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03.19.2026  |  The Weekend Guide  |  Subscribe

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🧠 True or False?

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

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Events

Thu, Mar 19, 9 PM – Fri, Mar 20
🎵 Bullet Tooth | 9 p.m. – 12 a.m. | The Concourse Project
Fri, Mar 20, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Austin (TX) – Aussie Coffee with New Friends | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 1011 S Congress Ave Garage
Fri, Mar 20, 7:00 PM – Sat, Mar 21
Ashley Gavin | 7 p.m. – 12:15 a.m. | Cap City Comedy Club
Fri, Mar 20
🎵 Sophie Buddle | 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. | Cap City Comedy Club
🎵 Hudson Freeman | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | The 13th floor
🎵 Stephen Lynch Austin | 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre
🎵 Emily Scott Robinson | 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | 04 Center
🎵 Sunny War and Al Olender | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Radio/East
Sat, Mar 21
Ashley Gavin | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Cap City Comedy Club
🎵 Brendan Walter | 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Austin City Limits Live (ACL Live & 3TEN ACL Live)
🎵 Red Leather | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Brushy Street Commons
🎵 Booker T. Jones | 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | Antone's Nightclub
Chris D’Elia | 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | Vulcan Gas Company
Sat, Mar 21, 10 PM – Sun, Mar 22
🎵 Gaskin | 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. | The Cut ATX
Sun, Mar 22
Carter Anderson | 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Cap City Comedy Club
🎵 Pity Party (Girls Club) | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Brushy Street Commons
Probably Magic! Magic Variety Show | 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Fallout Theater
🎵 Cornelia Murr | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. | 29th Street Ballroom
🎵 Social Dissonance | 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Mohawk Austin

📍 Spotlight

Restaurant

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What's Going On

Arts
*Feeling lucky?* Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a vibrant atmosphere at Austin’s Irish pubs this weekend, as they welcome thousands of visitors in town for SXSW. Read more →
*Folk it up!* Catch Noah Kahan at a surprise performance in Austin this weekend following the premiere of his SXSW documentary. Read more →
*Art is alive!* Austin has awarded over $24 million to support local artists and cultural organizations, ensuring our city remains vibrant and creative. Read more →
*Let’s groove!* Enjoy free live music at Music on the Trail this weekend at the Rainey Street Trailhead Lawn, hosted by The Trail Conservancy. Read more →
*SXSW moments!* Check out the top moments from SXSW 2026, celebrating the creativity and energy that makes Austin shine. Read more →
*Documentary delight!* Don’t miss “A Cowboy in London,” a captivating documentary screening this weekend, showcasing the perseverance of its creator Charley Crockett. Read more →
*Tune in!* Local artist Saint Avangeline will be performing this weekend at Elysium, followed by a Q&A session discussing her lyrical inspirations. Read more →
*Eat up for a cause!* Join the annual Potluck dinner and concert at Luck Ranch this weekend, supporting local artists while enjoying delicious food. Read more →
*Music magic!* Dive into the highlights from Willie Nelson's Luck Reunion, an Americana music festival celebrating the heart and soul of Austin. Read more →
Outdoors
*Get ready to bloom!* Texas bluebonnet season is upon us, and while blooms may be uneven this year, keep your eyes peeled for the beautiful sights in Central Texas. Read more →
Food
*Brunch goals!* Check out this roundup of 40+ great brunch spots to try in Austin this weekend—your taste buds will thank you! Read more →

🧠 Answer

True. True. Each night from spring to fall, an estimated 1.5 million bats emerge from under the bridge, attracting thousands of spectators.

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