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View Full Post Top Things to do this Labor Day Weekend in Austin

Published: 8/10/2018

The first Monday in September is a time to celebrate the hard work and achievements of American workers. Whether you are into improv, movies, live music or fitness, check out some of our top picks for Labor Day weekend in Austin: Congress Avenue Bridge at sunset. April-October See the Bats Congress Avenue Bridge Labor Day Weekend is in the middle of prime bat watching season. Each night at dusk, both locals and visitors alike gather to celebrate the city's unofficial mascots that flock to Austin between April and October. 8/28/18 - 9/3/18 Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival... read more

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View Full Post Austin City Limits Music Festival Survival Guide

Published: 8/6/2018

One of the best ways to experience Austin is by attending one (or more!) of its many festivals . The Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival is one of the largest live music events in the country, taking the famed "Austin City Limits" TV series outside the studio and into scenic Zilker Park . In 2018, the fest will be held October 5-7 and October 12-14, and features more than 140 music acts on eight stages. Here are our insider tips on how to have fun and survive the fest. Credit Charles Regan Hackleman. GETTING TO THE FEST There are plenty of ways to get to ACL .... read more

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View Full Post Austin's Indie Arts Scene

Published: 8/3/2018

Austin is a magnet for creatives, drawing a mix of artists, actors and musicians who make up the city’s ever-growing indie arts scene. Check out these venues and events for the inside scoop on where to find some of Austin’s best independent art exhibits, theatrical performances and live music shows. Art For The People. Credit Casey Alfstad. Art Studios & Galleries Canopy is a creative community located in a renovated East Austin warehouse. The space includes 45 artists’ studios, a coffee shop and a beautiful gallery space for Big Medium, Austin’s premier arts... read more

Tags: Arts & Culture Film Live Music Events LGBTQ

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View Full Post August Top Events & Festivals

Published: 8/1/2018

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: 4/12/18 - 9/13/18 Unplugged at The Grove Shady Grove Join locals under the shade of the tall pecan grove for Austin-inspired home-cooking , cocktails, sunshine and... read more

Tags: Events Summer Film Festivals Free Live Music Eat & Drink LGBTQ Multicultural Comedy

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View Full Post Pride Week 2018 Events in Austin

Published: 7/18/2018

Headed to Austin for Pride ? There's no shortage of festivities planned this year. You're in for a weekend of creativity, solidarity, diversity and community. Whether you're here for a day or here for the weekend, the Insider Blog has you covered with the hottest events around town. PRIDE Parade. Courtesy of Austin PRIDE. 8/6/18 OUT at the Movie ZACH Theatre This official Pride movie night brings together a few of Austin's favorite things: food trucks, film and fashion (oh, and it's free!). Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket for this... read more

Tags: LGBTQ Events Summer Festivals Downtown

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View Full Post Where to See Drag in Austin

Published: 7/16/2018

While Austin certainly isn't the only city with a drag scene, Austin is unique in that venues and organization throughout the city promote performers of all types, with acts that push boundaries and play with the “rules of drag.” Here, we do it proudly and we celebrate it! Catch a show in Austin, and you will connect with drag as an art form; an art without rules, which explores all that drag can be… ultimately, fierce! With the formation of the Austin International Drag Foundation by Jamie Bancroft, the drag community has built a family in... read more

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View Full Post July Top Events & Festivals

Published: 6/29/2018

Welcome to summer in Austin where the sun is bright, the weekends are long and the music is rocking. Whether you're here for a night or for a week there are almost infinite ways to keep busy and stay cool. Here are some of our favorite events around town this July: Sound & Cinema. Credit Roger Ho. 4/12/18 - 9/13/18 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 performances by some of Austin's hottest live acts. www.theshadygrove.com... read more

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View Full Post Top Picks for Independence Day in Austin

Published: 6/25/2018

Spend the Fourth of July with your dearest friends and family right here in Texas’ capital city. Austin is all about friends, food and fun when it comes to celebrating Independence Day. From light-up-the-sky fireworks to live outdoor music, the city does it up right. Check out these top local events and festivals on this 4 th of July holiday: Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic. Courtesy of COTA. Austin, TX Willie Nelson’s 4 th of July Picnic Circuit of The Americas Grab your friends and head out to Circuit of The Americas for Willie Nelson’s 4 th of July Picnic... read more

Tags: Family Holidays Summer BBQ Live Music Events

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View Full Post June Top Events & Festivals

Published: 6/1/2018

Whether you plan to pack a picnic or grab a paddle, catch a classic or experience something new, there's something for every interest in Austin this summer. If you're looking for something to do this June, head to Austin for one of these hot events and festivals around town: 5/24/18 - 9/1/18 Summer Classic Film Series Paramount & Stateside Theatres Love classic movies? The Paramount Theatre has been running the Summer Classic Film Series for more than 40 years. Visit their website for the full schedule of 100 beloved cinematic treasures... read more

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View Full Post Hill Country Food Truck Festival Returns to Luckenbach

Published: 5/30/2018

The Fifth Annual Hill Country Food Truck Festival featuring 16 food trucks, 13 Texas Hill Country wineries and a lineup of live Texas music, will take place from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, in Luckenbach Texas . Last year more than 2,500 folks enjoyed what could be best described as an iconic summer day in the Texas Hill Country - delicious food, Texas wine, ice cold beer and great Americana music - all in legendary Luckenbach! The Texas Hill Country Food Truck Festival is a family friendly event, and dogs on leashes are welcome. The food trucks will be selling... read more

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