City Cast Austin
🚿 The best misters in Austin
August 23, 2024 · Kelsey Bradshaw
😍 TGIF! I’m starting my morning visiting Desnudo’s new downtown location!
Thank you to Tecovas, our exclusive launch sponsor and Western wear favs for their support!
What's CITY Talking About?
🏃 A Run Club Is Terrorizing East Austin
I have been waiting for someone to report on this drama. East Austin residents and a local running group are fighting – their Saturday run draws hundreds of people and has been cited three times for alleged violations of city code. [Austin American-Statesman]
🎙️ So. Much. News.
This week was chock-full of news. On the podcast's Friday News Roundup today, we’re discussing: Triple-digit temperatures descended on Austin, heartbreaking news about the eviction of East Austin fixture Piñata Party Palace, a new Texas Department of Public Safety policy that blocks transgender Texans from changing their sex on their driver’s licenses now in effect, and more. [City Cast Austin]
⚖️ Austin Facing Lawsuit for Funding Out-of-State Abortions
A former Austin city councilman is suing the city over the allocation of $400,000 in the budget to fund travel for people seeking abortions outside the state. [KUT]
🤯 Hyatt To Acquire Austin’s Bunkhouse Group
This news made me gasp. Hyatt Hotels Corp. will likely acquire Standard International, which is the parent company of Bunkhouse Group, this year. Bunkhouse is in charge of Jo’s Coffee, Austin Motel, Hotel San José and Hotel Saint Cecilia, among others. [Austin Business Journal]
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Don't Go Gently, Go In Tecovas
This week’s Don’t Go Gently tip for the weekend is to scoot over to Uptown Sports Club for the Meanwhile & Uptown Backyard BBQ summer series. Tonight, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., head to Uptown at 1200 East Sixth Street for a lip smacking good time with great music and fun vibes. Tonight’s chef is Davis Turner of Huckleberry, who’s serving up a smoked shrimp hot dog with caviar and a melon salad. Yum! There will also be desserts from Tiny Pies and Besame, and special brews from Meanwhile Brewing Co. Tickets are limited, so get yours for $39 here. Don't go gently, go in Tecovas.
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Visit your local Austin Tecovas store today!
Howdy, Austin. If you're in the market for new boots, come on by your neighborhood Tecovas Store on South Congress or at the Domain today. Stop by, grab a cold one, and shop for a new pair of boots or other quality western goods. Don't Go Gently, y'all!
What To Do
Friday, Aug. 23
- 🎉 Love Is Love: an Austin Pride month celebration! at the Rivian Showroom | 6 p.m. | Free with RSVP | Bouldin Creek
- 🎤 Shaboozey at PBR Gambler Days at the Moody Center | 6:30 p.m. | $26 and up | UT Campus
- 🌈 Neon Rainbows: HOMOCOMING & the Gay Ole Opry Drag Show at Cheer Up Charlie’s | 9 p.m. | Free | Downtown Austin
- 🐴 Club 90s Presents Pink Pony Night - Chappell Roan at Emo’s | 9 p.m. | $20 and up | Riverside
Saturday, Aug. 24
- 🚂 Austin Train Show at Palmer Events Center | 10 a.m. | $8 and up | Bouldin Creek
- 🎥 “It Happened One Night” at Paramount Theatre | 3:30 p.m. | $12 | Downtown Austin
- 🎶 Back to School: An Old School Happy Feet Dance Party Celebration at The Highball | 7 p.m. | $10 | Zilker
- 💃 Club XCX: A Bratty Dance Night at the Ballroom at Spiderhouse | 10 p.m. | $15 and up | UT Campus
Sunday, Aug. 25
- 🧘 Bend and Brew at Cosmic Saltillo | 8:30 a.m. | $5 | East Cesar Chavez
- 🚂 Austin Train Show at Palmer Events Center | 10 a.m. | $8 and up | Bouldin Creek
- 🪴 Houseplant Workshop at Mohawk | 1 p.m. | Free | Downtown Austin
- 🩰 Free Day of Dance at Ballet Austin | 1 p.m. | Free | Downtown Austin
- 🏊 YEEHAWTIES a queer honky tonk pool party at Austin Motel | 2 p.m. | Free | South Congress
☃️ Have a great weekend! I am manifesting cool weather sooner rather than later.
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