Things to Do Today, Monday October 5th, in Austin.

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

These events are worth leaving the house for. Ask me for something more specific.

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Austin Psycho

Austin Psycho

Mon, Oct 5 · 7:00 PM

Anderson Mill

Horror-themed smash therapy

Night Swims

Night Swims

Mon, Oct 5 · 9:00 PM

Barton Hills

free swims under stars

Digger in IMAX

Digger in IMAX

Mon, Oct 5 · 7:00 PM

Downtown Austin

Eco-thriller on the giant screen

Star performer
Fortlandia - Your Secret Hideout Awaits

Fortlandia - Your Secret Hideout Awaits

Mon, Oct 5 · 12:00 PM

Circle C Ranch

Architect-built hideouts

SNAQUIRIS

SNAQUIRIS

Mon, Oct 5 · 4:00 PM

South Lamar • $$

Coffee shop happy hour

Great terrace
Canje Hosts Chef Andre Fowles for ‘My Jamaican Table’ Cookbook Celebration

Canje Hosts Chef Andre Fowles for ‘My Jamaican Table’ Cookbook Celebration

Mon, Oct 5 · 5:00 PM

Holly • $$

Jamaican cookbook celebration

Rising artist
Tokyo Tea Room

Tokyo Tea Room

Mon, Oct 5 · 8:00 PM

North University

Dreamy psych-pop live

One time only
National Geographic Live - An Evening with Jaime Rojo

National Geographic Live - An Evening with Jaime Rojo

Mon, Oct 5 · 7:30 PM

Bouldin Creek

Wildlife photography & conservation

One time only

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Mitote: Amigos Gathering

Mitote: Amigos Gathering

Mon, Oct 5 · 10:00 AM

Downtown Austin

Celebratory Chicano art show

National Geographic Live: An Evening with Jaime Rojo

National Geographic Live: An Evening with Jaime Rojo

Mon, Oct 5 · 7:30 PM

Bouldin Creek

Monarchs on the big screen

One time only
Experience the Energy of West African Dance!

Experience the Energy of West African Dance!

Mon, Oct 5 · 7:00 PM

East Riverside - Oltorf

Live drumming dance class

Powerbomb!

Powerbomb!

Mon, Oct 5 · 8:00 PM

Downtown Austin

Raw new material night

One time only

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Frequently asked questions

How are these things to do today 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 all of this really happening now?

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