This Weekend in ATX: Rodeo, MotoGP, more coffee clubs

Hope you had an epic week, we finally got some rain. So Hopefully Lake Austin & Travis will fill up. We’ve got you covered to recap this week, and set you up for an epic weekend!

NEWS:

• HOPE Outdoor Gallery (aka Graffiti Park) will reopen this fall near the Airport (Read More)

• Waldorf Astoria announced their Texas Hill Country Hotel opening in Fredericksburg in 2027 (Read More)

• Austin's Q2 Stadium Introduces New Local Food Vendors (See the Full List)

• Franklin BBQ named best Barbecue in Texas for 3rd year in a row by Southern Living (Read More)

• Unfortunately Another body was pulled from Town Lake, APD Says no foul play.

• Meta is planning a $2.8 million renovation to its space on Austin's West Sixth Street (Read More)

EVENTS:

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

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

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

• March 29: 512 Coffee Club Vol. 4 / 10AM - 2PM / Cabana Club (RSVP)

• 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: 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:

Here are 5 of the best frozen margarita spots in Austin:

• De Nada Cantina – Bright and fun East Side cantina known for its frozen mojitos and standout margaritas.
  4715 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

• Fresa’s South First – Colorful spot serving frozen avocado margaritas and wood-grilled Mexican plates.
  1703 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

• El Alma – Modern Mexican rooftop with skyline views and some of the best frozen margs in town.
  1025 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

• Grizzelda’s – Stylish Tex-Mex hideaway with a tropical vibe and strong frozen hibiscus margaritas.
  105 Tillery St, Austin, TX 78702

• Polvos – South Austin staple for casual Tex-Mex, laid-back vibes, and icy, oversized margaritas.
  2004 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

ON THIS DAY IN TEXAS HISTORY:

• March 28, 1977 Elvis Presley performed at the Municipal Auditorium in Austin, Texas in front of a 6,000 person crowd.