Weekend Event Guide

Here are the top 5 things to do in Austin this weekend

Super Bowl weekend has arrived and Austin is full of can't-miss happenings before the big game. Free happy hours, a Rainey Street pub crawl, and the annual Puppy Bowl round out this weekend's top events. For a full list, visit our calendar.

Thursday, February 2

EPIC Anniversary Happy Hour
Emerging Professionals in Conservation (EPIC) is celebrating the anniversary of its founding with an epic birthday party open for all adults. Stop by Bicycle Sport Shop for a drink and music by DJ Kay Cali.

Rick Astley in concert
British pop-rock crooner and internet sensation Rick Astley is stopping by Emo's. Best known for the "Rickroll" hit "Never Gonna Give You Up," Astley will take the stage in support of his newest album, 50.

Saturday, February 4

Austin Humane Society presents the 10th Annual Puppy Bowl
Prepare for the most anticipated football game of the season with a furr-ociously cute event at the Austin Humane Society, complete with pups dressed in Super Bowl-themed attire. Puppy Bowl festivities include fun children's activities, doggy vendors, and more.

Saint Arnold Brewing Company presents a Rainey Street Pub Crawl
Houston's premiere brewery invites beer lovers to explore Rainey Street during this free pub crawl. Participants can visit five Rainey Street bars — Icenhauer's, Bar 96, Clive Bar, Craft Pride, and Banger's — to discover drink specials and quality, craft brews. Hit all five stops to receive a commemorative Saint Arnold pint glass.

The Long Center presents Kathy Griffin
Award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin will make a one-night-only appearance at the Long Center. Laugh along to new material from Griffin's Like A Boss tour. Her no-holds-barred humor is perfect for a night out.

Rock out with Rick Astley in concert at Emo's this Friday.

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Rock out with Rick Astley in concert at Emo's this Friday.

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UT's grade as a top 10 university leads this week's 5 hottest Austin headlines

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Editor's note: A lot happened this week, so here's your chance to get caught up. Read on for the week's most popular headlines. Looking for the best things to do this weekend? Find that list here.

1, UT Austin books top-10 spot among best public universities in America. Among all 1,517 U.S. schools evaluated by Niche, UT Austin shines at No. 41 nationally, and as No. 2 in Texas. It's also the 14th best "big college" in America.

2. Glam club's closure and beer passport map out Austin food and drinking news. Buckle up, Austin. Hope you're ready for a lot of food news, since it seems like restaurants were holding out until Labor Day to make big announcements.

3. Here's how Texas' new car inspection law affects end-of-year stickers. Beginning January 1, 2025, Texas vehicle owners will no longer be required to obtain a safety inspection prior to vehicle registration.

4. Artists bring 7,500 carved pumpkins to historic Austin trail. Pumpkin Nights is back at Pioneer Farms from September 19 to October 31, and it's announced some theme nights to up the semi-spooky ante.

Pumpkin Nights transforms these glowing gourds into an amazing art experience.Pumpkin Nights/Facebook

5. Riverside development plans venue 10 times the size of neighboring Emo's. Developers working on a longterm project in Austin's Riverside neighborhood have unveiled the idea for the first phase's "anchor": a mid-size, indoor entertainment venue.