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Here are the top 7 things to do in Austin this weekend

2 days ago | austin.culturemap.com | Paige Turner

Experience the city’s bustling outdoor spaces at these can’t-miss film, food, and entertainment happenings. Screen the classic summer thriller Jaws, or catch a live concert at the Bullock Texas State History Museum. Check out the top seven things to do in Austin this weekend. For a complete list of events, go to our calendar.
Austin sweats with 50 more abnormally hot days than it had in 1970

3 days ago | austin.culturemap.com | John Egan

Mother Nature is cranking up the summertime heat in Austin and Houston. New data from Climate Central shows the Capital City and Bayou City are among nine major U.S. cities that now experience at least 50 more days per year with above-normal summer temperatures than they did in 1970. Other Texas cities that made the list were El Paso, McAllen, and Tyler. Climate Central is a nonprofit organization that provides climate science research and analysis.
Gourmet donut shop The Salty opens new location at North Austin mall

4 days ago | austin.culturemap.com | Brianna Caleri

A fancy Miami-based donut and coffee shop that's stealing Austinites' hearts on South Congress Avenue is opening a second location in the Texas capital. This time, The Salty will open in another hub for both tourists and locals: Domain Northside. The new shop at 11501 Rock Rose Ave., Ste. 156, will be open for its first visitors Friday, June 6. The Salty is known for its super-gourmet toppings and fillings, ranging from toasted meringue to mini cakes.
Legendary Lockhart barbecue families tell all in new documentary

5 days ago | austin.culturemap.com | Brianna Caleri

A sweet new shop is coming to Austin: Kilwins, a Michigan-based chain famous for its chocolates and sweet treats, will open a location at 3500 E Parmer Ln. near Austin's northeast tech corridor, at a new mixed-use center called the East Village. According to a spokesperson, construction has just begun and the shop will open by late 2025 or early 2026. Kilwins was founded in 1947 in Petoskey, Michigan by Don and Katy Kilwin, and is known for its boxed chocolates, fudge, and ice cream.
Luxe Kimpton boutique hotel to debut in Fredericksburg in 2027

5 days ago | austin.culturemap.com | John Egan

A new 210-room, luxury boutique hotel is coming to the Hill Country tourist magnet of Fredericksburg: Kimpton Fredericksburg will anchor a 22-acre, mixed-use development known as The Meuse, which will feature hospitality, dining, and retail options. Kimpton, part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio, has teamed up with Houston-based DC Partners to develop the hotel. It’ll be the fourth Kimpton property in Texas; their most recent opened in San Antonio last year.
Legendary Lockhart barbecue families tell all in new documentary

5 days ago | austin.culturemap.com | Brianna Caleri

As Austin moves into June, the food scene opens up with lots of new restaurants and events to choose from. Here's a selected portion of all the new things going on, including a fancy new French restaurant, a 17-chef po' boy "tour," and recognition for a new Austin cocktail bar among the best in the country. Openings and closingsFrench Bistro Le Calamar opened yesterday, May 29, for dinner service.
New French bistro and star chef sandwiches elevate Austin food news

1 week ago | austin.culturemap.com | Brianna Caleri

As Austin moves into June, the food scene opens up with lots of new restaurants and events to choose from. Here's a selected portion of all the new things going on, including a fancy new French restaurant, a 17-chef po' boy "tour," and recognition for a new Austin cocktail bar among the best in the country. Openings and closingsFrench Bistro Le Calamar opened yesterday, May 29, for dinner service.
East Austin café finally fills long-vacant spot at Central Library

1 week ago | austin.culturemap.com | Brianna Caleri

The Austin Public Library finally has a new restaurant at its Central location, filling a space that’s been empty for years: Café Crème, a longtime café on Oltorf Street in the East Riverside area, is opening its second location in the space that previously housed Cookbook Cafe. The library and the café both noted on social media May 29 that the café is ready for visitors. "We’re so excited to bring our cozy vibes, coffee, and food to the heart of the city," the cafe says in an Instagram post.
Celebrity chef Bobby Flay returns to Austin for BBQ Brawl Season 6

1 week ago | austin.culturemap.com | Brianna Caleri

The state of Texas has a new best barbecue joint. Burnt Bean Co. in Seguin, a small town east of San Antonio, has taken the top spot in Texas Monthly’s new list of the 50 Best Barbecue Joints in Texas. Two more in Austin join the top 10. Here’s the new top 10, in order:1. Burnt Bean Co. (Seguin)2. LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue (Austin)3. Goldee’s Barbecue (Fort Worth)4. Redbird BBQ* (Port Neches, near Beaumont)5. GW’s BBQ* (San Juan Texas in the Rio Grande Valley)6. InterStellar BBQ (Austin)7.
Austin music festival Levitation announces lineup, new home base

1 week ago | austin.culturemap.com | Brianna Caleri

One of Austin's most popular music festivals is doing things a little differently this year. Levitation, an alternative festival known for its decentralized locations and the tradition of being scheduled on Halloween weekend, will be changing both of those logistical details — although the musical sensibilities will remain the same. The festival will be held September 25-28 and the Palmer Events Center will serve as a central location by hosting most of the shows.