Austin
About Austin
Austin, Texas long been an cultural oasis of tall, leafy trees, incredible spring fed swimming holes, and parks surrounded by hundreds of live music venues, museums and great restaurants. Home at various times to Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jerry Jeff Walker, Willie Nelson and other country music greats, the city also features a thriving punk rock and jazz scene. On a warm evening -- and most evenings in this town are suitable for walking around without a jacket, since winters are mild -- anyone in search of a good time can head down to Sixth Street and stroll from club to bar to restaurant amid throngs of ecstatic partygoers. Most clubs have low admissions prices, if any, and all offer that staple of Texas culture, Lone Star Beer. When your stomach starts rumbling, there's no better place in Texas to look for a good meal, whether it's the southern-fried deliciousness of Threadgills, which offers chicken fried steak with jalapeńo peppers, oyster po boys, sweet tea and several types of cobbler, or the meaty goodness of the town's many taquerias, you'll have no trouble finding something good to eat. In the morning, Austinites love to work off their decadence with a run around Town Lake, in the greenbelt, or a swim in icy, spring fed Barton Springs pool, which has a natural limestone bottom and even a few fish swimming about. For the less intrepid, there are other pools fed from warm water springs. Then its off to work at one of Austin's many high-tech companies, like Dell Industries, or for the Whole Foods chain, which is headquartered in town. Or maybe shopping is your thing, in which case the numerous trendy boutiques around The University of Texas will satisfy any cravings not met by Austin's awesome malls.
Events in Austin
Glenn Miller Orchestra
at Bass Concert Hall
Get ready to see Glenn Miller Orchestra in Austin at Bass Concert Hall. Secure your tickets now to Glenn Miller Orchestra before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Beer Release: TropĂcal Brut
at Blue Owl Brewing
Your poolside pal returns for another refreshing season in the sun! TropĂcal Brut is a sour fruit brut brewed with passion fruit and pink guava, and with NO hops!
Hartford Yard Goats vs. Portland Sea Dogs
at LifeAustin Amphitheatre
Get tickets to see the Hartford Yard Goats vs. Portland Sea Dogs at LifeAustin Amphitheatre! This event is set to sell out so buy your tickets now to Hartford Yard Goats vs. Portland Sea Dogs from the link above and save big!
Plant Care 101 with Tillery Street Plant Co.
at Blue Owl Brewing
Welcome spring and learn all the tips and tricks for basic plant care.
Nimesh Patel
at Paramount Theatre - Austin, TX
Get ready to see Nimesh Patel in Austin at Paramount Theatre - Austin, TX. Secure your tickets now to Nimesh Patel before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Ballet Austin: The Sleeping Beauty
at Dell Hall at Long Center For The Performing Arts
Get your tickets now to see Ballet Austin: The Sleeping Beauty in Austin! This theatrical performance will sell out fast, so grab your tickets now to the hottest shows at Dell Hall at Long Center For The Performing Arts.
G Flip
at Scoot Inn
Get ready to see G Flip in Austin at Scoot Inn. Secure your tickets now to G Flip before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Michelle Wolf
at Paramount Theatre - Austin, TX
Get ready to see Michelle Wolf in Austin at Paramount Theatre - Austin, TX. Secure your tickets now to Michelle Wolf before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Taking Back Sunday
at Stubbs Waller Creek Amphitheater
Get ready to see Taking Back Sunday in Austin at Stubbs Waller Creek Amphitheater. Secure your tickets now to Taking Back Sunday before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
21st Maudie's Moonlight Margarita Run
at Auditorium Shores
Lace up your running shoes and prepare for an unforgettable night of fun, fitness, and margaritas, as Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita 5K Fun Run turns 21!
Austin Updates
Review 6 days ago
Title: Extremely Disappointed with WindowTent's Lack of Professionalism and Customer Service I recently reached out to WindowTent for a quote, but my experience was incredibly disappointing and unprofessional. When I called, the person who answered simply said, "What's up?" without any semblance of professionalism or willingness to assist. Despite this, I decided to visit the store as advised, only to find it closed despite arriving two hours before the stated closing time. The lack of communication regarding their closure was frustrating, to say the least. Upon returning the following week, I encountered further issues with their inconsistent business hours. It seemed as though they operated on a whim, with little regard for their customers' time or convenience. Even after scheduling an appointment and making arrangements to be there on time, I arrived to find out that the person I had scheduled with wasn't even present. The lack of accountability and consideration for customers' time is unacceptable. Despite expressing my frustration, I was met with excuses and attempts to shift the blame onto me. This level of unprofessionalism and disregard for customers is deeply disa