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The opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics begins at 1 p.m.(ahem, 8 p.m. in Italy)today. You can watch via NBC and Peacock, or keep up with the highlights with our friends at KVUE.
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Keep your eyes peeled for Uber Eats commercials featuring none other than Austin’s Matthew McConaughey. | Photo by All-Pro Reels via OpenVerse
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off in the 2026 Super Bowl this weekend, and though Texas teams aren’t playing, there will be plenty of Austin representation in the commercials.
The Arboretum shopping center in north Austin has been purchased by Charlotte-based group Asana Partners for an undisclosed price. The new owners plan to begin renovations this summer, aiming to wrap construction in 2027. (Austin Business Journal)
Civic
The Trail Conservancy will host a ribbon-cutting for the brand new Wishbone Bridge at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Feb. 7. In addition to being one of the first people to experience the bridge, guests can also enjoy food trucks and live music.
Arts
Ben Kweller, Jackie Venson, and Mobley are just a few of the local musicians set to perform at this year’s Austin Music Awards. Fans of local music can grab tickets to the ceremony, which falls on Sunday, March 1 at Antone’s Nightclub, starting at $23.
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Kung Fu Saloon announced via Instagram that it closed its Domain NORTHSIDE location, though its Downtown bar remains open.
Sports
The Super Bowl hasn’t even kicked off, and the NFL is already looking ahead to next season. Later this year, the league will host a game in Paris for the first time in its history. We hear it’s beautiful in the fall — find out for yourself with a flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Outdoors
If you’re planning on participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count this month, you may spot some purple martins and red-winged blackbirds, as they’re both in February’s bird forecast. (KXAN)
Community
Did you know Austin residents and Austin Energy customers can “adopt” free trees? The NeighborWoods Program from TreeFolks is providing up to 7,000 free five-gallon trees through march.
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Event Spotlight
Fans of both teams can join like-minded viewers at either one of these watch parties. | Photo via @austinpatsfans
It’s going to be a big weekend for Patriots and Seahawks fans, and Austin is a great place to find fellow supporters. We found a watch party catered toward each team.
New England Patriots: B.D. Riley’s
This known hub for Pats fans (home of Austin’s Official Patriots Fan Club) will host a watch party complete with beer specials. Doors open at 11 a.m., and owners recommend arriving before 2 p.m. as they expect to hit capacity.
Seattle Seahawks: Little Woodrow’s - West 6th
Head to the bar at 3 p.m. to enter a signed Seahawks jersey giveaway, that way you can properly represent the fan spirit.
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Where will your loyalties lie this Sunday?
Pick your Super Bowl 60 winner and see who our readers are rooting for on game day.
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Only eight days remain until Valentine’s Day is upon us, so here’s a fun idea to shake up the traditional celebration: a romantic brunch. Skipjack Oyster’s Bubbles & Bumps and Galentine’s Day brunch services still have plenty of reservations available.
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