EVENTS

Today

• Thanksgiving Day Gratitude Flow | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Jacob Fontaine Plaza Park, 6015.5 Airport Blvd. | Donation-based | Proceeds from this yoga event will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Friday

• Texas Football vs. Kansas State | Fri., Nov. 26 | 11 a.m. | Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium | $40+ | Watch the Longhorns take on the Wildcats. 🏈
• The Final Weekend at Nutty Brown Amphitheatre | Fri., Nov. 26-Sun., Nov. 28 | Times vary | Nutty Brown Amphitheatre | $35+ | Come jam out during this country music extravaganza at the soon-to-be old location — guests include Randy Rogers Band.

Saturday

• Austin Spurs vs. Memphis Hustle | Sat., Nov. 27 | 8 p.m. | H-E-B Center at Cedar Park | $15 | Cheer on the Spurs in this NBA G League game. 🏀

Monday

• Two-Step Lessons | Mon., Nov. 29 | 7-8 p.m. | Sagebrush Austin | $5+ donations suggested | Join in on this 2-step lesson and learn the “Austin Honky-Tonk Two-Step.” 🤠

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 65º | Morning showers | 60% chance of rain ☔

Holiday

• Happy Turkey Day — today is Thanksgiving, a day of thanks celebrated since 1621 and made a national holiday in 1863 by Abraham Lincoln. Thanks, Abe. If you’re tuning in, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will include Austin’s own The Ann Richards School's marching band — the only all-female competitive marching band in the nation. 🥁 (KUT) 
• The Austin Fire Department wants the community to stay safe on Thanksgiving Day. Take a look at this video of the department demonstrating what not to do when frying a turkey — including not overfilling your pot with oil. 🔥 (KXAN)

Eat

• The Domain in North Austin isn’t just a great place to shop — the popular area also offers delicious food. From juicy steaks at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille to healthy wraps + tasty Kombucha at Flower Child, check out this list of where to eat and drink while you’re at the North Austin spot. 🍽️ (Austin Eater) 

Plan Ahead

• The Far Out Lounge will host the second annual Taste of Texas Hemp Cup on Sun., Dec. 12. The event celebrating local hemp farmers will feature vendors + artisans, various bars, food trucks, and live music. The lounge is located at 8504 S. Congress Ave. 🌱  

DYK

• Just in time for the holidays, a $225,000 winning lottery ticket was recently sold right here in Austin. This was announced a week after the Texas Lottery confirmed that a $1 million Mega Millions prize was claimed after being purchased at Lamar Grocery on South Lamar Boulevard. 💰 (KVUE)

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Editors Pick: Hey ATXtoday friends, Vagney here. It’s no secret South Congress is one of the most unique dining areas to explore in Austin. From tacos at Torchy’s to drinks on the patio at Hotel San Jose, check out this guide to learn where you and your friends can eat + drink on South Congress. 🍽️  

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