Austin is home to many independent and family-owned businesses that make our communities culturally rich. Here's a list of Black-owned shops and services that you should know about! Be sure to check out the Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce to learn about even more Black-owned local…
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Learn about Austin’s important African American heritage by exploring Six Square, the city’s Black Cultural District. While Black history and contributions by Black Austinites are spread far beyond East Austin and Six Square, this area is well worth exploring for its wealth of Black-owned…
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Austin's Black community has quite the legacy in the Austin food scene. Find award-winning restaurants, authentic Ethiopian, Jamaican and Haitian flavors, savory smoked meats and flavorful southern comfort food all around town. Enjoy Austin's food truck scene with creative takes on baked potatoes…
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The music that built Austin’s sterling reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World® derives from cultures that immigrated to Central Texas from all over the globe. In fact, after nearly a decade of growing popularity of foreign-inspired music, the term “world beat” was popularized by Dan Del…
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Nestled on six lush acres in the heart of Austin, the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum has become a favorite oasis for visitors. Showcasing a permanent collection of bronze figurative sculptures by American sculptor Charles Umlauf in South Austin, the UMLAUF also features rotating contemporary…
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Each year, Mexic-Arte Museum celebrates the tradition of Día de los Muertos in Austin. During Viva la Vida Festival & Parade on October 25, 2025, the city's largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos event, visitors will experience a street festival and a parade down the iconic Congress Avenue…
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If you're looking for a good ghost story, not only does Austin have some ghoulish ones to tell, the city is also full of festive ways to celebrate Halloween. From scary movies, haunted houses and parties at your favorite local bars to kid-friendly events like corn mazes and Boo at the Zoo, here are…
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As the seasons shift and the curtain falls on summer’s heat, Austin steps into the spotlight—not just as the capital of cool, but as the capital of cinema. A dazzling lineup of fall and winter film festivals lights up the city, showcasing visionary storytelling, genre-bending brilliance, and indie…
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Austin has a booming art scene and several nationally recognized museums. With Austin Museum Day on September 21, 2025, visitors should expect nothing but the best. This year, dozens of local museums and historic spaces around Austin will celebrate with free in-person admission and special events…
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Sip SaamIf you are in the market for some great Thai food, we have you covered. The capital city is home to a number of incredible Thai kitchens representing many areas of Thailand. From the straightforward pad Thai dishes to a variety of unique and flavorful house specials, here are some of our…
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