Always know What’s Goin’ On in Austin with this short and super sweet weekly Newsletter. It features puns, random pop cultural references, popular song lyrics current city happenings and showcases the best food, music, and cultural events in and around town.
Photo of the Week
Quote of the Week
Sides can make or break a meal.
-A Look Back At Some Questionable Thanksgiving Sides From Austin’s Past
Top 5 Things To Know
All the Austin Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving
What’s the story: Whether you want to avoid cooking for hours or are flying solo, there are about 18 restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day to serve you.
Why is this important? So you don’t starve on a national holiday!
Grocery Store Hours Vary for Thanksgiving
What’s the story: Some grocery stores have limited store hours this week.
Why is this important? Before you rush out to get that forgotten ingredient that could break your whole Thanksgiving Feast check this list to make sure the store you’re headed to is open.
Wanted: Resident Feedback on Transportation Maps
What’s the story: The City of Austin has drafted maps for the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and is asking residents for feedback. The maps show ASMP’s transportation vision for the next 20 years. The maps include bicycle, safety, and transportation system variations.
Why is this important? Finally, you can give your opinion on Austin’s biggest problem—traffic!
Graffiti Park Will Live on Through VR
What’s the story: Graffiti Park or Hope Outdoor Gallery for those of you who visited the mural park off Lamar in its early days will live on through virtual reality thanks to an Austin startup called
Why is this important? The Baylor Street version of Graffiti park was genuinely one of the most unique/iconic things about Austin, and it will thankfully never die.
APD Urges Residents to Be Safe On The Roads
What’s the story: There have been 68 traffic-related deaths this year, which is more than last year. Austin Police are urging residents to exercise caution when driving during the holiday season.
Why is this important? To inspire you to be the change you wish to see on MoPac.
Top 5 Things to Do
28th Annual Turkey Trot
Tell me more: If you want to earn your Thanksgiving Day meal, the annual 5-mile Turkey Trot is happening tomorrow at 9 AM and you still have time to register. All proceeds go to Caritas of Austin.
See the Lights in San Saba ?
Tell me more: 30-acres of holiday lights will be powered on Thursday evening at Mill Pond. Just in case you need a little exercise and stimulation after your Thanksgiving Day feast.
Full Moon Sounds ?
Tell me more: *sings* There’s a
Shop Small Business Saturday
Tell me more: Instead of shopping Black Friday opt to support small businesses in your area. Find Small
Zilker Tree Lighting ?
Tell me more: The 52nd Zilker Tree lighting will take place on Sunday at 5:30 PM in Zilker Park. So, (I guess) this is (the start of) Christmas.
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Thanks For Reading
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