City Cast Austin
👀 June events you can't miss
May 29, 2025 · Kelsey Bradshaw
⭐ Hello, Thursday! I can’t stop checking The Texas Tribune’s “Is it law yet?” page as the legislative session gets closer to ending!
What's CITY Talking About?
🏊 No, Barton Springs Pool Isn’t Closing Earlier
Barton Springs Pool will still be open until 10 p.m. nightly, city officials said this week after a sign was posted at the pool saying it would be closed an hour earlier starting June 1. [KUT]
🚛 Terry Black’s BBQ Appears To Be Headed to Nashville
Terry Black’s BBQ Owner Mike Black appears to be the owner of a $7.2 million retail property in Nashville neighborhood Germantown. Black’s address is attached to the property, and many think a Black’s barbecue restaurant will pop up in the space. [Nashville Post]
😷 Another Measles Case in Leander
A second case of measles in Leander has been confirmed in an unvaccinated adult. The person is no longer contagious, health officials say. [KVUE]
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What To Do
Thursday, May 29
- 🖼️ Central Library Art Tour at Austin Public Library Central Library | 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. | Free | Downtown Austin
- 📺 TSTV Student Pilot Showcase at Paramount Theatre | 12:30 p.m. | $10 | Downtown Austin
- ♥️ Shuffle It Up singles night at Rocky’s Bar - Austin Motel | 6 p.m. | Free | Bouldin Creek
- 🤠 Dierks Bentley at the Moody Center | 7 p.m. | $52 and up | UT Campus
- 🎤 Caamp at Moody Amphitheater | 7:30 p.m. | $60 and up | Downtown Austin
- 🎶 Superfóncios at The Drop-In at the Long Center | 8 p.m. | Free | Bouldin Creek
- 🎥 Movies on the Lake: “Top Gun: Maverick” at Mozart’s Coffee Roasters | 8:30 p.m. | Free or $20 and up | Westfield
- 🪩 Middle School Dance Party presents MILEYPALOOZA at Volstead Lounge | 9 p.m. | Free | East Austin
Friday, May 30
- 🐉 Art Smart: Celebrating Asian Dragons at Austin Public Library Central Library | 10 a.m. | Free | Downtown Austin
- 🎨 Arty Party at Laguna Gloria | 10 a.m. | Free | Tarrytown
- 💿 KUTX Vinyl Happy Hour at Lou’s Eastside | 4 p.m. | Free | East Austin
- 🎶 Bands in Bloom: Elijah Delgado at Zilker Botanical Garden | 6 p.m. | Free | Zilker
- 🎤 Simple Minds at the Moody Center | 7 p.m. | $46 and up | UT Campus
- 🎸 Un Dia: Bringing Unity Through Music at Antone’s | 7 p.m. | $20.65 | Downtown Austin
- 🌸 Howdy Gals: Flower Moon – Benefiting Jane’s Due Process at Empire Control Room & Garage | 7:30 p.m. | Free | Downtown Austin
☀️ Bye! I’m off to stock up on sunscreen for the summer!
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