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🚛 Here come driverless 18-wheelers
March 18, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🦜 Calling all Parrotheads! Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band is performing at the Moody Center on July 23. General tickets go on sale on Friday!
What's CITY Talking About
Austin BBQ Joint Named Best in Texas
Franklin Barbecue was voted the best barbecue restaurant in Texas by Southern Living readers this month. The list includes one restaurant from each state. [Southern Living]
Driverless 18-Wheelers To Operate in Austin
A Swedish autonomous vehicle company, Einride AG, announced it will test its driverless 18-wheelers on Texas 130 between Austin and San Antonio. The company is working with Buda-based SH 130 Concession Co. and could also create a rest stop for autonomous and electric vehicles. [Austin Business Journal]
Is Luck Reunion Worth the Hype?
Luck Reunion, an annual music festival held mid-March at Willie Nelson’s ranch just west of Austin, is here. But with the only way to attend being through a ticket lottery and exclusive giveaways, is the festival actually good for Austinites? [City Cast Austin 🎧]
Another La La Land Kind Cafe Planned
La La Land Kind Cafe, the coffee shop with a yellow motif that has caused long lines on South Congress Avenue, is planning another Austin location to open at the Domain in September. [Chron]
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What To Do
Wednesday, March 18
- 🧶 Witchy Wednesday Social: Crafts at The Tiny Minotaur | East Austin
- 🖤 Keep Black Austin Weird with Balledjo American Social | Downtown Austin
- 🧀 Perfect Pairings: Wine, Cheese and Chocolate at Mama Merlot's Speakeasy | Buda
- 💸 Free AARP Tax Aide at Austin Public Library Ruiz Branch | Pleasant Valley
Thursday, March 19
- 😆 Comedians Roast Austin: Tech Roast Show at the ZACH Theatre | Zilker
- 😋 Mezcal, Tambien: An Omakase Inspired Experience at Arriba Abajo Rooftop Cantina | Downtown Austin
- 🐇 Tiny Tails to You Petting Zoo! at BookPeople | Downtown Austin
- 📚 Older Adult Adults Book Club at Gus Garcia Recreation Center | North Austin
Friday, March 20
- 🏒 Heated Rivalry Dance Party at Mohawk Austin | Downtown Austin
- 🐯 TIGERS: Improv Comedy Show at Fallout Theater | Downtown Austin
- 🎹 Jazz in The Crescent Room: John Burnett’s Bluesette Quartet Returns at Chez Zee American Bistro | North Austin
- 🥃 Bourbon Sampling at Mama Merlot's Speakeasy | Buda
- ✨ Spring Equinox Ritual at Monica’s Porch | Parker Lane
- 🥩 Comedy Al Pastor! at Granny’s Tacos | East Cesar Chavez
- 🎸 Guitar Group Meet-Up at Austin Public Library Twin Oaks Branch | Bouldin Creek
- 🤗 Chinese Community Story Hour at Austin Public Library Yarborough Branch | Rosedale
🪐 I cannot get over this headline: “A planet that smells like rotten eggs?” Anyway, scientists apparently discovered a new planet!
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