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May 30, 2025 · Kelsey Bradshaw
⚡ Happy Friday, y’all! I hope your power is back on and you’re enjoying your air conditioning!
What's CITY Talking About?
💡 Power Restoration May Take Days
It may take multiple days for power to be restored to all Austin Energy customers after Wednesday night’s storm, which the utility is calling the third worst its seen. One person was killed during the storm. [KUT]
- Austin first responders rescued five people from rushing water during the storm, and damage, including downed power lines and trees, was confirmed throughout the city. [CBS Austin]
- More rain is possible today before a dry evening. [National Weather Service]
🍖 Austin Dominated Texas Monthly’s Best Barbecue List
With eight restaurants, Austin made up nearly a fifth of Texas Monthly’s 50 best barbecue restaurants list this week. We’re making plans to visit each Austin spot that was recognized. [City Cast Austin 🎧]
❗ Musk Ending His Government Work
Elon Musk is leaving the Trump Administration to spend more time on his companies, including Austin-based Tesla. Musk is said to have become disillusioned with his government work after facing obstacles at the Department of Government Efficiency. [The New York Times]
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What To Do
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
Saturday, May 31
- 🌱 Home Grown Austin | 68th Annual Plant Show and Sale at Zilker Botanical Garden | 9:30 a.m. | $6 | Zilker
- 🌵 Pinthouse Plant Swap at Pinthouse Brewing - Ben White | 11 a.m. | Free | McKinney
- 🍺 Take Me to the River Beer Release at Meanwhile Brewing Co. | Noon | Free | McKinney
- 🛍️ Big Ole Queer Market at Palmer Events Center | Noon | Free | Bouldin Creek
- 🎨 FREE Make & Take: Paint & Meditate at Austin Creative Reuse | 12:30 p.m. | Free | Windsor Park
- 🍦 Ice Cream Social/Summer Kick Off at Austin Public Library Windsor Park Branch | 1 p.m. | Free | Windsor Park
- 💜 Purple Martin Colony Visit | 4 p.m. | Free | South Austin - directions provided upon registration
Sunday, June 1
- 🧘 Black Swan Yoga Wellness Festival at Pease Park | 10 a.m. | $15 suggested donation | Old Enfield
- ⭐ H-E-B Free First Sunday: Juneteenth at Bullock Texas State History Museum | 10 a.m. | Free | Downtown Austin
- 🛍️ Big Ole Queer Market at Palmer Events Center | Noon | Free | Bouldin Creek
- 🌈 Pride Brunch Celebration - Drag Performance at Verbena Food & Drink | 1 p.m. | $20.62 | Downtown Austin
- 👙 YEEHAWTIES: A honky tonk pool party at Austin Motel | 2 p.m. | Free | Bouldin Creek
👋 Have a great weekend!
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