This Weekend in ATX: Happy Mother's Day

It’s Mother’s Day weekend! Give her a call or take her out to a nice brunch/dinner (list of food/drink spots at the bottom)

🗞️ NEWS

2025 Austin City Limits Festival Lineup Announced
Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja Cat, Luke Combs, The Strokes, John Summit and Doechii will perform in Austin as headliners. (Read More)

Matthew McConaughey Spotted Filming at Radio Coffee
Radio Coffee & Beer in South Austin temporarily closed from May 5 to May 8 due to a mysterious film production. Speculation suggests it may be for Apple TV+'s upcoming comedy series "Brothers from Another Mother," starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. (Read More)

Austin's best restaurants and chefs crowned at 2025 Tastemaker Awards
CultureMap Austin celebrated the city's best restaurants and chefs at the 2025 Tastemaker Awards, recognizing establishments that keep the dining scene fresh and innovative. (Read More)

Matthew McConaughey, Tony Hawk Buy Property at Kelly Slater Wave Pool
A-list actors and athletes among the early buyers for Austin Surf Club, the new Texas surf park from Kelly Slater Wave Company. (Read More)

🎟️ EVENTS

• May 8-10: Austin Fashion Week / The Domain (Tickets)​

• May 9: Hermanos Gutiérrez with Adrian Quesada’s Trio Asesino / ACL Live at The Moody Theater (Tickets)​

• May 9: Shinyribs with Sour Bridges / The Far Out Lounge (Tickets)

• May 9-10: Seismic Spring Showcase / The Concourse Project (Tickets)

• May 22–25: Hot Luck Festival / Various Locations (Tickets)

• May 30–June 1: ILLfest Music & Street Art Festival / Travis County Expo Center (Tickets)

FOOD AND DRINK SPOTLIGHT

Treat Mom to something special — here are 4 beautiful Austin spots perfect for a Mother’s Day brunch, lunch, or toast.

Mattie’s
A timeless Southern estate with roaming peacocks, wraparound porches, and refined brunch classics like fried green tomatoes and lemon lavender mimosas.
📍 811 W Live Oak St, Austin, TX 78704 (Website)

Launderette
Stylish and bright with a retro charm, this East Austin favorite serves vibrant small plates, pastries, and a famous birthday cake ice cream sandwich.
📍 2115 Holly St, Austin, TX 78702 (Website)

Josephine House
An intimate Clarksville cottage with blue-and-white décor, fresh seasonal fare, and one of the best garden patios in town.
📍 1601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703 (Website)

Elizabeth Street Café
A French-Vietnamese café and bakery offering beautiful banh mi, pho, and macarons — plus a charming pink patio Mom will love.
📍 1501 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704 (Website)