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👀 Where to see a giant lemur
May 7, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
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What's CITY Talking About
Where To See a Giant Lemur in Austin
It appears Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is going back in time! Starting Saturday, you can visit the center to see huge, animatronic Ice Age creatures like a giant lemur, a dire wolf, and a woolly rhinoceros. [CultureMap Austin]
AISD Proposes $108 Million in Budget Cuts
Austin Independent School District officials are proposing $108 million in budget cuts that include increasing elementary class sizes, limiting time students spend in electives like art, and slashing some of its central office and campus positions. [Austin American-Statesman]
Chi’Lantro Burnet Road Location Shut Down
The Chi’Lantro location on Burnet Road near North Loop Boulevard is closed after 11 years. Chi’Lantro Founder Jae Kim said the restaurant was unable to reach a new lease agreement. [Austin Business Journal]
Lineup for New Season at Zach Theater Is Out
Zach Theater officials announced the 2026-2027 lineup this week and it includes “The Color Purple,” “The Little Mermaid,” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Season tickets are on sale now. [Zach Theater]
What To Do
Thursday, May 7
- 🎭 Much Ado About Nothing at Zilker Hillside Theatre
- 🎶 Eric Hutchinson at ACL Live at 3TEN
- ❓ WNBA Trivia at 1972 ATX Women’s Sports Pub
- 🥳 Austin Psych Fest Kickoff Show at Mohawk Austin
- 🎥 “Heightened Scrutiny” (Trans Texas Tour) at Hyperreal Film Club
Friday, May 8
- 🎭 Much Ado About Nothing at Zilker Hillside Theatre
- 🐦 Birding at Pease Park
- 📕 Jamie Lynn Sigler: “And So It Is…” at BookPeople
- 😆 Ali Siddiq at ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- 🎭 The Jigglewatts Burlesque: Surreal Masquerade at 29th Street Ballroom
- 🎸 Austin Psych Fest at The Far Out Lounge & Stage
- 🎶 Leon Bridges Benefiting The Andy Roddick Foundation at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q
Saturday, May 9
- 🎭 Much Ado About Nothing at Zilker Hillside Theatre
- 🎥"Steel Magnolias" at Moody Amphitheatre at Waterloo Park
- 🎬 Puppet Show with Small Wonders at Pease Park
- 🧚 Woodland Faerie Trail Opening Ceremony at Zilker Botanical Garden
- 🐈 Kittypalooza: Kitten Adoption Event at Austin Public Library Yarborough Branch
- 🖼️ Second Saturdays Are for Families at Laguna Gloria
- 🎸 Austin Psych Fest at The Far Out Lounge & Stage
🚨 Reality TV fans to the front, please. Boston Rob is going to be at this year’s ATX TV Festival!
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