🎉 Eastside Day celebration + Austin clinches playoff spot

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04.06.2026  |  The Monday Recap  |  Subscribe

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🧠 True or False?

The Congress Avenue Bridge is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America.

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Events

Mon, Apr 6
🎵 Brad Stank w/ Dogwood Tales | 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. | The 13th floor
Tue, Apr 7
Lucy Darling | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre
🎵 CupcakKe | 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Antone's Nightclub
🎵 Field Medic | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. | 29th Street Ballroom
🎵 Sarah Kinsley | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Mohawk Austin
Wed, Apr 8
🎵 Touche Amore | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Mohawk Austin
🎵 Southern Avenue | 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Antone's Nightclub
Thu, Apr 9, 9 AM – 2 PM
Art in the Park Festival 2026 / Arte en el Parque 2026 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Fiesta Gardens Building
Thu, Apr 9, 7 PM – Fri, Apr 10
Master Pancake vs TWISTER at MOONTOWER at The Paramount | 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. | The Paramount Theatre
Thu, Apr 9
Cristela Alonzo | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. | State Theatre
Fri, Apr 10 – Sun, Apr 12
Excused Absence Comedy Festival | 12 a.m. – 12 a.m. | ColdTowne Theater
Fri, Apr 10
The Thing | 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Antone's Nightclub
🎵 Steel Panther | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Emo's Austin
Fri, Apr 10, 9 PM – Sat, Apr 11
🎵 Jkyl & Hyde | 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. | Vulcan Gas Company
Sat, Apr 11, 9 AM – 5 PM
ABC KITE FEST 2026 - PARKING PASSES | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Zilker Metropolitan Park
Sat, Apr 11, 10 AM – 1 PM
Family Fun Fest | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | The Domain
Sat, Apr 11
The Concourse Project, Austin, TX, USA | 12 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. | The Concourse Project

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What's Going On

Announced
*Easter joy!* The Eastside Day Easter celebration in Rosewood Neighborhood Park gathered families for fun and togetherness this past Sunday. Read more →
*Last call!* Deep Eddy Vodka will close its Dripping Springs tasting room on June 13 to move closer to Austin, making it easier for fans to visit. Read more →
Try This
*April adventures await!* Don’t miss out on the top events happening across Austin this month, including late-night visits to the Wildflower Center every Tuesday. Read more →
Sports
*Spike it up!* Austin's volleyball team clinched a playoff spot with a thrilling 5-set victory against Nebraska, thanks to Madisen Skinner's record-setting performance. Read more →
*Winning streak!* Texas junior Madison Booker earned the title of the nation’s best small forward for the third year in a row, celebrating her prowess on the court. Read more →
*Run for it!* The Texas Relays are rolling back into Austin, showcasing top athletes competing in this prestigious track and field meet starting this week. Read more →
*Tough loss.* The Texas Longhorns faced their first series defeat of the season against No. 5 Alabama over the weekend in a hard-fought softball matchup. Read more →
*Goal of the game!* Austin FC stunned Messi and Inter Miami in a dramatic match at their new stadium, marking a historic moment in their debut. Read more →
Meet Neville, the brave pup who's stealing hearts while recovering from severe rattlesnake bites! Thanks to the dedicated team at Austin Pets Alive!, this furry fighter is on the mend and getting all the love he deserves. 🐾❤️ Read more →

🧠 Answer

True. Every evening, about 1.5 million bats emerge from the Congress Avenue Bridge, making it a unique spectacle and a major attraction for both locals and tourists.

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