r/Austin

I’ve been trying to get out of my apartment more after work instead of just defaulting to Netflix or scrolling

problem is after a full day of remote work, I don’t have the energy for anything that feels like a whole “plan”

so I’m curious ..what are your go-to low-effort things to do around Austin on a weekday evening?

not looking for big events or anything, just simple stuff like a chill spot, short walk, good food, etc.

bonus if it helps you mentally reset a bit after work

trying to actually enjoy living here instead of just sitting inside all day

appreciate any suggestions

Hear me out. I thought I would be all cute and surprise my husband with some lingerie. We go to the salt water fish store all the time and I would see this place called Dollhouse. He had the baby today and I figured I would “run some errands” So I pull up, and like most adult stores it’s pretty sketchy looking from the outside. No big deal. Well, I walk in and I immediately felt this strong negative energy. It made me feel so dirty that I was ready to douse myself in fabulouso. Anyways, this beautiful woman came out from a sparkly black curtain and asked me if I needed help with anything. I said lingerie but there really wasn’t much to shop from. To be honest it looked like a fake retail store front. I walked towards the back because I’m nosey. I’ve walked by this place so many times, I was curious what the whole store front looked like and I felt like I needed to immediately turn around before my abuela starts to turn in her grave. I immediately turned around and thank the girl and bounced. Went to xxxcited instead. I mentioned dollhouse sent me here and she said yeah I’ve heard the whispers. So in good ol Austin Circle Jerk Fashion what is going on at the back of dollhouse beyond the black walls and doors. Now that I typed this out I just don’t really want to know anymore lol

McNeil/ 183 1115a ish... It was a party in aisle 9.

Fallout from the city of Austin’s recent IT firings is now spilling into a broader political fight over how the city manages its technology systems, with the municipal workers union using the controversy to push back against a proposed consolidation.

The tension follows an American-Statesman investigation that found several top Austin technology officials were fired after holding undisclosed outside jobs — including positions with the city of Dallas’ IT department — while working full time for Austin.

i just woke up from the craziest dream where i was on 183 and this siren came on saying “disaster immanent” so i hopped out of my car and tried to run to a shelter on foot (bc of austin traffic lmfao, not the accuracy!!)

but that got me thinking

where would u go if we were an active target for a nuclear bomb or something like that??

obviously, since waking up, i’ve been hyper fixating on finding an answer, and with the lack of basements in austin, im wondering if we’re all just doomed

He has worked incredibly hard for this and I want to do something really special to celebrate him. I'm a photographer, so naturally I'm going to make him do a whole thing.

The problem is I know UT's campus inside and out but ACC is a complete mystery to me.

He doesn't have a preference on location so I'm starting from zero. For those of you who went to ACC or know the campuses well: is there a campus that's nicer than the others?

Any spots that feel special, photograph well, or just meant something to you while you were there?

Would love to hear what anyone can recommend.

anyone know if any bars are planning to stream it?

looking for a place near cherrywood/manor/mlk area. suggestions welcome for places we could ask too (since it’s free)

I have caught the kei car bug and I am wondering what experience folks here may have had with the dealership.

How was the shopping process? Test drive? The actual purchasing? I assume it is like most any dealership, so what I'm specifically wondering are they only selling cars after a once over from a good mechanic or just importing what they can and selling?

Thanks y'all and keep cruisin'

Woke up to a bike that was left propped up on our gate this morning that we would love to get back to its rightful owner! It’s a green bike, seems like it’s in the $500 or under price point - message me with brand/model and any identifying features or if you, ideally, have a picture of it.