Things to do in Austin worth leaving the house for.

The city everyone moved here for is still around, but you have to know which streets it retreated to.

I keep track of what's on in Austin and only keep the handful worth leaving the house for. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Fortlandia - Your Secret Hideout Awaits

Fortlandia - Your Secret Hideout Awaits

Wed, Oct 7 · 12:00 PM

Circle C Ranch

Architect-built hideouts

Night Swims

Night Swims

Wed, Oct 7 · 9:00 PM

Barton Hills

free swims under stars

Mitch Watkins Trio

Mitch Watkins Trio

Tue, Oct 13 · 6:00 PM

Downtown Austin • $$

Basement jazz tributes

Digger in IMAX

Digger in IMAX

Wed, Oct 7 · 7:00 PM

Downtown Austin

Eco-thriller on the giant screen

Star performer
Fortlandia

Fortlandia

Wed, Oct 7 · 9:00 AM

Circle C Ranch

Climbable outdoor forts

SNAQUIRIS

SNAQUIRIS

Wed, Oct 7 · 4:00 PM

South Lamar • $$

Coffee shop happy hour

Great terrace
Free Concert: Alex Hartley

Free Concert: Alex Hartley

Wed, Oct 7 · 7:30 PM

McKinney

Free indie-soul under the trees

One time only
TRAIN TO BUSAN - 10th Anniversary!

TRAIN TO BUSAN - 10th Anniversary!

Wed, Oct 7 · 7:30 PM

Downtown Austin

Zombie thriller on the big screen

One time only
Girls Night Wheel Throwing

Girls Night Wheel Throwing

Wed, Oct 7 · 6:30 PM

North Austin Civic Association

Muddy hands, full glasses

Party for the Parks with Cold War Kids

Party for the Parks with Cold War Kids

Wed, Oct 7 · 6:00 PM

Austin

Charity concert in the park

One time only

Not everyone knows about these

Austin Psycho

Austin Psycho

Wed, Oct 7 · 7:00 PM

Anderson Mill

Horror-themed smash therapy

6 Week Pottery Class | Tuesday Evening

6 Week Pottery Class | Tuesday Evening

Tue, Oct 13 · 6:00 PM

Brentwood

Six weeks of wheel throwing

Pumpkin Nights

Pumpkin Nights

Wed, Oct 7 · 7:00 PM

Samsung-Pioneer Crossing

Glowing gourd wonderland

Surreal Times Art Show

Surreal Times Art Show

Wed, Oct 7 · 12:00 PM

North Burnet

Dreamlike group exhibition

Austin Artist of the Month: Lisa Loudermilk

Austin Artist of the Month: Lisa Loudermilk

Wed, Oct 7 · 12:00 PM

Downtown Austin

Baroque Modernism up close

Rising artist
Rooftop Sessions

Rooftop Sessions

Wed, Oct 7 · 6:00 PM

Downtown Austin

Tea, tunes & aura photos

One time only

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Frequently asked questions

How are these in Austin chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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