https://austin.culturemap.com/ The best articles on the web en-us Copyright 2026 by me RebelMouse JS Custom Feeds Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EDT Austin Texas Local News Breaking News Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:17:02 EDT 15 https://austin.culturemap.com/media-library/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8zMTczMjk1NC9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTg0NTE1Mzg5MX0.EoqId-gVGiU8ci2FmrxzOOugKUtdZ2RiewySkBL9i0w/image.png?width=210 https://austin.culturemap.com/ Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/city-life/best-warm-winter-destinations-2026/ 2678158586 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:17:02 EDT Amber Heckler City Life News Travel Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/arts/unity-tunnel-iap2-usa-award/ Absolute Equality: Unity Tunnel, a large-scale work that spans 160 feet in the Pleasant Valley Road underpass, won the 2026 IAP2 USA Core Values Award: Project of the Year for Creativity and Innovation.]]> 2678174189 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:40:51 EDT Brianna Caleri Arts Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/texas-monthly-dining-guide-grand/ Texas Monthly is ditching its revered Dining Guide. But before hangry locals start storming the magazine’s offices, it has replaced the massive list with the Texas Grand — an honor roll of the “thousand-ish” best restaurants in the state, including 127 in Austin its suburbs.]]> 2678175788 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:21:51 EDT Brandon Watson Restaurants + Bars Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/kalimotxo-closing-leftys-arrive-austin/ Kalimotxo and Lefty's Day and Night at the Sixth Street hotel Arrive Austin.]]> 2678175016 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:15:23 EDT Brianna Caleri Restaurants + Bars Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/only-living-pickpocket-2026-review/ John Turturro is one of those people who embodies the term “character actor” the best. With over 120 credits in his nearly 50-year career, Turturro has rarely been the star of any of his projects. Instead, filmmakers have mostly used his unique face, New York accent, and inimitable acting style to help support the lead actors, a role for which Turturro seems well-suited. 2678174758 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:34:00 EDT Alex Bentley Entertainment Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/travel/buda-celebrates-southern-sky-jewelry-hats-new-downtown-location/ Southern Sky Jewelry & Hats, a family-owned business bringing authentic Texas craftsmanship, legendary hat styles, and artisan jewelry to historic Main Street.]]> 2678160303 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:00:03 EDT CultureMap Create Travel Buda EDC series Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/city-life/travis-county-early-midterm-record/ A record number of Texas voters have already cast ballots ahead of Tuesday's pivotal midterm election, and that includes voters in Travis County.]]> 2678172942 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:32:46 EDT KVUE Staff City Life Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/food-news-halloween-big-als/ As the veil lifts on Halloween weekend, things aren't looking so scary in Austin's food scene. We have news of two openings, prix fixe dinners, and some last-minute Halloween ideas, both for light planners and those going all-out.]]> 2678167843 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:52:22 EDT Brianna Caleri Restaurants + Bars Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/fashion/canyon-ranch-austin-spa-opens/ Canyon Ranch Austin opened October 29 with a 40,000-square-foot spa billed as the largest in Texas, a restaurant led by a three-Michelin-star chef, and an extensive lineup of fitness, medical, and wellness services.]]> 2678167051 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:45:02 EDT Stephanie Allmon Merry Fashion + Beauty Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/city-life/zilker-park-lawn-reopening-restoration/ Zilker Park, which closed for the Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL Fest), will reopen to the public on Saturday, October 31.]]> 2678166447 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:01:54 EDT Brianna Caleri City Life Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/noah-kahan-tour-ut-stadium/ Noah Kahan is following up his sold-out The Great Divide World Tour with a newly announced global stadium tour. It will stop in Austin at the Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on May 15, 2027.]]> 2678165205 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:31:38 EDT Brianna Caleri Entertainment Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/pat-green-new-album-luckenbach/ second musician in history to record an album in Luckenbach Dancehall, one of Texas' most legendary venues. The finished album will go on sale Friday, November 13, according to a release.]]> 2678160839 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:19:22 EDT Amber Heckler Entertainment News Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/weekend-events-10-29-2026/ calendar. ]]> 2678143355 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:03 EDT Paige Turner Entertainment Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/free-week/ Free Week is still not close to a full week — despite being a wonderful festival — it's getting closer. The 2027 event, from January 7-9, adds an extra day this year for even more admission-free shows by local musicians.]]> 2678161378 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:43:21 EDT Brianna Caleri Entertainment Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/emery-opening-burnet-gusto/ highly regarded Austin Italian restaurants have a sister concept on the way. Emery, a new concept by chefs Ian Thurwachter and Krystal Craig of Intero and Poeta, is a new steakhouse opening Thursday, November 5.]]> 2678161054 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:18:06 EDT Brianna Caleri Restaurants + Bars Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/travel/houston-iah-united-club-opening/ 2678160799 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:53:27 EDT Jef Rouner Travel Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/usa-today-texas-bbq-2026/ USA Today finds. However, the Austin area does seem to the take the lead with four entries, and Abilene comes away with top marks on the eyebrow-raising list.]]> 2678160298 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:22:43 EDT Brianna Caleri Restaurants + Bars Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/city-life/best-cities-to-retire-2027/ U.S. News and World Report's just-released list of the best U.S. cities for retirees in 2027. ]]> 2678154307 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:42:07 EDT Amber Heckler City Life Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/real-estate/buffalo-ridge-ranch-for-sale/ A Hill Country ranch overflowing with sources of water just listed for $14.25 million. 2678158094 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:51:45 EDT John Egan Real Estate Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/real-estate/new-building-arboretum-asana-partners/ Asana Partners is adding retail and dining space to The Arboretum, a well-known shopping center in Northwest Austin. A press release says updates to the property will "reflect the surrounding Great Hills neighborhood."]]> 2678154986 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:32:07 EDT Brianna Caleri Real Estate