This Weekend in ATX: Reggae Fest + Austin FC game

There’s no slowing down. The weather’s warm, the drinks are cold, and Austin’s alive. Let’s get into the best things to do, eat, and see right now.

🗞️ NEWS

Austin’s Triangle State Named #2 Neighborhood in Texas
According to Niche’s 2025 rankings, this central hub shines for its walkability and local culture. With North Shoal Creek getting ranked #16, Brushy Creek #21, East Cesar Chavez #22 Read More

Texas Longhorns Baseball Defend their #1 ranking in the Nation
With a 30–5 record after topping No. 8 Auburn in the first game of their series. UT Baseball stays on top of national polls under new leadership of Jim Schlossnagle. Read More

Austin-based InKind Expansion
3,500 restaurants are available on the InKind app, and the company has deployed over $350 million in capital to restaurants across the country. They added their first non-restaurant as a test: AustinDeep. With plans no expanding this year or next into new verticals…hotels, hair salons, massages, etc. Axios Read More

Major High-Rise Potentially coming to 311 S. Congress
The Firestone Auto Shop and Small Office Building are currently on the site. The City Council approved roughly 40 stories to be built on the site, with 488 residential units, 30,000 square feet of office space and 7,500 square feet of ground floor retail space. Biz Journals Read More

2025 Formula 1 US Grand Prix Music Headlines Announced
Circuit of the Americas will welcome Kygo October 17, Garth Brooks October 18, Turnpike Troubadours October 19. Read More

🎟️ EVENTS

• April 18-20: Austin Reggae Festival / Auditorium Shores (Tickets)

• April 19: Austin FC vs LA Galaxy / 12:45PM / Q2 Stadium (Tickets)

• April 20: Latt3 Coffee & Beats / Padel39 (FREE RSVP)

• April 22-23: Khruangbin / Moody Amphitheater (Tickets)

• April 26: Dragon Boat Festival / Town Lake (More Info)

• April 26–27: Austin Blues Festival / Moody Amphitheater (Tickets)

• May 3: Area 51two - Live Electronic Event / Cosmic Saltillo (RSVP)

FOOD AND DRINK SPOTLIGHT

2 places that are exceptional in both food and drinks. And classic spring time establishments.

• Mother’s Ruin (Instagram)
  A New York transplant offering a daily brunch menu featuring chilaquiles, challah French toast, and rosemary duck fat tots. Pair your meal with a mimosa or bloody mary.
  📍 1401 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702​

• Uptown Sports Club (Instagram)
  A New Orleans-inspired eatery by Aaron Franklin and James Moody, serving brunch-ish options like shrimp and grits and steak and eggs. Enjoy their Big Easy bar vibes.
  📍 1200 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702​