
Try This
A new, Australian-inspired coffee truck is now open in southwest Austin. The Henry Coffee is currently serving up seasonal drinks like a white chocolate macadamia latte, Australian iced chocolate, and locally made pastries.
Sports
The Longhorns have two wins in a row heading into their upcoming match against Mississippi State. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Tech
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Prepare your tastebuds to discover your favorite new brew.
Photo by Wedlin Sainval via Craft Hospitality
Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee. Does that sound like you?
Lovers of coffee, java, bean juice — whatever you call it — can try sips from nearly 50 professional roasters at this weekend’s Austin Coffee Festival. The fourth annual festival will feature samples from locals including Barrett’s Micro Roast Coffee, Sightseer, and Greater Goods Roasting Co.
Figi here. I love coffee, but I’m more of a tea-drinker. Even still, I discovered a new local brand of tea, Walter’s Bay, that I love at last year’s festival.
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Uh oh, sound the birthday alarm, because I’m celebrating mine today. I’ll be down in Houston for a wedding this weekend, so if you have any last-minute restaurant recommendations that are good for groups, send them my way.
