Axios Austin Weekender

November 05, 2026
Happy Thursday!
πΏ We're back with weekend events for you.
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Todayβs newsletter is 392 words β a 1.5-minute read.
1 big thing: Soccer and Celtic tunes
Here's what we're eyeing this weekend.
ποΈ A free symposium at the LBJ School of Public Affairs explores policy issues affecting Latino communities, including housing, education equity, and immigration. | Friday, 9am-7pm | Details
β½ Austin FC hosts the Portland Timbers at Q2 Stadium in the team's game of the season. | Q2 Stadium | Saturday, 6pm | Details
πͺ A two-day celebration of Celtic music, dance, culture and Highland games at Pioneer Farms. | Saturday and Sunday | Details
π Run in Del Valle's family-friendly Super Turkey Trot race with 100-meter, one-mile, 5K and 10K options raising funds for local holiday turkey drives. | Saturday, 7:30-11:30am | Details
π³ Austin Parks Foundation is bringing volunteers to nearly 100 local parks for cleanups, tree mulching, and other improvement projects. Volunteers can register for projects across the city. | Saturday, 9am-noon | Details
ποΈ Shop products from more than 50 Longhorn-owned businesses and UT students at a free, public market at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center | Sunday, noon-4pm | Details
π UMLAUF's free monthly Family Day invites families to explore the sculpture garden, listen to a nature-inspired story time and join a workshop. | Sunday, 11am-4pm | Details
π³οΈβπ Pflugerville annual, free Pride Pfestival brings live entertainment, vendors, family activities, and queer history together for an all-ages community celebration. | Sunday, 2-7pm | Details
2. πΊ Streaming guide: "Support the Girls" and more
Here's what to watch this week, with a Texas twist.
"Support the Girls" β 2018 comedy film available Saturday on Netflix.
- The Regina Hall-led workplace comedy was filmed in Austin.
"Terrell & T.O." β Documentary available Thursday on Prime Video.
- Terrell Owens played three seasons for the Cowboys from 2006β2008.
"Holiday Baking Championship" β Season 13 baking competition available Tuesday on HBO Max.
- Houston pastry chef instructor Jessie Lopez is among the 12 competitors.
"Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook" β Culinary docuseries available Friday on Apple TV.
- Awkwafina visits San Antonio's Curry Boys BBQ, where she learns how the restaurant combines Texas barbecue with Asian flavors.
πΏ Asher is watching this movie, which he got from the Austin Public Library, with his kids.
π» Nicole is celebrating her husband's birthday this weekend with a Hill Country dive bar crawl.
Have a nice weekend, y'all!
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