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🚨 Hyde Park’s Uncle Nicky’s is closing
April 23, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🦉 Y’all are going to have to tell me if you’re sick of Athena the owl news, because I fear I can’t stop sharing about her! Her owlet that was rescued from the nest this week is healthy and “eating like a champ” at Austin Wildlife Rescue. The owlet will receive a foster parent named Eddison once it can be moved outside.
What's CITY Talking About
Is Austin Really a Blues City?
As the city prepares for Austin Blues Festival this weekend, artists ”Soul Man Sam” Evans and D.K. Harrell are discussing how we became a blues city, and what the future of blues may hold here. [City Cast Austin 🎧]
Uncle Nicky’s Is Closing Its Hyde Park Location
The original location of Uncle Nicky’s Italian Specialities in Hyde Park will have its last day on Sunday as owners downsize. The Uncle Nicky’s on South Lamar Boulevard is not closing. [CultureMap Austin]
Schools Must Display Ten Commandments After Ruling
A law that requires posters of the Ten Commandments to be on display in public schools can be enforced after a federal appeals court ruled in the state’s favor this week. Part of the court’s reasoning for the enforcement is that the law does not punish anyone who rejects the Ten Commandments. [The Texas Tribune]
What’s Being Renamed at UT After Dell Donation
Michael and Susan Dell’s $750 million donation to the future University of Texas at Austin hospital is one of the largest any U.S. university has ever received. Dobie residence hall, a forthcoming medical center, and the J.J. Pickle Research Campus will be renamed for Dell. [KUT]
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What To Do
Thursday, April 23
- 🧑🎨 Public Opening of “HOST: Laura Lit” at Laguna Gloria
- 🎶 Jelly Roll at ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- 🩰 Stephen Mills: A Tribute at Paramount Theatre
- ❓ “The Devil Wears Prada” Trivia at Vintage - Bookstore & Wine Bar
- 🕵️ Who Killed the Referee? Murder Mystery Event at 1972 Pub
- 💪 Spark in the Park at Garrison District Park
Friday, April 24
- 🎨 B Scene: Color Me Cute at Blanton Museum of Art
- 🎉 Arty Party at Laguna Gloria
- 🤠 Neon Rainbows’ DENIM PROM at Elysium
- 🎶 Goose at the Moody Center
- 🎤 Jack Ingram & Friends Concert at ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- 🎻 Emo Orchestra at Paramount Theatre
- 🫧 Big Bubble Rave at Empire Control Room & Garage
Saturday, April 25
- 🌱 Spring Native Plant Sale at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- 🌎 Earth Day Celebration at Texas Science & Natural History Museum
- 🎷 Austin Blues Festival at Moody Amphitheater
- 🎶 Mt. Joy at the Moody Center
- 💿 DJ Mel at ACL Live at 3TEN
- 🎥 “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” at Paramount Theatre
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👀 Downtown Austin is getting a new bakery! Sugarwolf is scheduled to open on May 5 near Republic Square and the pastries look goooooood!
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