This week in ATX: Spring Festivities in Full Swing

The skies are clear, the patios are full, and Austin’s calendar is stacked. From major concerts and rodeo nights to big wins in sports and business, there’s a lot happening across the city. Here’s your quick hit of everything you need to know this week.

NEWS:

• Bungalow is officially open with their grand return of Sunday Funday (yesterday)

• Leon Bridges and Charley Crocket announced their tour date. With their final show taking place at Moody Center on September 23.

• Austin FC won yesterday (2-1) at home against San Diego FC. Putting ATXFC in 2nd place of the Western Conference (3 Wins, 0 Draws, 2 Losses, 9 Point)

• Texas Men’s Basketball has a new Head Coach, Sean Miller ($5.4 Million Buyout). Formerly Xavier’s coach who beat the Longhorns in the NCAA March Madness Tournament.

• Google is finally going to move into their 35-story Sail Tower by the end of 2025. Alphabet has a lease for Block 185 until 2038, and the building has been vacant since completing in 2021.

• I-35 Highway in Travis County could be renamed to President Donald J Trump Highway under new bill

• Torchy’s Tacos Founder lists his $25.5M Lake Austin estate

• College Baseball: #8 Texas upset #2 LSU in a 11-7 Win. The Longhorns are now ranked #7 in the nation with a 19-3 Record.

EVENTS:

• March 15-29: Rodeo Austin / Travis County Expo Center

• March 28-30: Moto Grand Prix / Circuit of the Americas

• March 29: Coffee & Chill ATX / 10AM - Noon / LZR - 612 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701 (Details)

• March 30: Latt3 / 10am - 2pm / Coffee, Food, Music / 111 Congress Ave (RSVP)

• March 31: AWOLNATION concert / 7pm - 11pm / Emo’s

• April 3-6: Lemonade Float Festival / Texas’ Largest One Wheel Festival / Downtown Austin and Reveille Peak Ranch (RSVP)

• April 5: The Mushroom Cowboy / 10AM - 1PM / Tiger Lilly (RSVP)

• April 5: Austin FC vs Portland / 6:45PM Kickoff / Q2 Stadium

• April 9-19: Moontower Comedy Festival / Multiple Locations

• April 12: Austin Margarita Festival / Noon - 6PM / Armadillo Den

• April 19: Austin FC vs LA Galaxy / 12:45PM Kickoff / Q2 Stadium

• April 25-27: GT Racing Series / Circuit of the Americas

FOOD & DRINKS SPOTLIGHT:

SPRING IS SPRINGING. SO here are a few great for bites and drinks with outdoor areas:

• Central Machine Works – Industrial-chic beer hall with a massive outdoor area and live music. 4824 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

• Perla’s – Sophisticated seafood spot with a tree-covered patio right on South Congress. 1400 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

• Sour Duck Market – Casual spot with a huge patio, local beers, baked goods, and smoked meats. 1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702

• Kinda Tropical – Chill East Side hangout with tropical drinks, bar snacks & a dog-friendly patio. 3501 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702

• Clark’s Oyster Bar – Upscale but relaxed patio perfect for oysters, wine, and people-watching. 1200 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703

• Ski Shores Café – Laid-back lakeside patio with burgers, beers & beautiful views of Lake Austin. 2905 Pearce Rd, Austin, TX 78730

• Better Half Coffee & Cocktails – Trendy all-day café with cocktails, burgers, and a big open-air patio. 406 Walsh St, Austin, TX 78703

• Mozart’s Coffee Roasters – Scenic lakeside patio perfect for coffee, desserts, and sunsets over Lake Austin. 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

ON THIS DAY IN TEXAS HISTORY:

• WWE Hall of Famer and Austin, TX resident - The Undertaker. Was Born March 24, 1965