☀️ AUSTIN DAILY
04.18.2026 | The Weekend Guide |
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64° | 82% chance of rain
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Sunrise 7:00 a.m. | Sunset 8:01 p.m.
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🧠 True or False?
The famous Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America.
Scroll to the end for the answer!
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Events
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Sat, Apr 18, 9 PM – Sun, Apr 19
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🎵 Atash
| 9 p.m. – 3 a.m.
| Radio Coffee & Beer
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Sun, Apr 19, 7 PM – Mon, Apr 20
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🎵 Dust
| 7 p.m. – 12 a.m.
| 29th Street Ballroom
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Sun, Apr 19, 10 PM – Mon, Apr 20
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🎵 Two Friends
| 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
| Mayfair Austin
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📍 Spotlight
Barbecue
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Two Goose
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★ 5
| 114 reviews
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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds at this barbecue haven, where every bite is a smoky masterpiece! Their brisket melts in your mouth, and the house-made sauces add just the right kick. With a cozy atmosphere and friendly service, it's the perfect spot to gather with friends and savor some of the best barbecue Austin has to offer.
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📍 706 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
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What's Going On
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Announced
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*Enhancing our vibe.* The Red River Cultural District has unveiled a five-year strategic enhancement plan, aiming to boost venue aesthetics and safety—perfect for anyone who loves the local arts scene!
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Arts
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*Vinyl lovers rejoice!* Record Store Day returns this weekend, and local favorite Waterloo Records is joining in the fun along with several other Austin shops to celebrate the love of music and vinyl.
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*Get ready to shimmy!* The Texas Burlesque Festival is set to return from May 14-16, with an opening night extravaganza at Elysium Night Club. Don’t miss your chance to win tickets and enjoy a night of dazzling performances!
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*Keeping it local.* The Austin band Steamroller, celebrating over 30 years together, continues to keep the spirit of ‘Old Austin’ alive through annual performances. Catch them live and support our local music heritage!
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*Lights, camera, action!* The Austin Chronicle dives into the behind-the-scenes magic of Saturday Night Live in the new documentary "Lorne," a must-see for any comedy fan. Catch the review for more details on this entertaining film!
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Try This
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*Paw-sitive vibes needed!* Austin Animal Services is seeking homes for over 70 dogs this weekend as the shelter faces critical overcapacity. If you’re looking to adopt or foster, now’s the time to help!
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*Basketball and sociology? Count us in!* Concordia University’s sociology students have been learning about human behavior through pickup basketball, blending fun with education in an innovative class setting.
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*Furry friends are waiting!* Susan Patterson’s nonprofit, Take Me Home Transport, is working hard to relocate dogs from overcrowded Texas shelters to loving homes in northern states. Support this noble cause and help save lives!
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Sports
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*Swing into action!* The No. 5 Texas softball team aims to bounce back this weekend against No. 13 Georgia Bulldogs. Join the excitement at McCombs Field as they take on a tough opponent!
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🧠 Answer
True. Each summer, over a million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from under the bridge, attracting thousands of spectators to witness this unique natural phenomenon.
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