The Long Center released its free summer concert lineup for 2026. (read more)

ESPN College GameDay is coming to Austin for the Texas vs. Ohio State season opener in 2026. (read more)

Black Fox Coffee is expanding to Austin for its first location outside New York City. (read more)

George Strait, The King of Country makes his return to Austin for the 2nd time this year. Happening at Moody Center this weekend with Carter Faith.

Pitmaster Evan LeRoy of LeRoy and Lewis released his debut cookbook 'New School Barbecue.' (read more)

Austin startups raised a record $4.2B in venture funding in Q1 2026. (read more)

Sugarwolf Bakery is now open for breakfast, lunch, and coffee in downtown Austin. (read more)

The Affordable Art Fair comes to Austin May 14-17 with 28 Texas galleries and works starting at $100. (read more)

The Paramount Theatre announced its 2026 Summer Classic Film Series lineup. (read more)

ACL Festival 2026 lineup is out and headliners include acts across EDM, pop, and rock. (read more)

Nvidia and Corning are both considering Austin-area manufacturing facilities. (read more)

Elon Musk is proposing a $55 billion 'Terafab' manufacturing facility near College Station. (read more)

May 13: The Avett Brothers & Mike Patton @ Moody Center (tickets)

May 13-17: Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (details)

May 14-16: Texas Longhorns Baseball vs. Missouri (tickets)

May 14-17: Affordable Art Fair Austin @ Palmer Events Center (details)

May 15-16: George Strait @ Moody Center ATX (tickets)

May 15-16: Texas Burlesque Festival @ The Long Center (tickets)

May 16: Austin FC vs. Sporting Kansas City @ Q2 Stadium (tickets)

May 17: The Black Crowes @ Moody Center ATX (tickets)

May 21: The Drop-In Music Series Opening Night @ The Long Center (details)

May 22: Paramount Summer Classic Film Series Opens @ The Paramount Theatre (details)

May 24: Demi Lovato @ Moody Center ATX (tickets)

May 25: CapTex Triathlon @ Lady Bird Lake (details)

May 29-31: ILLfest 2026 @ Carson Creek Ranch (tickets)

May 29: Jerry Seinfeld @ Bass Concert Hall (tickets)

May 30: Alex Warren @ Moody Center ATX (tickets)

Roya — Modern Persian from chef Amir Hajimaleki, finally permanent after seven years of pop-ups around town. 7858 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78757 (Instagram · Website)

Oria — Wood-fired Mediterranean from the Space Cowboy team in the old Eastciders space at the foot of Zilker, with a kitchen that runs until 2am on weekends. 1530 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 (Instagram · Website)

Kinsho — Rainey Street's first dedicated sushi bar from the Rocco's Italian team, with an 18-seat counter running à la carte instead of omakase. 51 Rainey St, Ste 140A, Austin, TX 78701 (Instagram · Website)

Konbini — Late-night Japanese-Mexican sushi tucked behind Papercut from the Tare chefs, walk-in only and open until 1am on weekends. 908 E 5th St #107, Austin, TX 78702 (Instagram · Website)

Siti — Chef Laila Bazahm's Michelin-recommended Southeast Asian restaurant inside The Frances Modern Inn, drawing on her Filipino roots and years cooking in Singapore. 1123 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 (Instagram · Website)