Culture
Arts, food, entertainment, and Austin lifestyle.
- Harry Ransom Center opens exhibition exploring everyday life in ancient Egypt
- Pease Park Conservancy and RISE mark Black freedom history with festival, tours and education efforts
- FoodieLand Texas returns to Austin with a lineup of local and regional food vendors
- Ranch 616 in downtown Austin created the Ranch Water cocktail, restaurant says
- Seven Austin events planned April 9–12, from Statesman Cap 10K to Lutie's garden party
- Urbanspace Hospitality to Open Modern Bar on Rainey Street April 10
- Austin Book Trail Brings Shoppers to Independent Bookstores, Organizers Collect Donations for Fire-Affected Seller
- Third annual Eastside Day Easter celebration draws families to Rosewood Neighborhood Park
- Five new and updated eateries land in Austin area, including North Austin barbecue rebrand and new spots in Leander and West Campus
- Tiny Grocer opens cafe with all-day menu at Hyde Park grocery store
- Flyrite Chicken reopens as food truck at Stoney's Good Time Ranch in East Austin
- Cesar Chavez Mural Removed in East Austin Prompts Local Outcry
- Four Austin spots to walk for National Take a Walk in the Park Day on March 30
- César Chávez Mural in East Austin Painted Over After Allegations Resurface
- New sushi, ramen, crepe, cookie shops and a wine bar open across Austin metro
- Ciccio Bomba will open a large bakery and eatery on South Lamar
- Former Freddo coffee shop reopens as Walter's Tavern on South Congress in South Austin
- KUT and KUTX to Host Morning Gathering With Hays County Reporter at Mazama Coffee Co. on April 8
- Hoover's Cooking in East Austin to close in May as owner Hoover Alexander retires after more than 50 years
- Seven downtown Austin restaurants to try during SXSW 2026
- Seven community events and openings scheduled across Austin March 5-8
- Murals at new East Austin affordable housing project honor Trail Riders and Buffalo Soldier legacy
- Seven Austin events set for Feb. 26 through March 1, from chili cook-off to pro tennis
- Austin-area guide lists 40 outdoor activities and destinations for spring
- Five new bars open across Austin this spring, from the Driskill to North Burnet
- Restaurant François opens in downtown Austin with Parisian-inspired menu
- Japanese film Kokuho opens in Austin after Toronto debut, explores art and family ties
- Austin Filmmaker Holly Charles-Pearson Premieres Mockumentary on Married Life
- Aburi Group Opens TORA, a Sushi Restaurant with Robotic Cart Service in Tech Ridge East Village
- Several Texas-linked figures appear in Super Bowl LX commercials during Seahawks victory
- 0.1-Mile 'Marathon' Draws Residents and Businesses to Rainey Street
- Oria to open Mediterranean restaurant on Barton Springs Road near Zilker
- Seven Austin events to attend this weekend, Jan. 29–Feb. 1
- Mediterranean Restaurant Ēma, From Lettuce Entertain You, Opens Saturday in Domain NORTHSIDE
- Nine Austin chefs and restaurants named 2026 James Beard semifinalists
- Hissy Fit restaurant in North Austin's Great Hills area has closed
- East Austin arts organization Almost Real Things marks 10 years after supporting more than 3,000 local artists
- Austin events this weekend include markets, concerts, arts openings and a pet foster call amid freezing weather
- Controversial 2002 Film Tiptoes Sparked On-Set Disputes and a Divisive Premiere in Austin
- Austin Dating Coach Blaine Anderson Urges In-Person Connections and Curated Profiles Over Constant Swiping
- Austin post-punk band Llano debuts video, builds audience ahead of Cactus Cafe show
- Kura Revolving Sushi Bar opens second Austin-area location in Pflugerville
- New restaurants, pizza and coffee spots expand dining choices across Austin area
- New Locally Sourced Restaurant Set to Open in Downtown Buda