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Interactive Balloon Museum Is Coming to Austin This Month

2 weeks ago | austinmonthly.com | Madeline Hollern

Up and away! If you’re looking for an indoor diversion during the steamy summertime, Balloon Museum is debuting a multi-sensory exhibit next week in North Austin.
25 Years of Wacky and Wonderful Moments from the Round Rock Express

2 weeks ago | austinmonthly.com | Bryan C. Parker

There’s something iconic about a summer afternoon at the ballpark. The voice of the announcer as batters step up to the plate, the smell of popcorn, and the electrifying crack of the wooden bat are etched into our collective psyche. Co-founded by Nolan Ryan in the year 2000, the Express take pride in their connection to the legend’s stalwart career: the most strikeouts ever with 5,714 and an astonishing seven no-hitters.
The Best Direct Flights Out of Austin

3 weeks ago | austinmonthly.com | Madeline Hollern

No need to waste hours sitting in the Houston or Dallas airports on a layover this summer: While the capital city continues to grow, so do our direct flight options out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). As of March 2025, the airport featured 80 nonstop destinations with 248 departures, according to Public Information Office division manager Kimberly Hey. More than 21 new nonstop flights have launched this year, including new destinations like Reno and Milwaukee.
Waxahatchee’s Spellbinding ‘Austin City Limits’ Taping

3 weeks ago | austinmonthly.com | Bryan C. Parker

Even for the most talented singers, it’s rare for a live performance to transcend recorded material. After all, they don’t have the luxury of multiple takes, overdubs, or any other studio wizardry. But Katie Crutchfield’s voice just possesses another gear during her live shows—there’s an emotional timbre that resonates with magnetism.
ATX TV Festival Just Hosted Its Best Season Yet

3 weeks ago | austinmonthly.com | Bryan C. Parker

ATX TV Festival is no stranger to big stars. Homegrown directors like Noah Hawley, iconic actors like Henry Winkler, and rising stars like Sydney Sweeney have made appearances over the years. But as the event marked its 14th iteration in 2025, it seemed to turn a corner in terms of the sheer volume of marquee names: Jon Hamm, Seth Meyers, Carrie Coon, Joel McHale, Billy Bob Thornton, and more were all in Austin last week to represent shows like Mad Men, The Leftovers, and Landman.
How to Have a Euro Trip in Texas

3 weeks ago | austinmonthly.com | Laurel Miller

Skip the flight: A replica that’s 90 percent the height and 60 percent the width of the original exists in Ingram. Made by the late Al Sheppard and his neighbor in the ’90s, the sculptures now reside at the Hill Country Arts Foundation, along with two Easter Island moai reproductions. Unlike the real Eiffel Tower, Paris, Texas’ 65-foot replica boasts a red cowboy hat.
11 Must-See Shows in Austin This June

3 weeks ago | austinmonthly.com | Bryan C. Parker

Over the course of more than a dozen albums, Mount Eerie (the recording moniker for Phil Elverum) has translated the moody environs of the Pacific Northwest into plaintive experimental pop. His work has landed him high praise from the outlets like Pitchfork and the New York Times. It’s a rare treat for Elverum to tour Texas, and the Paramount provides a perfectly pristine venue for his introspective compositions.
4 Texas Beaches to Explore This Summer

3 weeks ago | austinmonthly.com | Laurel Miller

Bird-watchers, rejoice: This popular island is home to more than 380 avian species, including snowy egrets and yellow-green vireos. Comb the shore for shells and sea beans, and wake up early to get a glimpse of a sea turtle hatchling release, which typically take place from around mid-June to August. nps.gov/pais/index.htmNo vacation to Corpus Christi would be complete without a visit to this sandy stretch.
Democracy Clothing Is Giving Away 1,000 Free Pairs of Jeans in Austin This Weekend

4 weeks ago | austinmonthly.com | Madeline Hollern

This is not a drill! If you’ve been looking to refresh your wardrobe—and support a great cause—Democracy Clothing is hosting a unique pop-up this Saturday and Sunday where you can do both. While many a pop-up has lured us into their space with misleading claims of free goods, this one is actually legitimate. The denim brand is taking over 920 Congress Ave. for its “Ab”solute Confidence Denim Pop-Up,” a spirited two-day gathering that allows guests to pick out a pair of jeans for free.
Ben Kweller Processes the Tragic Loss of His Son on a New Album, 'Cover the Mirrors'

4 weeks ago | austinmonthly.com | Bryan C. Parker

On an overcast day in the fall of 2024, Ben Kweller grabbed an acoustic guitar and curled up in a plush armchair in the corner of his Dripping Springs studio to write a new song. As a lifelong musician who’s recorded around a dozen albums, Kweller had done this countless times before. But this instance felt different, as he contemplated how to translate into music all the grief, confusion, and pain he’d experienced over the past year and a half.