City Cast Austin
🦇 It’s time for bat summer
May 9, 2025 · Kelsey Bradshaw
☀️ TGIF! Or should I say thank the Lorde it’s Friday? I’m so sorry but I had to do that. Lorde’s new tour will kick off this September and Austin is the first stop!
What's CITY Talking About?
🏗️ Scaled Down Cap-and-Stitch Plan Proposed
A new plan for Austin’s project over Interstate 35 features just two decks (“caps”) and no bridges (“stitches”) as city officials anticipate losing $105 million in federal funding. The original plan included six decks and two new bridges on the highway. [Austin American-Statesman]
🎷 ACL Fest Lineup Feelings
With every new Austin City Limits Music Festival comes lengthy discussions about the lineup. Is it good? Is it bad? And, who even is that? All the lineup drama is in here. [City Cast Austin 🎧]
🚨 2 Officers on Leave After Shooting
Two Austin police officers are on administrative leave after shooting a man during a traffic stop early Wednesday. According to Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis, a man tried to run away from the officers and reached for a weapon. An investigation into the incident is underway. [KVUE]
📰 Austin Monitor Acquired by the Texas Tribune
As part of its effort to expand local news, The Texas Tribune has acquired nonprofit newsroom the Austin Monitor. The two newsrooms will build a publication with a new name. Leaders plan on hiring more staffers, too. [Austin Business Journal]
What To Do
Friday, May 9
- 🧒 Free Play Friday at Austin Public Library Cepeda Branch | 10 a.m. | Free | Govalle
- 🎨 The Crafty Adult: Sarah Doan's Art Workshop at Austin Public Library Twin Oaks Branch | 2 p.m. | Free | Bouldin Creek
- 🕯️ Texas Pride Candle Workshop at The Shiloh | 6 p.m. | $35 and up | Oak Hill
- ❣️ Almost Church: Evening of Storytelling at Vesper | 6:30 p.m. | $7 | Rosewood
- 🧘 Authentic Relating at Flow Yoga Austin - Westgate | 7 p.m. | $15 | Westgate
- 🍻 Open Bar Comedy Show at Richie's Art Gallery | 7 p.m. | $25 and up | East Austin
- 🎤 David Nail ft Scotty Alexander at Buck’s Backyard | 7 p.m. | $30 and up | Buda
- 🤠 Katrina Cain & Greyson Turner at Captain Quack’s Soundspace | 7:30 p.m. | $22 | Westgate
- 🎉 Ramona at Empire Control Room & Garage | 8 p.m. | $18 and up | Downtown Austin
- ♏ Scorpio Full Moon Yoga Party at Flow Yoga Austin - North Loop | 8 p.m. | $30 | North Loop
- 🎸 Noche Latino at Crazy Conchaz | 8 p.m. | $15 and up | Downtown Austin
- 😆 Signing Off: A Comedy Show for the End of the World at Fallout Theater | 10 p.m. | $15 | Downtown Austin
Saturday, May 10
- 🌳 Nature Immersion & Mental Health Workshop at Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve | 8 a.m. | $35 | Nalle Woods
- 💬 Storytime at Festival Beach Food Forest | 10 a.m. | Free | East Cesar Chavez
- 🤓 48th Annual O. Henry Museum Pun-Off World Championships at O. Henry Museum | 10 a.m. | Donation | Brush Square
- 💗 Creative Mother’s Day Experience at Makers & Muses | 10 a.m. | $2.50 and up | East Cesar Chavez
- 🧘 Bilingual Yoga with Aneika at Austin Public Library Southeast Branch | 10:30 a.m. | Free | Franklin Park
- 🇬🇷 Greek Lovers Launch Party at The Greek Bar | 11 a.m. | $35 | Travis Heights
- 💐 Get Crafty: Mother's Day Gift Making Event at Austin Public Library Windsor Park Branch | 1 p.m. | Free | Windsor Park
- 🦞 5th Annual Clubhouse Crawfish Boil at Clubhouse Outfitters | 2 p.m. | $30 | Old West Austin
- 🖼️ HOT The Exhibit: Trashformation Workshop at Ground Floor Theatre | 3 p.m. | $20 | East Austin
- 📚 Adam Silvera: “The Survivor Wants to Die at the End” at BookPeople | 6 p.m. | $23.99 | Downtown Austin
- 😇 Clean Comedy for a Cause at North Village Church | 6 p.m. | $25 | Crestview
- 🎸 Ted Nugent Live Outdoors at Buck's Backyard | 7:30 p.m. | $40 and up | Buda
- 😄 Kevin White (Live Stand-Up!) at The Velveeta Room | 8 p.m. | $17 | Downtown Austin
- 🪕 Beat Root Revival at Saxon Pub | 8 p.m. | $15 | Zilker
Sunday, May 11
- 🎨 Blanton All Day: Bring Mom to the Museum at Blanton Museum of Art | 10 a.m. | $20 | UT Campus
- 🖼️ Mother’s Day at Laguna Gloria | 11 a.m. | $5 and up | Tarrytown
- 👑 Vixens Of Volstead Drag Brunch: That’s Mother Edition at Hotel Vegas and Volstead Lounge | Noon | Free | East Austin
- 🌈 The Big Gay Brunch at the Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen | Noon | Free | Skyview
- 🤖 Tween Code Club at Austin Public Library Little Walnut Creek Branch | 1 p.m. | Free | North Austin
- 🧶 Mending Circle at Austin Public Library Spicewood Springs Branch | Noon | Free | Anderson Mill
- 🥁 Spanish-English Music & Movement at Little Walnut Creek Branch | 3:30 p.m. | Free | North Austin
👋 Have a great, sunshine-filled weekend!
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