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🩰 Ballet Austin claps back at Timothée Chalamet
March 11, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
👀 … Have y’all seen billboards for the 2026 Daddy Awards? Howdy, a recruiting company, wants Austinites to vote on who the city’s daddy is between Matthew McConaughey and Glen Powell. Just one small problem: It looks like the voting website does not work.
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Ballet Austin Offering Free Tickets After Timothée Chalamet Comment
Ballet Austin is offering free “Marie Antoinette: Vampire Queen of Versailles” tickets to anyone named Timothée, Timothee, or Timothy after actor Timothée Chalamet said no one cares about the ballet anymore during an interview with Matthew McConaughey at The University of Texas at Austin. Just send Ballet Austin a message and show your ID. [Ballet Austin]
APD Ups Presence for SXSW After Shooting
The Austin Police Department is increasing its presence at South by Southwest later this week following the shooting at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden earlier this month. The department says it’s prepared for any scenario. [CBS Austin]
Where To Eat Late During Spring Break
Spring festival season is here and if you’re planning on being out late and looking for a spot to eat, we’ve got the guide for you. [City Cast Austin 🎧]
Barton Springs Pool Reopening Delayed
City work on Barton Springs Pool is taking longer than expected and the pool is now slated to reopen March 21. The pool closed on Feb. 23 so workers could remove a decommissioned 1940s skimmer bypass. [City of Austin]
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The LBJ Library Gets a Glow-Up
The LBJ Presidential Library reopens its updated permanent exhibit on March 7. Through immersive storytelling, interactive experiences, and historic documents, visitors can explore the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson and the pivotal events of the 1960s that continue to shape America today.
What To Do
Wednesday, March 11
- 📚 Bestie Wonderland Storytime! at BookPeople | Downtown Austin
- ❓ “A Court of Thorns and Roses” Trivia at Pinthouse Pizza - S. Lamar | Barton Hills
- 🎭 “The Great Gatsby” at Bass Concert Hall | UT Campus
- 🎶 Porchella 2026 at East 41st & Barrow Avenue | Hancock
- 🐶 Must Love Dogs Singles Night at BARk House Social | Govalle
Thursday, March 12
- 🥳 South By San José at Hotel San José | Bouldin Creek
- 🎶 Future of Music 2026 Featuring Lola Young at ACL Live at The Moody Theater | Downtown Austin
- ❓ “Sex and The City” Trivia at Vintage - Bookstore & Wine Bar | East Austin
- 🎥 “Hamnet” at Hyperreal Film Club | East Austin
- 🎉 Meanwhile Presents: Out by Southeast at Meanwhile Brewing Co. | McKinney
- 🎭 “The Great Gatsby” at Bass Concert Hall | UT Campus
- 🪩 Hotel Vegas & Volstead’s 15th Anniversary Party | East Austin
Friday, March 13
- 🥳 South By San José at Hotel San José | Bouldin Creek
- 🎶 THE STAGE at SXSW: Don Toliver at Moody Amphitheater | Downtown Austin
- 🎤 Future of Music 2026 Featuring Fuerza Regida at ACL Live at The Moody Theater | Downtown Austin
- 🎉 Meanwhile Presents: Out by Southeast at Meanwhile Brewing Co. | McKinney
- 🎭 “The Great Gatsby” at Bass Concert Hall | UT Campus
- 🔊 Sips & Sounds Music Festival at Auditorium Shores | Bouldin Creek
- 🐕 The Austin Chronicle Presents: Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Day Party at Hotel Vegas | East Austin
🦉 Athena the owl laid a second egg! I can’t get enough of Athena right now. I’m her biggest fan!
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