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🪽 Flying cars in Austin?!
March 13, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🎙️ Have you ever thought Austin could be better? City Cast CEO David Plotz is hosting a new podcast about just that — how can cities be better? New episodes will show up weekly in your City Cast Austin feed or wherever you get your podcasts.
What's CITY Talking About
F1 Lineup Announced
Maroon 5 and Post Malone are headlining the 2026 Formula 1 MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in October. Tickets are on sale now. [Circuit of the Americas]
TxDOT Is Testing Out Flying Cars in Austin
The Federal Aviation Administration picked the Texas Department of Transportation to test out using flying cars in everyday transportation. Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas/Fort Worth are all part of the Texas program; several other states were also selected. [Austin Business Journal]
Cheer Up Charlies Back Inside After Lock-Out
Cheer Up Charlies’ owners got the keys to the bar back earlier this week after being locked out over a rent issue, marking the latest drama with the venue. [City Cast Austin 🎧]
City Council Wants To Talk to Waymo After Shooting
Five Austin City Council members invited Waymo officials to an April 29 meeting to discuss how the autonomous vehicle company can better coordinate with public safety agencies. The invitation comes after a Waymo temporarily blocked emergency vehicles during the March 1 shooting near Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden. [KVUE]
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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.
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Art Beyond Your Wildest Algorithm
What happens when artists code? Experience the possibilities in Run the Code: Data-Driven Art — featuring digital artworks that respond to touch, movement, and your imagination. On view now at the Blanton Museum of Art.
What To Do
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
Saturday, March 14
- 🥳 South By San José at Hotel San José | Bouldin Creek
- 🎶 THE STAGE at SXSW: Junior H at Moody Amphitheater | Downtown Austin
- 🎤 Future of Music 2026 Featuring BigXthaPlug at ACL Live at The Moody Theater | Downtown Austin
- 🤠 Ed West DJs: Lonestar Brunch at Hotel Vegas | East Austin
- 🦕 Dino Days at Zilker Botanical Garden | Zilker
- 🎨 Blanton All Day: Color Splash at Blanton Museum of Art | UT Campus
- 🎉 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
Sunday, March 15
- 🎶 THE STAGE at SXSW: Mau P at Moody Amphitheater | Downtown Austin
- 🏅 Little Gold Ball II at Hyperreal Film Club | East Austin
- 🦕 Dino Days at Zilker Botanical Garden | Zilker
- 🎉 Meanwhile Presents: Out by Southeast at Meanwhile Brewing Co. | McKinney
- 🎭 “The Great Gatsby” at Bass Concert Hall | UT Campus
- 👗 Cute Clothing Swap at Cute Nail Studio - South Congress | St. Edwards
- 🥒 St. Pickles Day #SXSW Pickle Party at Hotel Vegas | East Austin
- 🎙️ 2026 KOOP Radio Day Party at Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches | MLK
👋 Have a great weekend, y’all!
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