Austin Things to Do

This is an intimate venue for those with sophisticated taste. From jazz to house, from acid rock to rap, from shoegaze to dub, the Parish Room runs the musical gamut. Touring acts such as Smog, Guided By Voices, Autechre and Bl... more

The Red Eyed Fly is among the ultra cool strand of nightclubs lining Red River just north of Sixth Street. It books largely Texas punk, rock and pop bands but also features national touring acts. If the live music gets too loud... more

Austin Theatre for Youth mission is both to entertain and to provide enriching experiences for area youth and families. Housed at the Dell Jewish Community Campus, it puts on performances for specific age groups and runs an aca... more

34th Street Cafe tucked away just west of Lamar Boulevard, is a pleasant destination for a gourmet lunch. The restaurant is usually crowded with Hyde Park and Rosedale area professionals and residents. The interior is comfortab... more

Tèo brings Italy to the heart of Austin with smooth gelato and delicious espresso drinks. All gelato at Tèo - Espresso, Gelato & Bella Vita's cafe is made fresh daily and the cafe imports their espresso beans from one of Italy'... more

The First Presbyterian Church settled into a log cabin in Austin around 1850. Since that time, the church has moved to a number of different locations but throughout it all, the love of music reined supreme. In the present loca... more

A cheap and satisfying eatery for barbecue lovers and non lovers, Green Mesquite offers it all; from lean and tender pork ribs, ‘po' boys' to vegetable burgers. Sip on a chilled beer while you dig into your Chicken Fried Steak... more

This private country club, with an invitation only membership, offers ten tennis courts, a heated pool that is open year-round, a golf course, three restaurants, banquet and meeting facilities and a marina to dock your boat in... more

This 344-acre park has an equestrian trail, a two-mile hike and bike trail, a fishing pier and an 18-hole disc golf course. Other sporting options include basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis and soccer. So you can see, the... more

For a fabulous collection of modern art, this is one of the best galleries in the city. You can find everything from original prints of Dr. Seuss to works by Rauschenberg and Warhol, located in the former Children's Museum spac... more