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Small Biz
💗 Local love = self love
Step inside Austin’s mod paradise with enough color to make a rainbow jealous. | Photo by John Pesina
Can you believe March is already almost over? We’re getting tired just thinking about it. If you haven’t already set aside some time this year to take care of yourself, consider this your sign.
Here are a few reader-recommended businesses that can help you in your self-care journey.
LeBody Spa And Wellness
Whether you’re looking for laser treatments, body sculpting, facials, or massage therapy, this spa can do it all for you under one roof.
Man Flow Yoga
An on-demand platform teaching yoga tailored to men, Man Flow Yoga offers an “Absolute Beginner’s Challenge” and a “Strength Foundations Challenge.”
Queen of To Do
This company helps with home organizing, in-home laundry, running errands, meal prep, house checks, and more, so you can relax when you get home.
Pop Vintage Shopping can be self-care too. If bright colors, bold prints, and statement pieces are what you seek when looking for clothes, Pop Vintage is a must-shop destination to add to your list.
The poignant coming-of-age story follows a high schooler with social anxiety and a lie that puts him at the center of a community tragedy. Heart-wrenching yet joyful, it’s the kind of show that sticks with you.
$100,000. That’s how much Austin FC will award to an underrepresented local entrepreneur as part of its annual Dream Starter Competition. Applications are open now through Thursday, May 28. Psst... the last winner is an ATXtoday reader — stay tuned for an interview with them.
Civic
Thank you for calling 311. Austinites filed 297,985 requests to 311 in 2025, with missed trash collection being the most common report citywide. However, Downtown and Zilker’s most common reports were parking violations — see what locals reported in your neighborhood. (Austin American-Statesman)
Opening
Aw, shucks.Austin Oyster Co., a former pop-up and catering company, will open a brick-and-mortar on Tuesday, March 31. Located along East Cesar Chavez Street, the restaurant will serve Maine, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts catches, plus lobster rolls and more fresh seafood.
Community
Peoples Rx will host a grand opening for its new Westlake location from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. Guests can expect complimentary InBody scans, giveaways, and vendors sampling their products.
Wellness
A new space for wellness practitioners will open this Sunday, March 29 in north Austin. Innerhouse Wellness Studios offers built-out rentable spaces across 3,300 sqft, either by the hour or on a longer-term basis.
Festival
Hot Summer Nights, Red River Cultural District’s twice-annual free music festival, will return to Downtown Austin from Thursday, July 16 to Saturday, July 18. Stay tuned for the lineup, which will be announced in April.
Health
Your health deserves a plan, not a guess. ReadyRX’s GLP-1 program is designed to support steady progress through expert-led care. If your BMI is 27+, you may qualify for 24/7 medical access and program support. Check your eligibility and save $100 as a new patient with code HEALTH100.*
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Travel and Outdoors
📯 Hear ye, hear ye
Attendees are in for a good laugh at the “Washing Well Wenches” show, hosted by the village laundresses Daphne and Cookie. | Photo by ATXtoday
The gates of Sherwood Forest Faire, aka Austin’s nearest Renaissance festival, are open for four more weekends through Sunday, April 19.
Set across 25 wooded acres in McDade — 35 miles east of Austin — the immersive festival transports visitors to a mystical era of knights, fairies, and fantastical creatures.
Grab tickets and don your finest garb to visit the medieval village. Here’s what to expect:
150+ shows each day include jousting, falconry, fire juggling, knife throwing, music + dance performances, comedy shows, sword fighting, and a castle siege.
170+ local artisans set up shop in over 100 permanent buildings on the property, offering handmade goods like pottery, armor, glassware, jewelry, and more. Live demonstrations from craftspeople like silversmiths occur daily.
30+ food and drink vendors serve everything from bangers and mash and chocolate-dipped worms to strawberry pickle lemonade to Thorin’s Viking Mead.
Psst — consider on-site camping for an overnight experience.
The Buy
New deals on best-selling apparel, top-rated home appliances, beauty must-haves, and more drop every day until Tuesday, March 31, thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. These are our top five for today:
🫧 Stock up on Olaplex’s weightless dry shampoo while it’s on sale for the lowest price yet this year.
🍚 Make the perfect rice every time thanks to the discount on this top-rated rice cooker.
👠 Hurry — the deal on these date night-ready heeled sandals is only available until this afternoon.
🏓 Also only available until this afternoon is the deal on this 4.7-star rated pickleball set that features lightweight paddles, balls, and a case.
🧴 Take 50% off Neutrogena’s rapid wrinkle repair moisturizer that boosts skin elasticity + reduces fine lines.
I recently visited Oria, a new Mediterranean restaurant near Zilker Park, and I was blown away by how beautiful they made the garden outside. The fountain, outdoor oven, and decor made it a great place for date night.
The food was also really good — I definitely recommend ordering the wood-fired oven pita and seared scallops.
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