Vote for your favorite downtown spots in the “Rarest of Them All” best of Austin survey! Click here.

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According to RelocateAmerica.com, Austin is the 3rd best city in the United States to pick-up and move to. This recognition is further evidence of why Austin is one of the best cities to live in the United States.

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Another unique event only in Downtown Austin:

On Fridays the City of Austin presents free weekly concerts live from the Austin City Hall Plaza. Each week one of Austin’s diverse and talented musicians perform. Also, enjoy lunch from a well known Austin restaurant while being entertained.

This Friday, April 23, from noon to 1:00 see Joanna Barbera. Lunch special offered by Curra’s Grill

For more information, check out the website at: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/music/live.htm

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Friday April 23 – Sunday, April 24: Art City Austin

The following streets will be closed for the event:

From 6 p.m. Friday until 11:59 p.m. Sunday
– Northbound lanes of the S. 1st Street Bridge

From 7 p.m.  Friday until 11:59 p.m. Sunday
– West Cesar Chavez Street, between Colorado Street and Sandra Muraida Way (just east of Lamar blvd.)
– Colorado Street, between Cesar Chavez and W. 2nd Street
– Lavaca Street, between Cesar Chavez and W. 2nd Street
– Guadalupe Street, between Cesar Chavez and W. 2nd Street
– San Antonio Street, between Cesar Chavez and W. 2nd Street
– Southbound lanes of the S. 1st Street Bridge

Saturday April 24: Texas Round-Up 10K

The Texas Round-Up 10K route begins downtown north of the Capitol and heads north out of downtown, skirting the UT campus before crossing IH-35. From East Austin, the route reenters downtown via E. 11th Street. Most closures on the route will be lane closures, not full street closures. However, motorists should expect an impact to traffic. Below are the affected downtown streets.

Full Closures
– Congress Avenue, between MLK and 15th: 2 a.m. – 3 p.m.
– Colorado Street, between 11th and 15th: 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.
– West 14th Street, between Lavaca and Colorado and between San Jacinto and Brazos: 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.

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Work for 3, get in free!

Celebrating 60 years, Art City Austin is set in downtown Austin’s 2ND Street District, where urban, green, civic and cultural environments intersect and play host to the 2-day Austin-style celebration of art. 190 juried artists, site-specific art installations, local live music and good eats, a kid’s block with interactive art projects and so much more. Join us. Together we make art happen.

Volunteer! It takes over 800 people to make it all happen. Join us for a three hour shift and get free admission to Art City Austin. Sign up today at artallianceaustin.volunteerhub.com.

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