What's New in Austin, TX
Friday, October 16
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Oct 23-25 at COTA. Viva la Vida Festival & Parade at Mexic-Arte Museum Oct 24. Plus 4 places open right now with real prices and hours.
Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail, Mount Bonnell, Sahara Lounge — all free.
Worth knowing this week
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Oct 23-25 at COTA
The Formula 1 US Grand Prix returns to Circuit of the Americas with COTALAND, a new theme park featuring the Circuit Breaker roller coaster.
Austin American-Statesman · 2026-10-16
Viva la Vida Festival & Parade at Mexic-Arte Museum Oct 24
Day of the Dead celebration with parade, live music, food, and art at Mexic-Arte Museum from noon to 11pm.
CultureMap Austin · 2026-10-15
Wasa Opens in East Austin with Just 14 Seats
Walk-in only restaurant with 14 seats brings an intimate dining experience to East Austin, part of a wave of new openings east of I-35.
Heart of Austin · 2026-10-10
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Recently verified listings in Austin, TX.
Mohawk Austin
Red River Cultural District — Tiered outdoor patio with sightlines from every spot — Red River anchor since 2006
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
Red River Cultural District — BBQ + 2,100-cap amphitheater + Sunday Gospel Brunch
Paramount Theatre
Downtown — 1915 vaudeville house on Congress Ave — the interior alone is worth it
The Broken Spoke
South Lamar — Austin's last real dance hall — $10 two-step lessons Wed-Sat at 8pm
Esther's Follies
Sixth Street — 40+ years of political satire and magic on Sixth Street — 90-minute shows
Open right now
Mohawk Austin
Show nights, check schedule
Esther's Follies
Show times typically 7pm and 9pm, check schedule
ACL Live at The Moody Theater
Show nights, check schedule
Yoga East Austin
Class schedule varies, check website
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