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05.18.2026  |  The Monday Recap  |  Subscribe

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🧠 True or False?

Austin is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America.

Scroll to the end for the answer!

Events

Mon, May 18
🎵 West Texas Exiles | 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Do512 Lounge
Tue, May 19
Austin Comedy Killers | 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Sunset Strip Comedy & Entertainment
🎵 MEMORIALS | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | The 13th floor
🎵 Elmiene | 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Emo's Austin
Out in Tech Austin | Monthly Mixer 2026 | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Cheer Up Charlies
Wed, May 20
TX: Hiking Queens Happy Hour at Llama Queen – AUSTIN! | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Llama Queen
🎵 Matt Corman | 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Empire Control Room & Garage
Thu, May 21, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Austin Career Fair | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Hilton Austin
Thu, May 21
🎵 A Night with Blood Sucking Maniacs | 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre
🎵 Sam Shackleton | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | The 13th floor
Sales and Marketing 101 for Founders | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. | 701 Brazos St Garage
ATXplained | 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | Texas Performing Arts
Fri, May 22
🎵 Yot Club - Simpleton Tour | 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Historic Scoot Inn
Emo Night | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Come and Take It Live
🎵 Reverend Horton Heat | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Pershing Hall
Fri, May 22, 7:00 PM – Sat, May 23
Steve Trevino | 7 p.m. – 12:15 a.m. | Cap City Comedy Club
Fri, May 22, 8 PM – Sat, May 23
ALT! the party - Austin | 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. | Come and Take It Live
GUZZLR | 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. | The 13th floor
Fri, May 22, 10 PM – Sat, May 23
Tuff ATX Sweat Memorial Weekend | 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. | Kingdom
Fri, May 22, 10:00 PM – Sat, May 23
BOLO THE DJ | 10 p.m. – 1:15 a.m. | Mayfair Austin
Sat, May 23
Ada - Music | 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. | East Austin Hotel

📍 Spotlight

Vintage clothing store

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Check it out →

What's Going On

Announced
*Building a better future.* Austin Habitat for Humanity celebrated the completion of its first homes at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project, marking a significant step toward affordable housing in East Austin. Read more →
*On the road again.* Austin officials are investigating safety issues surrounding e-bikes and e-motos as concerns grow about their speed and safety, especially among young riders in neighborhoods. Read more →
*Sky-high excitement!* Texas' tallest tower is set to open a hotel this August, promising to enhance downtown Austin's tourism scene despite some office vacancies. Read more →
*What's the vibe?* The recently released 2025 Austin Community Survey reveals how residents feel about city services and their quality of life, providing valuable feedback for local governance. Read more →
Arts
*Bookworms unite!* This past Saturday, StoryAssembly hosted an Adult Book Fair at the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, inviting grown-ups to relive their childhood literary joys. Read more →
*Stage stars shine!* The nominees for the 2025-2026 Austin Theatre Critics Awards have been announced, highlighting the incredible theatrical talent and productions in our vibrant city. Read more →
*Lights, camera, tribute!* The Austin Film Society is hosting a tribute to the late actor Bill Wise with a special screening of "Apollo 10½" at AFS Cinema this Monday, celebrating his contribution to cinema. Read more →
Outdoors
Whoa, gator alert! A massive gator was seen taking a leisurely stroll along Camp Sienna Trail in Fort Bend County. Whether you’re hiking or just enjoying nature, keep your eyes peeled—you never know what you might encounter! Read more →
Try This
*Green thumbs up!* Members of Austin's Boy Scout Troop 9 revitalized the garden at Bryker Woods Elementary, showcasing the power of community service and youth involvement in local projects. Read more →
Sports
*Longhorns on fire!* Texas softball is making waves as they steamroll into the Super Regionals after a strong performance in the NCAA Tournament, showcasing their impressive skills this postseason. Read more →
*Softball showdown!* Texas softball triumphed over Wagner in the NCAA regionals, setting up a thrilling matchup against Wisconsin as they aim for championship glory. Read more →

🧠 Answer

True. Every night, over a million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from under the Congress Avenue Bridge, making it the largest bat colony in the U.S.

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