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Happy Friday ATX! š¤ Edition #69
Check out our list of the best things to do in Austin this weekend! š¶šŖ©š¤
Aaron Primeaux
May 09, 2025
Happy Friday ATX! š¤ Itās National Lost Sock Memorial Day! If youāre confused as to why thatās a thingā¦ so am Iā¦ But I guess pour one out for all of those socks youāve lost over the years. š§¦šŗ
Wow. This is the 69th newsletter we have sent. Heh. Thanks for being here! š
Itās going to be another awesome weekend in Austin, if you like country music, my band is playing Austin Garden & Studio tonight from 8-11 and weāll be celebrating my birthday.
Iād love to meet some of you guys, come say hi! Iāll be on the drums š„
Now letās jump into things! Hereās your meme for this week!
credit to @iamstevenpresley on IG
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Weekend Forecast: Hermanos Gutierrez, open bar comedy shows, Latt3 coffee club, Goat Pilates, and more! Just another weekend of throwing down in the beautiful city we all love. The weather looks like it should be great, but honestly, with how unpredictable it has been lately, who knows! Weāre here to have fun rain or shine! š§ļøāļøš
Best thing we ate this weekā¦ I celebrated my 29th birthday yesterday and have been plotting this trip to Leroy & Lewis for weeks now. I will stand on this statement, and I know itās a big one. Leroy & Lewis is the best BBQ in town, and Iāve been preaching this for 7+ years since they were just a mere food truck, long before they received a Michelin star. Everything on the menu is out of this world, and I have tried almost all of it. Yesterday was a special day, thoughā¦ I finally got to try one of their beef ribs, and it was a borderline spiritual experience. This place sets the bar so high that it almost ruins all other BBQ spots for me. My jaw was on the floor after the first bite of that monster rib. I had to take a moment, lean back in my chair, and just take it all in. It was surreal, undoubtedly the richest, most decadent thing I have ever eaten. To accompany it, we had the kale caesar slaw, the house-made kimchi, and the beef tallow potato chips. It was the best birthday meal I have had in my entire life. If you guys havenāt been to L&L, make it a point to go.
Pro tip: Go for lunch between 11-1 before they sell out of the things that have made them famousā¦ the beef cheeks, the brisket, and the ribs. If you go after things have sold out, try the burger. Personally, itās my favorite burger in town, and on Mondays it is only $10.
Leroy and Lewis
Most fun we had this weekā¦ We went to Equipment Room! It may sound rather industrial, but itās actually a small bar underneath Hotel Magdalena on South Congress that is inspired by the vinyl listening bars in Japan. Itās intimate, itās cozy, itās got a hell of a cocktail program, and they play great tunes through some incredible equipment. We had cocktails there to celebrate my birthday, and it was such a nice time with some of my favorite people. I had a Zombie (rum, velvet falernum, spiced grenadine, cinnamon, lime, angostura, mint) and Kiana had the Crime of Passion (tequila, mezcal, passionfruit, lime, honey, egg whites).
Make sure to make reservations if you plan to go; the space is tight, and it is common to get turned away if they are too busy.
Equipment Room
New Business that we want to tryā¦ I found this page called Broadway Sing-Along Bar the other day, and they are popping up in Austin from June 6th to August 3rd at Wanderlust Wine Co on Shady Lane. Tickets start at $19 per person and include a welcome drink. This looks like a pretty fun activity and as someone who grew up going to Broadway shows, I am excited to check it out!
Listing of the week
4603 Mt Vernon Dr Austin, TX 78745
Price: $599,900
Neighborhood: Forest Oaks
Square Feet: 1100
This boho-chic South Austin bungalow blends style and a great location, all just minutes from SoCo, top restaurants, and more. The bright, single-story home features vaulted ceilings, wide-plank LVP floors, and a designer kitchen with artisan tile, quartz counters, floating shelves, and built-in wine storage. Both bedrooms offer luxe ensuite baths, with the primary suite showcasing dramatic wallpaper, double vanities, and a double walk-in shower. Outside, enjoy low-maintenance xeriscaping, a cozy fire pit, and private al fresco dining.
Check it out here!
Reminder: Donāt forget about Glowdeo next weekend! Itās going to be a blast!
Reddit post of the week from r/Austinā¦
As a Barton Springs pool goer, I enjoy this quite a lot. What a cool place.
3 interesting reads from this week in Austinā¦
Whereās the party?
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Saturday 5/10
Sunday 5/11
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Congrats on making it through another week Austin, now letās party š¶š¤
P.S. Come see the band tonight at Austin Garden & Studio
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