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Watch some Cricket
When: 5:30-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: The Crossover, 1717 Scottsdale Drive
What: Looking for a new sport to obsess over? Attend one of Sports Movement’s indoor cricket matches.
Le Garage Sale
When: 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.
What: Find over 100+ boutiques, brands and designers at Le Garage sale. Shop leisurewear, accessories, menswear, children’s apparel, home decor and more. Tickets start at $10.
See a movie at the drive-in
When: 6:25-8:45 p.m., 9:15-10:50 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Globe Drive-In Theater, 8017 Cele Rd.
What: This weekend you can see Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban at 6:25 p.m. or you can see The Cabin in the Woods at 9:15 p.m. at the drive-in. Tickets cost $16 per car.
Museum of Ice Cream
When: 11:30 a.m Saturday and Sunday
Where: Museum of Ice Cream, 11410 Century Oaks Ter.
What: The Museum of Ice Cream is featuring 12 never-before-seen instillations celebrating the enjoyment of ice cream. View tickets here.
The Austin Flea
When: 12 p.m. Sunday
Where: Meanwhile Brewing, 3901 Promontory Point Dr.
What: Find handmade items, vintage wares, food and drink and more at The Austin Flea at Meanwhile Brewing. Vendors are handpicked for each show to guarantee a great selection of items to shop for.
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(Capyac)
"Dazed and Confused" on the big screen
When: 7-8:45 p.m. Saturday
Where: Doc's Drive In Theatre, 1540 Satterwhite Road, Buda
What: Catch the famed film, directed by Richard Linklater and starring Matthew McConaughey, at the drive-in theater. Tickets start at $10.
Relive prom
When: 7 p.m.—Midnight Saturday
Where: The Belmont, 305 West 6th Street
What: Attend the "sexiest winter gala of the year," put on by Capyac at the Belmont's bug-themed bash. Dress up in your finest "insect winter formal" and dance the night away. This event is 18+.
Austin on Paper
When: 2-6 p.m. Saturday
Where: West Chelsea Contemporary, 1009 W 6th Street
What: Celebrating over two dozen artists who use paper as their medium, the Austin on Paper exhibit is free and illuminates screenprint, collage, papercut artists and more.
Laughable dating woes
When: 10 p.m. Saturday
Where: Fallout Theater, 616 Lavaca Street
What: Catch some "cringe comedy in its purest form" at Fallout's monthly Slide in the DMs show, featuring jokes inspired by creepy DMs.
Solve a (pretend) crime
When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday
Where: Courtyard Austin Pflugerville, 16100 Impact Way, Pflugerville
What: Solve an interactive murder mystery, put on by The Dinner Detective Austin. Watch out, the culprit could be in the room and you don't want to be the prime suspect!
Didn't get a wristband? No worries—there's still fun to be had if you're not attending ACL. Here's a list of things to do in Austin so you don't get FOMO when you see Doja Cat videos on your friend's Instagram stories.
Try something different with MotoGP at COTA
Head to Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., this weekend for MotoGP, the fastest two-wheeled race. A three-day event taking place at 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 8:40 a.m. Sunday, you can get tickets here.
Grab a bite at Homeslice
Who said you had to be at the festival to eat good? During both ACL weekends, Homeslice, 1415 S Congress Ave., is extending its hours at all of its locations. Customers will be offered complete dine-in and take-out options beginning at 11 a.m. going until midnight from Thursday to Sunday both weekends.
Cheers a drink at Fierce Whiskers Distillery
In southeast Austin sits a distillery, tasting room and five-story rickhouse where guests can tour the space and taste some craft whiskey. Doors are open from 4-10 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays, 4 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and 12 p.m. to midnight on Saturdays.
Attend an Austin FC game
If you haven't been to an Austin FC game yet, it's time. You don't need to know soccer to have a good time and enjoy local eats. The team will take on Real Salt Lake at Q2 Stadium, 10414 Mc Kalla Place, at 2:30 p.m. Get tickets here.
Get your win at Cidercade
The perfect combination of alcoholic drinks and games for everybody—Cidercade, 600 E Riverside Dr., is a great place to hideout from the rain and ACL crowd. Admission is $10 and allows access to 150+ arcade games. Ciders and food are offered on-site, and don't forget to check out the seasonal ciders including Pecan Pie, Bomb Pop!, Main Squeeze and Strawberry Rhubarb!
Have your own Oktoberfest at Carpenter Hotel
Just a few blocks away from the festival, Carpenter Hotel, 400 Josephine St., will be transforming its property into a Biergarten for both ACL weekends. If you're not attending ACL (or if you want to stop by before or after), they will be offering food and beverages such as pretzels, brats, beer, wine and coffee throughout the afternoon and evening. Each morning from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., they will also host a brunch. This event is free to attend but all food and beverages must be purchased with Biergarten Bucks, which will be available for purchase upon entry.
Try a new taco at Torchy’s Tacos
This year, Torchy's is teaming up with Black Pumas as it is releasing its special-edition Black Pumas Tacos as well as its Black Pumas Stay Gold Hoppy Pale Ale. A portion of the taco proceeds will go toward the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians. These tacos will be purchasable at Northshore, South Congress and South Lamar locations.
Happy ACL weekend!
