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Happy Friday ATX! š¤ Edition #67
So many heavy hitters! š¶šŖ©šø
Aaron Primeaux
April 25, 2025
Happy Friday ATX! š¤ Itās National Arbor Day! Take a look at the Treefolks volunteer page and maybe sign up to volunteer with an organization that has planted over 3 million trees in Central Texas!
Lately Iāve been talking to a lot of strangers and making so many new friends and I just want to remind you to get out of the box and meet new people when youāre out on the town.
Donāt be afraid to strike up a conversation and ask people about themselves. Youāll make new friends, open new doors, and expose yourself to more opportunities and awesome people!
Life is so much more interesting this way. Trust me.
Now letās jump into things! Hereās your meme for this week!
courtesy of @thetxmemes
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Weekend Forecast: This week has had so many heavy hitters come through to perform and this weekend is no different. Austin Psych Fest, Rufus Du Sol, and Jack Ingram and Miranda Lambert, all in the next 48 hours. This. Is. Why. We. Live. Here. š¶šøš¹
Best thing we ate this weekā¦ I stuffed my face at Thunderchief this week inside of the South Lamar location of Lavaca Street Bar. Iāve followed them on Instagram for quite some time and everything looks delicious so I figured Iād go check it out for myself. I tried the double wagyu smash burger, the tea-brined wings, and the curly fries. Was that a ton of food? Yes. Enough to make me go home and take a nap afterwards, but it was my only meal of the day yesterday so I guess it counts for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
The burger was wild, itās a wagyu smash burger cooked so hot that it had a pretty intense char flavor on the outside, it wasnāt overcooked but it was pretty different than many of the other smash burgers Iāve had in my life. Itās definitely different and worth a try. The combination of the smashed patties, burger sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese created an awesome blend of flavors and Iāll definitely go back for another one of these in the future. Now to the tea brined wings, they were crispy and delicious, and the Nashville XXX flavor had a nice kick, but the spice didnāt compare to ordering the hottest flavor at some of the wing-specific spots in town. And last but not least the curly fries, theyāre curly fries. Whatās not to love about them?
Thunderchief isnāt far from where I live, and Iām sure Iāll end up back here in the not too distant future to try some of their other offerings like the K-Pop Nachos and the Birria Taco.
Pro tip: Smash burgers are $5 on Mondays, and wings are $1 on Wednesdays!
Thunderchief @ Lavaca Street Bar
Most fun we had this weekā¦ I got to attend the first of 3 sold out nights of LCD Soundsystem at Emoās on Tuesday night, and wow they blew my mind. The synths, the incredible drummer, and the eclectic front man James Murphy. They put on a fantastic show and Emoās was a great venue for it. If you donāt know about Emoās they started as a punk club in Houston in 1989 and soon after opened at 6th and Red River in Austin on April 24th, 1992, which means their 33rd anniversary in Austin was just yesterday.
Itās safe to say theyāre an Austin institution, and while they left their original location in 2011, their current location on East Riverside is now overseen by Live Nation and is a site for prominent touring acts.
With all of the new glitzy venues opening up in Austin, it seems that sometimes people forget about good ole Emoās. I think itās always a good idea to keep an eye on their schedule and see who is coming through because who knows, maybe one of these days itāll be one of your favorite artists!
LCD Soundsystem @ Emoās
New Business that we want to tryā¦ Parish Barbecue is a new food truck serving Texas-Style BBQ with influences from their Louisiana roots. They just recently opened a permanent location on March 22nd, and in addition to brisket and traditional Texas BBQ fixtures theyāre also serving things like Muffuletta sandwiches and boudin! This place sounds like a match made in heaven because I am a native Texan who also has deep Louisiana Roots. Their operating hours are slim right now, but I will make it over there soon and report back!
Listing of the week
606 W 35th St Austin, TX 78705
Price: $1,399,000
Neighborhood: W. 35th Street
Square Feet: 2240
This is a rare find in Austinās Heritage District where timeless charm meets thoughtful modern design. This 3-bed, 2.5-bath home blends restored longleaf pine and polished concrete floors with soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass for a light-filled, open feel. The sleek chefās kitchen includes custom cabinets, high-end appliances, and a sunny breakfast nook overlooking the park-like backyard. A modern two-story addition houses a private primary suite with a spa-style bath and large walk-in closet. Outside, the classic front porch and oversized backyard offer endless potential, think pool, guest house, or garage.
Check it out here!
Reddit post of the week from r/Austinā¦
If you didnāt see thisā¦ šÆ
3 interesting reads from this week in Austinā¦
Whereās the party?
Multi Day
Friday 4/25
Backyard Pregame 7p
@ WTF Sporting Club
Radiohead Concert in the Dark with Live Strings + Cacao 8p
@ Casa Del Luz
Jack Ingram & Friends with Miranda Lambert, Ryan Bingham, & More 8p
@ ACL Live at the Moody Theater
AREA 51two LASER TAG POP UP 11p
@ Blazer TagRoast Battle: Austin 11p
@ The Creek and The Cave
Saturday 4/26
NEUFEST 2025 8:30a
NeuFit
SUP Yoga 9a (Kianaās teaching!)
@ Lady Bird Lake
Eeyoreās 60th Birthday Party 11a
@ Pease Park
CURATE:CREATE 12p
@ Radio East
Phorin Collective 1p
@ Yomme Studios
RĆFĆS DU SOL Inhale / Exhale World Tour 2025 7:30p
@ Q2 Stadium
Day Nā Night Saturdays 9p
@ Luna Rooftop
Sunday 4/27
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