The latest news from the city.
BookPeople is a three-story independent bookstore at 603 N Lamar Blvd in Austin, with children’s books, rare titles, stationery, translated works, author events, and the attached CoffeePeople café. Reviews highlight its helpful staff and broad selection, while current opening hours should be checked before visiting.
Austin Sketch Fest returns to ColdTowne Theater across two weekends, August 14–16 and 21–23, headlined by SNL's Andrew Vincent Dismukes, Aly Dixon and Shitty Mozart, with Mimi Meier among the featured performers.
Lamberts Downtown Barbecue, at 401 West 2nd Street in the restored Schneider Brothers Building, serves oak-smoked meats, a full brunch buffet and a serious bar program with live music upstairs. A look at the menu, the space and the hours.
The Art of Banksy: Without Limits exhibition continues at Fair Market on Austin's east side, with more than 200 works, an Infinity Room, a Dismaland simulation and a room dedicated to Ukraine. Tickets start at $27 and booking ahead is recommended.
The 6th Annual Sound Unseen Austin Film + Music Festival ran August 6–9 at AFS Cinema, Austin's only nonprofit art house theater. The four-day program paired music-focused films with live performances and Q&As, opening with 'Shut Up & Sing' and closing with 'Don't Forget Me: Eddie Cochran.'
The Art of Banksy: 'Without Limits' exhibition runs at Fair Market through September 7, with over 200 pieces, including an Infinity Room, a Dismaland simulation and a hologram. Covers hours, tickets, accessibility and a background on the anonymous artist.
Austinhenge is the twice-yearly sunset alignment with downtown's east-west streets, with the 2026 window running through early August. This guide explains the astronomy behind it, the best dates and neighborhoods to watch, and the tools to find your own street's alignment.
The Mavericks & Friends play a one-night-only show at ACL Live at The Moody Theater at 8:00 PM as part of 'The Music Lives On Tour,' a tribute to late frontman Raul Malo. The bill features Jimmie Vaughan, Jesse Dayton, Emily West, James Otto, Kevin Russell and Joshua Ray Walker.
Distant Relatives is a highly rated BBQ trailer at Meanwhile Brewing Co. in Austin, open Wednesday to Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm. Known for its brisket and surprisingly good chicken, it's a casual spot with a 4.5-star average and a $20 to $30 price range.
Novel Escape offers literary-themed escape rooms in Austin, Texas. Featuring rooms inspired by Jules Verne and spy heists, it provides private booking experiences for groups and families.
