After experiencing its lowest total attendance numbers in seven years in 2025, the State Fair of Texas bounced back in 2026, welcoming nearly 2.1 million visitors, according to an official release.That represents a slight bump up from the… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
Austin's pizza scene has come a long way, and even if it's still not enough to call the Texas capital a dominant pizza city, there are some truly good options now. One of them, according to Food & Wine, is the Pep & Pepp at Allday Pizza.… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
In addition to voting in contests like the highly publicized Texas U.S. Senate race and the Texas governor’s race, Austin residents will also weigh in on 10 city propositions this midterm election. Early voting begins October 19 and runs… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
After a fire damaged Bar Peached in May, the restaurant has found a new space to ready for its future reopening at 1401 W. 6th St., where the existing bar and restaurant Nightcap resides. Nightcap will be open until October 22; then it… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
October is … a lot. ACL Festival just wrapped two weekends, Formula 1 is around the corner with its annual invasion of racing fanatics, and Austin Food & Wine Festival arrives in November. It’s a crowded stretch for a festival that usually… · Food at The Austin Chronicle ↗
A filmmaker's curiosity about an unfinished Chaparelle demo has become Bleeding Hearts, a black-and-white documentary following Zella Day and Jesse Woods as they built their Wimberley-based band and a relationship all at once. The film… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
Austin Abrams has been a professional actor for 15 years, but the 30-year-old seems to just now be getting his due. After years of mostly supporting roles in films like Paper Towns, Brad’s Status, and Weapons, he has been charged with… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
The music is so close you can almost hear it at a notable upcoming live music venue in Austin. United Heritage Hall, a venue set to anchor a new mixed-used development in the Riverside neighborhood, has announced some of its first… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
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If Texas' pumpkin patches and roadside haunted houses aren't quite scary enough, it is time to plan a Halloween-themed road trip. The brave can explore everything from haunted hotels and cemeteries to ghostly aircraft carriers, and even… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
Editor's note: The top Austin news of the week includes a new mixed-use development for a booming suburb and the closing date for a longtime grocery location. Read on for our most popular stories, then plan your weekend via this guide.1.… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
The city of Austin and the University of Texas at Austin could soon be nearing a deal over the ownership of the historic Lions Municipal Golf Course, or "Muny." Muny opened in 1924 and in 1950, it became the first public golf course in the… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
It's nearly time for the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas (COTA), which can only mean one thing: F1 teams and partners are flocking to Austin for exhilarating race-themed events, pop-ups, and more. CultureMap has… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
The hospitality group behind buzzy Persian concept Roya is replacing one of its South Austin restaurants with a new coastal Mexican concept. Keepers Coastal Kitchen will close October 24, and renovations will start for Mi Vecino soon… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
Halloween season is going strong in Austin, with plenty of time left for haunted houses, pumpkin trails, scary movies, and family-friendly costume outings before the month is over.The weather even started cooperating this week, with… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
On their latest album, The Mountain, Gorillaz contemplate themes of death and the afterlife – inspired by the recent passings of founders Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s loved ones – and pepper it with posthumous features from… · Music at Austin Chronicle ↗
Elizabeth Holmes faced one of the most public downfalls in recent history after she was accused of defrauding investors in her health technology company, Theranos. Her subsequent indictment and conviction drew the interest of many,… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
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First Light Books is working its adaptive-reuse magic once again. The beloved Hyde Park bookstore, which famously moved into a former post office, has confirmed plans to open a second location in fall 2027 inside Clarksville's former St.… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
First Light Books is working its adaptive-reuse magic once again. The beloved Hyde Park bookstore, which famously moved into a former post office, has confirmed plans to open a second location in fall 2027 inside Clarksville's former St.… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
This week, Austin's food scene is all about places, whether it's transforming an old church or garnering culinary inspiration from Charleston, Veracruz, Baghdad, East Africa, or farms right here in Austin.Openings and closingsWe'll be… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
With ACL Fest, the F1 race, and more happening this month, it’s easy to overlook the local gigs. So, to help guide you through the clutter, here are some key highlights from Austin’s music scene for the remainder of October.Various at… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
Shopping at Round Top's famous antique shows can be daunting even for the most experienced pros. There is a lot of ground to cover, with shopping spread across miles of fields, barns, and venues along Highway 237. To make the fashion hunt… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
A holiday getaway doesn’t have to mean boarding a plane. Across Texas, two Omni resorts are transforming into festive winter destinations where families and couples can trade the usual holiday routine for twinkling lights, seasonal… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
Two notable closures this year have led to new signs of life. Amanda Turner, former chef de cuisine at Southern fine dining restaurant Olamaie, is opening a new residency at the former home of Hoover's Cooking at 2002 Manor Rd. ChowChow is… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
A new family-owned distillery is joining the vast landscape of breweries, wineries, and other spirit-makers in the Texas Hill Country. Briggs Distilling Co. will start serving cocktails, mocktails, and more at its spacious facility at 121… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
FearDorian Friday 16, Brushy Street Commons With June mixtape Tease, Vol. 1, Atlanta rapper-producer FearDorian possibly hints at his next sonic direction as he employs cloud rap beats and dabbles into drumless production. Chicago-based… · Music at Austin Chronicle ↗
Ask anyone with a tote bag: Austin hosts a thriving coffee scene. It’s no wonder the Austin Coffee Festival’s on for its fifth year at the Palmer Events Center, where this weekend they’ll host entertainment, tastings, and panels all about… · Food at The Austin Chronicle ↗
Sometimes you really want to go on a glamorous date night with your partner or a festive dinner out with the gals. You make the reservation, get all dolled up, maybe even put on lipstick and trade out that sports bra for some underwire,… · Food at The Austin Chronicle ↗
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The music never stops in the capital city and this roundup is proof. Catch concerts by artists like Weezer, Gorillaz, and Phoebe Bridgers. Foodie moments are also aplenty thanks to the return of Hot Luck Fest and Austin Coffee Festival.… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
Austin's leading film nonprofit, Austin Film Society (AFS), is expanding its cinema with the addition of a third theater opening October 24. Viewers at the premiere of Paper Tiger, starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, and Miles… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
The Austin Celtic Festival & Highland Games, an annual tradition at the living history village Pioneer Farms, is having a milestone anniversary this year. It's marking its 30th Anniversary with traditional athletics as usual, but this time… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
A surprising national study has found that a worker's paycheck stretches further in Austin than in any other major metro area in the country.Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranked No. 1 nationwide for the amount of median earnings residents… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
An Austin distillery has opened a big entertainment, cocktail, and food destination, but the real debut is yet to happen. The Still Austin Quarter, by Still Austin Whiskey Co., will host a grand opening with top Austin artists Shakey… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
Rock band Matchbox Twenty will celebrate its 30th anniversary on an extensive 2027 tour across North America, which will include a stop at Austin's Moody Center on Wednesday, June 16. The group will start the celebration on April 25 at the… · at CultureMap Austin ↗
Over the years, Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL Fest) has always had some of the best boho-meets-western looks. This year, mud could have ruined attendees' fashion plans, but they used it to their advantage.In 2026, it also became… · at CultureMap Austin ↗