Spring Break Mode

Plus crawfish, mahjong, and more

March 19, 2026

Today’s current water level: 75.6%

Spring Break is in full swing, and if the airport is any indication, half of Austin seems to be going somewhere else for the week. More than 112,000 travelers passed through Austin-Bergstrom between Friday and Sunday as SXSW wrapped up, with TSA lines forming before sunrise.

Meanwhile, things feel a little different. Kids are home from school, patios are filling up, and the Hill Country is starting to look a lot like spring again - and we’re keeping things just as easygoing with a shorter-than-usual edition while we’re on Spring Break.

Here’s what’s happening this week.

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SIP & SCRIPT | Mar 19, 6:30–8pm | Fitzhugh Brewing | $65 | Info
Learn the kind of lettering that your future thank-you notes deserve.

Image from Sip & Script website

HILL COUNTRY SPRING JAM | Mar 20-22 | Round Mountain Cider Mill | Various pricing | Info
Rap, rock, and country share the stage all weekend.

Image courtesy of Round Mountain Cider Mill

BOILIN' GOOD TIMES CRAWFISH BOIL | Mar 21, 9am–5pm | Little Woodrow's Bee Cave | FREE | Info
Pinch, peel, repeat - featuring live music from Gumbo Ya Ya.

BLUEM 2026 | Mar 21, 10am–5pm | Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area | $15 | Info
One of Texas’ best bluebonnet displays packed with family fun.

12 KINGS CAR CLUB 5TH ANNUAL CHARITY CAR SHOW | Mar 21, 10am–3pm | 12 Kings Car Club | FREE | Info
A car show where polished rides and good causes share the spotlight.

CRAWFISH BOIL & ZYDECO | Mar 21, 1–11pm | Nameless Saloon | FREE | Info
Crawfish on the tables, Zydeco in the air, and sudden-death bingo keeping things interesting.

INFAMOUS BREWING 13TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY | Mar 21, 2–10pm | Infamous Brewing | FREE | Info
Thirteen years of great beer - come help them stay infamous.

Image from Infamous Brewing website

SEASONAL STAR PARTY | Mar 20, 8-9pm | Dripping Springs Ranch Park | $15 | Info
An hour under dark skies with someone who can actually name what you're seeing.

LTHS LACROSSE GOLF TOURNAMENT | Mar 23 | Flintrock Falls Golf Course | $400 | Info
Tee off in support of student athletes - your scorecard funds their season.

MAHJONG 101 | Mar 24, 6:30pm | Peaches Coffee | $60 | Info
Learn the tiles, the strategy, and the polite way to absolutely crush your opponents.

ADULT CRAFT: SALT DOUGH EASTER EGGS | Mar 25, 10:30–11:30am | Lake Travis Library | FREE | Info
Sculpt Easter eggs out of salt dough - supplies included.

SPA-HJONG | Mar 25, 9:30am–2pm | Lake Austin Spa Resort | $85 | Info
Mahjong at a spa, because strategy and serenity are a perfectly reasonable combination.

MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY WORKSHOP | Mar 25, 5:30–7pm | TexARTS | FREE | Info
One mother's honest story - the kind of conversation that makes the room feel a little less alone.

NAME THAT TUNE BINGO | Mar 25, 6pm | Angel's Icehouse | FREE | Info
Bingo, but with a soundtrack.

BLOCK PARTY: LEGO FUN | Mar 20, 11am–2:30pm | Spicewood Library | FREE | Info
Kids build, create, one brick at a time.

MINI & ME FITNESS FEST POP UP | Mar 20, 12–3pm | The Polebarn | FREE | Info
A fitness pop-up for kiddos, because their energy reserves are frankly alarming.

TERRENCE TAPS | Mar 20, 2–3pm | Lake Travis Library | FREE | Info
The loudest thing allowed on these premises, and absolutely worth it.

DECORATE A SPRINGTIME BUCKET | Mar 21, 10am–2pm | McCoy's Building Supply (all locations) | FREE | Info
Kids decorate a spring-ready bucket - perfect for eggs, candy, or whatever they decide to collect next.

SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE | Mar 23, 4:30–7:30pm (by age) | Provence | FREE | Info
A youth workshop that turns “I don’t want to go first” into “I’ve got this.”

RODEO AUSTIN | Mar 13-28 | Travis County Expo Center | Info
Bucking bulls, big concerts, carnival rides, and fried everything.

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Mar 19th - Mar 22nd

ANGEL’S ICEHOUSE (Spicewood)
Fri: Kim & Her Bad Habits | 7-10pm
Sat: Pearl Snaps | 7-10pm
Sun: Shawn Matthews | 12-4pm

HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA (Bee Cave)
Fri: Sage Ryder | 5-7pm

IRON WOLF RANCH & DISTILLERY (Spicewood)
Sat: Denny Herrin | 2-5pm
Sun: Forlini & Fr | 2-5pm

JULES DESIGN BAR (Bee Cave)
Fri: Phil Luna | 8-10pm

LT CORNER PUB (Lakeway)
Fri: Karaoke w/ KJ Kevin Young | 9-2am

LUCKY RABBIT (Jonestown)
Thu: Mark Chandler | 6-9pm
Fri: Drew Landry Band | 7-10pm
Sat: Sky Zito 2-5pm | The A-TX Rejects 7-10pm
Sun: Shelley Mier | 2-4pm

POODIE’S ROADHOUSE (Spicewood)
Thu: Whiskey Kate 6pm | Alan Haynes 8pm
Fri: Wheels on Fire 8pm | Thee Ancient Asses 10:30pm
Sat: Carolyn Wonderland 8pm | Wolf Trax Blues Band 10:30pm
Sun: Acoustic Jukebox 4pm | Chris Beall 7:30pm

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Last year, we asked readers to vote for your favorite spots, from burgers and pizza to patios and margaritas. The results? Let’s just say not everyone agreed.

So we’re running it back.

Can the reigning favorites hold onto their titles, or is there a new contender ready to take the crown? We’ll start with Mexican restaurants, where last year’s winner was Santa Catarina.

What's your favorite Mexican restaurant around the lake?

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SXSW, Year One. Back in 1987, SXSW was supposed to draw a few hundred people - more than 700 showed up. What began as a small regional music meetup quickly turned into a launchpad for artists and a defining piece of Austin’s identity. We dug up the original 1987 schedule - take a look.

Image from Austin Memories Facebook page

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