Molly Moltzen

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Austin

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Events

Picture it: It’s the Friday after Thanksgiving and, despite a fridge full of leftovers guaranteed to feed you through the end of December, you’re wondering why it seemed like a good idea to invite the entire extended family to celebrate Turkey Day in Austin this year.

8 Actually Fun Things to Do in Austin This Weekend

Entertainment

Thrillist's entertainment section covers every facet of popular culture. If you care about television, music, film, or celeb news; we've got it covered.

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While it may never exactly be a “Silent Night” over here in the Live Music Capital, there’s something about Austin from mid-November onwards that seems surprisingly peaceful.

17 Actually Cool Things to Do in Austin This Winter

Thanksgiving

<p>From the best things to cook &amp; what to watch and do, to how you can spend time volunteering, Thrillist will help you have the best Thanksgiving.</p>


Thrillist Thanksgiving Guides: Everything to Buy, Cook, Watch & Do This Year

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Since the moment the clock struck midnight on November 1st, it seems we’ve been bombarded with displays of Christmas lights and memes of a thawing Mariah Carey.

12 Austin Restaurants That Have Thanksgiving Dinner Covered

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Beverage Director: Find the Best Bars to Drink at in Your City

Drink

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It’s finally getting chillier in Austin—although, when it comes to Texas, you should take that with a grain of salt or, better yet, a rim of salt around your margarita.

Where to Grab a Drink in Austin Right Now

House of Torment

Austin may be known for keeping it weird, but it might as well be known for keeping it spooky, too.

10 Spooky Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Austin This Year

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Lots of us claim to be comedy fans after watching a few stand-up Netflix specials, but can you call yourself a real one if you’ve never ventured into some local clubs to get your ha-has on in-person?

The Best Places to See Live Comedy in Austin

Let’s just flat out admit it: pizza is a perfect food—there’s a reason it’s used as an incentive for everything from middle school spelling tests to spending one of your precious Saturdays helping your friend move.

The Absolute Best Pizza in Austin

You love to hate it—until it's 1 am, you’re five whiskeys deep, and you’re itching for a place to go.

The 10 Actually Acceptable Bars on Austin’s Dirty 6th

Retro Boat Rentals ATX

Forget the Super Bowl, the World Series, and, dare we even say it, UT Football itself—the most important playoffs are well underway: we’re speaking, of course, of cuffing season.

Austin’s Coolest and Most Romantic Fall Date Ideas

Meanwhile Brewing Company

One of the best things about Austin is how the whole city is local-business forward.

The 20 Most Essential Craft Breweries in Austin

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Just recently, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced that there would be no spectators allowed at the 2020 (AKA 2021) Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Where to Watch the Tokyo Olympics in Austin

All-Time Greats

<p>Thrillist's All-Time Greats features bucket list food experiences—everything from iconic dishes like street tacos, to casual eats like beignets in New Orleans, to the quintessential dining experiences like eating at a NY deli or Chicago pizzeria.</p>


All Time Greats: Must-Try Dishes & Restaurants for Your Bucket List

L'Oca D'Oro

Let’s face it—no matter what Hollywood movies or feel-good news pieces tell us, a bucket list can be a pretty morbid thing.

8 Actually Fun Things to Do in Austin This Weekend

Cruise the Trail of Lights, spend big on Small Business Saturday, and more.

17 Actually Cool Things to Do in Austin This Winter

Get into the holiday spirit with twinkling light displays, Broadway blockbusters, and more.

12 Austin Restaurants That Have Thanksgiving Dinner Covered

It’s all gravy.

Where to Grab a Drink in Austin Right Now

From over-the-top tropical palaces to two-steppin’ honky-tonks.

10 Spooky Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Austin This Year

The only frightening thing this Halloween would be missing any of these amazing events.

The Best Places to See Live Comedy in Austin

Learn how to laugh again at these knee-slapping venues.

The Absolute Best Pizza in Austin

From late night to date night, here’s where to get your pie fix in Bat City.

The 10 Actually Acceptable Bars on Austin’s Dirty 6th

The very best of the worst of the worst.

Austin’s Coolest and Most Romantic Fall Date Ideas

Late-night swims, Hill Country charms, and a breakfast taco showdown—now that’s romance.

The 20 Most Essential Craft Breweries in Austin

IPA-crazed staples, sour-obsessed newcomers, and laid-back lager slingers.

Where to Watch the Tokyo Olympics in Austin

One nation. One team. Many, many bars.

The 30 Most Essential Food Experiences in Austin

From barbecue to kolaches to queso dip.