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🥩 The best grilling tips for Labor Day
August 30, 2024 · Kelsey Bradshaw
Happy Friday-before-a-long-weekend! Is anyone really working today? Or are we all just dreaming of extra time in the sun? I know I’m excited about all the lizard time I’m going to get this weekend!
Thank you to Tecovas, our exclusive launch sponsor and Western wear favs for their support!
What's CITY Talking About?
🪧 Student Suing UT Over Pro-Palestinian Protests
Ammer Qaddumi is suing University of Texas President Jay Hartzell and Vice President Sharon Wood, saying they violated his First Amendment rights during an April pro-Palestinian protest on campus. [KXAN]
🎙️ Here’s What You Missed This Week
It’s the Friday news roundup! We’re talking about how to celebrate Labor Day, what the city and county are doing to combat food insecurity, and the start of football season on the podcast today. [City Cast Austin]
🚃 Project Connect Will Move Forward Despite Lawsuit, Mayor Says
Work on Project Connect will continue amid a lawsuit claiming Austin residents are being illegally taxed for it, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said this week. Austin Transit Partnership is working on securing roughly $4 billion to build a light rail, with construction expected to start in 2027. [KVUE]
🏈 It’s Time for Some Longhorn Football Predictions
University of Texas’ football season is starting this weekend, and I’m reading Cedric Golden’s thoughts on the season ahead. As a girl who still doesn’t know what’s happening with football despite being born in Texas, I found Golden’s breakdown very helpful! [Austin American-Statesman]
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What To Do
Friday, Aug. 30
- 🧑🎤 Thirty Seconds to Mars at Germania Insurance Amphitheater | 6:30 p.m. | $22 and up | Circuit of the Americas
- 🎤 Big Freedia at Mohawk Austin | 8 p.m. | $27.50 | Downtown Austin
Saturday, Aug. 31
- 🛍️ North Loop Pop-Up Market at Beard Brand Campus | 10 a.m. | Free | North Loop
- 🎨 Workshop: Printmaking with Upcycled Materials at Austin Creative Reuse | 1 p.m. | $25 | Windsor Park
- 🎶 Scootenanny at Historic Scoot Inn | 4 p.m. | $14 and up | East Austin
- 🎤 KUTX Presents: BLK ODYSSY at Antone’s | 8 p.m. | $25 and up | Downtown Austin
Sunday, Sep. 1
- 🚙 Austin Lowriding Supershow at Palmer Events Center | 11 a.m. | $30 and up | Bouldin Creek
- 👑 Austin's Five Star Drag Brunch at the Courtyard ATX | Noon | $10 and up | Downtown Austin
- 🎥 “The Wizard of Oz” at Paramount Theatre | 3:30 p.m. | $12 | Downtown Austin
- 💃 Femme Fatal - A Labor Day Weekend Dance Party at Volstead Lounge | 10 p.m. | Free | East Austin
Monday, Sep. 2
- 👙 Labor Gay: A Queer AF Pool Party at Austin Motel | 1 p.m. | Free with RSVP | South Congress
- 🌭 Free hot dogs and $2 margaritas at the Golden Goose | 4 p.m. | Free | South Austin
- 👕 Clothing Swap at Drinks Backyard | 6 p.m. | Free | Southeast Austin
A small programming note before you head off into the long weekend: We are taking Monday off! That means we won’t talk again until Tuesday morning. See you then!
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