City Cast Austin
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April 3, 2025 · Kelsey Bradshaw
👏 Today is looking good: It’s almost Friday and one of Austin’s own is a finalist for a James Beard Award! Congratulations to Arjav Ezekiel of Birdie’s for his nomination in the “Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service” category.
What's CITY Talking About?
🦫 Neighborhood Upset Over Beaver Removal
Residents in the ShadowGlen community in Manor are speaking out after receiving a notice from management that a family of beavers in the area would be removed. One resident said the beavers are beloved in the area. [KXAN]
🎶 What’s Happening With Tejano Music These Days?
All evidence points to Tejano music making a comeback, and J.B. Sauceda is here talking about Texas Monthly’s latest podcast series, Viva Tejano. The podcast dives into the nostalgia and experience surrounding the iconic genre. [City Cast Austin 🎧]
🚗 These Austin Parks Have the Most Vehicle Break-Ins
The majority of vehicles broken into at Austin parks and greenbelts take place at just 16 of the city’s 400 parks. Bull Creek, Mount Bonnell, and Zilker parks are among others on the list with high break-in rates. [KVUE]
😻 Austin Cats With Jobs
Oooooh my goodness. Please enjoy this story about the many cats working in thrift stores, book shops, and more around town. [The Austin Chronicle]
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What To Do
Thursday, April 3
- 🏋️ Get FIT: Spring Series at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | 7:30 a.m. | $12 | Circle C Ranch
- 🌇 Golden Hour Tour at Laguna Gloria | 6 p.m. | Free | Tarrytown
- 🐶 Felt Pet Portraits at Captain Quack's Bakery and Coffeehouse | 6 p.m. | $30 | Westgate
- 🎨 Pet Tarot Card Painting Class at St. Elmo Brewing Company - Springdale | 7 p.m. | $55 | Walnut Bend
- 🎶 Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Paramount Theatre | 8 p.m. | $20 and up | Downtown Austin
Friday, April 4
- 🍻 KUTX Vinyl Happy Hour at Lou’s Eastside | 4 p.m. | Free | East Cesar Chavez
- 🎥 ConnectHER Film Festival at Paramount Theatre | 7 p.m. | $15 and up | Downtown Austin
- 🎶 Denzel Curry at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q | 8 p.m. | $44 and up | Downtown Austin
- 🎤 Lady Blackbird at ACL Live at 3TEN | 8 p.m. | $35 and up | Downtown Austin
- 💃 BODY ROCK ATX: Tribute To Erykah Badu at Sahara Lounge | 9 p.m. | $10 | East MLK
- 🪩 Neon Rainbows' DENIM DISCO CUNTRY CLUB at Cheer Up Charlie’s | 10 p.m. | Cover at the door | Downtown Austin
👋 See ya!
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