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Austin Parks Foundation presents “Movies in the Park” at Dick Nichols Park in Austin, Texas. (Photo by HLK Fotos)

Austin Parks Foundation’s Free ‘In the Park’ Series Returns This Spring

Learn more about the free events featuring fitness classes, movies, playdates and more happening in Austin parks this spring
The Lemon Twigs at Cheer Up Charlie's during SXSW

SXSW 2026: A Free & Unofficial Guide

Untangle the list of endless RSVPs and tune out the noise with this curated list of top-tier events
Isaiah Bailey as the Phantom and Jordan Lee Gilbert as Christine Daaé in the North American tour of The Phantom of the Opera. (Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)

‘The Phantom of the Opera,’ ‘The Book of Mormon’ and More Broadway Hits Are Coming to Austin

Texas Performing Arts announces the 2026–2027 Broadway in Austin season, bringing 11 touring productions to Bass Concert Hall
(From left) “Spy Kids” actors Daryl Sabara and Alexa PenaVega, director Robert Rodriguez and producer Elizabeth Avellán pose with their award during the 2026 Texas Film Awards at Troublemaker Studios in Austin, Texas, on March 5, 2026. (Photo by John Pesina)

Inside the Star-Studded Texas Film Awards Honoring Texas Film Icons and 25 Years of ‘Spy Kids’

Austin Film Society honors Julian Schnabel, Sonny Carl Davis, Sydney Chandler and the cast and creators of ‘Spy Kids’ at Troublemaker Studios
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SXSW 2026: 7 Concerts to Catch from Austin Musicians

Catch these Austin-based artists’ late night sets throughout SXSW’s seven day music festival
Parkside interior

Austin’s First Gastropub, Parkside, Is Still One of the Best Downtown Dinner Spots

We caught up with Chef Shawn Cirkiel to talk about Parkside’s early days and its staying power in a rapidly growing Austin
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Texas Wildflower Forecast 2026: What to Expect From This Year’s Blooms

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center predicts a patchwork season shaped by drought, spotlights Carolina jessamine as Wildflower of the Year
Chef Matthew Peters competes for $1 million on the 90-minute premiere of “America’s Culinary Cup,” airing March 4 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. (Photo by Jackie Brown/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.)

Austin’s Chef Matt Peters Competes for $1M on CBS’ ‘America’s Culinary Cup’

The Bocuse d’Or gold medalist joins 15 of the nation’s most decorated culinary talents in Padma Lakshmi’s new high-stakes showdown
A spread of Mediterranean-inspired dishes at Oria

Oria Opens on Barton Springs Road With Wood-Fired Mediterranean Dining

The team behind Space Cowboy introduces a stylish new spot for shareable plates and live-fire cooking
The cast of "Holland" poses at the SXSW Film & TV Festival 2025 premiere in Austin, Texas, on March 9, 2025. (Photo by Sabrina Macias)

SXSW Film & TV Festival 2026: Must-See Films and Essential Tips for Navigating the Fest

What to know before SXSW begins and the screenings to reserve in advance