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April 29, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🎶 Anyone else try and fail to get Kacey Musgraves tickets yesterday? I’m settling for this fun read about the Texan who has a new album out Friday!
What's CITY Talking About
Waymo Is Skipping a Meeting About Its Ambulance-Blocking Vehicle
City officials are holding a public meeting today about a Waymo robotaxi that blocked an ambulance during the March shooting at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden. But no Waymo officials will be in attendance — the company says its already answered questions about the incident. [Axios Austin]
Banksy Exhibit Planned for Austin
Tickets are now on sale for a summer Banksy exhibit at Fair Market in East Austin. The exhibit runs May 29 through Sept. 7 and includes pieces like “Girl With Balloons” from the elusive artist. [Austin Monthly]
Yard Bar To Close Next Month
Yard Bar, a dog-friendly bar in Allandale, will have its final day on May 30. The business said rising property taxes and cost of labor and goods has made “it impossible to sustain operations.” [KVUE]
Paxton Wants AISD Records Over Bathroom Complaint
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is requesting a number of records from Austin Independent School District after his office received a complaint about a transgender student using the girls’ restroom at a UIL competition. [CBS Austin]
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What To Do
Wednesday, April 29
- 💬 The People and Places Keeping Austin Weird at LBJ Library
- 💃 Spring Swing Dance Workshop at Austin Public Library Twin Oaks Branch
- 📺 Survivor Social at Central Machine Works
- 🎶 A Night With David Lee Roth at ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- 😆 An Evening with David Sedaris at Paramount Theatre
Thursday, April 30
- 🎙️ 2026 State of the County Address at Austin PBS
- 🎶 Ari Lennox at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q
- 🤠 Maren Morris at ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- 😆 An Evening with David Sedaris at Paramount Theatre
- ❓ Musicals Muzingo (Music + Bingo) at Punch Bowl Social
Friday, May 1
- 🎸 Los Lobos at Paramount Theatre
- 🎤 Kid Cudi at Germania Insurance Amphitheater
- 🎭 Dr. Seuss's The Cat In The Hat at Bass Concert Hall
- 🎶 Soulman Sam at The ABGB
- 🎙️ The KUT Festival at the University of Texas at Austin
- 🐶 Barks for Beers Kickoff Party at Celis Brewery
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😍 I know, I know — I can’t stop sharing cute animal photos. But these are really good! It’s baby opossums and they’re so little and weird. I love them so much! 😭
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