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View Full Post November Top Events & Festivals

Published: 10/31/2017

There's no shortage of festive, fall fun in Austin this November. Whether you're looking to experience the city's top culinary offerings, jump start your holiday shopping or just enjoy the gorgeous weather that Austin has to offer, get your holiday season into gear with these top events and things to do in the Live Music Capital of the World®: 11/2/17-11/5/17 2017 U.S. Vintage National Championships Circuit of The Americas Old meets new in Austin when more than 400 competitors test iconic racing machines on COTA's state-of-the-art track!... read more

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View Full Post Upcoming Shows at the Long Center

Published: 10/20/2017

Since opening in 2008, the Long Center for the Performing Arts has been one of Austin’s top venues, dedicated to bringing quality performances and events to Austinites and visitors alike. The Long Center prides itself on the variety of entertainment it provides to the city of Austin, and the upcoming 2017/2018 season is no different. We’ve rounded out some of the most exciting events coming to the Long Center in the coming months, so check it out and snag some tickets before it’s too late! Credit Scott Melcer. 11/11/17 - 11/19/17 Carmen Austin Opera kicks off its 31st... read more

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View Full Post Texas Book Festival 2017

Published: 10/18/2017

The annual Texas Book Festival takes place November 4 & 5, 2017, in and around the Texas State Capitol . Free and open to the public, the 22 nd annual festival will feature more than 300 authors - from Pulitzer Prize winners to poets, satirists to sports writers, Caldecott winners to chefs, and memoirists to mystery writers. The festival has something for everyone! Courtesy of Texas Book Festival. “Kids on Congress” is the place at the festival for families! So much for tots or teens to see and do - storytimes with famous picture book authors, hands-on craft activities, and... read more

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View Full Post Know Before You Go: 2017 Formula 1™ USGP

Published: 10/11/2017

The 2017 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix race returns to Austin, Texas for its sixth consecutive year, October 20 – 22, at Circuit of The Americas (COTA). Here's what you need to know before you go: Courtesy of Circuit of The Americas. The world’s premier motorsport series will intertwine with a variety of exciting performances and festivities for the entire family, turning COTA into the ultimate American Sound Track for race weekend. There will be numerous stages all over the track with live music throughout the day on both Saturday and Sunday. This year’s lineup... read more

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View Full Post Local Films to see at Austin Film Festival 2017

Published: 10/6/2017

Happy October, everyone! We're so thrilled it’s fall - not just because we in Austin no longer have to endure triple-digit temperatures and now can bask in the chilly 80-90 degree range - but also because the Austin Film Festival film slate has been released! The Austin Film Fest crew has been working so hard on this for months - plowing through thousands of films, having heated debates, making way too many Sophie’s Choices. But I’m happy to say we’re left with an unbelievably incredible lineup of films , as well as raw, bloody eyeballs. The... read more

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View Full Post October Top Events & Festivals

Published: 10/2/2017

Fall is here in Austin, and while the days may still feel warm, the nights have begun to cool off to the perfect temperature for patio dining , outdoor concerts and evening hikes . October is full of exciting events for everyone, from the craft beer enthusiasts and film lovers to the traveling music festival-goers and kiddos looking for some pumpkin patch fun . Here is a selection of some of the top things to do around Austin this month: 10/1/17-10/31/17 Texas Wine Month Texas Hill Country Take a day trip just west of Austin into the Hill Country and venture onto the Texas Wine... read more

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View Full Post September Top Events & Festivals

Published: 9/1/2017

Late summer in Austin, Texas is all about sunny days and festival season - from music to film to comedy and more. Relax like a local this September by hitting the lake for an afternoon of paddle boarding before posting up on a patio with a refreshing local beer in one hand and the sound of a local artist in the background. If you're looking for a little more action as the days and nights cool off, check out these late-summer events & festivals: Through 9/14/17 Unplugged at The Grove Shady Grove Join locals under the shade of the... read more

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View Full Post Your Guide to Labor Day 2017 in Austin

Published: 8/11/2017

Everyone loves a good three-day-weekend. But what makes Labor Day so special is the celebration of American workers who have contributed to the strength and prosperity of our country while keeping in mind the attitudes of its foundation - each person working to achieve remarkable things by pullin’ themselves up by the boot straps and using some real elbow grease to get things done. Take a break in Austin this Labor Day Weekend (you deserve it), we’ve got some exciting things planned: Twilight at the Congress Avenue Bridge. Credit Pierce Ingram. April-October September is at... read more

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View Full Post August Top Events & Festivals

Published: 7/31/2017

Welcome to August in Austin where high temps mean refreshing natural swimming holes , unique cultural events , funky food festivals, and plenty of al fresco dining with iced treats and cool drinks . If you are still looking to pack in as much summer fun as possible before school starts again, then Austin is the destination for you! Here are our top things to do this August: 4/13/17 - 9/14/17 Unplugged at The Grove Shady Grove Join locals under the shade of the tall pecan grove for Austin-inspired home-cooking , cocktails, sunshine and unplugged... read more

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View Full Post Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival 2017

Published: 7/28/2017

You might not believe it, but visitors come to Austin from all over to consume hundreds of gallons of hot sauce every summer! The annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival not only fires up taste buds, but serves as a major fundraiser for the Central Texas Food Bank , and has raised more than 758,000 meals since its start in 1990. Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Fest. Credit John Anderson/The Austin Chronicle. This event has become an icon in Austin over the years, with a grand competition of spicy variations from more than 350 competitors, tastes from local restaurants and food trucks, cooking... read more

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