The slogan “Keep Austin Weird” is a big deal. It’s a state of mind, a dedication to supporting local culture. The Keep Austin Weird Festival and 5K is a manifestation of that spirit. And it’s happening this weekend. Combining the values and pastimes of Austinites, the festival is a chance to celebrate all the great things that […]
Top 3 Father’s Day Events in Austin
Head’s up. Father’s Day is Sunday the 17th. It’s alright if you’re unprepared – take a breath and check out our top 3 Father’s Day events in Austin. Here are a few awesome things to do with Pops this Father’s Day: #1: Deep Eddy Pool Movie Night: The Goonies Now this is the way to […]
Republic of Texas Biker Rally 2012 Rolls Into Austin
This weekend the Republic of Texas Biker Rally 2012 will fill the streets of Austin. Having registered over 50,000 participants per year in recent years, the rally has a reputation for breaking records and burning rubber. Guinness World Records certified the RoT parade as “The Longest Parade of Motorcycles Known to Mankind” in 2006.
Why BarCraft Austin Is Becoming a Local Phenomenon
Imagine 120,000 people live in a stadium shouting at the top of their lungs. They aren’t watching soccer, football or a concert. They are watching world championship eSports, specifically StarCraft II. Competitive live video game tournaments are taking the world by storm, and Austin has been impacted as well. As a matter of fact, Austin […]
Austinot Podcast Ep. 9: World’s Biggest Disc Golf Weekend
Click the Play button on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! Austin is a huge city for the sport of disc golf, and getting started is easier than you might think. In fact, this weekend is the perfect time to get involved because Austin’s Waterloo Disc Golf […]
Art on the Green at Laguna Gloria: Exceptional Date Spot
Gentlemen, it’s time to suit up. The Austinot is all about helping you out, so it’s our job to tell you about events like the one at Laguna Gloria. There is a lot to experience in this great city of Austin, and we love to sift through everything it offers and show you what’s worth […]
Celebrate Eeyore’s Birthday in the Austinot Podcast, Ep. #8
It’s time to celebrate Eeyore’s Birthday Party! This annual event at Pease Park is in its 49th year and getting bigger and better with age. Throw on a costume for the costume contest, bring your canine friends, and get the kids ready for sack races and face painting. Non-profit vendors will provide food and drink. […]
The Texas Rollergirls Skate Fast and Hit Hard in Austin
On Saturday night, I walked into the Austin Convention Center to see a flat roller derby track for the first time. It wasn’t long before groups of uniformed, geared-up women appeared on roller skates to take center stage. My senses were bombarded by the Texas Rollergirls experience. A fan on the sidelines waved a checkered […]
Texas Rollergirls Star in Austinot Podcast, Ep. #7
Flat track roller derby was invented in Austin, so you better believe that the Texas Rollergirls are experts. You know who else is an expert? Austinot Eric Highland. Well, at least that’s what he’d like you to believe. The reality is that Eric has never been to a bout before, but he’s going to get […]
Let’s Get Ready to Rumble! – Boxing in Texas
Boxing, or the “Sweet Science” as it is called by lovers of the sport, is all over Texas. Have you ever been to a professional fight? Let me describe it for you… The atmosphere is electric, the tension palpable and the first time you hear Lupe Contreras say, “It’s time to see who’s mas macho!” Jimmy […]