Easygoing Sunday with plenty to do

Austin, TX · March 29, 2026

Happy Sunday — cool morning, mild afternoon, and just enough on the calendar that you can be picky about saying yes.

Local Pulse

  • Two deadly traffic crashes under review Austin police are investigating two separate fatal crashes from early Friday that brought the city’s 2026 traffic death count to 18. Expect continued enforcement on high-speed corridors as investigators sort out causes and possible charges.

  • Central Texas fire danger elevated today The Texas A&M Forest Service flags “very high” to “extreme” fire danger across the region this afternoon. If you’re heading outside city limits, skip brush burning, secure trailer chains, and be extra careful with anything that throws a spark.

  • Heat builds later this week after lull Forecasters say a strengthening high-pressure system will push temperatures into the mid‑90s multiple days later this week. Today stays manageable, but it’s a good time to check AC filters and plan shade breaks for pets and outdoor plans.

Today's Outlook

  • High 77°F · Low 55°F
    • Cloudy to partly cloudy with light winds and a comfortable, dry feel. Morning layers and an afternoon T‑shirt should both see use; roads look fine for errands, brunch, or an evening show.

What's On Around Town

  • Zapata – The Musical ZACH Theatre, 202 S Lamar Blvd
    2:30 PM
    A new musical exploring the legacy of Emiliano Zapata with live music and bold staging — a good pick if you want something thought‑provoking but still Sunday‑afternoon fun.

  • Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave
    2:00 PM
    The Netflix Jr. characters hit the historic Paramount stage in a science-forward kids’ show that sneaks learning into songs and silliness; ideal for elementary-age families.

  • Kel Perez Cap City Comedy Club, 8120 Research Blvd #100
    4:00 PM
    A matinee stand‑up set from a fast-rising comic, perfect if you like your Sunday laughs wrapped up early enough to still make dinner at home.

  • Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends (Encore) Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave
    4:30 PM
    A second performance downtown in case nap schedules or parking foiled the earlier show — same kid-friendly STEM energy, different time slot.

  • Varials Come and Take It Live, 2015 E Riverside Dr
    7:00 PM
    Heavy riffs and a tight room make for an intense metalcore Sunday night; bring earplugs and energy.

  • Josh Wolf Cap City Comedy Club, 8120 Research Blvd #100
    7:00 PM
    Story-driven stand‑up from a veteran comic with plenty of late‑night TV credits, closing out the weekend with big-room laughs in North Austin.

  • Alexander Stewart Empire Control Room & Garage, 606 E 7th St
    8:00 PM
    Pop singer-songwriter with a devoted online following brings polished hooks to a club-sized room — an easy walk if you’re already downtown for dinner.

Spotlight & Story

  • ZACH Theatre ZACH Theatre, perched just off the river on South Lamar, is the country’s oldest continuously operating professional theatre company still in its original city. Beyond big titles, it quietly powers local creativity with year‑round classes for kids and adults, new‑work development, and pay‑what‑you‑can preview nights. If you’ve only gone for one splashy musical, you’ve barely scratched what the campus is doing for the local arts ecosystem.

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