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What's on in Austin

What the daily edition is covering, plus community listings and premium placements.

  • Hot Club of Cowtown
    October 28, 2026 · 18:30 · The Continental Club, 1315 S Congress Ave
    Hot Club of Cowtown brings their blend of western swing and vintage jazz to South Congress. The evening concert is hosted on the historic stage of The Continental Club. It is aimed at fans of American roots music and traditional swing. Details →
  • Behind the Scream with David Arquette
    October 28, 2026 · 19:00 · Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr
    Actor David Arquette hosts a special anniversary screening of the horror film Scream, followed by a live interview and Q&A session. It is designed for horror cinema fans and admirers of the franchise. Details →
  • Teddy Swims
    October 28, 2026 · 19:00 · Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr
    Vocalist and songwriter Teddy Swims performs live in an arena setting at the Moody Center. The concert highlights his blend of soul, R&B, and pop music. It is open to fans and concertgoers of all ages. Details →
  • Chasing Abbey
    October 28, 2026 · 19:00 · Antone's, 305 E 5th St
    Irish dance-pop and hip-hop trio Chasing Abbey performs live in downtown Austin. The evening concert takes place at the historic venue Antone's Nightclub. It is geared toward pop and electronic music fans. Details →
  • The Goonies 40th Anniversary Screening
    October 28, 2026 · 19:30 · ACL Live at The Moody Theater, 310 W Willie Nelson Blvd
    A special 40th anniversary screening of the 1985 adventure classic The Goonies, followed by an onstage conversation and audience Q&A with original cast members. It is geared toward film enthusiasts and nostalgic fans of all ages. Details →
  • Zilker Sessions: The Droptines & Angel White
    October 29, 2026 · 18:00 · Antone's, 305 E 5th St
    The Droptines and Angel White perform as part of the Zilker Sessions live music series. The free evening concert takes place at Antone's Nightclub in downtown Austin. It is intended for fans of Americana, country, and soul music. Details →
  • Frog
    October 29, 2026 · 19:00 · 29th Street Ballroom, 2908 Fruth St
    Indie rock band Frog performs a live evening set near the University of Texas campus. The show takes place at the 29th Street Ballroom. It is designed for fans of independent rock and alternative music. Details →
  • Chris Stassy
    October 29, 2026 · 21:00 · The Concourse Project, 8509 Burleson Rd
    Chris Stassy delivers a late-night electronic music set at The Concourse Project near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The warehouse-style venue hosts this high-energy dance show. It is intended for electronic and club music enthusiasts. Details →

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Austin at a glance

Census demographics for Austin
Population967,862
Median age34.5
Median household income$91,461
Median home value$512,700
Median rent$1,655
Homeownership44%
College-educated58.2%
Average commute24 min
Work from home27.5%

About Austin, Texas

Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas. With a population of 961,855 at the 2020 census, it is the 12th-most populous city in the U.S., fifth-most populous city in Texas, and second-most populous U.S. state capital, while the Austin metro area with an estimated 2.55 million residents is the 25th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Wikipedia → The median age is 34.5 and the median household income $91,461. About 58.2% of residents hold a college degree. 27.5% of workers work from home, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The MailerDot Austin newsletter delivers free local news, weather, events, and community stories every morning — a 5-minute read covering what's happening in Austin today.

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The most recent Austin edition, on October 27, 2026, led with “$90M Upgrade Set to Modernize Ullrich Water Treatment Plant”. Before that: “City Nears Agreement to Preserve Historic Muny Parkland” (October 26) and “Overhead Fast Chargers Power Up Two New Transit Hubs” (October 25). Every past edition is in the archive on this page.

What events are happening in Austin this week?

Coming up in Austin: Hot Club of Cowtown (October 28), Behind the Scream with David Arquette (October 28) and Teddy Swims (October 28). The full calendar is on the Events tab, and the daily digest's "What's On Around Town" section carries today, tomorrow, and the day after every morning.

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Each edition has five sections: The Lead (the day's main local story, with context), Local Pulse (top headlines), Today's Outlook (weather with context), What's On Around Town (events, shows, and markets), and Spotlight & Story (hidden gems and local figures). It's a 5-minute read.

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  • What's On Around Town — events, markets, and shows for today, tomorrow, and the day after.
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